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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

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

For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020

OR

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

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

Commission file number 001-34436


Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

27-0247747

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

591 West Putnam Avenue

Greenwich, Connecticut

06830

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(203) (203422-7700


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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share

STWD

New York Stock Exchange

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 (§232.405) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes No

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

Large accelerated filer 

Accelerated filer 

Non-accelerated filer 

Smaller reporting company 

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Emerging growth company

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

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

The number of shares of the issuer’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of November 2, 2017July 31, 2020 was 260,998,683.284,457,492.


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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements, including without limitation, statements concerning our operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are developed by combining currently available information with our beliefs and assumptions and are generally identified by the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance, which may be materially different from that expressed in, or implied by, any such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their respective dates.

These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us or within our control, and which could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

·

factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2019, our Quarterly ReportsReport on Form 10-Q for the quartersquarter ended March 31, 2017 and June 30, 20172020 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those set forth under the captions “Risk Factors”, “Business” and “Business”“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”;

·

the severity and duration of the pandemic of the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact and the adverse impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and will likely continue to have, on the global economy, on the borrowersunderlying our real estate-related assets and infrastructure loans and tenants of our owned properties, including their ability to make payments on their loans or to pay rent, as the case may be, and on our operations and financial performance;

defaults by borrowers in paying debt service on outstanding indebtedness;

·

impairment in the value of real estate property securing our loans or in which we invest;

·

availability of mortgage origination and acquisition opportunities acceptable to us;

·

potential mismatches in the timing of asset repayments and the maturity of the associated financing agreements;

·

our ability to integrate our prior acquisition of the project finance origination, underwriting and capital markets business of GE Capital Global Holdings, LLC into our business and to achieve the benefits that we anticipate from the acquisition;

national and local economic and business conditions;

conditions, including continued disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic;

·

general and local commercial and residential real estate property conditions;

·

changes in federal government policies;

·

changes in federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations;

·

increased competition from entities engaged in mortgage lending and securities investing activities;

·

changes in interest rates; and

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the availability of, and costs associated with, sources of liquidity.

In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurances that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will in fact occur. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, changes to future results over time or otherwise.

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Part I

Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements

4

5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

4

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

5

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

6

7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity

7

8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

8

10

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

10

12

Note 1 Business and Organization

10

12

Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

11

13

Note 3 Acquisitions and DispositionsDivestitures

17

19

Note 4 Loans

21

20

Note 5 Investment Securities

26

25

Note 6 Properties

30

28

Note 7 Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

31

30

Note 8 Goodwill and Intangibles

32

31

Note 9 Secured Financing AgreementsBorrowings

34

33

Note 10 Unsecured Senior Notes

37

36

Note 11 Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

39

37

Note 12 Derivatives and Hedging Activity

40

38

Note 13 Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

42

40

Note 14 Variable Interest Entities

42

40

Note 15 Related-Party Transactions

43

42

Note 16 Stockholders’ Equity and Non-Controlling Interests

45

44

Note 17 Earnings per Share

47

46

Note 18 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

48

47

Note 19 Fair Value

49

48

Note 20 Income Taxes

54

55

Note 21 Commitments and Contingencies

54

57

Note 22 Segment Data

55

58

Note 23 Subsequent Events

62

64

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

63

65

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

94

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

97

Part II

Other Information

105

Item 1.4.

Legal ProceedingsControls and Procedures

98

109

Item 1A.Part II

Risk FactorsOther Information

98

Item 2.1.

Legal Proceedings

110

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

110

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

98

113

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

98

113

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

98

113

Item 5.

Other Information

98

113

Item 6.

Exhibits

99

114

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share data)

As of

As of

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

347,734

$

478,388

Restricted cash

 

176,397

 

95,643

Loans held-for-investment, net of credit loss allowances of $111,272 and $33,415 ($267,730 and $671,572 held at fair value)

 

10,420,802

 

10,586,074

Loans held-for-sale ($626,883 and $764,622 held at fair value)

 

671,759

 

884,150

Investment securities, net of credit loss allowances of $6,891 and $0 ($207,602 and $239,600 held at fair value)

 

752,025

 

810,238

Properties, net

2,224,323

2,266,440

Intangible assets ($13,955 and $16,917 held at fair value)

 

76,293

 

85,700

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

104,913

 

84,329

Goodwill

 

259,846

 

259,846

Derivative assets

 

90,905

 

28,943

Accrued interest receivable

 

71,748

 

64,087

Other assets

 

184,147

 

211,323

Variable interest entity (“VIE”) assets, at fair value

 

64,175,387

 

62,187,175

Total Assets

$

79,556,279

$

78,042,336

Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

211,722

$

212,006

Related-party payable

 

20,941

 

40,925

Dividends payable

 

138,778

 

137,427

Derivative liabilities

 

3,880

 

8,740

Secured financing agreements, net

 

8,836,320

 

8,906,048

Collateralized loan obligations, net

929,307

928,060

Unsecured senior notes, net

 

1,932,560

 

1,928,622

VIE liabilities, at fair value

 

62,617,975

 

60,743,494

Total Liabilities

 

74,691,483

 

72,905,322

Commitments and contingencies (Note 21)

Equity:

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:

Preferred stock, $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 291,573,083 issued and 284,467,522 outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and 287,380,891 issued and 282,200,751 outstanding as of December 31, 2019

 

2,916

 

2,874

Additional paid-in capital

 

5,193,572

 

5,132,532

Treasury stock (7,105,561 shares and 5,180,140 shares)

 

(133,024)

 

(104,194)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

42,866

 

50,932

Accumulated deficit

 

(614,093)

 

(381,719)

Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

 

4,492,237

 

4,700,425

Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

 

372,559

 

436,589

Total Equity

 

4,864,796

 

5,137,014

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

79,556,279

$

78,042,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

As of

 

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

413,845

 

$

615,522

Restricted cash

 

 

54,591

 

 

35,233

Loans held-for-investment, net

 

 

6,382,371

 

 

5,847,995

Loans held-for-sale, at fair value

 

 

608,624

 

 

63,279

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

74,339

 

 

35,000

Investment securities ($290,622 and $297,638 held at fair value)

 

 

701,818

 

 

807,618

Properties, net

 

 

2,521,342

 

 

1,944,720

Intangible assets ($33,781 and $55,082 held at fair value)

 

 

181,865

 

 

219,248

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

243,450

 

 

204,605

Goodwill

 

 

140,437

 

 

140,437

Derivative assets

 

 

38,293

 

 

89,361

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

35,047

 

 

28,224

Other assets

 

 

112,265

 

 

101,763

Variable interest entity (“VIE”) assets, at fair value

 

 

51,197,981

 

 

67,123,261

Total Assets 

 

$

62,706,268

 

$

77,256,266

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

$

203,782

 

$

198,134

Related-party payable

 

 

29,989

 

 

37,818

Dividends payable

 

 

125,674

 

 

125,075

Derivative liabilities

 

 

22,890

 

 

3,904

Secured financing agreements, net

 

 

5,514,695

 

 

4,154,126

Unsecured senior notes, net

 

 

2,044,523

 

 

2,011,544

Secured borrowings on transferred loans, net

 

 

74,200

 

 

35,000

VIE liabilities, at fair value

 

 

50,150,781

 

 

66,130,592

Total Liabilities 

 

 

58,166,534

 

 

72,696,193

Commitments and contingencies (Note 21)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Common stock, $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 265,406,623 issued and 260,799,738 outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and 263,893,806 issued and 259,286,921 outstanding as of December 31, 2016

 

 

2,654

 

 

2,639

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

4,705,044

 

 

4,691,180

Treasury stock (4,606,885 shares)

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

(92,104)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

65,271

 

 

36,138

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(184,073)

 

 

(115,579)

Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

4,496,792

 

 

4,522,274

Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

 

 

42,942

 

 

37,799

Total Equity 

 

 

4,539,734

 

 

4,560,073

Total Liabilities and Equity 

 

$

62,706,268

 

$

77,256,266

Note: In addition to the VIE assets and liabilities which are separately presented, our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 include assets of $1.1 billion and liabilities of $0.9 billion related to a consolidated collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”), which is considered to be a VIE.  The CLO’s assets can only be used to settle obligations of the CLO, and the CLO’s liabilities do not have recourse to Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Refer to Note 14 for additional discussion of VIEs.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

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

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

   

2020

    

2019

   

2020

    

2019

Revenues:

Interest income from loans

$

171,103

$

191,466

$

388,530

$

374,882

Interest income from investment securities

 

14,644

 

22,545

 

29,884

 

40,177

Servicing fees

 

6,658

 

9,008

 

11,451

 

33,441

Rental income

72,710

87,297

146,856

171,130

Other revenues

 

491

 

865

 

1,445

 

2,031

Total revenues

 

265,606

 

311,181

 

578,166

 

621,661

Costs and expenses:

Management fees

 

23,115

 

22,523

 

63,843

 

45,989

Interest expense

 

101,493

 

130,126

 

221,518

 

264,798

General and administrative

 

32,677

 

37,578

 

71,379

 

72,508

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

1,590

 

74

 

2,499

 

416

Costs of rental operations

29,632

30,655

57,846

60,306

Depreciation and amortization

 

23,421

 

28,552

 

47,401

 

57,806

Credit loss provision, net

 

10,202

 

2,518

 

58,871

 

3,281

Other expense

 

102

 

1,443

 

490

 

1,654

Total costs and expenses

 

222,232

 

253,469

 

523,847

 

506,758

Other income (loss):

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

51,261

 

55,158

 

5,768

 

102,994

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

(2,569)

 

(916)

 

(2,962)

 

(1,683)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

827

 

667

 

3,331

 

729

Change in fair value of mortgage loans, net

 

34,450

 

21,891

 

18,316

 

33,157

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

28,776

 

8,817

 

28,873

 

(34,383)

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

6,472

 

2,515

 

6,768

 

7,000

Loss on derivative financial instruments, net

 

(16,098)

 

(32)

 

(6,388)

 

(2,239)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

7,173

 

(7,017)

 

(27,313)

 

(1,470)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(2,207)

(2,816)

(2,377)

(6,114)

Other income (loss), net

 

204

 

 

330

 

(73)

Total other income

 

108,289

 

78,267

 

24,346

 

97,918

Income before income taxes

 

151,663

 

135,979

 

78,665

 

212,821

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

1,298

 

(3,533)

 

8,027

 

(3,867)

Net income

 

152,961

 

132,446

 

86,692

 

208,954

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(13,305)

 

(5,430)

 

(13,805)

 

(11,555)

Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

$

139,656

$

127,016

$

72,887

$

197,399

Earnings per share data attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.:

Basic

$

0.49

$

0.45

$

0.25

$

0.70

Diluted

$

0.49

$

0.45

$

0.25

$

0.70

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsComprehensive Income

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from loans

 

$

138,599

 

$

121,225

 

$

371,094

 

$

361,314

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

12,451

 

 

19,175

 

 

40,045

 

 

53,879

Servicing fees

 

 

14,842

 

 

22,918

 

 

47,572

 

 

70,921

Rental income

 

 

60,153

 

 

39,742

 

 

176,161

 

 

110,262

Other revenues

 

 

722

 

 

1,645

 

 

2,184

 

 

3,814

Total revenues 

 

 

226,767

 

 

204,705

 

 

637,056

 

 

600,190

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees

 

 

30,980

 

 

27,780

 

 

79,997

 

 

76,510

Interest expense

 

 

76,431

 

 

59,082

 

 

213,608

 

 

173,237

General and administrative

 

 

32,892

 

 

51,470

 

 

95,841

 

 

119,677

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

1,024

 

 

1,509

 

 

2,232

 

 

5,682

Costs of rental operations

 

 

23,799

 

 

18,011

 

 

67,701

 

 

46,518

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

22,871

 

 

15,352

 

 

67,131

 

 

53,185

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

(171)

 

 

2,127

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

3,395

Other expense

 

 

376

 

 

711

 

 

1,276

 

 

811

Total costs and expenses 

 

 

188,202

 

 

176,042

 

 

524,616

 

 

479,015

Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests

 

 

38,565

 

 

28,663

 

 

112,440

 

 

121,175

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

 

56,177

 

 

47,848

 

 

203,108

 

 

94,388

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

(4,867)

 

 

(14,283)

 

 

(21,301)

 

 

(33,213)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

 

(397)

 

 

(2,786)

 

 

(4,061)

 

 

(714)

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

 

 

19,485

 

 

49,996

 

 

45,484

 

 

70,122

(Loss) earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

(4,689)

 

 

4,305

 

 

27,763

 

 

12,849

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

 

11,877

 

 

10

 

 

17,004

 

 

165

Loss on derivative financial instruments, net

 

 

(24,224)

 

 

(2,328)

 

 

(66,159)

 

 

(6,793)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

10,660

 

 

(3,214)

 

 

28,434

 

 

(20,580)

Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”)

 

 

(66)

 

 

 —

 

 

(175)

 

 

(54)

Noncredit portion of OTTI recognized in other comprehensive income

 

 

66

 

 

 —

 

 

66

 

 

54

Net impairment losses recognized in earnings

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(109)

 

 

 —

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,916)

 

 

 —

Other income, net

 

 

28

 

 

269

 

 

484

 

 

10,998

Total other income (loss)

 

 

64,050

 

 

79,817

 

 

224,731

 

 

127,222

Income before income taxes

 

 

102,615

 

 

108,480

 

 

337,171

 

 

248,397

Income tax provision

 

 

(9,816)

 

 

(2,667)

 

 

(18,285)

 

 

(3,467)

Net income 

 

 

92,799

 

 

105,813

 

 

318,886

 

 

244,930

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(4,371)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(10,720)

 

 

(1,034)

Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.  

 

$

88,428

 

$

105,766

 

$

308,166

 

$

243,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share data attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.44

 

$

1.18

 

$

1.02

Diluted

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.44

 

$

1.17

 

$

1.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.48

 

$

0.48

 

$

1.44

 

$

1.44

   

For the Three Months Ended

   

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net income

$

152,961

$

132,446

$

86,692

$

208,954

Other comprehensive income (loss) (net change by component):

Available-for-sale securities

 

6,982

 

(79)

 

(8,066)

 

(466)

Foreign currency translation

 

 

1,405

 

 

(1,070)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

6,982

 

1,326

 

(8,066)

 

(1,536)

Comprehensive income

 

159,943

 

133,772

 

78,626

 

207,418

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(13,305)

 

(5,430)

 

(13,805)

 

(11,555)

Comprehensive income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

$

146,638

$

128,342

$

64,821

$

195,863

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive IncomeEquity

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

    

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

Net income 

 

$

92,799

 

$

105,813

 

$

318,886

 

$

244,930

Other comprehensive income (net change by component):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow hedges

 

 

(22)

 

 

185

 

 

56

 

 

(136)

Available-for-sale securities

 

 

3,975

 

 

6,105

 

 

10,728

 

 

8,656

Foreign currency translation

 

 

5,337

 

 

1,331

 

 

18,349

 

 

1,999

Other comprehensive income

 

 

9,290

 

 

7,621

 

 

29,133

 

 

10,519

Comprehensive income 

 

 

102,089

 

 

113,434

 

 

348,019

 

 

255,449

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(4,371)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(10,720)

 

 

(1,034)

Comprehensive income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.  

 

$

97,718

 

$

113,387

 

$

337,299

 

$

254,415

Total

Starwood

Accumulated

Property

Common stock

Additional

Other

Trust, Inc.

Non-

Par

Paid-in

Treasury Stock

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

Controlling

Total

    

Shares

    

Value

    

Capital

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Deficit

    

Income

    

Equity

    

Interests

    

Equity

Balance, March 31, 2020

 

289,349,439

$

2,894

$

5,159,069

 

7,105,561

$

(133,024)

$

(616,765)

$

35,884

$

4,448,058

$

369,293

$

4,817,351

Proceeds from DRIP Plan

17,313

216

216

216

Equity offering costs

(1)

(1)

(1)

Share-based compensation

141,009

2

7,342

7,344

7,344

Manager fees paid in stock

 

2,065,322

20

26,946

26,966

26,966

Net income

 

139,656

139,656

13,305

152,961

Dividends declared, $0.48 per share

 

(136,984)

(136,984)

(136,984)

Other comprehensive income, net

 

6,982

6,982

6,982

VIE non-controlling interests

(1)

(1)

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

(10,038)

(10,038)

Balance, June 30, 2020

 

291,573,083

$

2,916

$

5,193,572

 

7,105,561

$

(133,024)

$

(614,093)

$

42,866

$

4,492,237

$

372,559

$

4,864,796

Balance, March 31, 2019

 

285,481,485

$

2,855

$

5,080,173

5,180,140

$

(104,194)

$

(413,553)

$

55,798

$

4,621,079

$

295,888

$

4,916,967

Proceeds from DRIP Plan

 

9,311

212

 

212

212

Redemption of Class A Units for common stock

754,345

8

16,365

 

16,373

(16,373)

Equity offering costs

 

(3)

 

(3)

(3)

Share-based compensation

 

206,220

1

7,024

 

7,025

 

7,025

Net income

 

 

127,016

127,016

5,430

 

132,446

Dividends declared, $0.48 per share

 

 

(135,321)

(135,321)

 

(135,321)

Other comprehensive income, net

 

 

1,326

1,326

 

1,326

VIE non-controlling interests

 

 

(40)

(40)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

 

4,541

4,541

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 

(23,902)

 

(23,902)

Balance, June 30, 2019

 

286,451,361

$

2,864

$

5,103,771

 

5,180,140

$

(104,194)

$

(421,858)

$

57,124

$

4,637,707

$

265,544

$

4,903,251

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Continued)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

Trust, Inc.

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Par

 

Paid-in

 

Treasury Stock

 

Accumulated

 

Comprehensive

 

Stockholders’

 

Controlling

 

Total

 

 

    

Shares

    

Value

    

Capital

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Deficit

    

Income

    

Equity

    

Interests

    

Equity

 

Balance, January 1, 2017

 

263,893,806

 

$

2,639

 

$

4,691,180

 

4,606,885

 

$

(92,104)

 

$

(115,579)

 

$

36,138

 

$

4,522,274

 

$

37,799

 

$

4,560,073

 

Proceeds from DRIP Plan

 

24,217

 

 

 —

 

 

541

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

541

 

 

 —

 

 

541

 

Equity offering costs

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(12)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(12)

 

 

 —

 

 

(12)

 

Equity component of 2023 Convertible Senior Notes issuance

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,755

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,755

 

 

 —

 

 

3,755

 

Equity component of 2018 Convertible Senior Notes repurchase

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,105)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,105)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,105)

 

Share-based compensation

 

849,045

 

 

 9

 

 

13,281

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13,290

 

 

 —

 

 

13,290

 

Manager incentive fee paid in stock

 

639,555

 

 

 6

 

 

14,404

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

14,410

 

 

 —

 

 

14,410

 

Net income

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

308,166

 

 

 —

 

 

308,166

 

 

10,720

 

 

318,886

 

Dividends declared, $1.44 per share

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(376,660)

 

 

 —

 

 

(376,660)

 

 

 —

 

 

(376,660)

 

Other comprehensive income, net

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

29,133

 

 

29,133

 

 

 —

 

 

29,133

 

VIE non-controlling interests

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,837

 

 

1,837

 

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

105

 

 

105

 

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(7,519)

 

 

(7,519)

 

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

265,406,623

 

$

2,654

 

$

4,705,044

 

4,606,885

 

$

(92,104)

 

$

(184,073)

 

$

65,271

 

$

4,496,792

 

$

42,942

 

$

4,539,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2016

 

241,044,775

 

$

2,410

 

$

4,192,844

 

3,553,996

 

$

(72,381)

 

$

(12,286)

 

$

29,729

 

$

4,140,316

 

$

30,627

 

$

4,170,943

 

Proceeds from DRIP Plan

 

14,707

 

 

 —

 

 

299

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

299

 

 

 —

 

 

299

 

Common stock repurchased

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

1,052,889

 

 

(19,723)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,723)

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,723)

 

Share-based compensation

 

1,147,975

 

 

12

 

 

22,785

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

22,797

 

 

 —

 

 

22,797

 

Manager incentive fee paid in stock

 

788,460

 

 

 8

 

 

14,649

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

14,657

 

 

 —

 

 

14,657

 

Net income

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

243,896

 

 

 —

 

 

243,896

 

 

1,034

 

 

244,930

 

Dividends declared, $1.44 per share

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(343,913)

 

 

 —

 

 

(343,913)

 

 

 —

 

 

(343,913)

 

Other comprehensive income, net

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10,519

 

 

10,519

 

 

 —

 

 

10,519

 

VIE non-controlling interests

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(144)

 

 

(144)

 

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10,417

 

 

10,417

 

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,400)

 

 

(5,400)

 

Balance, September 30, 2016

 

242,995,917

 

$

2,430

 

$

4,230,577

 

4,606,885

 

$

(92,104)

 

$

(112,303)

 

$

40,248

 

$

4,068,848

 

$

36,534

 

$

4,105,382

 

Total

 

Starwood

 

Accumulated

Property

 

Common stock

Additional

Other

Trust, Inc.

Non-

 

Par

Paid-in

Treasury Stock

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Stockholders’

Controlling

Total

 

    

Shares

    

Value

    

Capital

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Deficit

    

Income

    

Equity

    

Interests

    

Equity

 

Balance, December 31, 2019

 

287,380,891

$

2,874

$

5,132,532

5,180,140

$

(104,194)

$

(381,719)

$

50,932

$

4,700,425

$

436,589

$

5,137,014

Cumulative effect of credit loss accounting standard effective January 1, 2020

(32,286)

(32,286)

(32,286)

Proceeds from DRIP Plan

25,031

369

369

369

Redemption of Class A Units for common stock

409,712

4

8,534

8,538

(8,538)

Equity offering costs

(15)

(15)

(15)

Common stock repurchased

1,925,421

(28,830)

(28,830)

(28,830)

Share-based compensation

1,336,217

14

16,130

16,144

16,144

Manager fees paid in stock

 

2,421,232

24

36,022

36,046

36,046

Net income

 

72,887

72,887

13,805

86,692

Dividends declared, $0.96 per share

 

(272,975)

(272,975)

(272,975)

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

(8,066)

(8,066)

(8,066)

VIE non-controlling interests

(2,189)

(2,189)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

9,406

9,406

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

(76,514)

(76,514)

Balance, June 30, 2020

 

291,573,083

$

2,916

$

5,193,572

 

7,105,561

$

(133,024)

$

(614,093)

$

42,866

$

4,492,237

$

372,559

$

4,864,796

Balance, December 31, 2018

 

280,839,692

$

2,808

$

4,995,156

5,180,140

$

(104,194)

$

(348,998)

$

58,660

$

4,603,432

$

296,757

$

4,900,189

Proceeds from DRIP Plan

17,136

379

379

379

Redemption of Class A Units for common stock

754,345

8

16,365

16,373

(16,373)

Equity offering costs

(8)

(8)

(8)

Conversion of 2019 Convertible Notes

3,611,918

36

67,526

67,562

67,562

Share-based compensation

 

732,907

7

13,381

13,388

 

13,388

Manager incentive fee paid in stock

 

495,363

5

10,972

10,977

 

10,977

Net income

 

197,399

197,399

11,555

 

208,954

Dividends declared, $0.96 per share

 

(270,259)

(270,259)

 

(270,259)

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

(1,536)

(1,536)

 

(1,536)

VIE non-controlling interests

 

(177)

(177)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

4,636

4,636

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

(30,854)

 

(30,854)

Balance, June 30, 2019

 

286,451,361

$

2,864

$

5,103,771

 

5,180,140

$

(104,194)

$

(421,858)

$

57,124

$

4,637,707

$

265,544

$

4,903,251

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

    

2016

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

318,886

 

$

244,930

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts on secured financing agreements and secured borrowings on transferred loans

 

 

14,131

 

 

12,061

Amortization of discounts and deferred financing costs on senior notes

 

 

17,514

 

 

16,058

Accretion of net discount on investment securities

 

 

(11,669)

 

 

(11,967)

Accretion of net deferred loan fees and discounts

 

 

(27,014)

 

 

(38,809)

Share-based compensation

 

 

13,290

 

 

22,797

Share-based component of incentive fees

 

 

14,410

 

 

14,657

Change in fair value of fair value option investment securities

 

 

4,061

 

 

714

Change in fair value of consolidated VIEs

 

 

(59,160)

 

 

42,371

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

21,301

 

 

33,213

Change in fair value of loans held-for-sale

 

 

(45,484)

 

 

(70,122)

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

 

62,463

 

 

3,360

Foreign currency (gain) loss, net

 

 

(28,211)

 

 

20,367

Gain on sale of investments and other assets

 

 

(17,004)

 

 

(165)

Impairment charges

 

 

1,099

 

 

711

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

3,395

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

64,937

 

 

49,081

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

(27,763)

 

 

(12,849)

Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

4,716

 

 

15,151

Bargain purchase gain

 

 

 —

 

 

(8,406)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

5,916

 

 

 —

Origination and purchase of loans held-for-sale, net of principal collections

 

 

(1,487,813)

 

 

(1,186,080)

Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale

 

 

987,828

 

 

1,123,512

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related-party payable, net

 

 

(7,829)

 

 

(17,166)

Accrued and capitalized interest receivable, less purchased interest

 

 

(63,032)

 

 

(58,275)

Other assets

 

 

(12,198)

 

 

6,168

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

37,367

 

 

(3,537)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

(222,428)

 

 

201,170

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment

 

 

(2,195,258)

 

 

(1,583,628)

Proceeds from principal collections on loans

 

 

1,670,159

 

 

2,187,844

Proceeds from loans sold

 

 

37,079

 

 

236,433

Purchase of investment securities

 

 

(69,231)

 

 

(359,510)

Proceeds from sales of investment securities

 

 

11,134

 

 

3,799

Proceeds from principal collections on investment securities

 

 

209,903

 

 

70,316

Real estate business combinations, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

 

 

(18,194)

 

 

(91,186)

Proceeds from sale of properties

 

 

44,219

 

 

 —

Purchases and additions to properties and other assets

 

 

(564,755)

 

 

(10,209)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

(20,544)

 

 

(3,870)

Distribution of capital from unconsolidated entities

 

 

3,858

 

 

15,026

Payments for purchase or termination of derivatives

 

 

(41,208)

 

 

(24,954)

Proceeds from termination of derivatives

 

 

23,686

 

 

37,652

Return of investment basis in purchased derivative asset

 

 

151

 

 

206

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

(909,001)

 

 

477,919

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2020

    

2019

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income

$

86,692

$

208,954

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Amortization of deferred financing costs, premiums and discounts on secured borrowings

 

19,552

 

17,439

Amortization of discounts and deferred financing costs on unsecured senior notes

 

3,938

 

3,849

Accretion of net discount on investment securities

 

(6,123)

 

(7,857)

Accretion of net deferred loan fees and discounts

 

(20,840)

 

(16,112)

Share-based compensation

 

16,144

 

13,388

Manager fees paid in stock

 

36,046

 

10,977

Change in fair value of investment securities

 

(3,331)

 

(729)

Change in fair value of consolidated VIEs

 

62,175

 

(11,957)

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

2,962

 

1,683

Change in fair value of loans

 

(18,316)

 

(33,157)

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

10,531

 

4,496

Foreign currency loss, net

 

27,313

 

1,470

Gain on sale of investments and other assets

 

(6,768)

 

(7,000)

Impairment charges on properties and related intangibles

 

 

1,392

Credit loss provision, net

 

58,871

 

3,281

Depreciation and amortization

 

47,137

 

57,416

(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities

 

(28,873)

 

34,383

Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

888

 

8,056

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2,377

6,114

Origination and purchase of loans held-for-sale, net of principal collections

 

(740,649)

 

(1,600,100)

Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale

 

1,340,833

 

928,747

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Related-party payable, net

 

(19,984)

 

(22,899)

Accrued and capitalized interest receivable, less purchased interest

 

(80,702)

 

(54,261)

Other assets

 

(16,372)

 

(18,270)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

(3,763)

 

(12,153)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

769,738

 

(482,850)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment

 

(1,666,903)

 

(2,051,646)

Proceeds from principal collections on loans

 

999,254

 

1,342,698

Proceeds from loans sold

 

435,097

 

843,344

Purchase and funding of investment securities

 

(16,120)

 

Proceeds from sales of investment securities

 

7,940

 

3,978

Proceeds from principal collections on investment securities

 

50,479

 

73,035

Proceeds from sales of real estate

 

23,805

 

1,841

Purchases and additions to properties and other assets

(13,914)

(10,425)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

(3,130)

(785)

Proceeds from sale of interest in unconsolidated entities

10,313

Distribution of capital from unconsolidated entities

 

206

 

10,041

Payments for purchase or termination of derivatives

 

(80,911)

 

(20,212)

Proceeds from termination of derivatives

 

13,128

 

8,899

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(240,756)

 

200,768

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

    

2016

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

$

4,090,163

 

$

3,158,920

Principal repayments on and repurchases of borrowings

 

 

(2,724,179)

 

 

(3,138,534)

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

 

(17,038)

 

 

(17,799)

Proceeds from common stock issuances

 

 

541

 

 

299

Payment of equity offering costs

 

 

(647)

 

 

 —

Payment of dividends

 

 

(376,061)

 

 

(343,670)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

 

105

 

 

10,417

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 

(7,519)

 

 

(5,400)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,723)

Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

 

11,657

 

 

596

Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

 

(92,383)

 

 

(202,892)

Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs

 

 

62,797

 

 

40,731

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 

 

 

947,436

 

 

(517,055)

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(183,993)

 

 

162,034

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

650,755

 

 

391,884

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

1,674

 

 

(626)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

 

$

468,436

 

$

553,292

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

177,604

 

$

146,011

Income taxes paid

 

 

7,722

 

 

3,038

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared, but not yet paid

 

$

125,638

 

$

115,190

Consolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability additions)

 

 

2,092,516

 

 

19,118,645

Deconsolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability reductions)

 

 

2,244,267

 

 

5,404,305

Net assets acquired from consolidated VIEs

 

 

19,652

 

 

133,177

Fair value of assets acquired, net of cash and restricted cash

 

 

18,956

 

 

270,021

Fair value of liabilities assumed

 

 

762

 

 

170,429

Unsettled investment securities sold

 

 

 —

 

 

14,926

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2020

    

2019

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Proceeds from borrowings

$

3,686,932

$

3,271,785

Principal repayments on and repurchases of borrowings

 

(3,716,558)

 

(2,679,056)

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

(7,564)

 

(18,388)

Proceeds from common stock issuances

 

369

 

379

Payment of equity offering costs

(15)

(8)

Payment of dividends

 

(271,624)

 

(267,301)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

9,406

4,636

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

(76,514)

 

(30,854)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(28,830)

 

Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

24,376

 

100,224

Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

(236,336)

 

(91,808)

Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs

 

36,989

 

21,411

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(579,369)

 

311,020

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(50,387)

 

28,938

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

574,031

 

487,865

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

487

 

(605)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

524,131

$

516,198

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest

$

202,648

$

252,392

Income taxes paid

 

657

 

7,270

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

Dividends declared, but not yet paid

$

137,242

$

135,615

Consolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability additions)

 

3,077,357

 

4,104,135

Deconsolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability reductions)

 

 

303,827

Reclassification of residential loans held-for-investment to held-for-sale

422,691

Loan principal collections temporarily held at master servicer

12,274

Redemption of Class A Units for common stock

8,538

16,373

Settlement of 2019 Convertible Notes in shares

75,525

Settlement of loans transferred as secured borrowings

74,692

Net assets acquired through foreclosure

27,416

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets

7,092

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020

(Unaudited)

1. Business and OrganizationOrganization

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (“STWD” and, together with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that commenced operations in August 2009, upon the completion of our initial public offering. We are focused primarily on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), and other commercial real estate investments in both the United States (“U.S.”) and Europe. We refer to the following as our target assets: commercial real estate mortgage loans, preferred equity interests, CMBS and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Our target assets may also include residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), certain residential mortgage loans, distressed or non-performing commercial loans, commercial properties subject to net leases and equity interests in commercial real estate. As market conditions change over time, we may adjust our strategy to take advantage of changes in interest rates and credit spreads as well as economic and credit conditions.

We have three4 reportable business segments as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2020 and we refer to the investments within these segments as our target assets:

·

Real estate commercial and residential lending (the “Lending“Commercial and Residential Lending Segment”)—engages primarily in originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages (“residential loans”), subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, CMBS, RMBS, certaincommercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), residential mortgage loans,mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) and other real estate and real estate-related debt investments in both the U.S. and Europe. 

Europe (including distressed or non-performing loans). Our residential mortgage loans are secured by a first mortgage lien on residential property and consist of non-agency residential mortgage loans that are not guaranteed by any U.S. Government agency or federally chartered corporation.

·

Infrastructure lending (the “Infrastructure Lending Segment”)—engages primarily in originating, acquiring, financing and managing infrastructure debt investments.

Real estate property (the “Property Segment”)—engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, including multi-familymultifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment.

·

Real estate investing and servicing (the “Investing and Servicing Segment”)—includes (i) a servicing business in the U.S. that manages and works out problem assets, (ii) an investment business that selectively acquires and manages unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS, including subordinated interests of securitization and resecuritization transactions, (iii) a mortgage loan business which originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions and (iv) an investment business that selectively acquires commercial real estate assets, including properties acquired from CMBS trusts. This segment excludes the consolidation of securitization variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

Our segments exclude the consolidation of securitization variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

We are organized and conduct our operations to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As such, we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on that portion of our net income that is distributed to stockholders if we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders by prescribed dates and comply with various other requirements.

We are organized as a holding company and conduct our business primarily through our various wholly-owned subsidiaries. We are externally managed and advised by SPT Management, LLC (our “Manager”) pursuant to the terms of a management agreement. Our Manager is controlled by Barry Sternlicht, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Our Manager is an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, a privately-held private equity firm founded and controlled by Mr. Sternlicht.

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Balance Sheet Presentation of the Investing and Servicing Segment’sSecuritization Variable Interest Entities

As noted above, the Investing and Servicing Segment operates anWe operate investment businessbusinesses that acquiresacquire unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS.CMBS and RMBS. These securities represent interests in securitization structures (commonly referred to as special purpose entities, or “SPEs”). These SPEs are structured as pass through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying collateral and distribute those payments to the certificate holders. Under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), SPEs typically qualify as VIEs. These are entities that, by design, either (1) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) have equity investors that do not have the ability to make significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses, or do not have the right to receive the residual returns of the entity.

Because the Investing and Servicing Segmentwe often servesserve as the special servicer or servicing administrator of the trusts in which it invests,we invest, or we have the ability to remove and replace the special servicer without cause, consolidation of these structures is required pursuant to GAAP as outlined in detail below. This results in a consolidated balance sheet which presents the gross assets and liabilities of the VIEs. The assets and other instruments held by these VIEs are restricted and can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the entity. Additionally, the obligations of the VIEs do not have any recourse to the general credit of any other consolidated entities, nor to us as the consolidator of these VIEs.

The VIE liabilities initially represent investment securities on our balance sheet (pre-consolidation). Upon consolidation of these VIEs, our associated investment securities are eliminated, as is the interest income related to those securities. Similarly, the fees we earn in our roles as special servicer of the bonds issued by the consolidated VIEs or as collateral administrator of the consolidated VIEs are also eliminated. Finally, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible associated with the eliminated fee streams is eliminated in consolidation.

Refer to the segment data in Note 22 for a presentation of the Investing and Servicing Segmentour business segments without consolidation of these VIEs.

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our consolidated subsidiaries and VIEs. Intercompany amounts have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows have been included.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (the2019 (our “Form 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Refer to our Form 10-K for a description of our recurring accounting policies. We have included disclosure in this Note 2 regarding principles of consolidation and other accounting policies that (i) are required to be disclosed quarterly, (ii) we view as critical, or (iii) became significant since December 31, 20162019 due to a corporate action or increase in the significance of the underlying business activity.activity or (iv) changed upon adoption of an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).

Variable Interest Entities

In addition to the Investing and Servicing Segment’ssecuritization VIEs, we have financed a pool of our loans through a collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) which is considered a VIE. We also hold interests in certain other entities in which we hold interests are considered VIEs as the limited partners of thesethose entities with equity at risk do not collectively possess (i) the right to remove the general partner or dissolve the partnership without cause or (ii) the right to participate in significant decisions made by the partnership.

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We evaluate all of our interests in VIEs for consolidation. When our interests are determined to be variable interests, we assess whether we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the VIE. Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation, defines the primary beneficiary as the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could be potentially significant. We consider our variable interests as well as any variable interests of our related parties in making this determination. Where both of these factors are present, we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary and we consolidate the VIE. Where either one of these factors is not present, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate the VIE.

To assess whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, we consider all facts and circumstances, including our role in establishing the VIE and our ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes,includes: (i) identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and (ii) identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities. In general, the parties that make the most significant decisions affecting the VIE or have the right to unilaterally remove those decision makers are deemed to have the power to direct the activities of a VIE. The right to remove the decision maker in a VIE must be exercisable without cause for the decision maker to not be deemed the party that has the power to direct the activities of a VIE.

To assess whether we have the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we consider all of our economic interests, including debt and equity investments, servicing fees and other arrangements deemed to be variable interests in the VIE. This assessment requires that we apply judgment in determining whether these interests, in the aggregate, are considered potentially significant to the VIE. Factors considered in assessing significance include: the design of the VIE, including its capitalization structure; subordination of interests; payment priority; relative share of interests held across various classes within the VIE’s capital structure; and the reasons why the interests are held by us.

Our purchased investment securities include CMBS which are unrated and non-investment grade rated securities issued by CMBSsecuritization trusts. In certain cases, we may contract to provide special servicing activities for these CMBS trusts, or, as holder of the controlling class, we may have the right to name and remove the special servicer for these trusts. In our role as special servicer, we provide services on defaulted loans within the trusts, such as foreclosure or work-out procedures, as permitted by the underlying contractual agreements. In exchange for these services, we receive a fee. These rights give us the ability to direct activities that could significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. However, in those instances where an unrelated third party has the right to unilaterally remove us as special servicer without cause, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. We evaluated all of our positions in such investments for consolidation.

For securitization VIEs in which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary, all of the underlying assets, liabilities and equity of the structures are recorded on our books, and the initial investment, along with any associated unrealized holding gains and losses, are eliminated in consolidation. Similarly, the interest income earned from these structures, as well as the fees paid by these trusts to us in our capacity as special servicer, are eliminated in consolidation. Further, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible asset associated with the servicing fee streams, and the corresponding allocable amortization or change in fair value of the servicing intangible asset, are also eliminated in consolidation.

We perform ongoing reassessments of: (i) whether any entities previously evaluated under the majority voting interest framework have become VIEs, based on certain events, and therefore subject to the VIE consolidation framework, and (ii) whether changes in the facts and circumstances regarding our involvement with a VIE causes our consolidation conclusion regarding the VIE to change.

We elect the fair value option for initial and subsequent recognition of the assets and liabilities of our consolidated securitization VIEs. Interest income and interest expense associated with these VIEs are no longer relevant on a standalone basis because these amounts are already reflected in the fair value changes. We have elected to present these items in a single line on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The residual difference shown on

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our condensed consolidated statements of operations in the line item “Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs” represents our beneficial interest in the VIEs.

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We separately present the assets and liabilities of our consolidated securitization VIEs as individual line items on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The liabilities of our consolidated securitization VIEs consist solely of obligations to the bondholders of the related CMBS trusts, and are thus presented as a single line item entitled “VIE liabilities.” The assets of our consolidated securitization VIEs consist principally of loans, but at times, also include foreclosed loans which have been temporarily converted into real estate owned (“REO”). These assets in the aggregate are likewise presented as a single line item entitled “VIE assets.”

Loans comprise the vast majority of our securitization VIE assets and are carried at fair value due to the election of the fair value option. When an asset becomes REO, it is due to nonperformancenon-performance of the loan. Because the loan is already at fair value, the carrying value of an REO asset is also initially at fair value. Furthermore, when we consolidate a CMBS trust, any existing REO would be consolidated at fair value. Once an asset becomes REO, its disposition time is relatively short. As a result, the carrying value of an REO generally approximates fair value under GAAP.

In addition to sharing a similar measurement method as the loans in a CMBS trust, the securitization VIE assets as a whole can only be used to settle the obligations of the consolidated VIE. The assets of our securitization VIEs are not individually accessible by the bondholders, which creates inherent limitations from a valuation perspective. Also creating limitations from a valuation perspective is our role as special servicer, which provides us very limited visibility, if any, into the performing loans of a CMBS trust.

REO assets generally represent a very small percentage of the overall asset pool of a CMBS trust. In a new issue CMBS trusttrusts there are no REO assets. We estimate that REO assets constitute approximately 4%1% of our consolidated securitization VIE assets, with the remaining 96%99% representing loans. However, it is important to note that the fair value of our securitization VIE assets is determined by reference to our securitization VIE liabilities as permitted under Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU 2014-13, Consolidation (Topic 810): Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity. In other words, our VIE liabilities are more reliably measurable than the VIE assets, resulting in our current measurement methodology which utilizes this value to determine the fair value of our securitization VIE assets as a whole. As a result, these percentages are not necessarily indicative of the relative fair values of each of these asset categories if the assets were to be valued individually.

Due to our accounting policy election under ASU 2014-13, separately presenting two different asset categories would result in an arbitrary assignment of value to each, with one asset category representing a residual amount, as opposed to its fair value. However, as a pool, the fair value of the assets in total is equal to the fair value of the liabilities.

For these reasons, the assets of our securitization VIEs are presented in the aggregate.

Fair Value Option

The guidance in ASC 825, Financial Instruments, provides a fair value option election that allows entities to make an irrevocable election of fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain eligible financial assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The decision to elect the fair value option is determined on an instrument by instrument basis and must be applied to an entire instrument and is irrevocable once elected. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value pursuant to this guidance are required to be reported separately in our consolidated balance sheets from those instruments using another accounting method.

We have elected the fair value option for certain eligible financial assets and liabilities of our consolidated securitization VIEs, residential loans held-for-investment, loans held-for-sale originated or acquired for future securitization and purchased CMBS issued by VIEs we could consolidate in the future and certain investments in marketable equity securities.future. The fair value elections for VIE and securitization related items were made in order to mitigate accounting mismatches between the carrying value of the instruments and the related assets and liabilities that we consolidate at fair value. The fair value elections for

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residential mortgage loans held-for-investment were made in order to maintain consistency across all our residential mortgage loans. The fair value elections for mortgage loans held-for-sale were made due to the expected short-term natureholding period of these instruments. The fair value elections for investments in marketable equity securities were made because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market.

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Fair Value Measurements

We measure our mortgage‑backedmortgage-backed securities, derivative assets and liabilities, domestic servicing rights intangible asset and any assets or liabilities where we have elected the fair value option at fair value. When actively quoted observable prices are not available, we either use implied pricing from similar assets and liabilities or valuation models based on net present values of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors.

As discussed above, we measure the assets and liabilities of consolidated securitization VIEs at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option. The securitization VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no0 reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets. In determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the securitization VIE,VIEs, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs. We also acknowledge that our principal market for selling CMBS assets is the securitization market where the market participant is considered to be a CMBS trust or a collateralized debt obligation (“CDO”). This methodology results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust being equal to the fair value of its liabilities. Refer to Note 19 for further discussion regarding our fair value measurements.

Business Combinations

Under ASC 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer in a business combination must recognize, with certain exceptions, the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. As goodwill is calculated as a residual, all goodwill of the acquired business, not just the acquirer’s share, is recognized under this “full goodwill” approach.

We apply the business combination provisions of ASC 805 in accounting for most acquisitions of real estate assets with in-place leases. In doing so, we record provisional amounts for certain items as of the date of acquisition. During the measurement period, a period which shall not exceed one year, we prospectively adjust the provisional amounts recognized to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized. We do not apply the business combination provisions of ASC 805 for acquired real estate assets where a lease is entered into concurrently with the acquisition of the asset, such as in sale leaseback transactions.  We account for sale leaseback transactions as asset acquisitions.

Lease Classification

In accordance with ASC 840, Leases, we evaluate all new or amended leases to determine if the lease (1) provides for a transfer of ownership to the lessee at the conclusion of the lease, (2) provides the lessee with a bargain purchase option, (3) has a term of 75% or more of the leased asset’s remaining useful life, or (4) has minimum lease payments with a present value of 90% or more of the leased asset’s fair value.  If any of these conditions exist, we account for the lease as a capital lease, otherwise, the lease is considered an operating lease.

Loans Held-for-Investment and Provision for Loan Losses

Loans that are held for investment are carried at cost, net of unamortized acquisition premiums or discounts, loan fees, and origination costs as applicable, unless the loans are deemed impaired. credit deteriorated or we have elected to apply the fair value option at purchase.

Loans Held-For-Sale

Our loans that we intend to sell or liquidate in the short-term are classified as held-for-sale and are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, unless we have elected to apply the fair value option at origination or purchase.

Credit Losses

Loans and Debt Securities Measured at Amortized Cost

ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. ASC 326 mandates the use of a current expected credit loss model (“CECL”) for estimating future credit losses of certain financial instruments measured at amortized cost, instead of the “incurred loss” credit model previously required under GAAP. The CECL model requires the consideration of possible credit losses over the life of an instrument as opposed to only estimating credit losses upon the occurrence of a discrete loss event under the previous “incurred loss” methodology. The CECL model applies to our loans held-for-investment (“HFI”) and our held-to-maturity (“HTM”) debt securities which are carried at amortized cost, including future funding commitments and accrued interest receivable related to those loans and securities. However, as permitted by ASC 326, we have elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable (which is classified separately on our condensed consolidated balance sheet), but rather write off in a timely manner and/or cease accruing interest that would likely be uncollectible. Our adoption of the CECL model resulted in a $32.3 million increase to our total allowance for credit losses, which was recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2020.

As we do not have a history of realized credit losses on our HFI loans and HTM securities, we have subscribed to third party database services to provide us with historical industry losses for both commercial real estateand infrastructure loans. Using these losses as a benchmark, we determine expected credit losses for our loans and securities on a collective basis within our commercial real estate and infrastructure portfolios. See Note 4 for further discussion of our methodologies.

We also evaluate each loan classified as held-for-investmentand security measured at amortized cost for impairmentcredit deterioration at least quarterly. In connection with this evaluation, we assess the performance of each loan and assign a risk rating based on several factors, including risk of loss, loan-to-collateral value ratio (“LTV”), collateral performance, structure, exit plan, and sponsorship. Loans are rated “1” through “5”, from less risk to greater risk, in connection with this review.

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ImpairmentCredit deterioration occurs when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan.loan or security. If a loan or security is considered to be impaired,credit deteriorated, we record andepart from the industry loss rate approach described above and determine the credit loss allowance throughas any excess of the provision for loan losses to reduce the carrying valueamortized cost basis of the loan toor security over (i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual effective interest rate or (ii) the fair value of the collateral, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Actual

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Available-for-Sale Debt Securities

Separate provisions of ASC 326 apply to our available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities, which are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). We are required to establish an initial credit loss allowance for those securities that are purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) by grossing up the amortized cost basis of each security and providing an offsetting credit loss allowance for the difference between expected cash flows and contractual cash flows, both on a present value basis. As of the January 1, 2020 effective date, no such credit loss allowance gross-up was required on our AFS debt securities with PCD due to their individual unrealized gain positions as of that date.

Subsequently, cumulative adverse changes in expected cash flows on our AFS debt securities are recognized currently as an increase to the allowance for credit losses. However, the allowance is limited to the amount by which the AFS debt security’s amortized cost exceeds its fair value. Favorable changes in expected cash flows are first recognized as a decrease to the allowance for credit losses (recognized currently in earnings). Such changes would be recognized as a prospective yield adjustment only when the allowance for credit losses is reduced to zero. A change in expected cash flows that is attributable solely to a change in a variable interest reference rate does not result in a credit loss and is accounted for as a prospective yield adjustment.

Goodwill

ASU 2017-04, Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. This ASU specifies that goodwill impairment be measured as the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value (inclusive of goodwill) over its fair value, eliminating the requirement that all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit be remeasured individually in connection with measurement of goodwill impairment.

Revenue Recognition

Interest Income

Interest income on performing loans and financial instruments is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of the instrument. For loans where we do not elect the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan origination costs are also recognized in interest income over the loan term as a yield adjustment using the effective interest method. When we elect the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan costs are recorded directly in income and are not deferred. Discounts or premiums associated with the purchase of non-performing loans and investment securities are amortized or accreted into interest income as a yield adjustment on the effective interest method, based on expected cash flows through the expected maturity date of the investment. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections.

We cease accruing interest on non-performing loans at the earlier of (i) the loan becoming significantly past due or (ii) management concluding that a full recovery of all interest and principal is doubtful. Interest income on non-accrual loans in which management expects a full recovery of the loan’s outstanding principal balance is only recognized when received in cash. If a full recovery of principal is doubtful, the cost recovery method is applied whereby any cash received is applied to the outstanding principal balance of the loan. A non-accrual loan is returned to accrual status at such time as the loan becomes contractually current and management believes all future principal and interest will be received according to the contractual loan terms.

For loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality, interest income is only recognized to the extent that our estimate of undiscounted expected principal and interest exceeds our investment in the loan. Accretable yield, if any, could ultimately differis recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the loan.

Upon the sale of loans or securities which are not accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, the excess (or deficiency) of net proceeds over the net carrying value of such loans or securities is recognized as a realized gain (loss).

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Servicing Fees

We typically seek to be the special servicer on CMBS transactions in which we invest. When we are appointed to serve in this capacity, we earn special servicing fees from these estimates.the related activities performed, which consist primarily of overseeing the workout of under-performing and non-performing loans underlying the CMBS transactions. These fees are recognized in income in the period in which the services are performed and the revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Rental Income

Rental income is recognized when earned from tenants. For leases that provide rent concessions or fixed escalations over the lease term, rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the noncancelable term of the lease. In net lease arrangements, costs reimbursable from tenants are recognized in rental income in the period in which the related expenses are incurred as we are generally the primary obligor with respect to purchasing goods and services for property operations. In instances where the tenant is responsible for property maintenance and repairs and contracts and settles such costs directly with third party service providers, we do not reflect those expenses in our consolidated statement of operations as the tenant is the primary obligor.

Earnings Per Share

We present both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts in our financial statements. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur from (i) our share-based compensation, consisting of unvested restricted stock (“RSAs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), (ii) shares contingently issuable to our Manager, and (iii) the “in-the-money” conversion options associated with our outstanding convertible senior notes (the “Convertible Notes”) (see further discussion in Notes 10 and 17) and (iv) non-controlling interests that are redeemable with our common stock (see Note 16). Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the calculation if they have an anti-dilutive effect in the period.

Nearly all of the Company’s unvested RSUs and RSAs contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends and thus are participating securities. In addition, the non-controlling interests that are redeemable with our common stock are considered participating securities because they earn a preferred return indexed to the dividend rate on our common stock (see Note 16). Due to the existence of these participating securities, the two-class method of computing EPS is required, unless another method is determined to be more dilutive. Under the two-class method, undistributed earnings are reallocated between shares of common stock and participating securities. For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the two-class method resulted in the most dilutive EPS calculation.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash includes cash and cash equivalents that are legally or contractually restricted as to withdrawal or usage and primarily includes cash collateral associated with derivative financial instruments and funds held on behalf of borrowers and tenants. Effective January 1, 2017, we early adopted ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) – Restricted Cash, which requires that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. As required by this ASU, we applied this change retrospectively to our prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant and subjective estimate that we make is the projection of cash flows we expect to receive on our loans, investment securities and intangible assets,investments, which has a significant impact on the amountsamount of interest income credit losses (if any), and fair values that we record and/or disclose. In addition, the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are estimated using a discounted cash flows method is significantly impacted by the rates at which we estimate market participants would discount the expected cash flows.

Reclassifications

Certain priorIn December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China. COVID-19 has since spread to over 200 countries and territories, including every state in the U.S and in cities and regions where our corporate headquarters and/or properties that secure our investments, or properties that we own, are located, and is continuing to spread. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and since then, numerous countries, including the U.S., have declared national emergencies with respect to COVID-19 and have instituted “stay-at-home” guidelines or orders to help prevent its spread. Such actions are creating disruption in global supply chains, increasing rates of unemployment and adversely impacting many industries. The outbreak could have a continued adverse impact on economic and market conditions and trigger a period amounts have been reclassifiedof global economic slowdown. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to conform to our current period presentation. In that regard, we have reclassified $0.7 millionthe ultimate adverse impact of impairmentCOVID-19 on economic and market conditions. We believe the estimates and assumptions underlying

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our consolidated financial statements are reasonable and supportable based on the information available as of operations forJune 30, 2020. However, uncertainty over the threeultimate impact COVID-19 will have on the global economy generally, and nine months ended Septemberour business in particular, makes any estimates and assumptions as of June 30, 2016.2020 inherently less certain than they would be absent the current and potential impacts of COVID-19. Actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.

Recent Accounting Developments

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which establishes key principles by which an entity determines the amount and timing of revenue recognized from customer contracts.  At issuance, the ASU was effective for the first interim or annual period

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beginning after December 15, 2016. On AugustMarch 12, 2015,2020, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)DeferralFacilitation of the Effective Date,Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,which delayed the effective dateprovides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or other reference rates expected to be discontinued because of ASU 2014-09 by one year, resulting in the ASU becoming effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2017.  We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company as our material revenue sources are not within the scope of the ASU.

On January 5, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10) – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which impacts the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and disclosure requirements for financial instruments.  The ASU shall be applied prospectively and is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017.  Early application is not permitted. We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which establishes a right-of-use model for lessee accounting which results in the recognition of most leased assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet of the lessee.  Lessor accounting was not significantly changed by the ASU.  Thereference rate reform. This ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning afteras of March 12, 2020 through December 15, 2018 by applying a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. We are in the process of assessing the impact this ASU will have on the Company. 

On March 17, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which amends the principal-versus-agent implementation guidance and illustrations in the FASB’s revenue recognition standard issued in ASU 2014-09.31, 2022. The ASU provides further guidance to assist an entity in determining whether the nature of its promise to its customer is to provide the underlying goods or services, meaning the entity is a principal, or to arrange for a third party to provide the underlying goods or services, meaning the entity is an agent.  The ASU is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2017.  Early application is permitted though no earlier than the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2016.  We doCompany has not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

On April 14, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which amends guidance and illustrations in the FASB’s revenue recognition standard issued in ASU 2014-09 regarding the identification of performance obligations and the implementation guidance on licensing arrangements. The ASU is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2017.  Early application is permitted. We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which mandates use of an “expected loss” credit model for estimating future credit losses of certain financial instruments insteadadopted any of the “incurred loss” credit model that current GAAP requires.  The “expected loss” model requiresoptional expedients or exceptions through June 30, 2020, but will continue to evaluate the considerationpossible adoption of possible credit losses overany such expedients or exceptions during the life of an instrumenteffective period as opposed to only estimating credit losses upon the occurrence of a discrete loss event in accordance with the current “incurred loss” methodology.  The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods,circumstances evolve.

3. Acquisitions and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early application is permitted though no earlier than the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2018. Though we have not completed our assessment of this ASU, we expect the ASU to result in our recognition of higher levels of allowances for loan losses.  Our assessment of the estimated amount of such increases remains in process.Divestitures

On August 26, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) – Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which seeks to reduce diversity in practice regarding how various cash receipts and payments are reported within the statement of cash flows.  The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted in any interim or annual period. We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

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On October 24, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740) – Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires that an entity recognize the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory at the time of the transfer instead of deferring the tax consequences until the asset has been sold to an outside party, as current GAAP requires. The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted in any interim or annual period. We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

On January 5, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805) – Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which amends the definition of a business to exclude acquisitions of groups of assets where substantially all of the fair value of the assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable assets.  The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017 and is applied prospectively.  Early application is permitted.  We expect that most real estate acquired by the Company subsequent to the ASU’s effective date will be accounted for as asset acquisitions.

On January 26, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the method applied for measuring impairment in cases where goodwill is impaired.  The ASU specifies that goodwill impairment will be measured as the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value (inclusive of goodwill) over its fair value, eliminating the requirement that all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit be remeasured individually in connection with measurement of goodwill impairment.  The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2019 and is applied prospectively.  Early application is permitted though no earlier than January 1, 2017.  We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

On February 22, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Topic 610-20), which clarifies what constitutes an in substance nonfinancial asset and changes the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets to be more consistent with the accounting for a sale of a business.  The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017.  Early application is permitted.  We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

On August 28, 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) – Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which amends and simplifies existing guidance regarding the designation and measurement of designated hedging relationships. The ASU is effective for annual periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application is permitted. We do not expect the application of this ASU to materially impact the Company.

3.  Acquisitions and Dispositions

Master Lease Portfolio

On September 25, 2017, we acquired 20 retail properties and three industrial properties (the “Master Lease Portfolio”) for a purchase price of $553.3 million, inclusive of $3.7 million of related transaction costs.  Concurrently with the acquisition, we leased the properties back to the seller under corporate guaranteed master net lease agreements with initial terms of 24.6 years and periodic rent escalations. These properties, which collectively comprise 5.3 million square feet, are geographically dispersed throughout the U.S., with more than 50% of the portfolio, by carrying value, located in Utah, Florida, Texas and Minnesota. We utilized $265.9 million in new financing in order to fund the acquisition (as set forth in Note 9).  The acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition.

Investing and Servicing Segment Property Portfolio

During the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, our Investing and Servicing Segment acquired the net equity of one and two commercial real estate properties from CMBS trusts, respectively, for $18.2 million and $37.2 million, respectively.  These properties, aggregated with the controlling interests in 24 commercial real estate properties acquired from CMBS trusts during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 for an aggregate acquisition price of $268.5 million, comprise the Investing and Servicing Segment Property Portfolio (the “REIS Equity Portfolio”).  When

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the properties are acquired from CMBS trusts that are consolidated as VIEs on our balance sheet, the acquisitions are reflected as repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

We applied the business combination provisions of ASC 805, Business Combinations, in accounting for the REIS Equity Portfolio acquisitions. No goodwill was recognized in connection with the REIS Equity Portfolio acquisitions as the purchase prices did not exceed the fair values of the net assets acquired. A bargain purchase gain of $0.6 million was recognized within change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as the fair value of the net assets acquired for certain properties exceeded the purchase price.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, in accordance with ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805) – Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, we adjusted our initial provisional estimates of the acquisition date fair values of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed for a certain property acquired within the REIS Equity Portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2016 to reflect new information obtained regarding facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the measurement period adjustment applied to the initial provisional acquisition date balance sheet (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016 Acquisition Adjustment

 

 

    

Measurement

    

 

 

Initial

 

Period

 

Adjusted

Assets acquired:

Amounts

 

Adjustment

 

Amounts

Properties

$

12,087

 

$

660

 

$

12,747

Intangible assets

 

4,270

 

 

(802)

 

 

3,468

Other assets

 

97

 

 

 —

 

 

97

Total assets acquired

 

16,454

 

 

(142)

 

 

16,312

Liabilities assumed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

1,539

 

 

(142)

 

 

1,397

Total liabilities assumed

 

1,539

 

 

(142)

 

 

1,397

Non-controlling interests

 

3,084

 

 

 —

 

 

3,084

Net assets acquired

$

11,831

 

$

 —

 

$

11,831

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The net income effect associated with the measurement period adjustment during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was immaterial.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,2020, we sold two and four propertiesa property within the Investing and Servicing Segment for $26.0$24.1 million. In connection with this sale, we recognized a gain of $7.4 million and $40.7 million, respectively, recognizing gain on sale of $11.2 million and $16.3 million, respectively, within gain on sale of investments and other assets in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During bothThere were 0 Investing and Servicing Segment properties sold during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, $2.4 million of such gains were attributable to non-controlling interests.2019.

Medical Office Portfolio

The Medical Office Portfolio is comprised of 34 medical office buildings acquired for a purchase price of $758.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2016.  These properties, which collectively comprise 1.9 million square feet, are geographically dispersed throughout the U.S. and primarily affiliated with major hospitals or located on or adjacent to major hospital campuses. No goodwill or bargain purchase gains were recognized in connection with the Medical Office Portfolio acquisition as the purchase price equaled the fair value of the net assets acquired.

Woodstar Portfolio

The Woodstar Portfolio is comprised of 32 affordable housing communities with 8,948 units concentrated primarily in the Tampa, Orlando and West Palm Beach metropolitan areas. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we acquired 18 of the 32 affordable housing communities of the Woodstar Portfolio with the final 14 communities acquired during the year ended December 31, 2016 for an aggregate acquisition price of $421.5 million.  We assumed federal, state and county sponsored financing and other debt in connection with this acquisition.

No goodwill was recognized in connection with the Woodstar Portfolio acquisition as the purchase price did not exceed the fair value of the net assets acquired.  A bargain purchase gain of $8.4 million was recognized within other income, net in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 as the fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the purchase price due to favorable changes in net asset fair values occurring between the date the purchase price was negotiated and the closing date.

Ireland Portfolio

The Ireland Portfolio was initially comprised of 12 net leased fully occupied office properties and one multi-family property all located in Dublin, Ireland, which the Company acquired during the year ended December 31, 2015.  The Ireland Portfolio, which collectively is comprised of approximately 600,000 square feet, included total assets of $518.2 million and assumed debt of $283.0 million at acquisition. Following our acquisition, all assumed debt was immediately extinguished and replaced with new financing of $328.6 million from the Ireland Portfolio Mortgage (as set forth in Note 9).  No goodwill or bargain purchase gain was recognized in connection with the Ireland Portfolio acquisition as the purchase price equaled the fair value of the net assets acquired.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold one office property within the Ireland Portfolio for $3.9 million, recognizing an immaterial gain on sale within gain on sale of investments and other assets in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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Purchase Price Allocations of Business Combinations

We applied the business combination provisions of ASC 805, Business Combinations, in accounting for the 2017 REIS Equity Portfolio acquisitions.  In doing so, we have recorded all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.  These amounts are provisional and may be adjusted during the measurement period, which expires no later than one year from the acquisition date, if new information is obtained that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date.

The following table summarizes the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

    

REIS Equity

Assets acquired:

 

Portfolio

Properties

 

$

34,902

Intangible assets

 

 

4,272

Other assets

 

 

 1

Total assets acquired

 

 

39,175

Liabilities assumed:

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

1,329

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

1,329

Net assets acquired

 

$

37,846

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4. Loans

Our loans held-for-investment are accounted for at amortized cost and our loans held-for-sale are accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value, unless we have elected the fair value option.option for either. The following tables summarize our investments in mortgages and loans by subordination class as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

    

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

Average Life

 

 

Carrying

 

Face

 

Average

 

(“WAL”)

September 30, 2017

 

Value

 

Amount

 

Coupon

 

(years)(1)

First mortgages (2)

 

$

5,527,219

 

$

5,549,909

 

6.1

%  

2.4

Subordinated mortgages (3)

 

 

222,990

 

 

224,088

 

10.3

%  

2.1

Mezzanine loans (2)

 

 

615,562

 

 

615,724

 

10.6

%  

1.2

Other

 

 

23,218

 

 

27,073

 

8.4

%  

4.3

Total loans held-for-investment

 

 

6,388,989

 

 

6,416,794

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

 

608,624

 

 

601,051

 

5.6

%  

7.6

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

74,339

 

 

75,000

 

5.8

%  

2.5

Total gross loans

 

 

7,071,952

 

 

7,092,845

 

 

 

 

Loan loss allowance (loans held-for-investment)

 

 

(6,618)

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

Total net loans

 

$

7,065,334

 

$

7,092,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First mortgages (2)

 

$

4,865,994

 

$

4,881,656

 

5.7

%  

2.2

Subordinated mortgages (3)

 

 

278,032

 

 

293,925

 

8.9

%  

3.3

Mezzanine loans (2)

 

 

713,757

 

 

714,608

 

9.6

%  

1.8

Total loans held-for-investment

 

 

5,857,783

 

 

5,890,189

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

 

63,279

 

 

63,065

 

5.3

%  

10.0

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

35,000

 

 

35,000

 

6.2

%  

0.4

Total gross loans

 

 

5,956,062

 

 

5,988,254

 

 

 

 

Loan loss allowance (loans held-for-investment)

 

 

(9,788)

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

Total net loans

 

$

5,946,274

 

$

5,988,254

 

 

 

 

  

    

    

    

Weighted

Weighted

Average Life

Carrying

Face

Average

(“WAL”)

June 30, 2020

Value

Amount

Coupon (1)

(years)(2)

Loans held-for-investment:

Commercial loans:

First mortgages (3)

$

8,095,262

$

8,114,492

5.3

%  

1.7

Subordinated mortgages (4)

 

68,891

70,101

8.8

%  

3.3

Mezzanine loans (3)

 

593,823

593,505

10.3

%  

1.9

Other

30,804

34,452

8.9

%  

2.1

Total commercial loans

8,788,780

8,812,550

Infrastructure first priority loans

1,475,564

1,493,693

4.2

%  

4.5

Residential mortgage loans, fair value option (5)

267,730

260,542

6.2

%  

3.8

Total loans held-for-investment

 

10,532,074

10,566,785

Loans held-for-sale:

Residential, fair value option (5)

432,786

429,966

6.2

%  

3.7

Commercial, fair value option

194,097

191,229

3.9

%  

10.0

Infrastructure, lower of cost or fair value

45,001

46,111

2.1

%  

1.6

Total loans held-for-sale

671,884

667,306

Total gross loans

 

11,203,958

$

11,234,091

Credit loss allowances:

Commercial loans held-for-investment

(94,947)

Infrastructure loans held-for-investment

(16,325)

Total held-for-investment allowances

(111,272)

Infrastructure loans held-for-sale with a fair value allowance

(125)

Total allowances

(111,397)

Total net loans

$

11,092,561

December 31, 2019

Loans held-for-investment:

Commercial loans:

First mortgages (3)

$

7,928,026

$

7,962,788

5.8

%  

2.0

Subordinated mortgages (4)

 

75,724

 

77,055

8.8

%  

3.4

Mezzanine loans (3)

 

484,164

 

484,408

11.0

%  

1.9

Other

62,555

66,525

8.2

%  

1.6

Total commercial loans

8,550,469

8,590,776

Infrastructure first priority loans

1,397,448

 

1,416,164

5.6

%  

4.9

Residential mortgage loans, fair value option

671,572

654,925

6.1

%  

3.8

Total loans held-for-investment

 

10,619,489

10,661,865

Loans held-for-sale:

Residential, fair value option

605,384

587,144

6.2

%  

3.9

Commercial, fair value option

159,238

160,635

3.9

%  

10.0

Infrastructure, lower of cost or fair value

119,724

121,271

3.3

%  

2.1

Total loans held-for-sale

884,346

869,050

Total gross loans

 

11,503,835

$

11,530,915

Credit loss allowances:

Commercial loans held-for-investment

(33,415)

Infrastructure loans held-for-investment

Total held-for-investment allowances

(33,415)

Infrastructure loans held-for-sale with a fair value allowance

(196)

Total allowances

(33,611)

Total net loans

$

11,470,224


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(1)

(1)Calculated using LIBOR or other applicable index rates as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 for variable rate loans.

(2)

Represents the WAL of each respective group of loans as of the respective balance sheet date. The WAL of each individual loan is calculated using amounts and timing of future principal payments, as projected at origination or acquisition.

(3)

(2)

First mortgages include first mortgage loans and any contiguous mezzanine loan components because as a whole, the expected credit quality of these loans is more similar to that of a first mortgage loan.  The application of this methodology resulted in mezzanine loans with carrying values of $1.1 billion$918.3 million and $964.1$967.0 million being classified as first mortgages as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively.

(4)

(3)

Subordinated mortgages include B-Notes and junior participation in first mortgages where we do not own the senior A-Note or senior participation. If we own both the A-Note and B-Note, we categorize the loan as a first mortgage loan.

(5)During the six months ended June 30, 2020, $422.7 million of residential loans held-for-investment were reclassified into residential loans held-for-sale.

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As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, approximately $5.9 billion, or 92.6%, of2020, our variable rate loans held-for-investment were variable rate and paid interest principally at LIBOR plus a weighted-average spread of 5.2%. The following table summarizes our investments in floating rate loansas follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

    

 

    

Carrying

   

 

    

Carrying

 

Index

 

Base Rate

 

Value

 

Base Rate

 

Value

 

One-month LIBOR USD

 

1.2322

%

$

612,994

 

0.7717

%

$

880,357

 

LIBOR floor

 

0.15 - 1.24

% (1)  

 

5,301,987

 

0.15 - 3.00

% (1)  

 

4,449,861

 

Total

 

 

 

$

5,914,981

 

 

 

$

5,330,218

 

Carrying

Weighted-average

June 30, 2020

Value

Spread Above Index

Commercial loans

$

8,195,089

4.2

%  

Infrastructure loans

1,475,564

3.7

%  

Total variable rate loans held-for-investment

$

9,670,653

4.1

%  

Credit Loss Allowances

As discussed in Note 2, we do not have a history of realized credit losses on our HFI loans and HTM securities, so we have subscribed to third party database services to provide us with industry losses for both commercial real estate and infrastructure loans. Using these losses as a benchmark, we determine expected credit losses for our loans and securities on a collective basis within our commercial real estate and infrastructure portfolios.

For our commercial loans, we utilize a loan loss model that is widely used among banks and commercial mortgage REITs and is marketed by a leading CMBS data analytics provider. It employs logistic regression to forecast expected losses at the loan level based on a commercial real estate loan securitization database that contains activity dating back to 1998. We provide specific loan-level inputs which include loan-to-stabilized-value (LTV) and debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) metrics, as well as principal balances, property type, location, coupon, origination year, term, subordination, expected repayment dates and future fundings. We also select from a group of independent five-year macroeconomic forecasts included in the model that are updated regularly based on current economic trends. We categorize the results by LTV range, which we consider the most significant indicator of credit quality for our commercial loans, as set forth in the credit quality indicator table below. A lower LTV ratio typically indicates a lower credit loss risk.

For our infrastructure loans, we utilize a database of historical infrastructure loan performance that is shared among a consortium of banks and other lenders and compiled by a major bond credit rating agency. The database is representative of industry-wide project finance activity dating back to 1983. We derive historical loss rates from the database filtered by industry, sub-industry, term and construction status for each of our infrastructure loans. Those historical loss rates reflect global economic cycles over a long period of time as well as average recovery rates. However, due to limited information in the first 20 years covered by the database, we have further applied a recessionary multiplier to those historical loss rates as of June 30, 2020 to reflect the current economic deterioration caused by the COVID-19 pandemic which seems to most closely resemble the magnitude of the economic distress of the 2008


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(1)

The weighted-average LIBOR floor was 0.57% and 0.36% as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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financial crisis. We categorize the results between the power and oil and gas industries, which we consider the most significant indicator of credit quality for our infrastructure loans, as set forth in the credit quality indicator table below.

Our loans are typically collateralized by real estate.

As discussed in Note 2, we use a result, wediscounted cash flow or collateral value approach, rather than the industry loan loss approach described above, to determine credit loss allowances for any credit deteriorated loans.

We regularly evaluate the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral, property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower. Specifically, a property’sthe collateral’s operating results and any cash reserves are analyzed and used to assess (i) whether cash flow from operations is sufficient to cover the debt service requirements currently and into the future, (ii) the ability of the borrower to refinance the loan at maturity, and/or (iii) the property’scollateral’s liquidation value. We also evaluate the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties.collateral. In addition, we consider the overall economic environment, real estate or industry sector, and geographic sub-market in which the borrower operates. Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management and finance personnel who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property operating statements, occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrower’s exit plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site inspections and (iii) current credit spreads and discussions with market participants.

Our evaluation process, as described above produces an internal risk rating between 1 and 5, which is a weighted average of the numerical ratings in the following categories: (i) sponsor capability and financial condition, (ii) loan and collateral performance relative to underwriting, (iii) quality and stability of collateral cash flows, and (iv) loan structure. We utilize the overall risk ratings as a concise means to monitor any credit migration on a loan as well as on the whole portfolio. While the overall risk rating is generally not the sole factor we use in determining whether a loan is impaired, a loan with a higher overall risk rating would tend to have more adverse indicators of impairment, and therefore would be more likely to experience a credit loss.

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The rating categories generally include the characteristics described below, but these are utilized as guidelines and therefore not every loan will have all of the characteristics described in each category:

Rating

Characteristics

1

Sponsor capability and financial condition—Sponsor is highly rated or investment grade or, if private, the equivalent thereof with significant management experience.

Loan collateral and performance relative to underwriting—The collateral has surpassed underwritten expectations.

Quality and stability of collateral cash flows—Occupancy is stabilized, the property has had a history of consistently high occupancy, and the property has a diverse and high quality tenant mix.

Loan structure—LTV does not exceed 65%. The loan has structural features that enhance the credit profile.

2

Sponsor capability and financial condition—Strong sponsorship with experienced management team and a responsibly leveraged portfolio.

Loan collateral and performance relative to underwriting—Collateral performance equals or exceeds underwritten expectations and covenants and performance criteria are being met or exceeded.

Quality and stability of collateral cash flows—Occupancy is stabilized with a diverse tenant mix.

Loan structure—LTV does not exceed 70% and unique property risks are mitigated by structural features.

3

Sponsor capability and financial condition—Sponsor has historically met its credit obligations, routinely pays off loans at maturity, and has a capable management team.

Loan collateral and performance relative to underwriting—Property performance is consistent with underwritten expectations.

Quality and stability of collateral cash flows—Occupancy is stabilized, near stabilized, or is on track with underwriting.

Loan structure—LTV does not exceed 80%.

4

Sponsor capability and financial condition—Sponsor credit history includes missed payments, past due payment, and maturity extensions. Management team is capable but thin.

Loan collateral and performance relative to underwriting—Property performance lags behind underwritten expectations. Performance criteria and loan covenants have required occasional waivers. A sale of the property may be necessary in order for the borrower to pay off the loan at maturity.

Quality and stability of collateral cash flows—Occupancy is not stabilized and the property has a large amount of rollover.

Loan structure—LTV is 80% to 90%.

5

Sponsor capability and financial condition—Credit history includes defaults, deeds‑in‑lieu, foreclosures, and/or bankruptcies.

Loan collateral and performance relative to underwriting—Property performance is significantly worse than underwritten expectations. The loan is not in compliance with loan covenants and performance criteria and may be in default. Sale proceeds would not be sufficient to pay off the loan at maturity.

Quality and stability of collateral cash flows—The property has material vacancy and significant rollover of remaining tenants.

Loan structure—LTV exceeds 90%.

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As of September 30, 2017, the risk ratingssignificant credit quality indicators for our loans subject to our rating system,measured at amortized cost, which excludes loans for which the fair value option has been elected, by class of loanheld-for-sale, were as follows as of June 30, 2020 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Classification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans Held-For-Investment

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

% of

 

Risk Rating

    

First

    

Subordinated

    

Mezzanine

    

 

    

Loans Held-

    

As Secured

    

 

    

Total

 

Category

 

Mortgages

 

Mortgages

 

Loans

 

Other

 

For-Sale

 

Borrowings

 

Total

 

Loans

 

1

 

$

2,205

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

20,446

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

22,651

 

0.3

%

2

 

 

2,109,411

 

 

4,424

 

 

132,843

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,246,678

 

31.8

%

3

 

 

3,164,497

 

 

218,566

 

 

423,779

 

 

2,772

 

 

 —

 

 

74,339

 

 

3,883,953

 

54.9

%

4

 

 

194,916

 

 

 —

 

 

58,940

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

253,856

 

3.6

%

5

 

 

56,190

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

56,190

 

0.8

%

N/A

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

608,624

 

 

 —

 

 

608,624

 

8.6

%

 

 

$

5,527,219

 

$

222,990

 

$

615,562

 

$

23,218

 

$

608,624

 

$

74,339

 

$

7,071,952

 

100.0

%

  

Term Loans

  

Revolving Loans

  

Total

  

Credit

Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year

Amortized Cost

Amortized

Loss

As of June 30, 2020

2020

  

2019

  

2018

  

2017

  

2016

  

Prior

Total

Cost Basis

Allowance

Commercial loans:

Credit quality indicator:

LTV < 60%

$

499,114

$

1,004,947

$

915,109

$

973,889

$

152,365

$

252,631

$

$

3,798,055

$

13,295

LTV 60% - 70%

265,570

1,128,883

1,745,905

449,146

53,418

169,219

3,812,141

41,221

LTV > 70%

31,649

822,181

93,094

60,814

1,007,738

10,578

Credit deteriorated

34,454

7,755

105,589

147,798

29,853

Defeased and other

23,048

23,048

Total commercial

$

796,333

$

2,956,011

$

2,788,562

$

1,430,790

$

205,783

$

611,301

$

$

8,788,780

$

94,947

Infrastructure loans:

Credit quality indicator:

Power

$

$

248,691

$

304,589

$

123,558

$

189,365

$

302,918

$

24,736

$

1,193,857

$

9,139

Oil and gas

196,775

84,932

281,707

7,186

Total infrastructure

$

$

445,466

$

389,521

$

123,558

$

189,365

$

302,918

$

24,736

$

1,475,564

$

16,325

Residential loans held-for-investment, fair value option

267,730

Loans held-for-sale

671,884

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Total gross loans

$

11,203,958

$

111,397

As of December 31, 2016, the risk ratings forJune 30, 2020, certain first mortgage, mezzanine and unsecured promissory loans subjectwith an amortized cost basis of $101.4 million related to our rating system, which excludes loans for which the fair value option has been elected, by classa residential conversion project and 2 subordinated mortgages on department stores with an amortized cost basis of loan$12.0 million were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Classification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans Held-For-Investment

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Transferred

   

 

 

   

% of

 

Risk Rating

 

First

 

Subordinated

 

Mezzanine

 

Loans Held-

 

As Secured

 

 

 

 

Total

 

Category

 

Mortgages

 

Mortgages

 

Loans

 

For-Sale

 

Borrowings

 

Total

 

Loans

 

1

 

$

921

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

921

 

 —

%

2

 

 

1,092,731

 

 

27,069

 

 

194,803

 

 

 —

 

 

35,000

 

 

1,349,603

 

22.6

%

3

 

 

3,348,874

 

 

250,963

 

 

425,972

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

4,025,809

 

67.6

%

4

 

 

365,151

 

 

 —

 

 

92,982

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

458,133

 

7.7

%

5

 

 

58,317

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

58,317

 

1.0

%

N/A

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

63,279

 

 

 —

 

 

63,279

 

1.1

%

 

 

$

4,865,994

 

$

278,032

 

$

713,757

 

$

63,279

 

$

35,000

 

$

5,956,062

 

100.0

%

After completing our impairment evaluation process as of September 30, 2017, we concluded that none of our loans were impairedcredit deteriorated and therefore no individual loan impairment charges were required on any individual loans, as we expect to collect all outstanding principal and interest.  None of our loans were 90 days or greater past due, as were $14.0 million of September 30, 2017.

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residential loans. In accordance with our policies, we record an allowanceinterest income recognition policy, these loans, along with a $34.5 million credit deteriorated loan that is not 90 days or greater past due (also related to the residential conversion project), were placed on non-accrual status. We apply the cost recovery method of interest income recognition for loan losses equalall these credit deteriorated loans. Any loans which are modified to (i) 1.5%provide for the deferral of the aggregate carrying amountinterest are not considered past due and are accounted for in accordance with our revenue recognition policy on interest income.

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Table of loans rated as a “4,” plus (ii) 5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “5, ” plus (iii) impaired loan reserves, if any.  Contents

The following table presentstables present the activity in our credit loss allowance for loan lossesfunded loans and unfunded commitments (amounts in thousands):

Funded Commitments Credit Loss Allowance

   

   

Loans

   

Loans Held-for-Investment

Held-for-Sale

Total

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Commercial

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Funded Loans

Credit loss allowance at December 31, 2019

$

33,415

$

$

196

$

33,611

Cumulative effect of ASC 326 effective January 1, 2020

10,112

10,328

20,440

Credit loss provision, net

 

51,420

 

5,997

 

 

57,417

Charge-offs

 

 

 

(71)

 

(71)

Recoveries

 

 

 

 

Credit loss allowance at June 30, 2020

$

94,947

$

16,325

$

125

$

111,397

Unfunded Commitments Credit Loss Allowance (1)

Loans Held-for-Investment

HTM Preferred

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

   

Commercial

   

Infrastructure

   

Interests (2)

   

Total

Credit loss allowance at December 31, 2019

$

$

$

$

Cumulative effect of ASC 326 effective January 1, 2020

8,348

2,205

10,553

Credit loss (reversal) provision, net

 

(3,303)

 

1,371

 

625

 

(1,307)

Credit loss allowance at June 30, 2020

$

5,045

$

3,576

$

625

$

9,246

Memo: Unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2020 (3)

$

1,870,914

$

132,905

$

6,419

$

2,010,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

    

2016

Allowance for loan losses at January 1

 

$

9,788

 

$

6,029

Provision for loan losses

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

3,395

Charge-offs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Recoveries

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Allowance for loan losses at September 30

 

$

6,618

 

$

9,424

Recorded investment in loans related to the allowance for loan loss

 

$

310,046

 

$

488,576

(1)Included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(2)See Note 5 for further details.

(3)Represents amounts expected to be funded (see Note 21).

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Loan Portfolio Activity

The activity in our loan portfolio was as follows (amounts in thousands):

Held-for-Investment Loans

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Commercial

Infrastructure

Residential

Held-for-Sale Loans

Total Loans

Balance at December 31, 2019

$

8,517,054

$

1,397,448

$

671,572

$

884,150

$

11,470,224

Cumulative effect of ASC 326 effective January 1, 2020

(10,112)

(10,328)

(20,440)

Acquisitions/originations/additional funding

 

1,452,753

 

113,430

 

100,720

 

786,860

 

2,453,763

Capitalized interest (1)

 

70,346

 

 

 

 

70,346

Basis of loans sold (2)

 

(397,038)

 

 

(604)

 

(1,378,952)

 

(1,776,594)

Loan maturities/principal repayments

 

(831,319)

 

(68,585)

 

(64,806)

 

(43,593)

 

(1,008,303)

Discount accretion/premium amortization

 

19,706

 

1,025

 

 

109

 

20,840

Changes in fair value

 

 

 

(16,461)

 

34,777

 

18,316

Unrealized foreign currency translation loss

 

(76,137)

 

 

 

(2,037)

 

(78,174)

Credit loss provision, net

 

(51,420)

 

(5,997)

 

 

 

(57,417)

Transfer to/from other asset classifications

32,246

(422,691)

390,445

Balance at June 30, 2020

$

8,693,833

$

1,459,239

$

267,730

$

671,759

$

11,092,561

Loans

Transferred

Held-for-Investment Loans

As Secured

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Commercial

Infrastructure

Held-for-Sale Loans

Borrowings

Total Loans

Balance at December 31, 2018

$

7,075,577

$

1,456,779

$

1,187,552

$

74,346

$

9,794,254

Acquisitions/originations/additional funding

 

1,707,180

 

334,303

 

1,663,244

 

 

3,704,727

Capitalized interest (1)

 

52,405

 

 

 

 

52,405

Basis of loans sold (2)

 

(495,456)

 

 

(1,271,931)

 

 

(1,767,387)

Loan maturities/principal repayments

 

(959,160)

 

(333,607)

 

(80,134)

 

(74,692)

 

(1,447,593)

Discount accretion/premium amortization

 

15,448

 

318

 

 

346

 

16,112

Changes in fair value

 

 

 

33,157

 

 

33,157

Unrealized foreign currency translation (loss) gain

 

(5,396)

 

 

1,493

 

 

(3,903)

Credit loss provision, net

 

(2,085)

 

 

(1,196)

 

 

(3,281)

Loan foreclosures

(27,303)

(27,303)

Transfer to/from other asset classifications

46,495

(101,282)

54,714

(73)

Balance at June 30, 2019

$

7,407,705

$

1,356,511

$

1,586,899

$

$

10,351,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

   

2017

    

2016

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

5,946,274

 

$

6,263,517

 

Acquisitions/originations/additional funding

 

 

3,722,624

 

 

2,795,772

 

Capitalized interest (1)

 

 

55,987

 

 

65,003

 

Basis of loans sold (2)

 

 

(1,024,964)

 

 

(1,359,780)

 

Loan maturities/principal repayments

 

 

(1,742,494)

 

 

(2,188,583)

 

Discount accretion/premium amortization

 

 

27,014

 

 

38,809

 

Changes in fair value

 

 

45,484

 

 

70,122

 

Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss)

 

 

31,395

 

 

(37,332)

 

Change in loan loss allowance, net

 

 

3,170

 

 

(3,395)

 

Transfer to/from other asset classifications

 

 

844

 

 

36,566

(3)

Balance at September 30

 

$

7,065,334

 

$

5,680,699

 


(1)

Represents accrued interest income on loans whose terms do not require current payment of interest.

(2)

See Note 11 for additional disclosure on these transactions.

(3)

Primarily represents commercial mortgage loans acquired from CMBS trusts which are consolidated as VIEs on our balance sheet.

(1)     Represents accrued interest income on loans whose terms do not require current payment of interest.

(2)     See Note 11 for additional disclosure on these transactions.

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5. Investment Securities

Investment securities were comprised of the following as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

Carrying Value as of

June 30, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

RMBS, available-for-sale

$

174,281

$

189,576

RMBS, fair value option (1)

328,270

147,034

CMBS, fair value option (1), (2)

 

1,198,784

 

1,295,363

HTM debt securities, amortized cost net of credit loss allowance of $6,891 and $0

 

544,423

 

570,638

Equity security, fair value

 

9,791

 

12,664

SubtotalInvestment securities

 

2,255,549

 

2,215,275

VIE eliminations (1)

 

(1,503,524)

(1,405,037)

Total investment securities

$

752,025

$

810,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value as of

 

   

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

RMBS, available-for-sale

 

$

253,252

 

$

253,915

CMBS, fair value option (1)

 

 

1,026,634

 

 

990,570

Held-to-maturity (“HTM”) securities

 

 

411,196

 

 

509,980

Equity security, fair value option

 

 

13,529

 

 

12,177

SubtotalInvestment securities

 

 

1,704,611

 

 

1,766,642

VIE eliminations (1)

 

 

(1,002,793)

 

 

(959,024)

Total investment securities

 

$

701,818

 

$

807,618


(1)

(1)

Certain fair value option CMBS and RMBS are eliminated in consolidation against VIE liabilities pursuant to ASC 810.

(2)Includes $174.7 million and $186.6 million of non-controlling interests in the consolidated entities which hold certain of these CMBS as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

RMBS,

RMBS, fair

CMBS, fair

HTM

Equity

Securitization

    

available-for-sale

   

value option

   

value option

   

Securities

  

Security

   

VIEs (1)

   

Total

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

Purchases/fundings

$

$

185,433

$

$

10,391

$

$

(185,433)

$

10,391

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal collections

 

6,014

 

11,532

 

927

 

30,713

 

 

(12,266)

 

36,920

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Purchases

$

$

$

38,951

$

$

$

(38,951)

$

Sales

 

 

41,501

 

25,795

 

 

 

(66,546)

 

750

Principal collections

 

6,417

 

3,058

 

12,072

 

53,462

 

 

(9,728)

 

65,281

RMBS,

RMBS, fair

CMBS, fair

HTM

Equity

Securitization

    

available-for-sale

    

value option

    

value option

    

Securities

    

Security

    

VIEs (1)

    

Total

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Purchases/fundings

$

$

214,725

$

7,661

$

16,120

$

$

(222,386)

$

16,120

Sales

 

 

 

32,316

 

 

 

(24,376)

 

7,940

Principal collections

 

12,563

 

20,104

 

17,450

 

37,351

 

 

(36,989)

 

50,479

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Purchases

$

$

26,272

$

52,213

$

$

$

(78,485)

$

Sales

 

 

41,501

 

62,701

 

 

 

(100,224)

 

3,978

Principal collections

 

12,777

 

5,092

 

21,909

 

54,668

 

 

(21,411)

 

73,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS,

 

CMBS, fair

 

HTM

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

    

available-for-sale

    

value option

    

Securities

    

Security

    

Total

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases (1)

 

$

 —

 

$

11,798

 

$

50,000

 

$

 —

 

$

61,798

Sales (2)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Principal collections

 

 

10,307

 

 

1,666

 

 

111,671

 

 

 —

 

 

123,644

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases (1)

 

$

8,868

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

8,868

Sales (2)

 

 

 —

 

 

17,456

(5)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

17,456

Principal collections

 

 

9,917

 

 

12,289

 

 

566

 

 

 —

 

 

22,772

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS,

 

CMBS, fair

 

HTM

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

    

available-for-sale

   

value option

    

Securities

   

Security

   

Total

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases (3)

 

$

7,433

 

$

11,798

 

$

50,000

 

$

 —

 

$

69,231

Sales (4)

 

 

 —

 

 

11,134

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

11,134

Principal collections

 

 

29,090

 

 

8,754

 

 

172,059

 

 

 —

 

 

209,903

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases (3)

 

$

97,204

 

$

57,576

 

$

204,730

 

$

 —

 

$

359,510

Sales (4)

 

 

 —

 

 

18,725

(5)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

18,725

Principal collections

 

 

32,925

 

 

31,734

 

 

5,657

 

 

 —

 

 

70,316


(1)

(1)

During the three months ended September 30, 2017Represents RMBS and 2016, we purchased $30.9 million and $25.6 million of CMBS, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option. Due option amounts eliminated dueto our consolidation of securitization VIEs, $19.1 million and $25.6 million, respectively, of this amount is eliminated andVIEs. These amounts are reflected as issuance or repayment of debt of, or distributions from, consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

(2)

During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we sold $1.5 million and $17.5 million of CMBS, respectively, for which we had previously elected the fair value option. Due to our consolidation of securitization VIEs, $1.5 million of our sales during the three months ended September 30, 2017 is eliminated and reflected as issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, none of our sales were eliminated due to the consolidation of securitization VIEs.

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(3)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we purchased $92.6 million and $126.9 million of CMBS, respectively, for which we elected the fair value option. Due to our consolidation of securitization VIEs, $80.8 million and $69.3 million, respectively, of this amount is eliminated and reflected as repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

(4)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we sold $22.8 million and $19.3 million of CMBS, respectively, for which we had previously elected the fair value option. Due to our consolidation of securitization VIEs, $11.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of this amount is eliminated and reflected as issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

(5)

Settlement of $14.9 million occurred subsequent to September 30, 2016. We account for all investment securities transactions on a trade-date basis.

RMBS, Available-for-Sale

The Company classified all of its RMBS not eliminated in consolidation as available-for-sale as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016.2019. These RMBS are reported at fair value in the balance sheet with changes in fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”).

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The tables below summarize various attributes of our investments in available-for-sale RMBS as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

Unrealized Gains or (Losses)

Recognized in AOCI

   

   

Credit

   

   

Gross

   

Gross

   

Net

   

Amortized

Loss

Net

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair Value

Cost

Allowance

Basis

Gains

Losses

Adjustment

Fair Value

June 30, 2020

RMBS

$

131,351

$

$

131,351

$

43,179

$

(249)

$

42,930

$

174,281

December 31, 2019

RMBS

$

138,580

$

N/A

$

138,580

$

51,310

$

(314)

$

50,996

$

189,576

    

Weighted Average Coupon (1)

    

Weighted Average
Rating

    

WAL 
(Years) (2)

June 30, 2020

RMBS

   

1.6

%  

B+

   

5.8

December 31, 2019

RMBS

 

3.1

%

BB-

5.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gains or (Losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognized in AOCI

 

 

 

 

   

Purchase

   

 

 

   

Recorded

   

 

 

   

Gross

   

Gross

 

Net

   

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

Credit

 

Amortized

 

Non-Credit

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

OTTI

 

Cost

 

     OTTI     

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Adjustment

 

Fair Value

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS

 

$

207,492

 

$

(9,897)

 

$

197,595

 

$

(95)

 

$

55,766

 

$

(14)

 

$

55,657

 

$

253,252

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS

 

$

219,171

 

$

(10,185)

 

$

208,986

 

$

(94)

 

$

45,113

 

$

(90)

 

$

44,929

 

$

253,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Weighted Average Coupon (1)

    

Weighted Average
Rating

    

WAL 
(Years) (2)

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS

   

2.5

%  

B-

   

6.4

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMBS

 

2.1

%  

B

 

6.1


(1)

(1)

Calculated using the SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 one-month LIBOR rate of 1.232%0.1623% and 0.772%1.763%, respectively, for floating rate securities.

(2)

(2)

Represents the remaining WAL of each respective group of securities as of the respective balance sheet date. The WAL of each individual security is calculated using projected amounts and projected timing of future principal payments.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, approximately $211.6$147.7 million, or 83.6%84.8%, of RMBS were variable rate and paid interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 1.21%1.26%. As of December 31, 2016,2019, approximately $211.1$160.9 million, or 83.2%84.9%, of RMBS were variable rate and paid interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 1.22%1.24%. We purchased all of the RMBS at a discount, that will bea portion of which is accreted into income over the expected remaining life of the security. The majority of the income from this strategy is earned from the accretion of these discounts.this accretable discount.

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The following table contains a reconciliation of aggregate principal balance to amortized cost for our RMBS as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

 

Principal balance

 

$

379,432

 

$

399,883

 

Accretable yield

 

 

(58,763)

 

 

(64,290)

 

Non-accretable difference

 

 

(123,074)

 

 

(126,607)

 

Total discount

 

 

(181,837)

 

 

(190,897)

 

Amortized cost

 

$

197,595

 

$

208,986

 

The principal balance of credit deteriorated RMBS was $356.2 million and $371.5 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Accretable yield related to these securities totaled $51.8 million and $55.9 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our RMBS during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

Non-Accretable

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Accretable Yield

 

Difference

Balance as of July 1, 2017

 

$

59,777

 

$

126,708

Accretion of discount

 

 

(3,187)

 

 

 —

Principal write-downs, net

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,461)

Purchases

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Sales

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

OTTI

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Transfer to/from non-accretable difference

 

 

2,173

 

 

(2,173)

Balance as of September 30, 2017

 

$

58,763

 

$

123,074

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2017

 

$

64,290

 

$

126,607

Accretion of discount

 

 

(10,375)

 

 

 —

Principal write-downs, net

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,828)

Purchases

 

 

311

 

 

4,723

Sales

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

OTTI

 

 

109

 

 

 —

Transfer to/from non-accretable difference

 

 

4,428

 

 

(4,428)

Balance as of September 30, 2017

 

$

58,763

 

$

123,074

We have engaged a third party manager who specializes in RMBS to execute the trading of RMBS, the cost of which was $0.5$0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019, respectively, and $1.4$0.7 million and $1.2$0.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively, which has been recorded as management fees in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of any available-for-sale securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, and for which OTTIs (full or partial) havean allowance for credit losses has not been recognized in earningsrecorded (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

 

Unrealized Losses

 

    

Securities with a

    

Securities with a

   

Securities with a

    

Securities with a

 

 

loss less than

 

loss greater than

 

loss less than

 

loss greater than

 

 

12 months

 

12 months

 

12 months

 

12 months

 

As of September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Fair Value

Unrealized Losses

 

    

Securities with a

    

Securities with a

    

Securities with a

    

Securities with a

 

loss less than

loss greater than

loss less than

loss greater than

 

12 months

12 months

12 months

12 months

 

As of June 30, 2020

RMBS

 

$

10,463

 

$

645

 

$

(80)

 

$

(29)

 

$

675

$

1,173

$

(19)

$

(230)

As of December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2019

RMBS

 

$

8,819

 

$

957

 

$

(90)

 

$

(94)

 

$

$

1,380

$

$

(314)

As of both SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, there were three3 securities and 1 security, respectively, with unrealized losses reflected in the table above. After evaluating thesethe securities and recording adjustments for credit-related OTTI,credit losses, we concluded that the remaining unrealized losses reflected above were noncredit-related and would be recovered from the securities’ estimated future cash flows. We considered a number of factors in reaching this conclusion, including that we did not intend to sell the securities, it was not considered more likely than not that we would be forced to sell the securities prior to recovering our amortized cost, and there were no material credit events that would have caused us to otherwise conclude that we would not recover our cost. Credit losses which represent most of the OTTI we record on securities, are calculated by comparing (i) the estimated future cash flows of each security discounted at the yield determined as of the initial acquisition date or, if since revised, as of

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the last date previously revised, to (ii) our net amortized cost basis. Significant judgment is used in projecting cash flows for our non-agency RMBS. As a result, actual income and/or impairmentscredit losses could be materially different from what is currently projected and/or reported.

CMBS and RMBS, Fair Value Option

As discussed in the “Fair Value Option” section of Note 2 herein, we elect the fair value option for the Investingcertain CMBS and Servicing Segment’s CMBSRMBS in an effort to eliminate accounting mismatches resulting from the current or potential consolidation of securitization VIEs. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, the fair value and unpaid principal balance of CMBS where we have elected the fair value option, excluding the notional value of interest-only securities and before consolidation of securitization VIEs, were $1.0$1.2 billion and $4.1$2.7 billion, respectively. The $1.0 billionAs of June 30, 2020, the fair value and unpaid principal balance of RMBS where we have elected the fair value option, excluding the notional value of interest-only securities and before consolidation of securitization VIEs, were $328.3 million and $266.8 million, respectively. The $1.5 billion total fair value balance of CMBS and RMBS represents our economic interests in these assets. However, as a result of our consolidation of securitization VIEs, the vast majority of this fair value (all except $23.8$23.5 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2017)2020) is eliminated against VIE liabilities before arriving at our GAAP balance for fair value option CMBS.investment securities.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, none2020, $104.2 million of our CMBS where we have elected the fair value optionwere variable rate and NaN of our RMBS were variable rate.

HTM Debt Securities, Amortized Cost

The table below summarizes unrealized gains and losses of our investments in HTM debt securities as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Carrying Amount

 

Gross Unrealized

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

(Amortized Cost)

 

Holding Gains

 

Holding Losses

 

Fair Value

 

September 30, 2017

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortized

Credit Loss

Net Carrying

Gross Unrealized

Gross Unrealized

 

Cost Basis

Allowance

Amount

Holding Gains

Holding Losses

Fair Value

 

June 30, 2020

    

    

    

 

CMBS

 

$

390,966

 

$

2,446

 

$

(5,875)

 

$

387,537

 

$

349,023

$

$

349,023

$

$

(24,236)

$

324,787

Preferred interests

 

 

20,230

 

 

675

 

 

 —

 

 

20,905

 

158,971

(3,883)

155,088

(7,587)

147,501

Infrastructure bonds

43,320

(3,008)

40,312

174

(281)

40,205

Total

 

$

411,196

 

$

3,121

 

$

(5,875)

 

$

408,442

 

$

551,314

$

(6,891)

$

544,423

$

174

$

(32,104)

$

512,493

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

CMBS

 

$

490,107

 

$

2,106

 

$

(8,648)

 

$

483,565

 

$

383,473

$

$

383,473

$

946

$

(3,001)

$

381,418

Preferred interests

 

 

19,873

 

 

727

 

 

 —

 

 

20,600

 

142,012

142,012

1,148

(353)

142,807

Infrastructure bonds

45,153

45,153

(651)

44,502

Total

 

$

509,980

 

$

2,833

 

$

(8,648)

 

$

504,165

 

$

570,638

$

$

570,638

$

2,094

$

(4,005)

$

568,727

The following table presents the activity in our credit loss allowance for HTM debt securities (amounts in thousands):

Total HTM

Preferred

Infrastructure

Credit Loss

CMBS

Interests

Bonds

Allowance

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Credit loss allowance at December 31, 2019

$

$

$

$

Cumulative effect of ASC 326 effective January 1, 2020:

Beginning accumulated deficit charge

1,114

179

1,293

Gross-up of PCD bond amortized cost basis

2,837

2,837

Credit loss provision, net

2,769

(8)

2,761

Charge-offs

Recoveries

Credit loss allowance at June 30, 2020

$

$

3,883

$

3,008

$

6,891

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The table below summarizes the maturities of our HTM CMBS and our HTM preferred equity interests in limited liability companies that own commercial real estatedebt securities by type as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred

 

 

    

CMBS

    

Interests

    

Total

Preferred

Infrastructure

CMBS

Interests

Bonds

Total

Less than one year

 

$

129,282

 

$

 —

 

$

129,282

    

$

35,254

$

$

2,656

$

37,910

One to three years

 

 

261,684

 

 

 —

 

261,684

313,769

140,515

454,284

Three to five years

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 —

14,573

14,573

Thereafter

 

 

 —

 

 

20,230

 

 

20,230

 

37,656

37,656

Total

 

$

390,966

 

$

20,230

 

$

411,196

$

349,023

$

155,088

$

40,312

$

544,423

Equity Security, Fair Value Option

During 2012, we acquired 9,140,000 ordinary shares from a related-party in Starwood European Real Estate Finance Limited (“SEREF”), a debt fund that is externally managed by an affiliate of our Manager and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. We have elected to report the investment using the fair value option because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market, and also due to potential lags in reporting resulting from differences in the respective regulatory requirements. The fair value of the investment remeasured in USD was $13.5$9.8 million and $12.2$12.7 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, our shares represent an approximate 2% interest in SEREF.

6. Properties

6. Properties

Our properties includeare held within the following portfolios:

Woodstar I Portfolio

The Woodstar I Portfolio is comprised of 32 affordable housing communities with 8,948 units concentrated primarily in the Tampa, Orlando and West Palm Beach metropolitan areas. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we acquired 18 of the 32 affordable housing communities of the Woodstar I Portfolio with the final 14 communities acquired during the year ended December 31, 2016. The Woodstar I Portfolio includes total gross properties and lease intangibles of $632.8 million and debt of $571.9 million as of June 30, 2020.

Woodstar II Portfolio

The Woodstar II Portfolio is comprised of 27 affordable housing communities with 6,109 units concentrated primarily in Central and South Florida. We acquired 8 of the 27 affordable housing communities in December 2017, with the final 19 communities acquired during the year ended December 31, 2018. The Woodstar II Portfolio includes total gross properties and lease intangibles of $607.0 million and debt of $437.0 million as of June 30, 2020.

Medical Office Portfolio

The Medical Office Portfolio is comprised of 34 medical office buildings acquired during the year ended December 31, 2016. These properties, which collectively comprise 1.9 million square feet, are geographically dispersed throughout the U.S. and primarily affiliated with major hospitals or located on or adjacent to major hospital campuses. The Medical Office Portfolio includes total gross properties and lease intangibles of $760.0 million and debt of $591.4 million as of June 30, 2020.

Master Lease Portfolio

The Master Lease Portfolio Medical Officeis comprised of 16 retail properties geographically dispersed throughout the U.S., with more than 50% of the portfolio, by carrying value, located in Florida, Texas and Minnesota. These properties, which we acquired in September 2017, collectively comprise 1.9 million square feet and were leased back to the seller under corporate guaranteed master net lease agreements with initial terms of 24.6 years and periodic rent escalations. The Master Lease Portfolio Woodstarincludes total gross properties of $343.8 million and debt of $192.5 million as of June 30, 2020.

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Investing and Servicing Segment Property Portfolio

The Investing and Servicing Segment Property Portfolio (“REIS Equity Portfolio”) is comprised of 15 commercial real estate properties and 1 equity interest in an unconsolidated commercial real estate property which were acquired from CMBS trusts during the previous five years. The REIS Equity Portfolio includes total gross properties and Ireland Portfoliolease intangibles of $264.8 million and debt of $186.2 million as discussed in Note 3. of June 30, 2020.

The table below summarizes our properties held as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

    

Depreciable Life

    

June 30, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Property Segment

Land and land improvements

0 – 15 years

$

484,678

$

484,397

Buildings and building improvements

5 – 45 years

1,689,142

1,687,756

Furniture & fixtures

3 – 7 years

55,767

52,567

Investing and Servicing Segment

Land and land improvements

0 – 15 years

50,817

54,052

Buildings and building improvements

3 – 40 years

173,960

182,048

Furniture & fixtures

2 – 5 years

2,363

2,139

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment (1)

Land and land improvements

0 – 10 years

11,415

11,386

Buildings and building improvements

10 – 23 years

17,287

16,285

Properties, cost

2,485,429

2,490,630

Less: accumulated depreciation

(261,106)

(224,190)

Properties, net

$

2,224,323

$

2,266,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Depreciable Life

   

September 30, 2017

   

December 31, 2016

Property Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and land improvements

 

0 – 15 years

 

$

526,591

 

$

385,860

Buildings and building improvements

 

5 – 45 years

 

 

1,755,511

 

 

1,291,531

Furniture & fixtures

 

3 – 7 years

 

 

26,038

 

 

23,035

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and land improvements

 

0 – 15 years

 

 

90,263

 

 

89,425

Buildings and building improvements

 

3 – 40 years

 

 

210,183

 

 

195,178

Furniture & fixtures

 

2 – 5 years

 

 

992

 

 

1,256

Properties, cost

 

 

 

 

2,609,578

 

 

1,986,285

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

(88,236)

 

 

(41,565)

Properties, net

 

 

 

$

2,521,342

 

$

1,944,720

(1)Represents properties acquired through loan foreclosure.

During the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we sold two and fivean operating propertiesproperty within the REIS Equity Portfolio for $26.0$24.1 million. In connection with this sale, we recognized a gain of $7.4 million and $44.6 million, respectively, which resulted in gains of $11.2 million and $16.4 million, respectively, recognized within gain on sale of investments and other assets in our condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations. During bothNaN operating properties were sold during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, $2.4 million of such gains were attributable to non-controlling interests. There were no properties sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2019.

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7. Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

The table below summarizes our investments in unconsolidated entities as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

Participation /

Carrying value as of

    

Ownership % (1)

   

June 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

Equity method:

Retail Fund

33%

$

$

Equity interest in a natural gas power plant

10%

24,744

25,862

Investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company

50%

10,746

9,473

Equity interests in commercial real estate

50%

1,824

1,907

Equity interest in and advances to a residential mortgage originator (2)

 

N/A

 

11,989

 

12,002

Various

 

25% - 50%

 

8,182

 

8,339

 

57,485

 

57,583

Other:

Equity interest in a servicing and advisory business (3)

2%

17,584

 

Investment funds which own equity in a loan servicer and other real estate assets

 

4% - 6%

 

9,225

 

9,225

Various

 

0% - 2%

 

20,619

 

17,521

 

47,428

 

26,746

$

104,913

$

84,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participation /

 

Carrying value as of

 

    

Ownership % (1)

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

Equity method:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail Fund (see Note 15)

 

33%

 

$

109,607

(2)

$

124,977

Investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company

 

50%

 

 

75,249

 

 

21,677

Equity interests in commercial real estate

 

16% - 50%

 

 

23,310

 

 

23,297

Various

 

25% - 50%

 

 

7,015

 

 

6,640

 

 

 

 

 

215,181

 

 

176,591

Cost method:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity interest in a servicing and advisory business

 

6%

 

 

12,234

 

 

12,234

Investment funds which own equity in a loan servicer and other real estate assets

 

4% - 6%

 

 

9,225

 

 

9,225

Various

 

0% - 3%

 

 

6,810

 

 

6,555

 

 

 

 

 

28,269

 

 

28,014

 

 

 

 

$

243,450

 

$

204,605


(1)

(1)

NoneNaN of these investments are publicly traded and therefore quoted market prices are not available.

(2)

(2)Includes a $4.5 million subordinated loan as of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

(3)

During the nineyear ended December 31, 2019, we received a capital distribution of $8.4 million and our equity interest was reduced to 4% and the carrying value was reduced to 0. During April 2020, we sold 37% of our equity interest for $10.3 million in cash, reducing our interest to 2%. In connection with the sale, we recognized a gain of $10.3 million. Because the sale represented an observable price change in an orderly transaction, we also increased the value of our remaining investment to reflect its implied fair value. In doing so, we recognized a gain of $17.6 million. These amounts were recognized within earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the three and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we funded $15.5 million in capital commitments.

2020.

During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Retail Fund,We own a 33% equity interest in a fund that owns 4 regional shopping malls (the “Retail Fund”). The fund is an investment company thatwhich measures its assets at fair value on a recurring basis, reported unrealized decreases in the fair value of its real estate properties as a result of lender appraisals obtained by the Retail Fund.basis. We report our interest in the Retail Fund on a three-month lag basis at its liquidation value. As of December 31, 2019, we impaired the remainder of our investment based on our estimate of unrealized decreases in the fair value of the underlying real estate properties. Such decreases were recognized by the Retail Fund during the period included in the six months ended June 30, 2020.

As of June 30, 2020, the carrying value of our equity investment in a residential mortgage originator exceeded the underlying equity in net assets of such investee by $1.6 million. This difference is the result of the Company recording its investment in the investee at its acquisition date fair value, which resulted in a $33.7 million decrease to our investment. This amount wasincluded certain non-amortizing intangible assets not recognized withinby the investee. Should the Company determine these intangible assets held by the investee are impaired, the Company will recognize such impairment loss through earnings from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statementsstatement of operations, duringotherwise, such difference between the threecarrying value of our equity investment in the residential mortgage originator and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

In September 2017, the investor entity which ownsunderlying equity in an online real estate company sold approximately 88%the net assets of itsthe residential mortgage originator will continue to exist.

Other than our equity interest in the online real estate company.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $28.2 million and $53.9 million, respectively, of income from our investment in this investor entity as a result of the sale (see related income tax effect in Note 20)within earnings from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent to September 30, 2017, we received a pre-tax cash distribution of $66.0 million from the investor entity related to the sale.

Thereresidential mortgage originator, there were no0 differences between the carrying value of our equity method investments and the underlying equity in the net assets of the investees as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.
2020.

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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we did not become aware of (i) any observable price changes in our other investments accounted for under the fair value practicability exception, except as described above with respect to the servicing and advisory business, or (ii) any indicators of impairment.

8. GoodwillGoodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill

GoodwillInfrastructure Lending Segment

The Infrastructure Lending Segment’s goodwill of $119.4 million at Septemberboth June 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016 represented2019 represents the excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets acquired on September 19, 2018 and October 15, 2018. The goodwill recognized is attributable to value embedded in the acquired Infrastructure Lending Segment’s lending platform.

LNR Property LLC (“LNR”)

The Investing and Servicing Segment’s goodwill of $140.4 million at both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 represents the excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets of LNR Property LLC (“LNR”) acquired on April 19, 2013. The goodwill recognized is attributable to value embedded in LNR’s existing platform, which includes an internationala network of commercial real estate asset managers, work-out specialists, underwriters and administrative support professionals as well as proprietary historical performance data on commercial real estate assets.

Intangible Assets

Servicing Rights Intangibles

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we identified domestic and European servicing rights that existed at the purchase date, based upon the expected future cash flows of the associated servicing contracts. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we contributed our European servicing and advisory business to an unrelated entity in exchange for a non-controlling equity interest in that entity and therefore no longer have any European servicing rights. 

At SeptemberAs of June 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the balance of the domestic servicing intangible was net of $26.6$34.9 million and $34.2$26.2 million, respectively, which was eliminated in consolidation pursuant to ASC 810 against VIE assets in connection with our consolidation of securitization VIEs. Before VIE consolidation, as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the domestic servicing intangible had a balance of $60.4$48.8 million and $89.3$43.2 million, respectively, which represents our economic interest in this asset.

Lease Intangibles

In connection with our acquisitions of commercial real estate, we recognized in-place lease intangible assets and favorable lease intangible assets associated with certain non-cancelable operating leases of the acquired properties.

The following table summarizes our intangible assets, which are comprised of servicing rights intangibles and lease intangibles, as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2017

 

As of December 31, 2016

    

Gross Carrying

   

Accumulated

   

Net Carrying

   

Gross Carrying

   

Accumulated

   

Net Carrying

 

Value

 

Amortization

 

Value

 

Value

 

Amortization

 

Value

As of June 30, 2020

As of December 31, 2019

  

Gross Carrying

Accumulated

   

Net Carrying

  

Gross Carrying

   

Accumulated

   

Net Carrying

Value

Amortization

Value

Value

Amortization

Value

Domestic servicing rights, at fair value

 

$

33,781

 

$

 —

 

$

33,781

 

$

55,082

 

$

 —

 

$

55,082

$

13,955

$

$

13,955

$

16,917

$

$

16,917

In-place lease intangible assets

 

 

181,636

 

 

(59,308)

 

 

122,328

 

 

175,409

 

 

(38,532)

 

 

136,877

 

133,244

 

(87,917)

 

45,327

 

135,293

 

(84,383)

 

50,910

Favorable lease intangible assets

 

 

32,070

 

 

(6,314)

 

 

25,756

 

 

30,459

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

27,289

24,188

(7,177)

17,011

24,218

(6,345)

17,873

Total net intangible assets

 

$

247,487

 

$

(65,622)

 

$

181,865

 

$

260,950

 

$

(41,702)

 

$

219,248

$

171,387

$

(95,094)

$

76,293

$

176,428

$

(90,728)

$

85,700

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The following table summarizes the activity within intangible assets for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

In-place Lease

 

Favorable Lease

 

 

 

 

Servicing

 

Intangible

 

Intangible

 

 

 

   

Rights

   

Assets

   

Assets

   

Total

Balance as of January 1, 2017

 

$

55,082

 

$

136,877

 

$

27,289

 

$

219,248

Acquisition of additional REIS Equity Portfolio properties

 

 

 —

 

 

3,810

 

 

462

 

 

4,272

Amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

(20,098)

 

 

(2,940)

 

 

(23,038)

Sales

 

 

 —

 

 

(367)

 

 

(109)

 

 

(476)

Foreign exchange gain

 

 

 —

 

 

3,908

 

 

1,044

 

 

4,952

Impairment (1)

 

 

 —

 

 

(981)

 

 

(9)

 

 

(990)

Changes in fair value due to changes in inputs and assumptions

 

 

(21,301)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(21,301)

Measurement period adjustments

 

 

 —

 

 

(821)

 

 

19

 

 

(802)

Balance as of September 30, 2017

 

$

33,781

 

$

122,328

 

$

25,756

 

$

181,865


(1)

Impairment of intangible lease assets is recognized within other expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Domestic

In-place Lease

Favorable Lease

Servicing

Intangible

Intangible

  

Rights

    

Assets

    

Assets

Total

Balance as of January 1, 2020

$

16,917

$

50,910

$

17,873

$

85,700

Amortization

(5,413)

(862)

(6,275)

Sales

(170)

(170)

Changes in fair value due to changes in inputs and assumptions

(2,962)

(2,962)

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

13,955

$

45,327

$

17,011

$

76,293

The following table sets forth the estimated aggregate amortization of our in-place lease intangible assets and favorable lease intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

2017 (remainder of)

    

$

7,556

2018

 

 

27,711

2019

 

 

21,288

2020

 

 

15,908

2021

 

 

13,623

Thereafter

 

 

61,998

Total

 

$

148,084

2020 (remainder of)

    

$

5,407

2021

 

9,653

2022

 

7,871

2023

 

6,115

2024

 

4,722

Thereafter

 

28,570

Total

$

62,338

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9. Secured Borrowings

9.

Secured Financing Agreements

The following table is a summary of our secured financing agreements in place as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

Outstanding Balance at

Current

Extended

Weighted Average

Pledged Asset

Maximum

June 30,

December 31,

 

Maturity

   

Maturity (a)

   

Pricing

  

Carrying Value

   

Facility Size

   

2020

   

2019

Repurchase Agreements:

Commercial Loans

Aug 2020 to Jan 2024

(b)

May 2023 to Mar 2029

(b)

(c)

$

6,293,458

$

9,181,700

(d)

$

4,024,642

$

3,640,620

Residential Loans

Jun 2022

N/A

LIBOR + 2.58%

10,172

400,000

7,669

11,835

Infrastructure Loans

Feb 2021

N/A

LIBOR + 2.00%

194,283

500,000

160,483

188,198

Conduit Loans

Feb 2021 to Jun 2023

Feb 2022 to Jun 2024

LIBOR + 1.86%

182,001

350,000

134,874

86,575

CMBS/RMBS

Sep 2020 to Dec 2029

(e)

Dec 2020 to Jun 2030

(e)

(f)

1,097,024

783,641

563,031

(g)

682,229

Total Repurchase Agreements

7,776,938

11,215,341

4,890,699

4,609,457

Other Secured Financing:

Borrowing Base Facility

Apr 2022

Apr 2024

LIBOR + 2.25%

33,445

650,000

(h)

29,333

198,955

Commercial Financing Facility

Mar 2022

Mar 2029

GBP LIBOR + 1.75%

91,214

73,650

73,650

Infrastructure Acquisition Facility

Sep 2021

Sep 2022

(i)

723,690

737,137

583,005

603,642

Infrastructure Financing Facilities

Jul 2022 to Oct 2022

Oct 2024 to Jul 2027

LIBOR + 2.11%

567,315

1,250,000

462,568

428,206

Property Mortgages - Fixed rate

Nov 2024 to Aug 2052

(j)

N/A

3.81%

1,302,670

1,078,072

1,077,979

1,196,492

Property Mortgages - Variable rate

Nov 2021 to Jul 2030

N/A

LIBOR + 2.53%

951,634

945,400

926,262

696,503

Term Loan and Revolver

(k)

N/A

(k)

N/A

(k)

517,000

397,000

399,000

FHLB

Feb 2021

N/A

1.99%

690,341

2,000,000

481,500

867,870

Total Other Secured Financing

4,360,309

7,251,259

4,031,297

4,390,668

$

12,137,247

$

18,466,600

8,921,996

9,000,125

Unamortized net discount

(10,189)

(8,347)

Unamortized deferred financing costs

(75,487)

(85,730)

$

8,836,320

$

8,906,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value at

 

 

Current

 

Extended

 

 

 

Pledged Asset

 

Maximum

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

Maturity

  

Maturity (a)

 

Pricing

   

Carrying Value

  

Facility Size

   

2017

 

2016

Lender 1 Repo 1

 

(b)

 

(b)

 

LIBOR + 1.75% to 5.75%

 

$

1,534,069

 

$

2,000,000

 

$

1,170,141

 

$

944,712

Lender 2 Repo 1

 

Oct 2017

 

Oct 2020

 

LIBOR + 1.75% to 2.75%

 

 

350,508

 

 

500,000

 

 

236,055

 

 

132,941

Lender 3 Repo 1

 

May 2018

 

May 2019

 

LIBOR + 2.75% to 3.10%

 

 

110,086

 

 

76,820

 

 

76,820

 

 

78,288

Lender 4 Repo 2

 

Dec 2018

 

Dec 2020

 

LIBOR + 2.00% to 3.25%

 

 

571,746

 

 

1,000,000

(c)

 

221,544

 

 

166,394

Lender 6 Repo 1

 

Aug 2020

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 2.50% to 2.75%

 

 

724,164

 

 

600,000

 

 

475,555

 

 

182,586

Lender 6 Repo 2

 

Nov 2019

 

Nov 2020

 

GBP LIBOR + 2.75%

 

 

173,516

 

 

121,280

 

 

121,280

 

 

121,509

Lender 9 Repo 1

 

Dec 2017

 

Dec 2018

 

LIBOR + 1.65%

 

 

340,620

 

 

254,447

 

 

254,447

 

 

283,575

Lender 10 Repo 1

 

Mar 2020

 

Mar 2022

 

LIBOR + 2.00% to 2.75%

 

 

169,733

 

 

140,000

 

 

136,800

 

 

 —

Lender 11 Repo 1

 

Jun 2019

 

Jun 2020

 

LIBOR + 2.75%

 

 

 —

 

 

200,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Lender 11 Repo 2

 

Sep 2018

 

Sep 2022

 

LIBOR + 2.25% to 2.75%

 

 

 —

 

 

250,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Lender 7 Secured Financing

 

Jul 2018

 

Jul 2019

 

LIBOR + 2.75%

(d)

 

46,800

 

 

650,000

(e)

 

 —

 

 

 —

Lender 8 Secured Financing

 

Aug 2019

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 4.00%

 

 

30,147

 

 

75,000

 

 

18,226

 

 

43,555

Conduit Repo 2

 

Nov 2017

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

 

 

53,751

 

 

150,000

 

 

40,842

 

 

14,944

Conduit Repo 3

 

Feb 2018

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 2.10%

 

 

136,254

 

 

150,000

 

 

103,678

 

 

 —

Conduit Repo 4

 

Oct 2017

 

Oct 2020

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

 

 

 —

 

 

100,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

MBS Repo 1

 

(f)

 

(f)

 

LIBOR + 1.90%

 

 

10,000

 

 

6,510

 

 

6,510

 

 

21,052

MBS Repo 2

 

Jun 2020

 

N/A

 

LIBOR/EURIBOR + 2.00% to 2.95%

 

 

261,066

 

 

191,184

 

 

191,184

 

 

239,434

MBS Repo 3

 

(g)

 

(g)

 

LIBOR + 1.32% to 1.95%

 

 

384,546

 

 

254,668

 

 

254,668

 

 

285,209

MBS Repo 4

 

(h)

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 1.20% to 1.90%

 

 

179,384

 

 

225,000

 

 

2,000

 

 

5,633

Investing and Servicing Segment Property Mortgages

 

Feb 2018 to Jun 2026

 

N/A

 

Various

 

 

245,094

 

 

201,238

 

 

177,217

 

 

164,611

Ireland Portfolio Mortgage

 

May 2020

 

N/A

 

EURIBOR + 1.69%

 

 

491,298

 

 

344,525

 

 

344,525

 

 

309,246

Woodstar Portfolio Mortgages

 

Nov 2025 to Oct 2026

 

N/A

 

3.72% to 3.97%

 

 

369,519

 

 

276,748

 

 

276,748

 

 

276,748

Woodstar Portfolio Government Financing

 

Mar 2026 to Jun 2049

 

N/A

 

1.00% to 5.00%

 

 

308,805

 

 

133,967

 

 

133,967

 

 

135,584

Medical Office Portfolio Mortgages

 

Dec 2021 to Feb 2022

 

Dec 2023 to Feb 2024

 

LIBOR + 2.50%

(i)

 

741,304

 

 

527,124

 

 

497,613

 

 

491,197

Master Lease Portfolio Mortgages

 

Oct 2027

 

N/A

 

4.36% to 4.38%

 

 

471,762

 

 

265,900

 

 

265,900

 

 

 —

Term Loan A

 

Dec 2020

 

Dec 2021

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

(d)

 

992,366

 

 

300,000

 

 

300,000

 

 

300,000

Revolving Secured Financing

 

Dec 2020

 

Dec 2021

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

(d)

 

 —

 

 

100,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

FHLB

 

Feb 2021

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 0.15% to 0.34%

 

 

338,956

 

 

250,000

 

 

250,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,035,494

 

$

9,344,411

 

 

5,555,720

 

 

4,197,218

Unamortized net premium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,579

 

 

2,640

Unamortized deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(43,604)

 

 

(45,732)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,514,695

 

$

4,154,126

(a)

Subject to certain conditions as defined in the respective facility agreement.

(b)

Maturity date forFor certain facilities, borrowings collateralized by loans is September 2018 before extension options and September 2021 assuming exercise of extension options.  Borrowings collateralized by loans existing at maturity may remain outstanding until such loan collateral matures, subject to certain specified conditionsconditions.

(c)Certain facilities with an outstanding balance of $965.9 million as of June 30, 2020 are indexed to GBP LIBOR and not to exceed September 2025.

EURIBOR. The remainder have a weighted average rate of LIBOR + 1.86%.

(c)

(d)

The aggregate initial maximum facility size of $600.0 million$8.9 billion may be increased to $1.0 billion at our option, subject to certain conditions.

This amount includes such upsizes.

(d)

(e)

Subject to borrower’s option to choose alternative benchmark based rates pursuant toCertain facilities with an outstanding balance of $310.6 million as of June 30, 2020 carry a rolling 11-month or 12-month term which may reset monthly or quarterly with the terms of the credit agreement.

lender's consent. These facilities carry 0 maximum facility size.

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(e)

(f)

A facility with an outstanding balance of $175.9 million as of June 30, 2020 has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.50%. All other facilities are variable rate with a weighted average rate of LIBOR + 1.78%.

(g)

Includes: (i) $175.9 million outstanding on a repurchase facility that is not subject to margin calls; and (ii) $41.3 million outstanding on one of our repurchase facilities that represents the 49% pro rata share owed by a non-controlling partner in a consolidated joint venture (see Note 14).
(h)The initial maximum facility size of $450.0$300.0 million may be increased to $650.0 million, subject to certain conditions.

(i)Consists of an annual interest rate of the applicable currency benchmark index + 1.75%. The spread will increase 25 bps in September 2020.
(j)The weighted average maturity is 7.6 years as of June 30, 2020.
(k)Consists of: (i) a $397.0 million term loan facility that matures in July 2026 with an annual interest rate of LIBOR + 2.50%; and (ii) a $120.0 million revolving credit facility that matures in July 2024 with an annual

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(f)

Facility carries a rolling 11 month terminterest rate of LIBOR + 3.00%. These facilities are secured by the equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries which may reset monthly with the lender’s consent not to exceed December 2018. This facility carries no maximum facility size.  Amounts reflect the outstanding balancetotaled $3.8 billion as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.

2020.

(g)

Facility carries a rolling 12 month term which may reset monthly with the lender’s consent. Current maturity is September 2018. This facility carries no maximum facility size. Amounts reflect the outstanding balance as of September 30, 2017.

(h)

The date that is 270 days after the buyer delivers notice to seller, subject to a maximum date of May 2018.

(i)

Subject to a 25 basis point floor.

In the normal course of business, the Company is in discussions with its lenders to extend or amend any financing facilities which contain near term expirations.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we entered into two mortgage loans with maximum borrowings of $38.3 million to finance commercial real estate previously acquired by our Investing and Servicing Segment. As of September 30, 2017, these facilities carry a remaining weighted average term of 4.6 years with floating annual interest rates of LIBOR + 2.00%.

In February 2017,January 2020, we entered into a mortgage loan with maximum borrowings of $7.3 million as part of the Medical Office Portfolio Mortgages. This loanCMBS/RMBS repurchase facility to finance certain CMBS investments within a consolidated joint venture in which we hold a 51% ownership interest. The facility carries a five year initialrolling 12-month term which may reset quarterly with two 12 month extension optionsthe lender’s consent and an annual interest rate of three-month LIBOR + 2.50%1.35% to 1.85%. The facility’s maximum facility size is at the discretion of the lender.

In February 2020, we amended a Commercial Loans repurchase facility to increase available borrowings by $200.0 million to $1.8 billion.

In February 2020, we exercised an extension option on a Conduit Loans repurchase facility to extend the current maturity by one year with a one-year extension option.

In February 2020, we exercised an extension option on the Infrastructure Loans repurchase facility to extend the current maturity by one year.

In March 2017,2020, we amended an Infrastructure Financing Facility to increase available borrowings by $250.0 million to $750.0 million.

In March 2020, we entered into a $125.0 million repurchase facility (“Lender 10 Repo 1”)Commercial Financing Facility to finance certainnon-U.S. commercial loans held-for-investment. The facility carries a three yeartwo-year initial term with two3 one-year extension options and includes an annual interest rate of LIBOR + 2.00% to 2.75%.  In May 2017, we upsized the maximum facility size to $140.0 million utilizing an available accordion feature.

In March 2017, we amended the Lender 3 Repo 1 facilityoption to extend the maturity from May 2017for each underlying asset for up to May 2018.

In June 2017, we entered into a $200.0 million repurchase facility (“Lender 11 Repo 1”) to finance certain mortgage loans held-for-sale.  The facility carries a two year initial term with a one-year extension option and an initial annual interest rate of LIBOR + 2.75%.

In July 2017, we acquired a captive insurance entity that is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Chicago. This membership, which expires in February 2021, provides usfour additional financing capacity from the FHLB of Chicago on qualifying collateral.years. The facility has an annual interest rate of GBP LIBOR + 0.15%1.75%. This facility shares up to 0.34% and expires in February 2021. As$500.0 million of September 30, 2017, the facility had outstanding$2.0 billion of maximum borrowings of $250.0 million.with a Commercial Loans repurchase facility.

In September 2017,June 2020, we amended a Residential Loans repurchase facility with a maximum facility size of $400.0 million to extend the current maturity from February 2021 to June 2022.

In June 2020, we amended a Commercial Loans repurchase facility and a Conduit Loans repurchase facility with an aggregate maximum facility size of $950.0 million to extend the current maturity from June 2022 to June 2023.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we entered into a $250.0 million repurchase facility (“Lender 11 Repo 2”) to finance certain loans held-for-investment. The facility carries a one year initial term with four one-year extension options and an annual interest rate of LIBOR + 2.25% to 2.75%.

In September 2017, we entered into two mortgage loans with total borrowings of $265.9$217.1 million (“Master Lease Portfolio Mortgages”) to finance the acquisition of the Master Leaserefinance our Woodstar I Portfolio. The loans carry ten yearten-year terms and fixedweighted average annual interest rates of 4.36% and 4.38%, respectively.LIBOR + 2.71%. A portion of the net proceeds from the mortgage loans was used to repay $117.0 million of outstanding government sponsored mortgage loans. We recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.2 million in our condensed consolidated statements of operations in connection with the repayment of the government sponsored mortgage loans.

In September 2017, we amended the Lender 6 Repo 1 facility to upsize available borrowings from $500.0 million to $600.0 million and extend the maturity from August 2019 to August 2020.

Our secured financing agreements contain certain financial tests and covenants. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we were in compliance with all such covenants.

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The following table sets forth our five‑year principal repayments schedule for secured financings assuming no defaults and excluding loans transferred as secured borrowings. Our credit facilities generally require principal to be paid down prior to the facilities’ respective maturities if and when we receive principal payments on, or sell, the investment collateral that we have pledged. The amount reflected in each period includes principal repayments on our credit facilities that would be required if (i) we received the repayments that we expect to receive on the investments that have been pledged as collateral under the credit facilities, as applicable, and (ii) the credit facilities that are expected to have amounts outstanding at their current maturity dates are extended where extension options are available to us (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Repurchase

    

Other Secured

    

 

 

 

Agreements

 

Financing

 

Total

2017 (remainder of)

 

$

781,261

 

$

14,461

 

$

795,722

2018

 

 

988,168

 

 

76,952

 

 

1,065,120

2019

 

 

395,715

 

 

1,355

 

 

397,070

2020

 

 

1,041,480

 

 

358,102

 

 

1,399,582

2021

 

 

2,289

 

 

565,815

 

 

568,104

Thereafter

 

 

82,611

 

 

1,247,511

 

 

1,330,122

Total

 

$

3,291,524

 

$

2,264,196

 

$

5,555,720

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, approximately $5.0 million and $14.4 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs from secured financing agreements was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, approximately $3.9 million and $12.1 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs from secured financing agreements was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The following table sets forth our outstanding balance of repurchase agreements related to the following asset collateral classes as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class of Collateral

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

Loans held-for-investment

    

$

2,692,642

    

$

1,890,925

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

144,520

 

 

34,024

Investment securities

 

 

454,362

 

 

551,328

 

 

$

3,291,524

 

$

2,476,277

We seek to mitigate risks associated with our repurchase agreements by managing risk related to the credit quality of our assets, interest rates, liquidity, prepayment speeds and market value. The margin call provisions under the majority of our repurchase facilities, consisting of 72%76% of these agreements, do not permit valuation adjustments based on capital markets activity. Instead, margin calls on these facilities are limited to collateral-specific credit marks. To monitor credit risk associated with the performance and value of our loans and investments, our asset management team regularly reviews our investment portfolios and is in regular contact with our borrowers, monitoring performance of the collateral and enforcing our rights as necessary. For the 24% of repurchase agreements containing margin call provisions for general capital markets activity, approximately 15%16% of these pertain to our loans held-for-sale, for which we manage credit risk through the purchase of credit index instruments. We further seek to manage risks associated with our repurchase agreements by matching the maturities and interest rate characteristics of our loans with the related repurchase agreements.agreement.

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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, approximately $9.0 million and $17.8 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs from secured financing agreements was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, approximately $8.1 million and $16.8 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs from secured financing agreements was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Collateralized Loan Obligations

In August 2019, we refinanced a pool of our commercial loans held-for-investment through a CLO, STWD 2019-FL1. On the closing date, the CLO issued $1.1 billion principal amount of notes, of which $936.4 million was purchased by third party investors. We retained $86.6 million of notes, along with preferred shares with a liquidation preference of $77.0 million. The CLO contains a reinvestment feature that, subject to certain eligibility criteria, allows us to contribute new loans or participation interests in loans to the CLO in exchange for cash. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we utilized the reinvestment feature, contributing $85.3 million of additional interests into the CLO.

The following table is a summary of our CLO as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (amounts in thousands):

Face

Carrying

Weighted

June 30, 2020

Count

Amount

Value

Average Spread

Maturity

Collateral assets

24

$

1,099,442

$

1,099,405

LIBOR + 3.66%

(a)

Jan 2024

(b)

Financing

1

 

936,375

929,307

LIBOR + 1.64%

(c)

July 2038

(d)

��

December 31, 2019

Collateral assets

20

$

1,073,504

$

1,073,504

LIBOR + 3.34%

(a)

Nov 2023

(b)

Financing

1

 

936,375

928,060

LIBOR + 1.65%

(c)

July 2038

(d)

(a)Represents the weighted-average coupon earned on variable rate loans during the respective year-to-date period. Of the loans financed by the CLO as of June 30, 2020, 9% earned fixed-rate weighted average interest of 6.84%.
(b)Represents the weighted-average maturity, assuming the extended contractual maturity of the collateral assets.
(c)Represents the weighted-average cost of financing incurred during the respective year-to-date period, inclusive of deferred issuance costs.
(d)Repayments of the CLO are tied to timing of the related collateral asset repayments. The term of the CLO financing obligation represents the legal final maturity date.

We incurred $9.2 million of issuance costs in connection with the CLO, which are amortized on an effective yield basis over the estimated life of the CLO. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, approximately $0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of amortization of deferred financing costs was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our unamortized issuance costs were $7.1 million and $8.3 million, respectively.

The CLO is considered a VIE, for which we are deemed the primary beneficiary. We therefore consolidate the CLO. Refer to Note 14 for further discussion.

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Maturities

Our credit facilities generally require principal to be paid down prior to the facilities’ respective maturities if and when we receive principal payments on, or sell, the investment collateral that we have pledged. The following table sets forth our principal repayments schedule for secured financings based on the earlier of (i) the extended contractual maturity of each credit facility or (ii) the extended contractual maturity of each of the investments that have been pledged as collateral under the respective credit facility (amounts in thousands):

    

Repurchase

    

Other Secured

    

Agreements

Financing

CLO

Total

2020 (remainder of)

    

$

220,863

    

$

186,076

    

$

$

406,939

2021

 

566,939

 

791,713

 

1,358,652

2022

 

1,269,283

 

548,974

 

1,818,257

2023

 

1,026,265

 

710,656

 

1,736,921

2024

 

1,312,435

 

238,357

 

1,550,792

Thereafter

 

494,914

 

1,555,521

936,375

(a)

 

2,986,810

Total

$

4,890,699

$

4,031,297

$

936,375

$

9,858,371

(a)Assumes utilization of the reinvestment feature.

10. Unsecured Senior Notes

The following table is a summary of our unsecured senior notes outstanding as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

Remaining

Coupon

Effective

Maturity

Period of

Carrying Value at

Rate

Rate (1)

Date

Amortization

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

2021 Senior Notes (February)

3.63

%

3.89

%

2/1/2021

 

0.6

years

 

$

500,000

 

$

500,000

2021 Senior Notes (December)

5.00

%

5.32

%

12/15/2021

1.5

years

700,000

700,000

2023 Convertible Notes

4.38

%

4.86

%

4/1/2023

2.8

years

250,000

250,000

2025 Senior Notes

4.75

%

5.04

%

3/15/2025

4.7

years

500,000

500,000

Total principal amount

1,950,000

1,950,000

Unamortized discount—Convertible Notes

(3,091)

(3,610)

Unamortized discount—Senior Notes

(9,922)

(12,144)

Unamortized deferred financing costs

 

(4,427)

 

(5,624)

Carrying amount of debt components

$

1,932,560

$

1,928,622

Carrying amount of conversion option equity components recorded in additional paid-in capital for outstanding convertible notes

$

3,755

$

3,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coupon

 

Effective

 

Maturity

 

Period of

 

Carrying Value at

 

 

Rate

 

Rate (1)

 

Date

 

Amortization

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

2017 Convertible Notes

 

3.75

%  

5.87

%  

10/15/2017

 

0.0

years

 

$

411,885

 

$

411,885

2018 Convertible Notes

 

4.55

%  

6.10

%  

3/1/2018

 

0.4

years

 

 

369,981

 

 

599,981

2019 Convertible Notes

 

4.00

%  

5.35

%  

1/15/2019

 

1.3

years

 

 

341,363

 

 

341,363

2021 Senior Notes

 

5.00

%  

5.32

%  

12/15/2021

 

4.2

years

 

 

700,000

 

 

700,000

2023 Convertible Notes

 

4.38

%  

4.86

%  

4/1/2023

 

5.5

years

 

 

250,000

 

 

 —

Total principal amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,073,229

 

 

2,053,229

Unamortized discount—Convertible Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,268)

 

 

(26,135)

Unamortized discount—Senior Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,420)

 

 

(9,728)

Unamortized deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,018)

 

 

(5,822)

Carrying amount of debt components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,044,523

 

$

2,011,544

Carrying amount of conversion option equity components recorded in additional paid-in capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

31,638

 

$

45,988


(1)

(1)

Effective rate includes the effects of underwriter purchase discount and the adjustment for the conversion option on our convertible notes,Convertible Notes, the value of which reduced the initial liability and was recorded in additional paid‑in capital.

paid-in-capital.

Senior Notes Due 2021

On December 16, 2016, we issued $700.0 million of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). The 2021 Notes mature on December 15, 2021. Prior to September 15, 2021, we may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus the applicable “make-whole” premium as of the applicable date of redemption.  On and after September 15, 2021, we may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof. In addition, we may redeem up to 35% of the 2021 Notes at the applicable redemption prices using the proceeds of certain equity offerings. 

Convertible Senior Notes

On March 29, 2017, we issued $250.0 millionWe recognized interest expense of 4.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) resulting in gross proceeds of $247.5 million.  At issuance, we allocated $243.7$3.1 million and $3.8$6.1 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, from our unsecured Convertible Notes. We recognized interest expense of the carrying value of the 2023 Notes to its debt and equity components, respectively.  Also on March 29, 2017, the proceeds from the issuance of the 2023 Notes were used to repurchase $230.0 million of the 4.55% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) for $250.7 million. The repurchase price was allocated between the fair value of the liability component and the fair value of the equity component of the 2018 Notes at the repurchase date. The portion of the repurchase price attributable to the equity component totaled $18.1$3.0 million and was recognized as a reduction of additional paid-in capital$6.2 million during the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. The portion of the repurchase price attributable to the liability component exceeded the net carrying amount of the liability component by $5.9 million, which was recognized as a loss on extinguishment of debt in2019, respectively, from our condensed consolidated statement of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The repurchase of the 2018 Notes was not considered part of the repurchase program approved by our board of directors (refer to Note 16) and therefore does not reduce our available capacity forunsecured Convertible Notes.

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future repurchases under the repurchase program. There were no repurchases of Convertible Notes during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

On October 8, 2014, we issued $431.3 million of 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). On February 15, 2013, we issued $600.0 million of 4.55% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). On July 3, 2013, we issued $460.0 million of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”).

The following table details the conversion attributes of our Convertible Notes outstanding as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 (amounts in thousands, except rates):2020:

June 30, 2020

Conversion

Conversion

Rate (1)

Price (2)

2023 Convertible Notes

38.5959

 

$

25.91

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

Conversion Spread Value - Shares (3)

 

 

Conversion

 

Conversion

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Rate (1)

 

Price (2)

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

2017 Notes

 

41.7397

 

$

23.96

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

2018 Notes

 

48.0666

 

$

20.80

 

742

 

1,595

 

733

 

1,743

2019 Notes

 

50.7031

 

$

19.72

 

1,571

 

1,850

 

1,551

 

2,023

2023 Notes

 

38.5959

 

$

25.91

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,313

 

3,445

 

2,284

 

3,766


(1)

(1)

The conversion rate represents the number of shares of common stock issuable per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes converted, as adjusted in accordance with the indentures governing the Convertible Notes (including the applicable supplemental indentures) as a result of the spin-off of our former single family residential segment to our stockholders in January 2014 and cash dividend payments.

.

(2)

(2)

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016,2020, the market price of the Company’s common stock was $21.72 and $22.52$14.96 per share, respectively.

share.

(3)

The conversion spread value represents the portion of the convertible senior notes that are “in-the-money”, representing the value that would be delivered to investors in shares upon an assumed conversion.

The if-converted valuesvalue of the 20182023 Convertible Notes and 2019 Notes exceededwas less than their principal amountsamount by $16.4$105.7 million and $34.6 million, respectively, at SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 as the closing market priceof the Company’s common stock of $21.72 per share exceeded the implicit conversion prices of $20.80 and $19.72 per share, respectively. However, the if‑converted values of the 2017 Notes and 2023 Notes were less than their principal amounts by $38.5 million and $40.4 million, respectively, at September 30, 2017 as the closing market price of the Company’s common stock$14.96 was less than the implicit conversion pricesprice of $23.96 and $25.91 per share, respectively.

share. The Company has asserted its intent and ability to settleif-converted value of the principal amount of the 2023 Convertible Notes in cash.  As such, only the conversion spread value, if any, is included in the computationwas $144.3 million as of diluted EPS. June 30, 2020.

Conditions for Conversion

Prior to July 15, 2018 for the 2019 Notes and October 1, 2022 for the 2023 Notes, those Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of one or more of the following conditions: (1) the closing market price of the Company’s common stock is at least 110%, in the case of the 2023 Notes, or 130%, in the case of the 2019 Notes, of the conversion price of the respective Convertible Notes for at least 20 out of 30 trading days prior to the end of the preceding fiscal quarter, (2) the trading price of the Convertible Notes is less than 98% of the product of (i) the conversion rate and (ii) the closing price of the Company’s common stock during any five consecutive trading day period, (3) the Company issues certain equity instruments at less than the 10-day average closing market price of its common stock or the per-share value of certain distributions exceeds the market price of the Company’s common stock by more than 10% or (4) certain other specified corporate events (significant consolidation, sale, merger, share exchange, fundamental change, etc.) occur.

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On or after July 15, 2018, in the case of the 2019 Notes, and October 1, 2022, in the case of the 2023 Notes, holders may convert each of their Convertible Notes at the applicable conversion rate at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. On September 1, 2017, the 2018 Notes entered the open conversion period and may be converted at any time through their maturity date of March 1, 2018.

In October 2017, we repaid the full principal amount of the 2017 Notes in cash upon their maturity.

11. Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

As described below, we regularly sell loans and notes under various strategies. We evaluate such sales as to whether they meet the criteria for treatment as a sale—legal isolation, ability of transferee to pledge or exchange the transferred assets without constraint and transfer of control.

Loan Securitizations

Within the Investing and Servicing Segment, we originate commercial mortgage loans with the intent to sell these mortgage loans to VIEs for the purposes of securitization. These VIEs then issue CMBS that are collateralized in part by these assets, as well as other assets transferred to the VIE.VIE by third parties. Within the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment, we acquire residential mortgage loans with the intent to sell these mortgage loans to VIEs for the purpose of securitization. These VIEs then issue RMBS that are collateralized by these assets. In certain instances, we retain a subordinatedan interest in the CMBS or RMBS VIE andand/or serve as special servicer or servicing administrator for the VIE. In these circumstances, we generally consolidate the VIE into which the loans were sold. The following summarizes the fair valueface amount and par valueproceeds of commercial and residential loans sold from our conduit platform, as well as the amount of sale proceeds used in part to repay the outstanding balance of the repurchase agreements associated with these loanssecuritized for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

Commercial Loans

Residential Loans

    

Face Amount

    

Proceeds

    

Face Amount

    

Proceeds

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

2020

$

$

$

583,501

$

589,693

2019

 

345,221

365,377

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2020

$

335,835

$

352,393

$

964,780

$

988,440

2019

 

524,632

 

552,218

 

340,211

 

352,012

The securitization of these commercial and residential loans does not result in a discrete gain or loss since they are carried under the fair value option.

Our securitizations have each been structured as bankruptcy-remote entities whose assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of any other party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

Fair value of loans sold

 

$

517,351

 

$

648,179

 

$

987,828

 

$

1,123,512

Par value of loans sold

 

 

498,022

 

 

599,997

 

 

938,879

 

 

1,056,859

Repayment of repurchase agreements

 

 

376,687

 

 

366,268

 

 

709,666

 

 

709,049

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Commercial and Residential Loan Sales

Within the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment, we originate or acquire commercial mortgage loans, and then subsequently sellselling all or a portion which can be in various forms including first mortgages, A-Notes, senior participations and mezzanine loans.thereof. Typically, our motivation for entering into these transactions is to effectively create leverage on the subordinated position that we will retain and hold for investment. InWe also may sell certain instances, we continueof our previously-acquired residential loans to service the loan following its sale.third parties outside a securitization. The following table summarizes our loans sold and loans transferred as secured borrowings by the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment, net of expenses (amounts in thousands):

Loan Transfers Accounted for as Sales

Commercial

Residential

    

Face Amount (1)

    

Proceeds (1)

    

Face Amount

    

Proceeds

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

2020

$

399,132

$

396,078

$

$

2019

 

102,681

102,141

1,635

1,653

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2020

$

399,132

$

396,078

$

550

$

604

2019

 

501,422

498,451

23,842

24,517

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loan Transfers

 

 

Loan Transfers Accounted

 

Accounted for as Secured

 

 

for as Sales

 

Borrowings

 

   

Face Amount

   

Proceeds

 

Face Amount

    

Proceeds

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

75,000

 

$

74,200

2016

 

 

116,000

 

 

115,157

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

$

38,750

 

$

37,079

 

$

75,000

 

$

74,200

2016

 

 

238,514

 

 

236,433

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

(1)During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we sold $230.9 million and $168.2 million of senior interests in first mortgage loans and whole loan interests, respectively, for proceeds of $224.1 million and $172.0 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, all sales were of senior interests in first mortgage loans.

During both the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, gains (losses)2020, losses recognized by the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment on sales of commercial loans were $1.0 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, gains recognized by the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment on sales of commercial loans were $0.2 million and $3.0 million, respectively. The sale of residential loans does not material.result in a discrete gain or loss since they are carried under the fair value option.

Infrastructure Loan Sales

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Infrastructure Lending Segment sold loans held-for-sale with an aggregate face amount of $38.7 million for proceeds of $38.4 million, recognizing gains of $0.3 million. There were no sales of loans by the Infrastructure Lending Segment during the three months ended June 30, 2020. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Infrastructure Lending Segment sold loans held-for-sale with an aggregate face amount of $176.5 million and $356.8 million, respectively, for proceeds of $173.6 million and $346.3 million, respectively, recognizing gains of $2.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively. In connection with these sales, we sold an interest rate swap guarantee for cash payment of $3.1 million and recognized a decrease in fair value of $2.7 million within loss on derivative financial instruments, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. Refer to Note 12 for further discussion of our interest rate swap guarantees.

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12. Derivatives and Hedging Activity

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of our risk management objectives and policies.

Designated Hedges

In connection with our repurchase agreements, we have entered into four outstanding interest rate swaps that have been designated as cash flow hedges ofThe Company does not generally elect to apply the interest rate risk associated with forecasted interest payments.hedge accounting designation to its hedging instruments. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020 and December 31, 2019, the aggregate notional amount of our interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk totaled $40.0 million. Under these agreements, we will pay fixed monthly coupons at fixed rates ranging from 0.64% to 1.52% of the notional amount to the counterparty and receive floating rate LIBOR. Our interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk have maturities ranging from November 2017 to May 2021.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in AOCI and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, weCompany did not recognizehave any hedge ineffectiveness in earnings.designated hedges.


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Amounts reported in AOCI related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the associated variable-rate debt. Over the next 12 months, we estimate that an immaterial amount will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expenses. We are hedging our exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a maximum period

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Non-designated Hedges and Derivatives

We have entered into a seriesthe following types of forward contracts whereby we agreed to sell an amount of foreign currency for an agreed upon amount of USD at various dates through July 2020. We entered into these forward contracts to economically fix the USD amounts of foreign denominated cash flows expected to be received by us related to certain foreign denominated loan investmentsnon-designated hedges and properties.derivatives:

Foreign exchange (“Fx”) forwards whereby we agree to buy or sell a specified amount of foreign currency for a specified amount of USD at a future date, economically fixing the USD amounts of foreign denominated cash flows we expect to receive or pay related to certain foreign denominated loan investments and properties;
Interest rate contracts which hedge a portion of our exposure to changes in interest rates;
Credit index instruments which hedge a portion of our exposure to the credit risk of our commercial loans held-for-sale; and
Interest rate swap guarantees whereby we guarantee the interest rate swap obligations of certain Infrastructure Lending borrowers. Our interest rate swap guarantees were assumed in connection with the acquisition of the Infrastructure Lending Segment.

The following table summarizes our non-designated foreign exchange (“Fx”) forwards, interest rate contracts, and credit index instrumentsderivatives as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 (notional amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Derivative

    

Number of Contracts

    

Aggregate Notional Amount

    

Notional Currency

    

Maturity

Fx contracts – Sell Euros ("EUR") (1)

 

44

 

283,394

 

EUR

 

November 2017 – June 2020

Fx contracts – Sell Pounds Sterling ("GBP")

 

129

 

263,925

 

GBP

 

October 2017 – July 2020

Interest rate swaps – Paying fixed rates

 

30

 

815,730

 

USD

 

April 2019 – September 2027

Interest rate caps

 

 2

 

294,000

 

EUR

 

May 2020

Interest rate caps

 

 8

 

68,194

 

USD

 

June 2018 – October 2021

Credit index instruments

 

10

 

59,000

 

USD

 

September 2058 – November 2059

Total

 

223

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

Includes 33 Fx contracts entered into to hedge our Euro currency exposure created by our acquisition of the Ireland Portfolio.  As of September 30, 2017, these contracts have an aggregate notional amount of €231.1 million and varying maturities through June 2020.

Type of Derivative

    

Number of Contracts

    

Aggregate Notional Amount

    

Notional Currency

    

Maturity

Fx contracts – Buy Euros ("EUR")

1

1,915

EUR

November 2022

Fx contracts – Sell EUR

277

228,011

EUR

August 2020 – November 2025

Fx contracts – Sell Pounds Sterling ("GBP")

97

315,411

GBP

July 2020 – December 2023

Fx contracts – Sell Australian dollar ("AUD")

10

85,592

AUD

August 2021 – November 2021

Interest rate swaps – Paying fixed rates

45

1,950,878

USD

August 2022 – March 2030

Interest rate swaps – Receiving fixed rates

2

970,000

USD

January 2021- March 2025

Interest rate caps

23

959,706

USD

September 2020 – April 2025

Credit index instruments

4

69,000

USD

September 2058 – August 2061

Interest rate swap guarantees

6

388,783

USD

March 2022 – June 2025

Total

465

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The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value of Derivatives

Fair Value of Derivatives

in an Asset Position (1) as of

in a Liability Position (2) as of

June 30,

December 31,

June 30,

December 31,

    

2020

2019

2020

2019

Interest rate contracts

$

42,491

$

14,385

$

23

$

Interest rate swap guarantees

1,219

614

Foreign exchange contracts

 

47,875

 

14,558

 

2,638

 

7,834

Credit index instruments

 

539

 

 

 

292

Total derivatives

$

90,905

$

28,943

$

3,880

$

8,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value of Derivatives

 

Fair Value of Derivatives

 

 

in an Asset Position (1) as of

 

in a Liability Position (2) as of

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

$

33

 

$

30

 

$

 2

 

$

56

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

 

 

33

 

 

30

 

 

 2

 

 

56

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate contracts

 

 

23,961

 

 

26,591

 

 

 —

 

 

3,484

Foreign exchange contracts

 

 

13,644

 

 

62,295

 

 

22,888

 

 

364

Credit index instruments

 

 

655

 

 

445

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

38,260

 

 

89,331

 

 

22,888

 

 

3,848

Total derivatives 

 

$

38,293

 

$

89,361

 

$

22,890

 

$

3,904


(1)

(1)

Classified as derivative assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(2)

(2)

Classified as derivative liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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The tables below present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and of comprehensive income for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

   

Gain (Loss)

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gain (Loss)

 

Reclassified

 

Gain (Loss)

 

 

 

 

Recognized

 

from AOCI

 

Recognized

 

 

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

 

in OCI

 

into Income

 

in Income

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

(effective portion)

 

(effective portion)

 

(ineffective portion)

 

Recognized in Income

2017

 

$

(3)

 

$

19

 

$

 —

 

Interest expense

2016

 

$

107

 

$

(78)

 

$

 —

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

$

45

 

$

(11)

 

$

 —

 

Interest expense

2016

 

$

(397)

 

$

(261)

 

$

 —

 

Interest expense

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in Income for the

Recognized in Income for the

Derivatives Not Designated

Location of Gain (Loss)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

as Hedging Instruments

    

Recognized in Income

    

2020

2019

2020

2019

Interest rate contracts

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

$

(7,263)

$

(10,077)

$

(52,388)

$

(13,835)

Interest rate swap guarantees

Loss on derivative financial instruments

70

(2,990)

(605)

(3,171)

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

 

(7,107)

 

13,245

 

46,158

 

15,689

Credit index instruments

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

 

(1,798)

 

(210)

 

447

 

(922)

$

(16,098)

$

(32)

$

(6,388)

$

(2,239)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount of Gain (Loss)

 

Amount of Gain (Loss)

 

 

 

 

Recognized in Income for the

 

Recognized in Income for the

Derivatives Not Designated

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

as Hedging Instruments

  

Recognized in Income

  

2017

    

2016

  

2017

    

2016

Interest rate contracts

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

 

$

(3,836)

 

$

(626)

 

$

(10,190)

 

$

(25,899)

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

 

 

(19,650)

 

 

(189)

 

 

(54,814)

 

 

21,160

Credit index instruments

 

Loss on derivative financial instruments

 

 

(738)

 

 

(1,513)

 

 

(1,155)

 

 

(2,054)

 

 

 

 

$

(24,224)

 

$

(2,328)

 

$

(66,159)

 

$

(6,793)

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13. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The following tables present the potential effects of netting arrangements on our financial position for financial assets and liabilities within the scope of ASC 210-20, Balance Sheet—Offsetting, which for us are derivative assets and liabilities as well as repurchase agreement liabilities (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(iv)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Amounts Not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offset in the Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii)  

 

(iii) = (i) - (ii)

 

of Financial Position

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Gross Amounts

    

Net Amounts

    

 

 

    

Cash

    

 

 

 

(i)

 

Offset in the

 

Presented in

 

 

 

 

Collateral

 

 

 

 

Gross Amounts

 

Statement of

 

the Statement of

 

Financial

 

Received /

 

(v) = (iii) - (iv)

 

Recognized

 

Financial Position

 

Financial Position

 

Instruments

 

Pledged

 

Net Amount

As of September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(iv)

Gross Amounts Not

Offset in the Statement

(ii)  

(iii) = (i) - (ii)

of Financial Position

    

Gross Amounts

   

Net Amounts

   

   

Cash

   

(i)

Offset in the

Presented in

Collateral

Gross Amounts

Statement of

the Statement of

Financial

Received /

(v) = (iii) - (iv)

Recognized

Financial Position

Financial Position

Instruments

Pledged

Net Amount

As of June 30, 2020

Derivative assets

 

$

38,293

 

$

 —

 

$

38,293

 

$

13,677

 

$

 —

 

$

24,616

$

90,905

$

$

90,905

$

2,638

$

42,096

$

46,171

Derivative liabilities

 

$

22,890

 

$

 —

 

$

22,890

 

$

13,677

 

$

6,859

 

$

2,354

$

3,880

$

$

3,880

$

2,638

$

23

$

1,219

Repurchase agreements

 

 

3,291,524

 

 

 —

 

 

3,291,524

 

 

3,291,524

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

4,890,699

 

 

4,890,699

 

4,890,699

 

 

 

$

3,314,414

 

$

 —

 

$

3,314,414

 

$

3,305,201

 

$

6,859

 

$

2,354

As of December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,894,579

$

$

4,894,579

$

4,893,337

$

23

$

1,219

As of December 31, 2019

Derivative assets

 

$

89,361

 

$

 

$

89,361

 

$

491

 

$

 —

 

$

88,870

$

28,943

$

$

28,943

$

5,312

$

14,208

$

9,423

Derivative liabilities

 

$

3,904

 

$

 

$

3,904

 

$

491

 

$

3,413

 

$

 —

$

8,740

$

$

8,740

$

5,312

$

292

$

3,136

Repurchase agreements

 

 

2,476,277

 

 

 

 

2,476,277

 

 

2,476,277

 

 

 

 

 

4,609,457

 

 

4,609,457

 

4,609,457

 

 

 

$

2,480,181

 

$

 

$

2,480,181

 

$

2,476,768

 

$

3,413

 

$

 —

$

4,618,197

$

$

4,618,197

$

4,614,769

$

292

$

3,136

14. Variable Interest Entities

Investment Securities

As discussed in Note 2, we evaluate all of our investments and other interests in entities for consolidation, including our investments in CMBS, RMBS and our retained interests in securitization transactions we initiated, all of which are generally considered to be variable interests in VIEs.

Securitization VIEs consolidated in accordance with ASC 810 are structured as pass through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying collateral and distribute those payments to the certificate holders. The assets and other instruments held by these securitization entities are restricted and can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the entity. Additionally, the obligations of the securitization entities do not have any recourse to the general credit of any other consolidated entities, nor to us as the primary beneficiary. The VIE liabilities initially represent investment securities on our balance sheet (pre-consolidation). Upon consolidation of these VIEs, our associated investment securities are eliminated, as is the interest income related to those securities. Similarly, the fees we earn in our roles as special servicer of the bonds issued by the consolidated VIEs or as collateral administrator of the consolidated VIEs are also eliminated. Finally, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible associated with the eliminated fee streams is eliminated in consolidation.

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VIEs in which we are the Primary Beneficiary

The inclusion of the assets and liabilities of securitization VIEs in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary has no economic effect on us. Our exposure to the obligations of securitization VIEs is generally limited to our investment in these entities. We are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any of these consolidated structures.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, we refinanced a pool of our commercial loans held-for-investment through a CLO, which is considered to be a VIE. We are the primary beneficiary of, and therefore consolidate, the CLO in our financial statements as we have both (i) the power to direct the activities in our role as collateral manager that most significantly impact the CLO’s economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from the CLO that could be potentially significant through the subordinate interests we own.

The following table details the assets and liabilities of our consolidated CLO as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (amounts in thousands):

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Assets:

Loans held-for-investment

$

1,099,405

 

1,073,504

Accrued interest receivable

 

1,875

 

3,129

Other assets

558

26,496

Total Assets

$

1,101,838

$

1,103,129

Liabilities

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

635

$

1,362

Collateralized loan obligations, net

 

929,307

 

928,060

Total Liabilities

$

929,942

$

929,422

Assets held by this CLO are restricted and can be used only to settle obligations of the CLO, including the subordinate interests owned by us. The liabilities of this CLO are non-recourse to us and can only be satisfied from the assets of the CLO.

We also hold controlling interests in certain other non-securitization entities that are considered VIEs,VIEs. SPT Dolphin Intermediate LLC (“SPT Dolphin”), the entity which were established to facilitateholds the purchase of certain properties acquired withWoodstar II Portfolio, is a VIE because the third party minority interest partners.holders do not carry kick-out rights or substantive participating rights. We arewere deemed to be the primary beneficiariesbeneficiary of these VIEs asthe VIE because we possess both the power to direct the activities of the VIEsVIE that most significantly

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impact theirits economic performance and holda significant economic interests.  These VIEsinterest in the entity. This VIE had total assets of $167.3$677.1 million and liabilities of $114.3$445.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.

In December 2019, we entered into a newly-formed joint venture (the “CMBS JV”) within our Investing and Servicing Segment, which is considered a VIE because the third party interest holder does not carry kick-out rights or substantive participating rights. We hold a 51% ownership interest and are deemed the primary beneficiary of the CMBS JV. This VIE had total assets of $330.3 million and liabilities of $85.2 million as of June 30, 2020. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.

In total, our other consolidated non-securitization VIEs had total assets of $1.1 billion and liabilities of $585.1 million as of June 30, 2020.

VIEs in which we are not the Primary Beneficiary

In certain instances, we hold a variable interest in a VIE in the form of CMBS, but either (i) we are not appointed, or do not serve as, special servicer or servicing administrator or (ii) an unrelated third party has the rights to unilaterally remove us as special servicer without cause. In these instances, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. In other cases, the variable interest we hold does not obligate us to absorb losses or provide us with the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could potentially be significant. For these structures, we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, and we do not consolidate these VIEs.

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As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, two2020, 4 of our CDOcollateralized debt obligation (“CDO”) structures within our Investing and Servicing Segment were in default one ofor imminent default, which, entered default during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.  Pursuantpursuant to the underlying indentures, changes the rights of the variable interest holders change uponholders. Upon default of a CDO, such that the trustee or senior note holders are allowed to exercise certain rights, including liquidation of the collateral, which at that time, is the activity which would most significantly impact the CDO’s economic performance. Further, when the CDO is in default, the collateral administrator no longer has the option to purchase securities from the CDO. In cases where the CDO is in default and we do not have the ability to exercise rights which would most significantly impact the CDO’s economic performance, we do not consolidate the VIE. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we deconsolidated the CDO that went into default, resulting in a reduction to each of VIE assets and VIE liabilities of $467.1 million.  The carrying value of our investment in this CDO was zero at the time of deconsolidation and at September 30, 2017.  As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, neither2020, NaN of these CDO structures were consolidated.

As noted above, we are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any of our securitization VIEs, whether or not we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. As such, the risk associated with our involvement in these VIEs is limited to the carrying value of our investment in the entity. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, our maximum risk of loss related to securitization VIEs in which we were not the primary beneficiary was $23.8$23.5 million on a fair value basis.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, the securitization VIEs which we do not consolidate had debt obligations to beneficial interest holders with unpaid principal balances, excluding the notional value of $5.3interest-only securities, of $4.1 billion. The corresponding assets are comprised primarily of commercial mortgage loans with unpaid principal balances corresponding to the amounts of the outstanding debt obligations.

We also hold passive non-controlling interests in certain unconsolidated entities that are considered VIEs.We are not the primary beneficiaries of these VIEs as we do not possess the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact their economic performance and therefore report our interests, which totaled $118.8$21.2 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, within investment in unconsolidated entities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our maximum risk of loss is limited to our carrying value of the investments.

15. Related-Party TransactionsTransactions

Management Agreement

We are party to a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with our Manager. Under the Management Agreement, our Manager, subject to the oversight of our board of directors, is required to manage our day to day activities, for which our Manager receives a base management fee and is eligible for an incentive fee and stock awards. Our Manager’s personnel perform certain due diligence, legal, management and other services that outside professionals or consultants would otherwise perform. As such, in accordance with the terms of our Management Agreement, our Manager is paid or reimbursed for the documented costs of performing such tasks, provided that such costs and reimbursements are in amounts no greater than those which would be payable to outside professionals or consultants engaged to perform such services pursuant to agreements negotiated on an arm’s-length basis. Refer to Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of this agreement.

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Base Management Fee. For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, approximately $16.9$19.1 million and $15.2$18.9 million, respectively, was incurred for base management fees. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, approximately $50.7$38.2 million and $45.4$38.5 million, respectively, was incurred for base management fees. In April 2020, our board of directors authorized the payment of our first quarter base management fee of $19.1 million in 1,422,143 shares of our common stock. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, there were $16.9$19.1 million and $15.7$19.3 million, respectively, of unpaid base management fees included in related-party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Incentive Fee.  For There were 0 incentive fees incurred during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, approximately $10.4$15.8 million and $6.3 million, respectively, was incurred for incentive fees. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, approximately $20.2 million and $13.8$0.2 million, respectively, was incurred for incentive fees. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $10.42019, there were $18.1 million and $19.0 million, respectively, of unpaid incentive fees were included in related-party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. There were 0 unpaid incentive fees as of June 30, 2020.

Expense Reimbursement. For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, approximately $1.7$1.5 million and $1.5$1.7 million, respectively, was incurred for executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses and recognized within general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the ninesix months

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ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, approximately $4.5$3.7 million and $4.1$3.9 million, respectively, was incurred for executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, approximately $2.7$1.8 million and $3.0$3.5 million, respectively, of unpaid reimbursable executive compensation and other expenses were included in related-party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Equity Awards. In certain instances, we issue RSAs to certain employees of affiliates of our Manager who perform services for us. During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, there2019, we granted 68,645 RSAs at a grant date fair value of $1.5 million. There were no RSAs granted.granted during the three months ended June 30, 2020. Expenses related to the vesting of awards to employees of affiliates of our Manager were $0.7$1.3 million and $0.6$1.0 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively, and are reflected in general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we granted 138,264341,635 and 169,104182,861 RSAs, respectively, at grant date fair values of $3.1$3.9 million and $3.3$4.1 million, respectively. Expenses related to the vesting of awards to employees of affiliates of our Manager were $2.1$2.4 million and $1.6$1.8 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively. These shares generally vest over a three-year period.

Manager Equity Plan

In MarchMay 2017, we granted 1,000,000 RSUs to ourthe Company’s shareholders approved the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. 2017 Manager underEquity Plan (the “2017 Manager Equity Plan”), which replaced the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan (“Manager Equity Plan”). In May 2015,September 2019, we granted 675,0001,200,000 RSUs to our Manager under the 2017 Manager Equity Plan. In April 2018, we granted 775,000 RSUs to our Manager under the 2017 Manager Equity Plan. In March 2017, we granted 1,000,000 RSUs to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. In connection with these grants and prior similar grants, we recognized share-based compensation expense of $3.0$3.4 million and $5.7$3.2 million within management fees in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, we recognized $7.4$8.6 million and $15.8$6.4 million, respectively, related to these awards. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion of these grants.

In May 2017, the Company’s shareholders approved the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. 2017 Manager Equity Plan (the “2017 Manager Equity Plan”) which replaces the Manager Equity Plan. Refer to Note 16 for further discussion.

Investments in Loans and Securities

In March 2017, we were fullyJanuary 2020, the Company originated a $3.5 million bridge loan to a third party borrower for the development and recapitalization of luxury cabin rentals.  In February 2020, the bridge loan was repaid, $59.0 million upon the maturity of a subordinate single-borrower CMBS that we acquired in March 2015.  The bond was secured by 85 U.S. hotel properties, and the borrower was an affiliate of Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX, an affiliate of our Manager. 

In May 2017, our conduit business acquired certain commercial real estate loans from an unaffiliated third party for an aggregate purchase price of $50.0 million.  The underlying borrowers are affiliates of our Manager.  During the three months ended September 30, 2017, $25.0 million of such loans were sold. The remaining $25.0 million of such

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loans, which were included within loans held-for-sale in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017, were sold subsequent to September 30, 2017.

In June 2017, we amendedCompany originated a £75.0$99.0 million first mortgage forloan to the developmentsame borrower.  The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 10.5% plus fees and contains a three-property mixed use portfolio locatedterm of 36 months with 2 one-year extension options.  Certain members of our executive team and board of directors own equity interests in Greater London, which wethe borrower.  The investment was approved by our independent directors.

In January 2020, the Company co-originated a €70.3 million mezzanine loan with SEREF, an affiliate of our Manager, to the third party that acquired our property portfolio in 2016.Ireland in December 2019. The amendment reduced the first mortgage’s total commitment to £69.3 million, of which our share is £55.4Company and SEREF each originated €35.2 million. The loan matures in October 2025.

During the three and six months ended June 2019.30, 2020, the Company acquired $26.6 million and $127.4 million, respectively, of loans from a residential mortgage originator in which it holds an equity interest. Refer to Note 7 for further discussion.

Lease Arrangements

In August 2017,March 2020, we originatedentered into an office lease agreement with an entity which is controlled by our Chairman and CEO through majority equity ownership of the entity. The leased premises are currently under construction and will serve as our new Miami Beach office when our existing lease in Miami Beach expires on December 31, 2021. The lease will commence after delivery of the office space to us, but no earlier than July 30, 2021. The lease is for approximately 74,000 square feet of office space, has an initial term of 15 years and requires monthly lease payments starting in the tenth month after lease commencement. The lease payments are based on an annual base rate of $52.00 per square foot that increases by 3% each anniversary following commencement, plus our pro rata share of building operating expenses. In April 2020, we provided a $339.2$1.9 million first mortgagecash security deposit to the landlord. Prior to the execution of this lease, we engaged an independent third party leasing firm and mezzanine loanexternal counsel to advise the independent directors of our board of directors on market terms for the acquisitionlease.  The terms of an office campus located in Irvine, California. An affiliatethe lease were approved by our independent directors.

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Other Related-Party Arrangements

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

In October 2014, we committed $150.0 million for a 33% equity interest in four regional shopping malls (the “Retail Fund”Highmark Residential (“Highmark”).  In August 2017, we funded the remaining $15.5 million capital commitment associated with this investment (see Note 7).  All leasing services and asset management functions for the properties are conducted by, an affiliate of our Manager, which specializes in redeveloping, managingprovides property management services for 21 properties within our Woodstar I Portfolio. Fees paid to Highmark are calculated as a percentage of gross receipts and repositioning retail real estate assets.  In addition, another affiliateare at market terms. During the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, property management fees to Highmark of our Manager serves as general partner of the Retail Fund. 

Acquisitions from Consolidated CMBS Trusts

Our Investing$0.5 million and Servicing Segment acquires interests in properties for its REIS Equity Portfolio from CMBS trusts, some of which are consolidated as VIEs on our balance sheet.  Acquisitions from consolidated VIEs are reflected as repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs$0.4 million, respectively, were recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.operations. During the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, we acquired $3.3 million2020 and 2019, property management fees to Highmark of net real estate assets from consolidated CMBS trusts. No real estate assets were acquired from consolidated CMBS trusts during the three months ended September 30, 2017.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we acquired $19.7$1.0 million and $88.4$0.7 million, respectively, were recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of net real estate assets from consolidated CMBS trusts and subsequently issued non-controlling interests of $5.5 million on the 2016 acquisitions. No non-controlling interests were issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Refer to Note 3 for further discussion of these acquisitions. operations.

Refer to Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of related-party agreements.

16. Stockholders’ Equity and Non-Controlling Interests

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, our board of directors declared the following dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Declaration Date

   

Record Date

   

Ex-Dividend Date

   

Payment Date

  

Amount

   

Frequency

8/9/17

 

9/29/17

 

9/28/17

 

10/13/17

 

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

5/9/17

 

6/30/17

 

6/28/17

 

7/14/17

 

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

2/23/17

 

3/31/17

 

3/29/17

 

4/14/17

 

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

Declaration Date

    

Record Date

    

Ex-Dividend Date

    

Payment Date

    

Amount

    

Frequency

6/16/20

 

6/30/20

 

6/29/20

7/15/20

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

2/25/20

 

3/31/20

 

3/30/20

4/15/20

0.48

 

Quarterly

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, there were no0 shares issued under our At-The-Market Equity Offering Sales Agreement. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, shares issued under the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the “DRIP Plan”) were not material.

In February 2017,2020, our board of directors extendedauthorized the termrepurchase of up to $400.0 million of our $500.0 millionoutstanding common stockshares and Convertible Note repurchase program through January 2019.  Refer to Note 17Notes over a period of one year. Purchases made pursuant to the consolidated financial statements includedprogram will be made either in our Form 10-K for further information regarding the repurchase program.open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by federal securities laws and other legal requirements.The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases are discretionary and will be subject to economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2020, we repurchased 1,052,8891,925,421 shares of common stock for $19.7$28.8 million and no0 Convertible Notes under our repurchase program. There were no share repurchases or Convertible Note repurchases under the repurchase

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program during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.  The repurchase of the 2018 Notes discussed in Note 10 was not considered part of the repurchase program and therefore does not reduce our available capacity for future repurchases under the repurchase program. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we had $262.2$371.2 million of remaining capacity to repurchase common stock and/or Convertible Notes under the repurchase program through January 2019.program.

Equity Incentive Plans

In May 2017, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2017 Manager Equity Plan and the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. 2017 Equity Plan (the “2017 Equity Plan”), which allow for the issuance of up to 11,000,000 stock options, stock appreciation rights, RSAs, RSUs or other equity-based awards or any combination thereof to the Manager, directors, employees, consultants or any other party providing services to the Company. The 2017 Manager Equity Plan succeeds and replaces the Manager Equity Plan and the 2017 Equity Plan succeeds and replaces the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan (the “Equity Plan”) and the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan (the “Non-Executive Director Stock Plan”).

The table below summarizes our share awards granted or vested under the Manager Equity Plan and the 2017 Manager Equity Plan during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 (dollar amounts in thousands):

Grant Date

    

Type

    

Amount Granted

    

Grant Date Fair Value

    

Vesting Period

 

September 2019

RSU

1,200,000

$

29,484

(1)

April 2018

RSU

775,000

16,329

3 years

March 2017

RSU

1,000,000

22,240

3 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grant Date

    

Type

    

Amount Granted

    

Grant Date Fair Value

    

Vesting Period

 

March 2017

 

RSU

 

1,000,000

 

$

22,240

 

3 years

 

May 2015

 

RSU

 

675,000

 

 

16,511

 

3 years

 

January 2014

 

RSU

 

489,281

 

 

14,776

 

3 years

 

January 2014

 

RSU

 

2,000,000

 

 

55,420

 

3 years

 

(1)Of the amount granted, 218,898 vested immediately on the grant date and the remaining amount vests over a three-year period.

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Schedule of Non-Vested Shares and Share Equivalents

2017

Weighted Average

2017

Manager

Grant Date Fair

Equity Plan

Equity Plan

Total

Value (per share)

Balance as of January 1, 2020

 

1,413,170

 

1,305,597

 

2,718,767

 

$

22.74

Granted

965,847

 

965,847

 

10.77

Vested

 

(474,367)

(376,017)

 

(850,384)

 

22.40

Forfeited

 

(5,647)

 

(5,647)

 

14.69

Balance as of June 30, 2020

 

1,899,003

 

929,580

 

2,828,583

 

18.77

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, there were 11.06.5 million shares of common stock available for future grants under the 2017 Manager Equity Plan and the 2017 Equity Plan.

ScheduleNon-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries

In connection with our Woodstar II Portfolio acquisitions, we issued 10.2 million Class A Units in our consolidated subsidiary, SPT Dolphin, and rights to receive an additional 1.9 million Class A Units if certain contingent events occur. As of Non-Vested SharesJune 30, 2020, 1.8 million of the 1.9 million contingent Class A Units were issued. The Class A Units are redeemable for consideration equal to the current share price of the Company’s common stock on a 1-for-one basis, with the consideration paid in either cash or the Company’s common stock, at the determination of the Company. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, redemptions of 0.4 million of the Class A Units were received and Share Equivalents (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

 

Weighted Average

 

 

2017

 

Manager

 

 

 

Grant Date Fair

 

 

Equity Plan

 

Equity Plan

 

Total

 

Value (per share)

Balance as of January 1, 2017

 

539,124

 

281,250

 

820,374

 

$

22.34

Granted

 

548,160

 

1,000,000

 

1,548,160

 

 

22.27

Vested

 

(337,192)

 

(335,416)

 

(672,608)

 

 

22.69

Forfeited

 

(34,531)

 

 —

 

(34,531)

 

 

22.56

Balance as of September 30, 2017

 

715,561

 

945,834

 

1,661,395

 

 

22.09


(1)

Equity-based award activity for awards granted under the Equity Plan and Non-Executive Director Stock Plan is reflected within the 2017 Equity Plan column, and for awards granted under the Manager Equity Plan, within the 2017 Manager Equity Plan column.

settled in common stock, leaving 10.6 million Class A Units outstanding as of June 30, 2020. There were 0 redemptions of the Class A units during the three months ended June 30, 2020. In consolidation, the outstanding Class A Units are reflected as non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, the balance of which was $227.1 million and $235.9 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

To the extent SPT Dolphin has sufficient cash available, the Class A Units earn a preferred return indexed to the dividend rate of the Company’s common stock. Any distributions made pursuant to this waterfall are recognized within net income attributable to non-controlling interests in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we recognized net income attributable to non-controlling interests of $5.1 million and $10.2 million, respectively, associated with these Class A Units. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we recognized net income attributable to non-controlling interests of $5.4 million and $11.1 million, respectively, associated with these Class A Units.

As discussed in Note 14, we entered into the CMBS JV within our Investing and Servicing Segment in December 2019. Because the CMBS JV was deemed a VIE for which we were the primary beneficiary, this transaction was not recognized as a sale for GAAP purposes. Instead, the 49% interest of our joint venture partner is reflected as a non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries on our consolidated balance sheets, and any net income attributable to this 49% joint venture interest is reflected within net income attributable to non-controlling interests in our consolidated statement of operations. The non-controlling interests in the CMBS JV were $126.4 million and $175.6 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $6.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

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17. Earnings per Share

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income and the number of shares of common stock used in the computation of basic EPS and diluted EPS (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

   

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Basic Earnings

Income attributable to STWD common stockholders

$

139,656

$

127,016

$

72,887

$

197,399

Less: Income attributable to participating shares not already deducted as non-controlling interests

 

(1,143)

 

(751)

 

(2,365)

 

(1,575)

Basic earnings

$

138,513

$

126,265

$

70,522

$

195,824

Diluted Earnings

Income attributable to STWD common stockholders

$

139,656

$

127,016

$

72,887

$

197,399

Less: Income attributable to participating shares not already deducted as non-controlling interests

 

(1,143)

 

(751)

 

(2,365)

 

(1,575)

Add: Interest expense on Convertible Notes (1)

3,051

3,049

*

6,235

Add: Undistributed earnings to participating shares

 

120

 

 

 

Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to participating shares

 

(116)

 

 

 

Diluted earnings

$

141,568

$

129,314

$

70,522

$

202,059

Number of Shares:

Basic — Average shares outstanding

 

281,461

 

279,239

 

281,225

 

278,396

Effect of dilutive securities — Convertible Notes (1)

 

9,649

 

9,649

 

*

 

9,963

Effect of dilutive securities — Unvested non-participating shares

183

184

215

170

Diluted — Average shares outstanding

 

291,293

 

289,072

 

281,440

 

288,529

Earnings Per Share Attributable to STWD Common Stockholders:

Basic

$

0.49

$

0.45

$

0.25

$

0.70

Diluted

$

0.49

$

0.45

$

0.25

$

0.70

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

2017

    

2016

Basic Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income attributable to STWD common stockholders

 

$

88,428

 

$

105,766

 

$

308,166

 

$

243,896

Less: Income attributable to participating shares

 

 

(761)

 

 

(456)

 

 

(2,489)

 

 

(1,743)

Basic earnings

 

$

87,667

 

$

105,310

 

$

305,677

 

$

242,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic — Income attributable to STWD common stockholders

 

$

88,428

 

$

105,766

 

$

308,166

 

$

243,896

Less: Income attributable to participating shares

 

 

(761)

 

 

(456)

 

 

(2,489)

 

 

(1,743)

Add: Undistributed earnings to participating shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to participating shares

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Diluted earnings

 

$

87,667

 

$

105,310

 

$

305,677

 

$

242,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic — Average shares outstanding

 

 

259,759

 

 

237,429

 

 

259,412

 

 

237,017

Effect of dilutive securities — Convertible Notes

 

 

2,313

 

 

3,445

 

 

2,284

 

 

3,766

Effect of dilutive securities — Contingently issuable shares

 

 

236

 

 

138

 

 

236

 

 

138

Effect of dilutive securities — Unvested non-participating shares

 

 

129

 

 

79

 

 

123

 

 

61

Diluted — Average shares outstanding

 

 

262,437

 

 

241,091

 

 

262,055

 

 

240,982

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share Attributable to STWD Common Stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.34

 

$

0.44

 

$

1.18

 

$

1.02

Diluted

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.44

 

$

1.17

 

$

1.00

(1)The Company does not intend to fully settle the principal amount of the Convertible Notes in cash upon conversion. Accordingly, under GAAP, the dilutive effect to EPS for the periods presented above is determined using the “if-converted” method whereby interest expense or any loss on extinguishment of our Convertible Notes is added back to the diluted EPS numerator and the full number of potential shares contingently issuable upon their conversion is included in the diluted EPS denominator, if dilutive. Refer to Note 10 for further discussion.

* Our Convertible Notes were not dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, participating shares of 1.613.0 million and 0.912.8 million, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted shares as their effect was already considered under the more dilutive two-class method used above.

Additionally, as of September Such participating shares at June 30, 2017, there were 61.92020 and 2019 included 10.6 million and 11.2 million potential shares, respectively, of our common stock contingently issuable upon the conversionredemption of the Convertible Notes.  The Company has asserted its intent and ability to settle the principal amount of the Convertible NotesClass A Units in cash.  As a result, this principal amount, representing 59.6 million shares at September 30, 2017, was not included in the computation of diluted EPS.  However,SPT Dolphin, as discussed in Note 10, the conversion options associated with the 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes are “in-the-money” as the if-converted values of the 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes exceeded their principal amounts by $16.4 million and $34.6 million, respectively, at September 30, 2017. The dilutive effect to EPS is determined by dividing this “conversion spread value” by the average share price. The “conversion spread value” is the value that would be delivered to investors in shares based on the terms of the Convertible Notes, upon an assumed conversion. In calculating the dilutive effect of these shares, the treasury stock method was used and resulted in a dilution of 2.3 million shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The conversion options associated with the 2017 Notes and 2023 Notes are “out-of-the-money” because the if-converted values of the 2017 Notes and 2023 Notes were less than their principal amounts by $38.5 million and $40.4 million, respectively, at September 30, 2017; therefore, there was no dilutive effect to EPS for the 2017 Notes and 2023 Notes.

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18. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in AOCI by component are as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

Cumulative

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective Portion of

 

(Loss) on

 

Foreign

 

 

 

 

Cumulative Loss on

 

Available-for-

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

Cash Flow Hedges

 

Sale Securities

 

Translation

 

Total

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at July 1, 2017

 

$

52

 

$

51,682

 

$

4,247

 

$

55,981

    

Cumulative

    

    

Unrealized Gain

(Loss) on

Foreign

Available-for-

Currency

Sale Securities

Translation

Total

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

Balance at April 1, 2020

$

35,948

$

(64)

$

35,884

OCI before reclassifications

 

 

(3)

 

 

3,975

 

 

5,337

 

 

9,309

 

6,982

 

 

6,982

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

(19)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(19)

 

 

 

Net period OCI

 

 

(22)

 

 

3,975

 

 

5,337

 

 

9,290

 

6,982

 

 

6,982

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

30

 

$

55,657

 

$

9,584

 

$

65,271

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at July 1, 2016

 

$

(386)

 

$

39,858

 

$

(6,845)

 

$

32,627

Balance at June 30, 2020

$

42,930

$

(64)

$

42,866

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Balance at April 1, 2019

$

53,128

$

2,670

$

55,798

OCI before reclassifications

 

 

107

 

 

6,105

 

 

1,331

 

 

7,543

(79)

 

1,405

 

1,326

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

78

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

78

 

 

 

Net period OCI

 

 

185

 

 

6,105

 

 

1,331

 

 

7,621

 

(79)

 

1,405

 

1,326

Balance at September 30, 2016

 

$

(201)

 

$

45,963

 

$

(5,514)

 

$

40,248

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

 

$

(26)

 

$

44,929

 

$

(8,765)

 

$

36,138

Balance at June 30, 2019

$

53,049

$

4,075

$

57,124

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Balance at January 1, 2020

$

50,996

$

(64)

$

50,932

OCI before reclassifications

 

 

45

 

 

10,823

 

 

18,349

 

 

29,217

 

(8,066)

 

 

(8,066)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

11

 

 

(95)

 

 

 —

 

 

(84)

 

 

 

Net period OCI

 

 

56

 

 

10,728

 

 

18,349

 

 

29,133

 

(8,066)

 

 

(8,066)

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

$

30

 

$

55,657

 

$

9,584

 

$

65,271

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2016

 

$

(65)

 

$

37,307

 

$

(7,513)

 

$

29,729

Balance at June 30, 2020

$

42,930

$

(64)

$

42,866

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Balance at January 1, 2019

$

53,515

$

5,145

$

58,660

OCI before reclassifications

 

 

(397)

 

 

8,656

 

 

1,999

 

 

10,258

 

(466)

 

(1,070)

 

(1,536)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 

 

261

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

261

 

 

 

Net period OCI

 

 

(136)

 

 

8,656

 

 

1,999

 

 

10,519

 

(466)

 

(1,070)

 

(1,536)

Balance at September 30, 2016

 

$

(201)

 

$

45,963

 

$

(5,514)

 

$

40,248

Balance at June 30, 2019

$

53,049

$

4,075

$

57,124

The reclassifications out of AOCI impacted the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts Reclassified from

 

Amounts Reclassified from

 

 

 

 

AOCI during the Three Months

 

AOCI during the Nine Months

 

Affected Line Item

 

 

Ended September 30,

 

Ended September 30,

 

in the Statements

Details about AOCI Components

  

2017

    

2016

  

2017

    

2016

  

of Operations

Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate contracts

 

$

19

 

$

(78)

 

$

(11)

 

$

(261)

 

Interest expense

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest realized upon collection

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

95

 

 

 —

 

Interest income from investment securities

Total reclassifications for the period

 

$

19

 

$

(78)

 

$

84

 

$

(261)

 

 

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19. Fair Value

GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs utilized in measuring financial assets and liabilities at fair value. GAAP establishes market-based or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management assumptions in the absence of market inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are described below:

Level I—Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level II—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.

Level III—Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.

Valuation Process

We have valuation control processes in place to validate the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value including those derived from pricing models. These control processes are designed to assure that the values used for financial reporting are based on observable inputs wherever possible. ReferIn the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to Note 20assure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and the assumptions are reasonable.

Pricing Verification—We use recently executed transactions, other observable market data such as exchange data, broker/dealer quotes, third party pricing vendors and aggregation services for validating the fair values generated using valuation models. Pricing data provided by approved external sources is evaluated using a number of approaches; for example, by corroborating the external sources’ prices to executed trades, analyzing the methodology and assumptions used by the external source to generate a price and/or by evaluating how active the third party pricing source (or originating sources used by the third party pricing source) is in the market.

Unobservable Inputs—Where inputs are not observable, we review the appropriateness of the proposed valuation methodology to ensure it is consistent with how a market participant would arrive at the unobservable input. The valuation methodologies utilized in the absence of observable inputs may include extrapolation techniques and the use of comparable observable inputs.

Any changes to the consolidated financial statements included invaluation methodology will be reviewed by our Form 10-K for further discussionmanagement to ensure the changes are appropriate. The methods used may produce a fair value calculation that is not indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we anticipate that our valuation process.methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies, or assumptions, to determine the fair value could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We determine the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as follows:

Loans held-for-sale, commercial

We measure the fair value of our commercial mortgage loans held-for-sale using a discounted cash flow analysis unless observable market data (i.e., securitized pricing) is available. A discounted cash flow analysis requires management to make estimates regarding future interest rates and credit spreads. The most significant of these inputs relates to credit spreads and is unobservable. Thus, we have determined that the fair values of mortgage loans valued using a discounted cash flow analysis should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy, while mortgage loans

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valued using securitized pricing should be classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage loans classified in Level III are transferred to Level II if securitized pricing becomes available.

Loans held-for-sale and loans held-for-investment, residential

We measure the fair value of our residential mortgage loans held-for-sale and held-for-investment based on the net present value of expected future cash flows using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. Observable market participant assumptions include pricing related to trades of residential mortgage loans with similar characteristics. Unobservable inputs include the expectation of future cash flows, which involves judgments about the underlying collateral, the creditworthiness of the borrower, estimated prepayment speeds, estimated future credit losses, forward interest rates, investor yield requirements and certain other factors. At each measurement date, we consider both the observable and unobservable valuation inputs in the determination of fair value. However, given the significance of the unobservable inputs, these loans have been classified within Level III.

RMBS

RMBS are valued utilizing observable and unobservable market inputs. The observable market inputs include recent transactions, broker quotes and vendor prices (“market data”). However, given the implied price dispersion amongst the market data, the fair value determination for RMBS has also utilized significant unobservable inputs in discounted cash flow models including prepayments, default and severity estimates based on the recent performance of the collateral, the underlying collateral characteristics, industry trends, as well as expectations of macroeconomic events (e.g., housing price curves, interest rate curves, etc.). At each measurement date, we consider both the observable and unobservable valuation inputs in the determination of fair value. However, given the significance of the unobservable inputs these securities have been classified within Level III.

CMBS

CMBS are valued utilizing both observable and unobservable market inputs. These factors include projected future cash flows, ratings, subordination levels, vintage, remaining lives, credit issues, recent trades of similar securities and the spreads used in the prior valuation. We obtain current market spread information where available and use this information in evaluating and validating the market price of all CMBS. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values, these securities are classified in either Level II or Level III of the fair value hierarchy. CMBS may shift between Level II and Level III of the fair value hierarchy if the significant fair value inputs used to price the CMBS become or cease to be observable.

Equity security

The equity security is publicly registered and traded in the U.S. and its market price is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The security has been classified within Level I.

Domestic servicing rights

The fair value of this intangible is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, including forecasted loan defeasance, control migration, delinquency and anticipated maturity defaults which are calculated assuming a debt yield at which default occurs. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of this intangible in its entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives

The valuation of derivative contracts are determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market based inputs, including interest rate curves, spot and market forward points and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash payments and the discounted

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expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of non-performance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

The valuation of over the counter derivatives are determined using discounted cash flows based on Overnight Index Swap (“OIS”) rates. Fully collateralized trades are discounted using OIS with no additional economic adjustments to arrive at fair value. Uncollateralized or partially collateralized trades are also discounted at OIS, but include appropriate economic adjustments for funding costs (i.e., a LIBOR OIS basis adjustment to approximate uncollateralized cost of funds) and credit risk. For credit index instruments, fair value is determined based on changes in the relevant indices from the date of initiation of the instrument to the reporting date, as these changes determine the amount of any future cash settlement between us and the counterparty. These indices are considered Level II inputs as they are directly observable.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level II of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level III inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties. However, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

Liabilities of consolidated VIEs

Our consolidated VIE liabilities generally represent bonds that are not owned by us. The majority of these are either traded in the marketplace or can be analogized to similar securities that are traded in the marketplace. For these liabilities, pricing is considered to be Level II, where the valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments traded in active markets. We generally utilize third party pricing service providers for valuing these liabilities. In order to determine whether to utilize the valuations provided by third parties, we conduct an ongoing evaluation of their valuation methodologies and processes, as well as a review of the individual valuations themselves. In evaluating third party pricing for reasonableness, we consider a variety of factors, including market transaction information for the particular bond, market transaction information for bonds within the same trust, market transaction information for similar bonds, the bond’s ratings and the bond’s subordination levels.

For the minority portion of our consolidated VIE liabilities which consist of unrated or non-investment grade bonds that are not owned by us, pricing may be either Level II or Level III. If independent third party pricing similar to that noted above is available, we consider the valuation to be Level II. If such third party pricing is not available, the valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant unobservable assumptions, and we consider the valuation to be Level III. For VIE liabilities classified as Level III, valuation is determined based on discounted expected future cash flows which take into consideration expected duration and yields based on market transaction information, ratings, subordination levels, vintage and current market spread. VIE liabilities may shift between Level II and Level III of the fair value hierarchy if the significant fair value inputs used to price the VIE liabilities become or cease to be observable.

Assets of consolidated VIEs

The securitization VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets. In determining the fair value of the assets of the VIE, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs. The individual assets of a VIE are inherently incapable of precise measurement given their illiquid nature and the limitations on available information related to these assets. Because our methodology for valuing these assets does not value the individual assets of a VIE, but rather uses the value of the VIE

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liabilities as an indicator of the fair value of VIE assets as a whole, we have determined that our valuations of VIE assets in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

We determine the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as follows:

Loans held-for-sale, infrastructure

We measure the fair value of infrastructure loans held-for-sale, which are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, utilizing bids periodically received from third parties to acquire these assets. As these bids represent observable market data, we have determined that the fair value of these assets would be classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

Fair Value Only Disclosed

We determine the fair value of our financial instruments and assets where fair value is disclosed as follows:

Loans held-for-investment and loans held-for-sale

We estimate the fair values of our loans not carried at fair value on a recurring basis by discounting their expected cash flows at a rate we estimate would be demanded by the market participants that are most likely to buy our loans. The expected cash flows used are generally the same as those used to calculate our level yield income in the financial statements. Since these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair value of these loans in their entirety would be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

HTM debt securities

We estimate the fair value of our mandatorily redeemable preferred equity interests in commercial real estate companies and infrastructure bonds using the same methodology described for our loans held-for-investment. We estimate the fair value of our HTM CMBS using the same methodology described for our CMBS carried at fair value on a recurring basis.

Secured financing agreements, CLO and unsecured senior notes not convertible

The fair value of the secured financing agreements, CLO and unsecured senior notes not convertible are determined by discounting the contractual cash flows at the interest rate we estimate such arrangements would bear if executed in the current market. We have determined that our valuation of these instruments should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Convertible Notes

The fair value of the debt component of our Convertible Notes is estimated by discounting the contractual cash flows at the interest rate we estimate such notes would bear if sold in the current market without the embedded conversion option which, in accordance with ASC 470, is reflected as a component of equity. We have determined that our valuation of our Convertible Notes should be classified in Level III of the methodology described in our Form 10-K.fair value hierarchy.

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Fair Value Disclosures

The following tables present our financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheets by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

    

Total

    

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

June 30, 2020

    

Total

    

Level I

    

Level II

    

Level III

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

$

608,624

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

608,624

Loans under fair value option

$

894,613

$

$

$

894,613

RMBS

 

 

253,252

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

253,252

 

174,281

 

 

 

174,281

CMBS

 

 

23,841

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

23,841

 

23,530

 

 

1,639

 

21,891

Equity security

 

 

13,529

 

 

13,529

 

 

 

 

 

9,791

 

9,791

 

 

Domestic servicing rights

 

 

33,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,781

 

13,955

 

 

 

13,955

Derivative assets

 

 

38,293

 

 

 —

 

 

38,293

 

 

 —

 

90,905

 

 

90,905

 

VIE assets

 

 

51,197,981

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

51,197,981

 

64,175,387

 

 

 

64,175,387

Total

 

$

52,169,301

 

$

13,529

 

$

38,293

 

$

52,117,479

$

65,382,462

$

9,791

$

92,544

$

65,280,127

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

$

22,890

 

$

 —

 

$

22,890

 

$

 —

$

3,880

$

$

3,880

$

VIE liabilities

 

 

50,150,781

 

 

 —

 

 

47,890,998

 

 

2,259,783

 

62,617,975

 

 

60,488,446

 

2,129,529

Total

 

$

50,173,671

 

$

 —

 

$

47,913,888

 

$

2,259,783

$

62,621,855

$

$

60,492,326

$

2,129,529

December 31, 2019

    

Total

    

Level I

    

Level II

    

Level III

Financial Assets:

Loans under fair value option

$

1,436,194

$

$

$

1,436,194

RMBS

 

189,576

 

 

 

189,576

CMBS

 

37,360

 

 

12,352

 

25,008

Equity security

 

12,664

 

12,664

 

 

Domestic servicing rights

 

16,917

 

 

 

16,917

Derivative assets

 

28,943

 

 

28,943

 

VIE assets

 

62,187,175

 

 

 

62,187,175

Total

$

63,908,829

$

12,664

$

41,295

$

63,854,870

Financial Liabilities:

Derivative liabilities

$

8,740

$

$

8,740

$

VIE liabilities

 

60,743,494

 

 

58,206,102

 

2,537,392

Total

$

60,752,234

$

$

58,214,842

$

2,537,392

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December 31, 2016

 

   

Total

   

Level I

   

Level II

   

Level III

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

$

63,279

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

63,279

RMBS

 

 

253,915

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

253,915

CMBS

 

 

31,546

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

31,546

Equity security

 

 

12,177

 

 

12,177

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Domestic servicing rights

 

 

55,082

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

55,082

Derivative assets

 

 

89,361

 

 

 —

 

 

89,361

 

 

 —

VIE assets

 

 

67,123,261

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

67,123,261

Total 

 

$

67,628,621

 

$

12,177

 

$

89,361

 

$

67,527,083

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liabilities

 

$

3,904

 

$

 —

 

$

3,904

 

$

 —

VIE liabilities

 

 

66,130,592

 

 

 —

 

 

63,545,223

 

 

2,585,369

Total 

 

$

66,134,496

 

$

 —

 

$

63,549,127

 

$

2,585,369

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The changes in financial assets and liabilities classified as Level III are as follows for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Domestic

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servicing

 

 

 

 

VIE

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Heldforsale

 

RMBS

 

CMBS

 

Rights

 

VIE Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Total

July 1, 2017 balance

 

$

610,116

 

$

256,397

 

$

13,848

 

$

38,648

 

$

53,902,715

 

$

(2,164,593)

 

$

52,657,131

    

    

    

    

Domestic

    

    

    

Loans at

Servicing

VIE

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020

Fair Value

RMBS

CMBS

Rights

VIE Assets

Liabilities

Total

April 1, 2020 balance

$

1,347,797

$

170,640

$

22,435

$

16,524

$

61,157,805

$

(1,506,437)

$

61,208,764

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value / gain on sale

 

 

19,485

 

 

 —

 

 

(673)

 

 

(4,867)

 

 

(3,533,620)

 

 

151,273

 

 

(3,368,402)

 

34,450

 

 

(351)

(2,569)

 

2,417,647

 

(8,686)

 

2,440,491

Net accretion

 

 

 —

 

 

3,187

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,187

 

 

2,673

 

 

 

 

 

2,673

Included in OCI

 

 

 —

 

 

3,975

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,975

 

 

6,982

 

 

 

 

 

6,982

Purchases / Originations

 

 

524,409

 

 

 —

 

 

11,798

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

536,207

 

140,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

140,700

Sales

 

 

(517,350)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(517,350)

 

(589,694)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(589,694)

Issuances

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,469)

 

 

(1,469)

Cash repayments / receipts

 

 

(28,036)

 

 

(10,307)

 

 

(1,666)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(4,910)

 

 

(44,919)

 

(38,640)

 

(6,014)

 

(193)

 

 

 

(344)

 

(45,191)

Transfers into Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(233,367)

 

 

(233,367)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(655,942)

 

(655,942)

Transfers out of Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

67,272

 

 

67,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,880

 

41,880

Consolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

964,564

 

 

(75,585)

 

 

888,979

 

 

 

 

 

599,935

 

 

599,935

Deconsolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

534

 

 

 —

 

 

(135,678)

 

 

1,596

 

 

(133,548)

September 30, 2017 balance

 

$

608,624

 

$

253,252

 

$

23,841

 

$

33,781

 

$

51,197,981

 

$

(2,259,783)

 

$

49,857,696

Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2017

 

$

(2,597)

 

$

3,187

 

$

(230)

 

$

(4,867)

 

$

(3,533,620)

 

$

151,273

 

$

(3,386,854)

June 30, 2020 balance

$

894,613

$

174,281

$

21,891

$

13,955

$

64,175,387

$

(2,129,529)

$

63,150,598

Amount of unrealized gains (losses) attributable to assets still held at June 30, 2020:

Included in earnings

$

20,349

$

2,673

$

(351)

$

(2,569)

$

2,417,647

$

(8,686)

$

2,429,063

Included in OCI

$

$

6,982

$

$

$

$

$

6,982

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Domestic

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servicing

 

 

 

 

VIE

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

Heldforsale

 

RMBS

 

CMBS

 

Rights

 

VIE Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Total

July 1, 2016 balance

 

$

237,106

 

$

251,260

 

$

114,340

 

$

83,301

 

$

80,076,117

 

$

(3,540,652)

 

$

77,221,472

    

    

    

    

Domestic

    

    

    

Loans at

Servicing

VIE

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Fair Value

RMBS

CMBS

Rights

VIE Assets

Liabilities

Total

April 1, 2019 balance

$

841,687

$

204,835

$

38,335

$

19,790

$

56,974,864

$

(2,046,559)

$

56,032,952

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value / gain on sale

 

 

49,996

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,993)

 

 

(14,283)

 

 

(8,143,518)

 

 

653,103

 

 

(7,457,695)

 

21,891

 

 

1,016

(916)

 

126,589

 

3,492

 

152,072

Net accretion

 

 

 —

 

 

4,197

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

4,197

 

 

2,535

 

 

 

 

 

2,535

Included in OCI

 

 

 —

 

 

6,105

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

6,105

 

 

(79)

 

 

 

 

 

(79)

Purchases / Originations

 

 

709,045

 

 

8,868

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

717,913

911,938

 

 

 

 

 

911,938

Sales

 

 

(648,179)

 

 

 —

 

 

(17,456)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(665,635)

 

(367,045)

 

 

(750)

 

 

 

 

(367,795)

Issuances

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25,045)

 

(25,045)

Cash repayments / receipts

 

 

(478)

 

 

(9,917)

 

 

(12,289)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

7,819

 

 

(14,865)

(36,073)

 

(6,417)

 

(5,402)

 

 

 

(2,881)

 

(50,773)

Transfers into Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1)

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(594,399)

 

(594,399)

Transfers out of Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

40,959

 

 

40,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

294,227

 

294,227

Consolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(24,403)

 

 

 —

 

 

2,268,424

 

 

(109,913)

 

 

2,134,108

 

 

 

 

 

824,070

 

(4,541)

 

819,529

Deconsolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,586

 

 

 —

 

 

(277,324)

 

 

37,188

 

 

(238,550)

 

 

 

1,084

 

 

(257,917)

 

1,704

 

(255,129)

September 30, 2016 balance

 

$

347,490

 

$

260,513

 

$

58,785

 

$

69,018

 

$

73,923,699

 

$

(2,911,497)

 

$

71,748,008

Amount of total gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2016

 

$

9,746

 

$

4,197

 

$

(1,852)

 

$

(14,283)

 

$

(8,143,518)

 

$

653,103

 

$

(7,492,607)

June 30, 2019 balance

$

1,372,398

$

200,874

$

34,283

$

18,874

$

57,667,606

$

(2,374,002)

$

56,920,033

Amount of unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to assets still held at June 30, 2019

$

5,547

$

2,535

$

410

$

(916)

$

126,589

$

3,492

$

137,657

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Domestic

    

    

    

Loans at

Servicing

VIE

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

Fair Value

RMBS

CMBS

Rights

VIE Assets

Liabilities

Total

January 1, 2020 balance

$

1,436,194

$

189,576

$

25,008

$

16,917

$

62,187,175

$

(2,537,392)

$

61,317,478

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

Included in earnings:

Change in fair value / gain on sale

 

18,316

 

 

5,387

 

(2,962)

 

(1,089,145)

 

137,596

 

(930,808)

Net accretion

 

 

5,334

 

 

 

 

 

5,334

Included in OCI

 

 

(8,066)

 

 

 

 

 

(8,066)

Purchases / Originations

 

887,580

 

 

 

 

 

 

887,580

Sales

 

(1,341,440)

 

 

(7,940)

 

 

 

 

(1,349,380)

Issuances

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24,376)

 

(24,376)

Cash repayments / receipts

 

(106,037)

 

(12,563)

 

(564)

 

 

 

(9,260)

 

(128,424)

Transfers into Level III

 

 

 

 

 

 

(757,207)

 

(757,207)

Transfers out of Level III

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,132,205

 

1,132,205

Consolidation of VIEs

 

 

 

 

 

3,077,357

 

(71,095)

 

3,006,262

June 30, 2020 balance

$

894,613

$

174,281

$

21,891

$

13,955

$

64,175,387

$

(2,129,529)

$

63,150,598

Amount of unrealized gains (losses) attributable to assets still held at June 30, 2020:

Included in earnings

$

1,589

$

5,334

$

(999)

$

(2,962)

$

(1,089,145)

$

137,596

$

(948,587)

Included in OCI

$

$

(8,066)

$

$

$

$

$

(8,066)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Domestic

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servicing

 

 

 

 

VIE

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017

 

Heldforsale

 

RMBS

 

CMBS

 

Rights

 

VIE Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Total

January 1, 2017 balance

 

$

63,279

 

$

253,915

 

$

31,546

 

$

55,082

 

$

67,123,261

 

$

(2,585,369)

 

$

64,941,714

    

    

    

    

Domestic

    

    

    

Loans at

Servicing

VIE

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Fair Value

RMBS

CMBS

Rights

VIE Assets

Liabilities

Total

January 1, 2019 balance

$

671,282

$

209,079

$

25,228

$

20,557

$

53,446,364

$

(1,441,446)

$

52,931,064

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value / gain on sale

 

 

45,484

 

 

 —

 

 

(4,359)

 

 

(21,301)

 

 

(15,773,529)

 

 

749,757

 

 

(15,003,948)

 

33,157

 

 

721

 

(1,683)

 

420,934

 

37,449

 

490,578

OTTI

 

 

 —

 

 

(109)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(109)

Net accretion

 

 

 —

 

 

10,375

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10,375

 

 

5,038

 

 

 

 

 

5,038

Included in OCI

 

 

 —

 

 

10,728

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10,728

 

 

(466)

 

 

 

 

 

(466)

Purchases / Originations

 

 

1,527,364

 

 

7,433

 

 

11,798

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,546,595

1,652,234

 

 

 

 

 

1,652,234

Sales

 

 

(987,828)

 

 

 —

 

 

(11,134)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(998,962)

 

(928,747)

 

 

(3,978)

 

 

 

 

(932,725)

Issuances

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(11,657)

 

 

(11,657)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(58,723)

 

(58,723)

Cash repayments / receipts

 

 

(39,675)

 

 

(29,090)

 

 

(8,754)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,946)

 

 

(118,465)

(55,528)

 

(12,777)

 

(5,590)

 

 

 

(3,270)

 

(77,165)

Transfers into Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(616,794)

 

 

(616,794)

 

 

 

5,350

 

 

 

(1,265,141)

 

(1,259,791)

Transfers out of Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

231,012

 

 

231,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

430,819

 

430,819

Consolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,092,516

 

 

(75,585)

 

 

2,016,931

 

 

 

 

 

4,104,135

 

(107,850)

 

3,996,285

Deconsolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

4,744

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,244,267)

 

 

89,799

 

 

(2,149,724)

 

 

 

12,552

 

 

(303,827)

 

34,160

 

(257,115)

September 30, 2017 balance

 

$

608,624

 

$

253,252

 

$

23,841

 

$

33,781

 

$

51,197,981

 

$

(2,259,783)

 

$

49,857,696

Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2017

 

$

(2,621)

 

$

10,159

 

$

56

 

$

(21,301)

 

$

(15,773,529)

 

$

749,757

 

$

(15,037,479)

June 30, 2019 balance

$

1,372,398

$

200,874

$

34,283

$

18,874

$

57,667,606

$

(2,374,002)

$

56,920,033

Amount of total gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to assets still held at June 30, 2019

$

5,145

$

5,038

$

(157)

$

(1,683)

$

420,934

$

37,449

$

466,726

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Domestic

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servicing

 

 

 

 

VIE

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

 

Heldforsale

 

RMBS

 

CMBS

 

Rights

 

VIE Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Total

January 1, 2016 balance

 

$

203,865

 

$

176,224

 

$

212,981

 

$

119,698

 

$

76,675,689

 

$

(2,552,448)

 

$

74,836,009

Impact of ASU 2015-02 adoption (1)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(17,467)

 

 

17,467

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Included in earnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in fair value / gain on sale

 

 

70,122

 

 

 —

 

 

(677)

 

 

(33,213)

 

 

(16,483,798)

 

 

946,703

 

 

(15,500,863)

Net accretion

 

 

 —

 

 

11,354

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

11,354

Included in OCI

 

 

 —

 

 

8,656

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,656

Purchases / Originations

 

 

1,197,801

 

 

97,204

 

 

57,576

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,352,581

Sales

 

 

(1,123,512)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,725)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,142,237)

Issuances

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(596)

 

 

(596)

Cash repayments / receipts

 

 

(786)

 

 

(32,925)

 

 

(31,734)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28,591

 

 

(36,854)

Transfers into Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(972,588)

 

 

(972,588)

Transfers out of Level III

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

187,683

 

 

187,683

Consolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(162,745)

 

 

 —

 

 

19,118,645

 

 

(593,818)

 

 

18,362,082

Deconsolidation of VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,109

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,404,304)

 

 

44,976

 

 

(5,357,219)

September 30, 2016 balance

 

$

347,490

 

$

260,513

 

$

58,785

 

$

69,018

 

$

73,923,699

 

$

(2,911,497)

 

$

71,748,008

Amount of total gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2016

 

$

9,746

 

$

11,354

 

$

263

 

$

(33,213)

 

$

(16,483,798)

 

$

946,703

 

$

(15,548,945)


(1)

Our implementation of ASU 2015-02 resulted in the consolidation of certain CMBS trusts effective January 1, 2016, which required the elimination of $17.5 million of domestic servicing rights associated with these newly consolidated trusts.

Amounts were transferred from Level II to Level III due to a decrease in the observable relevant market activity and amounts were transferred from Level III to Level II due to an increase in the observable relevant market activity.

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The following table presents the fair values, all of which are classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy, of our financial instruments not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets (amounts in thousands):

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

   

Carrying

   

Fair

Carrying

  

Fair

Value

Value

Value

Value

Financial assets not carried at fair value:

Loans held-for-investment and loans held-for-sale

$

10,197,948

$

10,096,859

$

10,034,030

$

10,086,372

HTM debt securities

 

544,423

 

512,493

 

570,638

 

568,727

Financial liabilities not carried at fair value:

Secured financing agreements and CLO

$

9,765,627

$

9,663,737

$

9,834,108

$

9,826,511

Unsecured senior notes

 

1,932,560

 

1,873,867

 

1,928,622

 

2,022,283

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

 

   

Carrying

   

Fair

   

Carrying

   

Fair

 

 

Value

 

Value

 

Value

 

Value

Financial assets not carried at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

$

6,456,710

 

$

6,539,259

 

$

5,882,995

 

$

5,934,219

HTM securities

 

 

411,196

 

 

408,442

 

 

509,980

 

 

504,165

Financial liabilities not carried at fair value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secured financing agreements and secured borrowings on transferred loans

 

$

5,588,895

 

$

5,559,888

 

$

4,189,126

 

$

4,198,136

Unsecured senior notes

 

 

2,044,523

 

 

2,097,835

 

 

2,011,544

 

 

2,088,374

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The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level III measurements for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollars in thousands):

Carrying Value at

Valuation

Unobservable

Range (Weighted Average) as of (1)

   

June 30, 2020

   

Technique

   

Input

   

June 30, 2020

   

December 31, 2019

Loans under fair value option

$

894,613

Discounted cash flow

Yield (b)

2.9% - 8.9% (4.8%)

3.4% - 5.9%

Duration (c)

1.5 - 11.2 years (5.1 years)

1.3 - 11.3 years

RMBS

 

174,281

Discounted cash flow

Constant prepayment rate (a)

3.2% - 16.4% (7.3%) 

3.1% - 24.9%

Constant default rate (b)

1.3% - 5.0% (2.6%) 

0.5% - 5.0%

Loss severity (b)

0% - 79% (27%) (e) 

0% - 93% (e)

Delinquency rate (c)

8% - 28% (18%) 

5% - 29%

Servicer advances (a)

24% - 85% (61%) 

27% - 85%

Annual coupon deterioration (b)

0% - 0.9% (0.1%) 

0% - 1.6%

Putback amount per projected total collateral loss (d)

0% - 25% (2.7%)  

0% - 28%

CMBS

 

21,891

Discounted cash flow

Yield (b)

0% - 180.5% (5.5%) 

0% - 122.9%

Duration (c)

0 - 6.7 years (3.5 years)

0 - 9.7 years

Domestic servicing rights

 

13,955

Discounted cash flow

Debt yield (a)

7.75% (7.75%) 

7.50%

Discount rate (b)

15% (15%) 

15%

VIE assets

 

64,175,387

Discounted cash flow

Yield (b)

0% - 866.4% (14.5%)

0% - 690.7%

Duration (c)

0 - 18.1 years (4.1 years)

0 - 19.2 years

VIE liabilities

 

(2,129,529)

Discounted cash flow

Yield (b)

0% - 866.4% (14.6%)

0% - 690.7%

Duration (c)

0 - 11.3 years (4.1 years)

0 - 12.7 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value at

 

Valuation

 

Unobservable

 

Range as of (1)

 

   

September 30, 2017

  

Technique

  

Input

 

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

$

608,624

 

Discounted cash flow

 

Yield (b)

 

4.3% - 5.9%

 

5.0% - 5.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration (c)

 

3.3 - 12.8 years

 

10.0 years

RMBS

 

 

253,252

 

Discounted cash flow

 

Constant prepayment rate (a)

 

2.4% - 19.4%

 

2.8% - 17.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Constant default rate (b)

 

0.8% - 5.8%

 

1.1% - 8.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss severity (b)

 

16% - 79% (e)

 

12% - 79% (e)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delinquency rate (c)

 

4% - 34%

 

2% - 29%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Servicer advances (a)

 

20% - 84%

 

23% - 94%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual coupon deterioration (b)

 

0% - 0.8%

 

0% - 0.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Putback amount per projected total collateral loss (d)

 

0% - 15%

 

0% - 15%

CMBS

 

 

23,841

 

Discounted cash flow

 

Yield (b)

 

0% - 167.1%

 

0% - 172.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration (c)

 

0 - 9.9 years

 

0 - 18.7 years

Domestic servicing rights

 

 

33,781

 

Discounted cash flow

 

Debt yield (a)

 

7.75%

 

7.75%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discount rate (b)

 

15%

 

15%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control migration (b)

 

0% - 80%

 

0% - 80%

VIE assets

 

 

51,197,981

 

Discounted cash flow

 

Yield (b)

 

0% - 813.9%

 

0% - 960.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration (c)

 

0 - 11.6 years

 

0 - 12.0 years

VIE liabilities

 

 

2,259,783

 

Discounted cash flow

 

Yield (b)

 

0% - 813.9%

 

0% - 960.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duration (c)

 

0 - 11.6 years

 

0 - 12.0 years


(1)

(1)

The ranges and weighted averages of significant unobservable inputs are represented in percentages and years.

Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative carrying value of the instruments as of June 30, 2020.

SensitivityInformation about Uncertainty of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable InputsMeasurements

(a)

(a)

Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(b)

(b)

Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

(c)

(c)

Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (higher or lower) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question.

(d)

(d)

Any delay in the putback recovery date leads to a decrease in fair value for the majority of securities in our RMBS portfolio.

(e)

81%17% and 57%34% of the portfolio falls within a range of 45%-80% - 80% as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively.

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20. Income Taxes

Certain of our domestic subsidiaries have elected to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). TRSs permit us to participate in certain activities from which REITs are generally precluded, as long as these activities meet specific criteria, are conducted within the parameters of certain limitations established by the Code and are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code. To the extent these criteria are met, we will continue to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

Our TRSs engage in various real estate related operations, including special servicing of commercial real estate, originating and securitizing commercial mortgage loans, and investing in entities which engage in real estate relatedestate-related operations. The majority of our TRSs are held within the Investing and Servicing Segment. As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, approximately $779.8 million$1.0 billion and $634.4 million,$1.6 billion, respectively, of assets including $139.4 million and $181.0 million in cash, respectively, were owned by TRS entities. Our TRSs are not consolidated for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but are instead taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, a provision for current and deferred taxes is established for the portion of earnings recognized by us with respect to our interest in TRSs.

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The following table is a reconciliation of our U.S. federal income tax (benefit) provision determined using our statutory federal tax rate to our reported income tax (benefit) provision for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

    

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2017

 

    

2016

 

    

2017

 

2016

  

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

  

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2020

    

2019

 

    

2020

2019

Federal statutory tax rate

 

$

35,915

    

35.0

    

$

37,968

    

35.0

    

$

118,010

    

35.0

    

$

86,939

    

35.0

$

31,849

 

21.0

%

  

$

28,556

 

21.0

%

  

$

16,520

 

21.0

%

 

$

44,692

 

21.0

%

REIT and other non-taxable income

 

 

(26,242)

 

(25.5)

 

 

(35,541)

 

(32.7)

 

 

(99,668)

 

(29.6)

 

 

(83,676)

 

(33.7)

REIT and other non-taxable loss

 

(26,923)

(17.8)

%

 

(26,013)

(19.1)

%

 

(17,009)

(21.6)

%

 

(42,172)

(19.8)

%

State income taxes

 

 

200

 

0.2

 

 

247

 

0.2

 

 

81

 

 —

 

 

224

 

0.1

 

1,619

1.1

%

 

666

0.5

%

 

(160)

(0.2)

%

 

660

0.3

%

Federal benefit of state tax deduction

 

 

(70)

 

(0.1)

 

 

(86)

 

(0.1)

 

 

(28)

 

 —

 

 

(78)

 

 —

 

(340)

(0.2)

%

 

(140)

(0.1)

%

 

34

%

 

(139)

(0.1)

%

Net operating loss carryback rate differential

 

(3,717)

(2.5)

%

 

%

 

(3,717)

(4.7)

%

 

%

Intra-entity transfer

(3,781)

(2.5)

%

%

(3,781)

(4.8)

%

%

Other

 

 

13

 

 —

 

 

79

 

0.1

 

 

(110)

 

 —

 

 

58

 

 —

 

(5)

%

 

464

0.3

%

 

86

0.1

%

 

826

0.4

%

Effective tax rate

 

$

9,816

 

9.6

 

$

2,667

 

2.5

 

$

18,285

 

5.4

 

$

3,467

 

1.4

$

(1,298)

(0.9)

%

$

3,533

2.6

%

$

(8,027)

(10.2)

%

$

3,867

1.8

%

During

The Company has used the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized $28.2 million and $53.9 million, respectively,discrete tax approach in earnings from unconsolidated entities related to our interest in an investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company (see Note 7). Our investment in this entity is held within a TRS. In calculating our effectivethe tax ratebenefit for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, these earnings were deemed2020 due to be both unusualthe fact that a relatively small change in naturethe Company’s projected pre-tax net income could result in a volatile effective tax rate. Under the discrete method, the Company determines its tax benefit based upon actual results as if the interim period was an annual period.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. and infrequent in occurrence. As a result, pursuantmany other governments have enacted, or are contemplating enacting, measures to ASC 740,provide aid and economic stimulus.  These measures include deferring the incomedue dates of tax effect of these earnings, net of the related Manager incentive fee, was excluded from ordinarypayments and other changes to their income and discretely calculated. This calculation resultednon-income-based tax laws.  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the U.S., includes measures to assist companies, including temporary changes to income and non-income-based tax laws, and to allow companies to carry back tax net operating losses (“NOLs”) generated in 2018 to 2020 to the five preceding tax years. The Company plans to carry back its NOL generated this year to a year in which the federal tax rate was 35%, resulting in a discrete income tax provision of $8.4 million and $18.3 million in our condensed consolidated statements of operationsbenefit from the NOL carryback for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, respectively. 2020. We continue to monitor additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service and others.

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21. Commitments and ContingenciesContingencies

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we2020, our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment had future commercial loan funding commitments on 51 loans totaling $1.5$2.0 billion, of which we expect to fund $1.3$1.9 billion. These future funding commitments primarily relate to construction projects, capital improvements, tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we entered into a trade confirmation which would allow us to acquire $557.9 million unpaid principal balance of residential loans at a discount to the par amount of the loans. The closing date on all or a portion of these loans will be as mutually agreed between us and the seller.

As of June 30, 2020, our Infrastructure Lending Segment had future infrastructure loan funding commitments totaling $272.7 million, including $139.8 million under revolvers and letters of credit (“LCs”), and $132.9 million under delayed draw term loans. As of June 30, 2020, $24.9 million of revolvers and LCs were outstanding.

In connection with the Infrastructure Lending Segment acquisition, we assumed guarantees of certain borrowers’ performance under existing interest rate swaps.  As of June 30, 2020, we had 6 outstanding guarantees on interest rate swaps maturing between March 2022 and June 2025. Refer to Note 12 for further discussion.

Generally, funding commitments are subject to certain conditions that must be met, such as customary construction draw certifications, minimum debt service coverage ratios or executions of new leases before advances are made to the borrower.

Management is not aware of any other contractual obligations, legal proceedings, or any other contingent obligations incurred in the normal course of business that would have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

As of June 30, 2020, no contingencies have been recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as a result of COVID-19. However, if the global pandemic continues and the economic implications worsen, it may have long-term impacts on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Refer to Note 2 for further discussion of COVID-19.

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22. Segment DataData

In its operation of the business, management, including our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, reviews certain financial information, including segmented internal profit and loss statements prepared on a basis prior to the impact of consolidating securitization VIEs under ASC 810. The segment information within this noteNote is reported on that basis.

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The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2017 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Subtotal

 

VIEs

 

Total

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from loans

  

$

134,149

  

$

 —

  

$

4,450

  

$

 —

  

$

138,599

  

$

 —

  

$

138,599

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

11,540

  

 

 —

 

 

31,740

 

 

 —

 

 

43,280

 

 

(30,829)

 

 

12,451

Servicing fees

 

 

142

  

 

 —

 

 

23,093

 

 

 —

 

 

23,235

 

 

(8,393)

 

 

14,842

Rental income

 

 

 —

 

 

47,663

 

 

12,490

 

 

 —

 

 

60,153

 

 

 —

 

 

60,153

Other revenues

 

 

181

 

 

164

 

 

441

 

 

 —

 

 

786

 

 

(64)

 

 

722

Total revenues 

 

 

146,012

 

 

47,827

 

 

72,214

 

 

 —

 

 

266,053

 

 

(39,286)

 

 

226,767

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees

 

 

482

 

 

 —

 

 

18

 

 

30,370

 

 

30,870

 

 

110

 

 

30,980

Interest expense

 

 

27,929

 

 

11,360

 

 

5,710

 

 

31,709

 

 

76,708

 

 

(277)

 

 

76,431

General and administrative

 

 

5,302

 

 

1,090

 

 

24,167

 

 

2,251

 

 

32,810

 

 

82

 

 

32,892

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

807

 

 

245

 

 

(28)

 

 

 —

 

 

1,024

 

 

 —

 

 

1,024

Costs of rental operations

 

 

 —

 

 

18,660

 

 

5,139

 

 

 —

 

 

23,799

 

 

 —

 

 

23,799

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

17

 

 

17,852

 

 

5,002

 

 

 —

 

 

22,871

 

 

 —

 

 

22,871

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

(171)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(171)

 

 

 —

 

 

(171)

Other expense

 

 

72

 

 

97

 

 

207

 

 

 —

 

 

376

 

 

 —

 

 

376

Total costs and expenses 

 

 

34,438

 

 

49,304

 

 

40,215

 

 

64,330

 

 

188,287

 

 

(85)

 

 

188,202

Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests

 

 

111,574

 

 

(1,477)

 

 

31,999

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

77,766

 

 

(39,201)

 

 

38,565

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

56,177

 

 

56,177

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,652)

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,652)

 

 

785

 

 

(4,867)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

 

276

 

 

 —

 

 

13,962

 

 

 —

 

 

14,238

 

 

(14,635)

 

 

(397)

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

 

 

(397)

 

 

 —

 

 

19,882

 

 

 —

 

 

19,485

 

 

 —

 

 

19,485

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

 

848

 

 

(33,731)

 

 

30,225

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,658)

 

 

(2,031)

 

 

(4,689)

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

11,877

 

 

 —

 

 

11,877

 

 

 —

 

 

11,877

Loss on derivative financial instruments, net

 

 

(10,813)

 

 

(11,276)

 

 

(2,135)

 

 

 —

 

 

(24,224)

 

 

 —

 

 

(24,224)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

 

10,657

 

 

(1)

 

 

 4

 

 

 —

 

 

10,660

 

 

 —

 

 

10,660

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

28

 

 

 —

 

 

28

 

 

 —

 

 

28

Total other income (loss)

 

 

571

 

 

(45,008)

 

 

68,191

 

 

 —

 

 

23,754

 

 

40,296

 

 

64,050

Income (loss) before income taxes 

 

 

112,145

 

 

(46,485)

 

 

100,190

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

101,520

 

 

1,095

 

 

102,615

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

 

11

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,827)

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,816)

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,816)

Net income (loss) 

 

 

112,156

 

 

(46,485)

 

 

90,363

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

91,704

 

 

1,095

 

 

92,799

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(357)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,919)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,276)

 

 

(1,095)

 

 

(4,371)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.  

 

$

111,799

 

$

(46,485)

 

$

87,444

 

$

(64,330)

 

$

88,428

 

$

 —

 

$

88,428

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The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

    

 

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

 

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Subtotal

 

VIEs

 

Total

 

 

Commercial and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Securitization

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from loans

 

$

114,506

 

$

 —

 

$

6,719

 

$

 —

 

$

121,225

 

$

 —

 

$

121,225

 

 

$

150,136

$

19,126

$

$

1,841

$

$

171,103

$

$

171,103

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

13,301

 

 

 —

 

 

35,274

 

 

 —

 

 

48,575

 

 

(29,400)

 

 

19,175

 

 

 

17,345

 

683

 

 

24,924

 

42,952

 

(28,308)

 

14,644

Servicing fees

 

 

195

 

 

 —

 

 

37,678

 

 

 —

 

 

37,873

 

 

(14,955)

 

 

22,918

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

8,591

 

8,733

 

(2,075)

 

6,658

Rental income

 

 

 —

 

 

29,226

 

 

10,516

 

 

 —

 

 

39,742

 

 

 —

 

 

39,742

 

 

690

63,566

8,454

72,710

72,710

Other revenues

 

 

99

 

 

11

 

 

1,692

 

 

 —

 

 

1,802

 

 

(157)

 

 

1,645

 

 

 

54

 

100

 

58

 

280

 

492

 

(1)

 

491

Total revenues

 

 

128,101

 

 

29,237

 

 

91,879

 

 

 —

 

 

249,217

 

 

(44,512)

 

 

204,705

 

 

 

168,367

 

19,909

 

63,624

 

44,090

 

 

295,990

 

(30,384)

 

265,606

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees

 

 

525

 

 

 —

 

 

24

 

 

27,183

 

 

27,732

 

 

48

 

 

27,780

 

 

 

339

 

 

 

220

 

22,554

 

23,113

 

2

 

23,115

Interest expense

 

 

22,678

 

 

5,536

 

 

4,877

 

 

26,181

 

 

59,272

 

 

(190)

 

 

59,082

 

 

 

41,871

 

9,678

 

15,942

 

6,177

27,825

 

101,493

 

 

101,493

General and administrative

 

 

5,067

 

 

867

 

 

43,711

 

 

1,651

 

 

51,296

 

 

174

 

 

51,470

 

 

 

8,615

 

4,337

 

1,281

 

14,993

3,368

 

32,594

 

83

 

32,677

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

322

 

 

759

 

 

416

 

 

12

 

 

1,509

 

 

 —

 

 

1,509

 

 

 

578

 

1,100

 

 

(88)

 

1,590

 

 

1,590

Costs of rental operations

 

 

 —

 

 

13,139

 

 

4,872

 

 

 —

 

 

18,011

 

 

 —

 

 

18,011

 

 

988

24,703

3,941

29,632

29,632

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

10,870

 

 

4,482

 

 

 —

 

 

15,352

 

 

 —

 

 

15,352

 

 

 

430

 

89

 

19,153

 

3,749

 

23,421

 

 

23,421

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

2,127

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,127

 

 

 —

 

 

2,127

 

 

Credit loss provision, net

 

11,294

 

(1,092)

 

 

 

10,202

 

 

10,202

Other expense

 

 

 —

 

 

513

 

 

198

 

 

 —

 

 

711

 

 

 —

 

 

711

 

 

 

76

 

 

26

 

 

102

 

 

102

Total costs and expenses

 

 

30,719

 

 

31,684

 

 

58,580

 

 

55,027

 

 

176,010

 

 

32

 

 

176,042

 

 

 

64,191

 

14,112

 

61,105

 

28,992

53,747

 

222,147

 

85

 

222,232

Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests

 

 

97,382

 

 

(2,447)

 

 

33,299

 

 

(55,027)

 

 

73,207

 

 

(44,544)

 

 

28,663

 

 

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

47,848

 

 

47,848

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,261

 

51,261

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(14,006)

 

 

 —

 

 

(14,006)

 

 

(277)

 

 

(14,283)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,328

 

5,328

 

(7,897)

 

(2,569)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

 

207

 

 

 —

 

 

620

 

 

 —

 

 

827

 

 

(3,613)

 

 

(2,786)

 

 

 

5,454

 

 

 

7,941

 

13,395

 

(12,568)

 

827

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

49,996

 

 

 —

 

 

49,996

 

 

 —

 

 

49,996

 

 

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

852

 

 

2,455

 

 

617

 

 

 —

 

 

3,924

 

 

381

 

 

4,305

 

 

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

 

10

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

 —

 

 

10

 

 

Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, net

 

 

4,982

 

 

(4,720)

 

 

(2,590)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,328)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,328)

 

 

Foreign currency (loss) gain, net

 

 

(3,839)

 

 

(7)

 

 

632

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,214)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,214)

 

 

Change in fair value of mortgage loans, net

 

33,010

 

 

 

1,440

 

34,450

 

 

34,450

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

671

 

(1,118)

 

 

29,526

 

29,079

 

(303)

 

28,776

(Loss) gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

(961)

 

 

 

7,433

 

6,472

 

 

6,472

(Loss) gain on derivative financial instruments, net

 

(11,736)

 

(437)

 

(4,614)

 

(3,828)

4,517

 

(16,098)

 

 

(16,098)

Foreign currency gain (loss), net

 

6,942

 

310

 

(48)

 

(31)

 

7,173

 

 

7,173

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(22)

(2,185)

(2,207)

(2,207)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

35

 

 

234

 

 

269

 

 

 —

 

 

269

 

 

 

 

 

191

 

13

 

204

 

 

204

Total other income (loss)

 

 

2,212

 

 

(2,272)

 

 

35,304

 

 

234

 

 

35,478

 

 

44,339

 

 

79,817

 

 

 

33,358

 

(1,245)

 

(6,656)

 

47,822

4,517

 

77,796

 

30,493

 

108,289

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

99,594

 

 

(4,719)

 

 

68,603

 

 

(54,793)

 

 

108,685

 

 

(205)

 

 

108,480

 

 

 

137,534

 

4,552

 

(4,137)

 

62,920

(49,230)

 

151,639

 

24

 

151,663

Income tax provision

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,667)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,667)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,667)

 

 

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(3,257)

 

(56)

 

 

4,611

 

1,298

 

 

1,298

Net income (loss)

 

 

99,594

 

 

(4,719)

 

 

65,936

 

 

(54,793)

 

 

106,018

 

 

(205)

 

 

105,813

 

 

 

134,277

 

4,496

 

(4,137)

 

67,531

(49,230)

 

152,937

 

24

 

152,961

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(352)

 

 

 —

 

 

100

 

 

 —

 

 

(252)

 

 

205

 

 

(47)

 

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(4)

 

 

(5,111)

 

(8,166)

 

(13,281)

 

(24)

 

(13,305)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

$

99,242

 

$

(4,719)

 

$

66,036

 

$

(54,793)

 

$

105,766

 

$

 —

 

$

105,766

 

 

$

134,273

$

4,496

$

(9,248)

$

59,365

$

(49,230)

$

139,656

$

$

139,656

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The table below presents our results of operations for the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172019 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Subtotal

 

VIEs

 

Total

Commercial and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Securitization

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from loans

  

$

360,188

  

$

 —

  

$

10,906

  

$

 —

  

$

371,094

  

$

 —

  

$

371,094

$

163,071

$

25,291

$

$

3,104

$

$

191,466

$

$

191,466

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

35,870

  

 

 —

 

 

104,768

 

 

 —

 

 

140,638

 

 

(100,593)

 

 

40,045

 

24,367

868

 

 

31,163

 

56,398

 

(33,853)

 

22,545

Servicing fees

 

 

568

  

 

 —

 

 

86,837

 

 

 —

 

 

87,405

 

 

(39,833)

 

 

47,572

 

90

 

 

15,880

 

15,970

 

(6,962)

 

9,008

Rental income

 

 

 —

 

 

138,795

 

 

37,366

 

 

 —

 

 

176,161

 

 

 —

 

 

176,161

72,326

14,971

 

87,297

 

 

87,297

Other revenues

 

 

553

 

 

430

 

 

1,450

 

 

 —

 

 

2,433

 

 

(249)

 

 

2,184

 

252

7

 

88

 

515

6

 

868

 

(3)

 

865

Total revenues

 

 

397,179

 

 

139,225

 

 

241,327

 

 

 —

 

 

777,731

 

 

(140,675)

 

 

637,056

 

187,780

26,166

 

72,414

 

65,633

 

6

 

351,999

 

(40,818)

 

311,181

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees

 

 

1,405

 

 

 —

 

 

54

 

 

78,328

 

 

79,787

 

 

210

 

 

79,997

 

353

 

 

18

 

22,107

 

22,478

 

45

 

22,523

Interest expense

 

 

72,372

 

 

32,466

 

 

14,924

 

 

94,667

 

 

214,429

 

 

(821)

 

 

213,608

 

58,564

16,258

 

19,132

 

8,515

27,821

 

130,290

 

(164)

 

130,126

General and administrative

 

 

14,872

 

 

3,471

 

 

69,536

 

 

7,719

 

 

95,598

 

 

243

 

 

95,841

 

6,754

4,830

 

1,706

 

20,177

4,019

 

37,486

 

92

 

37,578

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

1,707

 

 

516

 

 

 9

 

 

 —

 

 

2,232

 

 

 —

 

 

2,232

 

160

14

 

 

(100)

 

74

 

 

74

Costs of rental operations

 

 

 —

 

 

51,843

 

 

15,858

 

 

 —

 

 

67,701

 

 

 —

 

 

67,701

741

23,125

6,789

 

30,655

 

 

30,655

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

50

 

 

52,288

 

 

14,793

 

 

 —

 

 

67,131

 

 

 —

 

 

67,131

 

285

 

23,076

 

5,191

 

28,552

 

 

28,552

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,170)

Credit loss provision, net

 

2,096

422

 

 

 

2,518

 

 

2,518

Other expense

 

 

72

 

 

63

 

 

1,141

 

 

 —

 

 

1,276

 

 

 —

 

 

1,276

 

76

 

1,173

 

194

 

1,443

 

 

1,443

Total costs and expenses

 

 

87,308

 

 

140,647

 

 

116,315

 

 

180,714

 

 

524,984

 

 

(368)

 

 

524,616

 

69,029

21,524

 

68,212

 

40,784

53,947

 

253,496

 

(27)

 

253,469

Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests

 

 

309,871

 

 

(1,422)

 

 

125,012

 

 

(180,714)

 

 

252,747

 

 

(140,307)

 

 

112,440

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

203,108

 

 

203,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,158

 

55,158

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(28,956)

 

 

 —

 

 

(28,956)

 

 

7,655

 

 

(21,301)

 

 

 

(1,159)

 

(1,159)

 

243

 

(916)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

 

299

 

 

 —

 

 

45,263

 

 

 —

 

 

45,562

 

 

(49,623)

 

 

(4,061)

 

(948)

 

 

15,815

 

14,867

 

(14,200)

 

667

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

 

 

(549)

 

 

 —

 

 

46,033

 

 

 —

 

 

45,484

 

 

 —

 

 

45,484

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

 

2,548

 

 

(28,782)

 

 

67,134

 

 

 —

 

 

40,900

 

 

(13,137)

 

 

27,763

(Loss) gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

 

(59)

 

 

77

 

 

16,986

 

 

 —

 

 

17,004

 

 

 —

 

 

17,004

Loss on derivative financial instruments, net

 

 

(30,274)

 

 

(32,268)

 

 

(3,617)

 

 

 —

 

 

(66,159)

 

 

 —

 

 

(66,159)

Foreign currency gain, net

 

 

28,402

 

 

16

 

 

16

 

 

 —

 

 

28,434

 

 

 —

 

 

28,434

OTTI

 

 

(109)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(109)

 

 

 —

 

 

(109)

Change in fair value of mortgage loans, net

 

5,363

 

 

16,528

 

21,891

 

 

21,891

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

5,492

 

1,044

 

2,754

 

9,290

 

(473)

 

8,817

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

239

2,276

 

 

 

2,515

 

 

2,515

Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, net

 

5,592

(2,833)

 

(11,147)

 

(6,953)

15,309

 

(32)

 

 

(32)

Foreign currency (loss) gain, net

 

(6,927)

(83)

 

(8)

 

1

 

(7,017)

 

 

(7,017)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,916)

 

 

(5,916)

 

 

 —

 

 

(5,916)

(2,816)

(2,816)

(2,816)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

1,097

 

 

 —

 

 

1,097

 

 

(613)

 

 

484

Total other income (loss)

 

 

258

 

 

(60,957)

 

 

143,956

 

 

(5,916)

 

 

77,341

 

 

147,390

 

 

224,731

 

8,811

(3,456)

 

(10,111)

 

26,986

15,309

 

37,539

 

40,728

 

78,267

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

310,129

 

 

(62,379)

 

 

268,968

 

 

(186,630)

 

 

330,088

 

 

7,083

 

 

337,171

 

127,562

1,186

 

(5,909)

 

51,835

(38,632)

136,042

 

(63)

 

135,979

Income tax provision

 

 

(331)

 

 

 —

 

 

(17,954)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,285)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,285)

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(1,832)

186

 

(1,887)

 

(3,533)

 

 

(3,533)

Net income (loss)

 

 

309,798

 

 

(62,379)

 

 

251,014

 

 

(186,630)

 

 

311,803

 

 

7,083

 

 

318,886

 

125,730

1,372

 

(5,909)

 

49,948

(38,632)

 

132,509

 

(63)

 

132,446

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(1,064)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,573)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,637)

 

 

(7,083)

 

 

(10,720)

 

(21)

 

(5,355)

 

(117)

 

(5,493)

 

63

 

(5,430)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

$

308,734

 

$

(62,379)

 

$

248,441

 

$

(186,630)

 

$

308,166

 

$

 —

 

$

308,166

$

125,709

$

1,372

$

(11,264)

$

49,831

$

(38,632)

$

127,016

$

$

127,016

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The table below presents our results of operations for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

Investing

    

 

    

 

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Subtotal

 

VIEs

 

Total

 

Commercial and

    

Residential

    

Infrastructure

    

    

Investing

    

    

    

    

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Securitization

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income from loans

 

$

348,460

 

$

 —

 

$

12,854

 

$

 —

 

$

361,314

 

$

 —

 

$

361,314

 

$

342,517

$

41,539

$

$

4,474

$

$

388,530

$

$

388,530

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

33,975

 

 

 —

 

 

115,335

 

 

 —

 

 

149,310

 

 

(95,431)

 

 

53,879

 

 

35,973

 

1,384

 

 

49,724

 

87,081

 

(57,197)

 

29,884

Servicing fees

 

 

560

 

 

 —

 

 

111,145

 

 

 —

 

 

111,705

 

 

(40,784)

 

 

70,921

 

 

314

 

 

 

15,033

 

15,347

 

(3,896)

 

11,451

Rental income

 

 

 —

 

 

85,048

 

 

25,214

 

 

 —

 

 

110,262

 

 

 —

 

 

110,262

 

768

127,527

18,561

146,856

146,856

Other revenues

 

 

180

 

 

35

 

 

4,110

 

 

 —

 

 

4,325

 

 

(511)

 

 

3,814

 

 

232

 

243

 

180

 

793

 

1,448

 

(3)

 

1,445

Total revenues

 

 

383,175

 

 

85,083

 

 

268,658

 

 

 —

 

 

736,916

 

 

(136,726)

 

 

600,190

 

 

379,804

 

43,166

 

127,707

 

88,585

 

 

639,262

 

(61,096)

 

578,166

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees

 

 

1,295

 

 

 —

 

 

54

 

 

75,015

 

 

76,364

 

 

146

 

 

76,510

 

 

690

 

 

 

459

 

62,661

 

63,810

 

33

 

63,843

Interest expense

 

 

67,585

 

 

16,163

 

 

11,443

 

 

78,236

 

 

173,427

 

 

(190)

 

 

173,237

 

 

95,821

 

22,795

 

33,063

 

13,371

56,630

 

221,680

 

(162)

 

221,518

General and administrative

 

 

13,529

 

 

2,259

 

 

95,726

 

 

7,631

 

 

119,145

 

 

532

 

 

119,677

 

 

16,747

 

8,760

 

2,359

 

35,677

7,669

 

71,212

 

167

 

71,379

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

1,602

 

 

1,517

 

 

1,551

 

 

1,012

 

 

5,682

 

 

 —

 

 

5,682

 

 

1,438

 

1,117

 

12

 

(68)

 

2,499

 

 

2,499

Costs of rental operations

 

 

 —

 

 

34,923

 

 

11,595

 

 

 —

 

 

46,518

 

 

 —

 

 

46,518

 

1,766

47,555

8,525

57,846

57,846

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

41,922

 

 

11,263

 

 

 —

 

 

53,185

 

 

 —

 

 

53,185

 

 

845

 

159

 

38,441

 

7,956

 

47,401

 

 

47,401

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

3,395

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,395

 

 

 —

 

 

3,395

 

Credit loss provision, net

 

51,511

 

7,360

 

 

 

58,871

 

 

58,871

Other expense

 

 

 —

 

 

513

 

 

298

 

 

 —

 

 

811

 

 

 —

 

 

811

 

 

153

 

 

337

 

 

490

 

 

490

Total costs and expenses

 

 

87,406

 

 

97,297

 

 

131,930

 

 

161,894

 

 

478,527

 

 

488

 

 

479,015

 

 

168,971

 

40,191

 

121,767

 

65,920

126,960

 

523,809

 

38

 

523,847

Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests

 

 

295,769

 

 

(12,214)

 

 

136,728

 

 

(161,894)

 

 

258,389

 

 

(137,214)

 

 

121,175

 

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

94,388

 

 

94,388

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,768

 

5,768

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(33,710)

 

 

 —

 

 

(33,710)

 

 

497

 

 

(33,213)

 

 

 

 

 

5,646

 

5,646

 

(8,608)

 

(2,962)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

 

(37)

 

 

 —

 

 

(43,449)

 

 

 —

 

 

(43,486)

 

 

42,772

 

 

(714)

 

 

(22,425)

 

 

 

(39,275)

 

(61,700)

 

65,031

 

3,331

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

70,122

 

 

 —

 

 

70,122

 

 

 —

 

 

70,122

 

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

2,544

 

 

7,313

 

 

3,280

 

 

 —

 

 

13,137

 

 

(288)

 

 

12,849

 

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

 

165

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

165

 

 

 —

 

 

165

 

Change in fair value of mortgage loans, net

 

(2,507)

 

 

 

20,823

 

18,316

 

 

18,316

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

722

 

(1,118)

 

 

30,146

 

29,750

 

(877)

 

28,873

(Loss) gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

(961)

 

296

 

 

7,433

 

6,768

 

 

6,768

Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, net

 

 

17,824

 

 

(6,837)

 

 

(17,780)

 

 

 —

 

 

(6,793)

 

 

 —

 

 

(6,793)

 

 

19,069

 

(1,438)

 

(34,837)

 

(22,934)

33,752

 

(6,388)

 

 

(6,388)

Foreign currency (loss) gain, net

 

 

(23,501)

 

 

(41)

 

 

2,962

 

 

 —

 

 

(20,580)

 

 

 —

 

 

(20,580)

 

Foreign currency loss, net

 

(27,059)

 

(163)

 

(67)

 

(24)

 

(27,313)

 

 

(27,313)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(22)

(170)

(2,185)

(2,377)

(2,377)

Other income, net

 

 

 —

 

 

9,102

 

 

112

 

 

1,784

 

 

10,998

 

 

 —

 

 

10,998

 

 

 

 

241

 

89

 

330

 

 

330

Total other income (loss)

 

 

(3,005)

 

 

9,537

 

 

(18,463)

 

 

1,784

 

 

(10,147)

 

 

137,369

 

 

127,222

 

Total other (loss) income

 

(33,183)

 

(2,593)

 

(36,848)

 

1,904

33,752

 

(36,968)

 

61,314

 

24,346

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

292,764

 

 

(2,677)

 

 

118,265

 

 

(160,110)

 

 

248,242

 

 

155

 

 

248,397

 

 

177,650

 

382

 

(30,908)

 

24,569

(93,208)

 

78,485

 

180

 

78,665

Income tax provision

 

 

(75)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,392)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,467)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,467)

 

Income tax benefit

 

1,165

 

89

 

 

6,773

 

8,027

 

 

8,027

Net income (loss)

 

 

292,689

 

 

(2,677)

 

 

114,873

 

 

(160,110)

 

 

244,775

 

 

155

 

 

244,930

 

 

178,815

 

471

 

(30,908)

 

31,342

(93,208)

 

86,512

 

180

 

86,692

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(1,050)

 

 

 —

 

 

171

 

 

 —

 

 

(879)

 

 

(155)

 

 

(1,034)

 

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(7)

 

 

(10,222)

 

(3,396)

 

(13,625)

 

(180)

 

(13,805)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

$

291,639

 

$

(2,677)

 

$

115,044

 

$

(160,110)

 

$

243,896

 

$

 —

 

$

243,896

 

$

178,808

$

471

$

(41,130)

$

27,946

$

(93,208)

$

72,887

$

$

72,887

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The table below presents our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

Commercial and

    

Residential

    

Infrastructure

    

    

Investing

    

    

    

    

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Securitization

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Revenues:

Interest income from loans

$

317,666

$

52,206

$

$

5,010

$

$

374,882

$

$

374,882

Interest income from investment securities

 

44,275

1,753

 

 

55,456

 

101,484

 

(61,307)

 

40,177

Servicing fees

 

213

 

 

43,123

 

43,336

 

(9,895)

 

33,441

Rental income

 

142,847

28,283

 

171,130

 

 

171,130

Other revenues

 

456

693

 

166

 

711

26

 

2,052

 

(21)

 

2,031

Total revenues

 

362,610

54,652

 

143,013

 

132,583

 

26

 

692,884

 

(71,223)

 

621,661

Costs and expenses:

Management fees

 

764

 

 

36

 

45,095

 

45,895

 

94

 

45,989

Interest expense

 

120,168

34,835

 

38,122

 

16,261

55,736

 

265,122

 

(324)

 

264,798

General and administrative

 

13,522

9,309

 

3,224

 

39,028

7,245

 

72,328

 

180

 

72,508

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

409

30

 

 

(23)

 

416

 

 

416

Costs of rental operations

760

46,062

13,484

 

60,306

 

 

60,306

Depreciation and amortization

 

356

 

46,972

 

10,478

 

57,806

 

 

57,806

Credit loss provision, net

 

2,085

1,196

 

 

 

3,281

 

 

3,281

Other expense

 

153

 

1,307

��

194

 

1,654

 

 

1,654

Total costs and expenses

 

138,217

45,370

 

135,687

 

79,458

108,076

 

506,808

 

(50)

 

506,758

Other income (loss):

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

 

 

 

 

 

 

102,994

 

102,994

Change in fair value of servicing rights

 

 

 

(1,674)

 

(1,674)

 

(9)

 

(1,683)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

 

(2,642)

 

 

33,955

 

31,313

 

(30,584)

 

729

Change in fair value of mortgage loans, net

 

6,749

 

 

26,408

 

33,157

 

 

33,157

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

6,069

 

(42,761)

 

3,348

 

(33,344)

 

(1,039)

 

(34,383)

Gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

 

2,994

3,066

 

 

940

 

7,000

 

 

7,000

(Loss) gain on derivative financial instruments, net

 

(3,705)

(3,228)

 

(9,857)

 

(10,385)

24,936

 

(2,239)

 

 

(2,239)

Foreign currency (loss) gain, net

 

(1,688)

217

 

1

 

 

(1,470)

 

 

(1,470)

(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt

(6,120)

6

(6,114)

(6,114)

Other loss, net

 

 

 

(73)

 

(73)

 

 

(73)

Total other income (loss)

 

7,777

(6,065)

 

(52,617)

 

52,592

24,869

 

26,556

 

71,362

 

97,918

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

232,170

3,217

 

(45,291)

 

105,717

(83,181)

 

212,632

 

189

 

212,821

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(1,584)

271

(258)

 

(2,296)

 

(3,867)

 

 

(3,867)

Net income (loss)

 

230,586

3,488

 

(45,549)

 

103,421

(83,181)

 

208,765

 

189

 

208,954

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(392)

 

(11,072)

 

98

 

(11,366)

 

(189)

 

(11,555)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

$

230,194

$

3,488

$

(56,621)

$

103,519

$

(83,181)

$

197,399

$

$

197,399

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The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Subtotal

 

VIEs

 

Total

Commercial and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Securitization

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

43,513

 

$

8,581

 

$

58,584

 

$

298,006

 

$

408,684

 

$

5,161

 

$

413,845

$

13,959

$

299

$

30,237

$

35,855

$

266,333

$

346,683

$

1,051

$

347,734

Restricted cash

 

 

22,527

 

 

20,189

 

 

11,875

 

 

 —

 

 

54,591

 

 

 —

 

 

54,591

 

114,656

 

34,160

 

7,537

 

20,044

 

 

176,397

 

 

176,397

Loans held-for-investment, net

 

 

6,378,468

 

 

 —

 

 

3,903

 

 

 —

 

 

6,382,371

 

 

 —

 

 

6,382,371

 

8,960,410

 

1,459,239

 

 

1,153

 

 

10,420,802

 

 

10,420,802

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

418,618

 

 

 —

 

 

190,006

 

 

 —

 

 

608,624

 

 

 —

 

 

608,624

 

432,786

 

44,876

 

 

194,097

 

 

671,759

 

 

671,759

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

74,339

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

74,339

 

 

 —

 

 

74,339

Investment securities

 

 

677,977

 

 

 —

 

 

1,026,634

 

 

 —

 

 

1,704,611

 

 

(1,002,793)

 

 

701,818

 

1,120,624

 

40,312

 

 

1,094,613

 

 

2,255,549

 

(1,503,524)

 

752,025

Properties, net

 

 

 —

 

 

2,234,646

 

 

286,696

 

 

 —

 

 

2,521,342

 

 

 —

 

 

2,521,342

27,283

1,998,759

198,281

2,224,323

2,224,323

Intangible assets

 

 

 —

 

 

116,856

 

 

91,591

 

 

 —

 

 

208,447

 

 

(26,582)

 

 

181,865

 

 

 

43,580

 

67,567

 

 

111,147

 

(34,854)

 

76,293

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

36,831

 

 

109,607

 

 

117,772

 

 

 —

 

 

264,210

 

 

(20,760)

 

 

243,450

 

49,853

 

24,744

 

 

47,114

 

 

121,711

 

(16,798)

 

104,913

Goodwill

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

140,437

 

 

 —

 

 

140,437

 

 

 —

 

 

140,437

 

 

119,409

 

 

140,437

 

 

259,846

 

 

259,846

Derivative assets

 

 

13,513

 

 

22,480

 

 

2,300

 

 

 —

 

 

38,293

 

 

 —

 

 

38,293

 

47,875

 

 

348

 

586

 

42,096

 

90,905

 

 

90,905

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

34,569

 

 

 —

 

 

478

 

 

 —

 

 

35,047

 

 

 —

 

 

35,047

 

55,877

 

3,163

 

 

520

 

13,589

 

73,149

 

(1,401)

 

71,748

Other assets

 

 

10,286

 

 

40,705

 

 

61,787

 

 

2,293

 

 

115,071

 

 

(2,806)

 

 

112,265

 

29,864

 

5,616

 

81,859

 

57,321

 

9,512

 

184,172

 

(25)

 

184,147

VIE assets, at fair value

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

51,197,981

 

 

51,197,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64,175,387

 

64,175,387

Total Assets

 

$

7,710,641

 

$

2,553,064

 

$

1,992,063

 

$

300,299

 

$

12,556,067

 

$

50,150,201

 

$

62,706,268

$

10,853,187

$

1,731,818

$

2,162,320

$

1,857,588

$

331,530

$

16,936,443

$

62,619,836

$

79,556,279

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

$

27,821

 

$

71,726

 

$

78,398

 

$

24,739

 

$

202,684

 

$

1,098

 

$

203,782

$

27,941

$

10,285

$

45,277

$

36,400

$

91,765

$

211,668

$

54

$

211,722

Related-party payable

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

43

 

 

29,946

 

 

29,989

 

 

 —

 

 

29,989

 

 

 

 

5

 

20,936

 

20,941

 

 

20,941

Dividends payable

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

125,674

 

 

125,674

 

 

 —

 

 

125,674

 

 

 

 

 

138,778

 

138,778

 

 

138,778

Derivative liabilities

 

 

14,105

 

 

8,784

 

 

 1

 

 

 —

 

 

22,890

 

 

 —

 

 

22,890

 

2,260

 

1,620

 

 

 

 

3,880

 

 

3,880

Secured financing agreements, net

 

 

3,223,863

 

 

1,501,006

 

 

516,933

 

 

296,593

 

 

5,538,395

 

 

(23,700)

 

 

5,514,695

 

4,749,321

 

1,221,001

 

1,792,818

 

683,466

 

389,714

 

8,836,320

 

 

8,836,320

Collateralized loan obligations, net

929,307

 

 

 

929,307

929,307

Unsecured senior notes, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,044,523

 

 

2,044,523

 

 

 —

 

 

2,044,523

 

 

 

 

 

1,932,560

 

1,932,560

 

 

1,932,560

Secured borrowings on transferred loans, net

 

 

74,200

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

74,200

 

 

 —

 

 

74,200

VIE liabilities, at fair value

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

50,150,781

 

 

50,150,781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,617,975

 

62,617,975

Total Liabilities

 

 

3,339,989

 

 

1,581,516

 

 

595,375

 

 

2,521,475

 

 

8,038,355

 

 

50,128,179

 

 

58,166,534

 

5,708,829

 

1,232,906

 

1,838,095

 

719,871

 

2,573,753

 

12,073,454

 

62,618,029

 

74,691,483

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,654

 

 

2,654

 

 

 —

 

 

2,654

 

 

 

 

 

2,916

 

2,916

 

 

2,916

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,808,624

 

 

981,129

 

 

747,298

 

 

1,167,993

 

 

4,705,044

 

 

 —

 

 

4,705,044

 

1,473,921

 

504,262

 

137,777

 

(228,654)

 

3,306,266

 

5,193,572

 

 

5,193,572

Treasury stock

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

 —

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

 

 

 

(133,024)

 

(133,024)

 

 

(133,024)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

55,687

 

 

9,668

 

 

(84)

 

 

 —

 

 

65,271

 

 

 —

 

 

65,271

 

42,930

 

 

 

(64)

 

 

42,866

 

 

42,866

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

 

2,495,536

 

 

(19,249)

 

 

639,359

 

 

(3,299,719)

 

 

(184,073)

 

 

 —

 

 

(184,073)

 

3,627,392

 

(5,350)

 

(40,699)

 

1,222,945

 

(5,418,381)

 

(614,093)

 

 

(614,093)

Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

4,359,847

 

 

971,548

 

 

1,386,573

 

 

(2,221,176)

 

 

4,496,792

 

 

 —

 

 

4,496,792

 

5,144,243

 

498,912

 

97,078

 

994,227

 

(2,242,223)

 

4,492,237

 

 

4,492,237

Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

 

 

10,805

 

 

 —

 

 

10,115

 

 

 —

 

 

20,920

 

 

22,022

 

 

42,942

 

115

 

 

227,147

 

143,490

 

 

370,752

 

1,807

 

372,559

Total Equity

 

 

4,370,652

 

 

971,548

 

 

1,396,688

 

 

(2,221,176)

 

 

4,517,712

 

 

22,022

 

 

4,539,734

 

5,144,358

 

498,912

 

324,225

 

1,137,717

 

(2,242,223)

 

4,862,989

 

1,807

 

4,864,796

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

$

7,710,641

 

$

2,553,064

 

$

1,992,063

 

$

300,299

 

$

12,556,067

 

$

50,150,201

 

$

62,706,268

$

10,853,187

$

1,731,818

$

2,162,320

$

1,857,588

$

331,530

$

16,936,443

$

62,619,836

$

79,556,279

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The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20162019 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Investing

    

 

 

    

Lending

    

Property

    

and Servicing

 

 

    

 

 

    

and Servicing

    

 

 

    

Segment

    

Segment

    

Segment

 

Corporate

    

Subtotal

    

VIEs

    

Total

Commercial and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

    

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Securitization

    

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Assets:

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

Cash and cash equivalents

    

$

7,085

    

$

7,701

    

$

38,798

   

$

560,790

   

$

614,374

   

$

1,148

   

$

615,522

    

$

26,278

    

$

2,209

$

30,123

    

$

61,693

    

$

356,864

    

$

477,167

    

$

1,221

    

$

478,388

Restricted cash

 

 

17,885

 

 

9,146

 

 

8,202

 

 

 —

 

 

35,233

 

 

 —

 

 

35,233

 

36,135

41,967

 

7,171

 

10,370

 

 

95,643

 

 

95,643

Loans held-for-investment, net

 

 

5,827,553

 

 

 —

 

 

20,442

 

 

 —

 

 

5,847,995

 

 

 —

 

 

5,847,995

 

9,187,332

1,397,448

 

 

1,294

 

 

10,586,074

 

 

10,586,074

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

63,279

 

 

 —

 

 

63,279

 

 

 —

 

 

63,279

 

605,384

119,528

 

 

159,238

 

 

884,150

 

 

884,150

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

35,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

35,000

 

 

 —

 

 

35,000

Investment securities

 

 

776,072

 

 

 —

 

 

990,570

 

 

 —

 

 

1,766,642

 

 

(959,024)

 

 

807,618

 

992,974

45,153

 

 

1,177,148

 

 

2,215,275

 

(1,405,037)

 

810,238

Properties, net

 

 

 —

 

 

1,667,108

 

 

277,612

 

 

 —

 

 

1,944,720

 

 

 —

 

 

1,944,720

26,834

2,029,024

210,582

 

2,266,440

 

 

2,266,440

Intangible assets

 

 

 —

 

 

128,159

 

 

125,327

 

 

 —

 

 

253,486

 

 

(34,238)

 

 

219,248

 

 

47,303

 

64,644

 

 

111,947

 

(26,247)

 

85,700

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

30,874

 

 

124,977

 

 

56,376

 

 

 —

 

 

212,227

 

 

(7,622)

 

 

204,605

 

46,921

25,862

 

 

32,183

 

 

104,966

 

(20,637)

 

84,329

Goodwill

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

140,437

 

 

 —

 

 

140,437

 

 

 —

 

 

140,437

 

119,409

 

 

140,437

 

 

259,846

 

 

259,846

Derivative assets

 

 

45,282

 

 

42,893

 

 

1,186

 

 

 —

 

 

89,361

 

 

 —

 

 

89,361

 

14,718

7

 

3

 

7

 

14,208

 

28,943

 

 

28,943

Accrued interest receivable

 

 

25,831

 

 

 —

 

 

2,393

 

 

 —

 

 

28,224

 

 

 —

 

 

28,224

 

45,996

3,134

 

133

 

2,388

 

13,242

 

64,893

 

(806)

 

64,087

Other assets

 

 

13,470

 

 

29,569

 

 

59,503

 

 

1,866

 

 

104,408

 

 

(2,645)

 

 

101,763

 

59,170

6,101

 

82,910

 

54,238

 

8,911

 

211,330

 

(7)

 

211,323

VIE assets, at fair value

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

67,123,261

 

 

67,123,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,187,175

 

62,187,175

Total Assets

 

$

6,779,052

 

$

2,009,553

 

$

1,784,125

 

$

562,656

 

$

11,135,386

 

$

66,120,880

 

$

77,256,266

$

11,041,742

$

1,760,818

$

2,196,667

$

1,914,222

$

393,225

$

17,306,674

$

60,735,662

$

78,042,336

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

$

20,769

 

$

81,873

 

$

68,603

 

$

26,003

 

$

197,248

 

$

886

 

$

198,134

$

30,594

$

6,443

$

48,370

$

73,021

$

53,494

$

211,922

$

84

$

212,006

Related-party payable

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

440

 

 

37,378

 

 

37,818

 

 

 —

 

 

37,818

 

 

 

5

 

40,920

 

40,925

 

 

40,925

Dividends payable

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

125,075

 

 

125,075

 

 

 —

 

 

125,075

 

 

 

 

137,427

 

137,427

 

 

137,427

Derivative liabilities

 

 

3,388

 

 

 —

 

 

516

 

 

 —

 

 

3,904

 

 

 —

 

 

3,904

 

7,698

750

 

 

292

 

 

8,740

 

 

8,740

Secured financing agreements, net

 

 

2,258,462

 

 

1,196,830

 

 

426,683

 

 

295,851

 

 

4,177,826

 

 

(23,700)

 

 

4,154,126

 

5,038,876

1,217,066

 

1,698,334

 

574,507

 

391,215

 

8,919,998

 

(13,950)

 

8,906,048

Collateralized loan obligations, net

928,060

 

 

 

 

928,060

 

 

928,060

Unsecured senior notes, net

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,011,544

 

 

2,011,544

 

 

 —

 

 

2,011,544

 

 

 

 

1,928,622

 

1,928,622

 

 

1,928,622

Secured borrowings on transferred loans

 

 

35,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

35,000

 

 

 —

 

 

35,000

VIE liabilities, at fair value

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

66,130,592

 

 

66,130,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

60,743,494

 

60,743,494

Total Liabilities

 

 

2,317,619

 

 

1,278,703

 

 

496,242

 

 

2,495,851

 

 

6,588,415

 

 

66,107,778

 

 

72,696,193

 

6,005,228

1,224,259

 

1,746,704

 

647,825

 

2,551,678

 

12,175,694

 

60,729,628

 

72,905,322

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

2,639

 

 

2,639

 

 

 —

 

 

2,639

 

 

 

 

2,874

 

2,874

 

 

2,874

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

2,218,671

 

 

696,049

 

 

883,761

 

 

892,699

 

 

4,691,180

 

 

 —

 

 

4,691,180

 

1,522,360

529,668

 

208,650

 

(123,210)

 

2,995,064

 

5,132,532

 

 

5,132,532

Treasury stock

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

 —

 

 

(92,104)

 

 

 

 

(104,194)

 

(104,194)

 

 

(104,194)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

44,903

 

 

(8,328)

 

 

(437)

 

 

 —

 

 

36,138

 

 

 —

 

 

36,138

 

50,996

 

 

(64)

 

 

50,932

 

 

50,932

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

 

2,186,727

 

 

43,129

 

 

390,994

 

 

(2,736,429)

 

 

(115,579)

 

 

 —

 

 

(115,579)

 

3,463,158

6,891

 

5,431

 

1,194,998

 

(5,052,197)

 

(381,719)

 

 

(381,719)

Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

4,450,301

 

 

730,850

 

 

1,274,318

 

 

(1,933,195)

 

 

4,522,274

 

 

 —

 

 

4,522,274

 

5,036,514

536,559

 

214,081

 

1,071,724

 

(2,158,453)

 

4,700,425

 

 

4,700,425

Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

 

 

11,132

 

 

 —

 

 

13,565

 

 

 —

 

 

24,697

 

 

13,102

 

 

37,799

 

 

235,882

 

194,673

 

 

430,555

 

6,034

 

436,589

Total Equity

 

 

4,461,433

 

 

730,850

 

 

1,287,883

 

 

(1,933,195)

 

 

4,546,971

 

 

13,102

 

 

4,560,073

 

5,036,514

536,559

 

449,963

 

1,266,397

 

(2,158,453)

 

5,130,980

 

6,034

 

5,137,014

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

$

6,779,052

 

$

2,009,553

 

$

1,784,125

 

$

562,656

 

$

11,135,386

 

$

66,120,880

 

$

77,256,266

$

11,041,742

$

1,760,818

$

2,196,667

$

1,914,222

$

393,225

$

17,306,674

$

60,735,662

$

78,042,336

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23. Subsequent Events

Our significant events subsequent to SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 were as follows:

Convertible Senior Notes Due 2017Commercial Mortgage Loan Securitization

In October 2017,July 2020, we repaidsecuritized commercial mortgage loans held-for-sale with a principal balance of $151.3 million.

Secured Financing Agreements

In July 2020, we amended the full principal amountInfrastructure Loans repurchase facility with a maximum facility size of $500.0 million to extend the 2017 Notes in cash upon their maturity.current maturity from February 2021 to February 2022.

Dividend Declaration

On November 8, 2017, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.48 per share for the fourth quarter of 2017, which is payable on January 15, 2018 to common stockholders of record as of December 29, 2017.

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

This “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” should be read in conjunction with the information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (the2019 (our “Form 10-K”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. See “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” at the beginning of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. See also “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a detailed discussion of the potential impacts on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overview

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (“STWD” and, together with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that commenced operations in August 2009, upon the completion of our initial public offering. We are focused primarily on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), and other commercial real estate investments in both the United States (“U.S.”) and Europe. We refer to the following as our target assets: commercial real estate mortgage loans, preferred equity interests, CMBS and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Our target assets may also include residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), certain residential mortgage loans, distressed or non-performing commercial loans, commercial properties subject to net leases and equity interests in commercial real estate. As market conditions change over time, we may adjust our strategy to take advantage of changes in interest rates and credit spreads as well as economic and credit conditions.

We have threefour reportable business segments as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2020 and we refer to the investments within these segments as our target assets:

·

Real estate commercial and residential lending (the “Lending“Commercial and Residential Lending Segment”)—engages primarily in originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages (“residential loans”), subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, CMBS, RMBS, certaincommercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”), residential mortgage loans,mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”) and other real estate and real estate-related debt investments in both the U.S. and Europe.

Europe (including distressed or non-performing loans). Our residential mortgage loans are secured by a first mortgage lien on residential property and consist of non-agency residential mortgage loans that are not guaranteed by any U.S. Government agency or federally chartered corporation.

·

Infrastructure lending (the “Infrastructure Lending Segment”)—engages primarily in originating, acquiring, financing and managing infrastructure debt investments.

Real estate property (the “Property Segment”)—engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, including multi-familymultifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment.

·

Real estate investing and servicing (the “Investing and Servicing Segment”)—includes (i) a servicing business in the U.S. that manages and works out problem assets, (ii) an investment business that selectively acquires and manages unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS, including subordinated interests of securitization and resecuritization transactions, (iii) a mortgage loan business which originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions and (iv) an investment business that selectively acquires commercial real estate assets, including properties acquired from CMBS trusts. This segment excludes the consolidation of securitization variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

Our segments exclude the consolidation of securitization variable interest entities (“VIEs”).

Refer to Note 1 of our condensed consolidated financial statements included herein (the “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) for further discussion of our business and organization.

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COVID-19 Pandemic

During the first quarter of 2020, there was a global outbreak of a novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has spread to over 200 countries and territories, including the United States, has spread to every state in the United States, and is continuing to spread. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and since then, numerous countries, including the U.S., have declared national emergencies with respect to COVID-19 and have instituted “stay-at-home” guidelines or orders to help prevent its spread. Such actions are creating disruptions in global supply chains, increasing rates of unemployment and adversely impacting many industries. The outbreak could have a continued adverse impact on economic and market conditions and trigger a period of global economic slowdown.

The outbreak of COVID-19 and its impact on the current financial, economic and capital markets environment, and future developments in these and other areas, present uncertainty and risk with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and ability to pay distributions. We expect that these impacts are likely to continue to some extent as the outbreak persists and potentially even longer. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19 on economic and market conditions, and, as a result, present material uncertainty and risk with respect to us and the performance of our investments. The full extent of the impact and effects of COVID-19 will depend on future developments, including, among other factors, the duration and spread of the outbreak, along with related travel advisories, quarantines and restrictions, the recovery time of the disrupted supply chains and industries, the impact of labor market interruptions, the impact of government interventions, and uncertainty with respect to the duration of the global economic slowdown.

Further discussion of the potential impacts on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders from the COVID-19 pandemic is provided in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Asset Performance and Collections

We maintain an in-house team of asset management professionals who oversee our commercial loans and are in regular communication with these borrowers. We have utilized these relationships to address the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the assets which secure our loans, particularly hospitality assets. Some of our borrowers have indicated that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be unable to timely execute their business plans, have had to temporarily close their businesses, or have experienced other negative business consequences which have led to cash flow pressures at the underlying properties. In some cases, these borrowers have requested temporary interest deferral or forbearance, or other modifications of their loans.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we closed nine payment related loan modifications, representing an aggregate principal balance of $887.0 million and $4.4 million of interest deferrals in the quarter. Subsequent to quarter end, we closed an additional two payment related loan modifications, representing an aggregate principal balance of $180.5 million.  These loan modifications principally included temporary deferrals of interest and the repurposing of reserves, many of which were coupled with additional equity commitments from sponsors. We are generally encouraged by our borrowers’ initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on their properties. While we believe the principal amounts of our loans are generally adequately protected by underlying collateral value, there is a risk that we will not realize the entire principal value of certain investments.

Within residential lending, we continue to monitor the impact of forbearance arrangements granted by our master servicer. For loans which have been securitized, the servicer has advanced 100% of all unpaid principal and interest.

In our property segment, we collected 97% of rents due in the three months ended June 30, 2020 and granted no lease modifications. Collections were particularly strong in our Woodstar I and Woodstar II affordable housing portfolios, where 98% of rent due was collected. Given current demographic trends, which tend to favor flexible rental arrangements, we continue to see sustained demand in multifamily and decreased turnover.

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In our infrastructure segment, we collected 100% of interest due in the three months ended June 30, 2020. Our borrowers did not request, nor did we grant, any payment related loan modifications during the three months ended June 30, 2020.

Developments During the ThirdSecond Quarter of 20172020

Master Lease Portfolio AcquisitionCommercial and Residential Lending Segment

On September 25, 2017, we acquired 20 retail properties and three industrial properties (the “Master Lease Portfolio”) for a purchase price of $553.3 million, inclusive of $3.7 million of related transaction costs.  Concurrently with the acquisition, we leased the properties back to the seller under corporate guaranteed master net lease agreements with initial terms of 24.6 years and periodic rent escalations. These properties, which collectively comprise 5.3 million square feet, are geographically dispersed throughout the U.S., with more than 50% of the portfolio, by carrying value, located in Utah, Florida, Texas and Minnesota. We utilized $265.9 million in new financing in order to fund the acquisition. 

Other Developments

·

Received gross proceeds of $224.5 million and $172.1 million ($37.7 million and $172.1 million, net of debt repayments) from sales of senior interests in first mortgage loans and whole loan interests, respectively.

The Lending Segment originated the following

Originated or acquired $197.7 million of commercial loans during the quarter:

quarter, including the following:

o

$339.2119.5 million first mortgage loan to refinance a 54-story oceanfront residential building located in Florida, of which the Company funded $97.4 million.

o$58.2 million of a Euro (“EUR”) and mezzaninepound sterling (“GBP”) denominated first mortgage loan for the acquisition of a 1.0 million square foot office campus31 industrial and logistics properties located in Irvine, California, ofthe United Kingdom, Germany, Poland and Hungary, which the Company funded $291.2 million.

fully funded.

o

$252.0 million first mortgage loan for the refinancing of a 1.3 million square foot office tower located in downtown Houston, Texas, of which the Company funded $232.0 million.

o

$140.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the refinancing of a 510-room hotel portfolio located in Boston, Massachusetts, which was fully funded upon origination.

o

$133.6 million first mortgage for the refinancing of a 22-property office portfolio located in Woodbury, New York, of which the Company funded $123.6 million.

o

$72.0 million mezzanine loan for the development of a 200-room luxury hotel and 80-villa residential resort in Phoenix, Arizona.  The loan was unfunded as of September 30, 2017.

·

Funded $186.8$219.9 million of previously originated commercial loan and preferred equity commitments.

·

Received gross proceeds of $951.4$169.2 million ($70.9 million, net of debt repayments) from maturities sales and principal repayments on our commercial loans held-for-investment and single-borrower CMBS.

·

Acquired $134.7 million of residential mortgage loans.

Originated conduit loans of $396.1 million and received

Received proceeds of $517.4$589.7 million, including retained RMBS of $185.4 million, from sales.

the securitization of $583.5 million of residential mortgage loans.

Infrastructure Lending Segment

·

Received proceeds of $35.8 million from maturities and principal repayments on our infrastructure loans and bonds.

Funded $50.5 million of pre-existing infrastructure loan commitments.

Property Segment

Refinanced our Woodstar I Portfolio by entering into mortgage loans with total borrowings of $217.1 million. The loans carry ten-year terms and weighted average annual interest rates of LIBOR + 2.71%. A portion of the net proceeds from the mortgage loans was used to repay $117.0 million of outstanding government sponsored mortgage loans.

Investing and Servicing Segment

Sold 88%a portion of our equity interest in a servicing and advisory business for $10.3 million in cash, resulting in a gain of $10.3 million. The transaction also resulted in an online real estate company for cash proceedsincrease to our remaining investment to reflect its implied fair value based on the sales price, resulting in an additional gain of $66.0 million, which were received subsequent to September 30, 2017.

$17.6 million.

·

NamedObtained four new special servicer on two new issueservicing assignments for CMBS dealstrusts with a total unpaid principal balance of $2.1 billion at issuance; in the case of one of these CMBS deals, we retained the related B-piece.

$3.6 billion.

·

Acquired commercial real estate from CMBS trusts for a gross purchase price of $18.9 million.

·

Sold commercial real estate for total gross proceeds of $26.0$24.1 million and recognized a net gainsgain of $8.8$7.4 million.

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Developments During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017First Quarter of 2020

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

·

Acquired 20 retail properties and three industrial properties comprising our Master Lease Portfolio as discussed in our “Developments During the Third Quarter of 2017.”

·

The Lending Segment originatedOriginated or acquired the following$853.4 million of commercial loans during the quarter:

quarter, including the following:

o

$339.2220.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan on a 41-property extended stay portfolio located across the U.S, of which the Company funded $205.0 million.

o$197.2 million first mortgage loan to refinance the existing leasehold debt and provide acquisition financing for the acquisition of a 1.0 million square footfee interest in an 878,843 square-foot, six building office campuspark located in Irvine, California, of which the Company funded $291.2$193.2 million.

o

$280.0150.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan forto refinance 13 newly constructed self-storage facilities located across the refinancing of a 367-room hotel and 11-unit condominium project located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, of which the Company funded $264.3 million.

o

$280.0 million first mortgage loan to finance the development of a 36-floor luxury residential tower with parking and ground floor retail space located in Brooklyn, New York, of which the Company funded $30.0 million and sold the $80.0 million subordinated first mortgage.

o

$252.0 million first mortgage loan for the refinancing of a 1.3 million square foot office tower located in downtown Houston, Texas, of which the Company funded $232.0 million.

o

$250.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the refinancing and renovation of two adjoined 12-floor office buildings located in Washington, D.C.U.S., of which the Company funded $140.5 million and sold $75.0 million during the current quarter.

$128.5 million.

o

$223.6 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the development of a waterfront residential community located in Glen Cove, New York.  The $160.0 million first mortgage was subsequently sold during the first quarter and the mezzanine loan was unfunded as of September 30, 2017.

o

$175.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the acquisition of a portfolio of four office buildings located in Tysons Corner, Virginia, of which the Company funded $171.1 million.

o

$175.0 million first mortgage loan to finance the completion of a 2.7 million square foot shopping and entertainment complex located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, of which the Company funded $30.0 million.

·

Funded $448.0$349.6 million of previously originated commercial loan commitments.

·

Received gross proceeds of $1.9 billion$703.0 million ($390.0 million, net of debt repayments) from maturities sales and principal repayments on our commercial loans, held-for-investmentsingle-borrower CMBS and single-borrower CMBS.

preferred equity interests.

·

Acquired $386.1 million of residential mortgage loans.

Received proceeds of $398.7 million, including retained RMBS of $29.3 million, from the securitization of $381.3 million of residential mortgage loans.

Infrastructure Lending Segment

Received proceeds of $38.4 million from sales of infrastructure loans and $39.7 million from maturities and principal repayments on our infrastructure loans and bonds.

Acquired $15.2 million of infrastructure loans and funded $48.5 million of pre-existing infrastructure loan commitments.

Investing and Servicing Segment

Originated or acquiredcommercial conduit loans of $1.1 billion and$360.8 million. Separately, received proceeds of $987.8$352.4 million from sales.

sales of previously originated commercial conduit loans.

·

Purchased $92.6 million of CMBS in the Investing and Servicing Segment.

·

Named special servicer onObtained five new issuespecial servicing assignments for CMBS dealstrusts with a total unpaid principal balance of $4.9 billion at issuance; in the case of two of these$4.2 billion.

Acquired CMBS deals, we retained the related B-piece.

·

Sold 88% of our equity interest in an online real estate company for cash proceeds of $66.0 million, which were received subsequent to September 30, 2017.

·

Acquired commercial real estate from CMBS trusts for a gross purchase price of $38.2 million.

·

Sold commercial real estate$7.7 million and sold CMBS for total gross proceeds of $44.6 million and recognized net gains of $14.0 million.

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·

Issued $250.0$32.3 million, of 4.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) and utilized the proceedswhich $10.9 million related to repurchase $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 2018 Notes for $250.7 million, recognizing a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.9 million.

non-controlling interests.

Corporate Financing

Repurchased 1,925,421 shares of common stock with a weighted average repurchase price of $14.95 per share for a total cost of $28.8 million.

Subsequent Events

Refer to Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure regarding significant transactions that occurred subsequent to SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.

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Results of Operations

The discussion below is based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and therefore reflects the elimination of certain key financial statement line items related to the consolidation of securitization variable interest entities (“VIEs”), particularly within revenues and other income, as discussed in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For a discussion of our results of operations excluding the impact of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 as it relates to the consolidation of securitization VIEs, refer to the Non-GAAPsection captioned “Non-GAAP Financial Measures section herein.Measures”.

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The following table compares our summarized results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 20162019 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

  

$ Change

   

2020

2019

$ Change

Revenues:

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

$

168,367

$

187,780

$

(19,413)

$

379,804

$

362,610

$

17,194

Infrastructure Lending Segment

19,909

26,166

(6,257)

43,166

54,652

(11,486)

Property Segment

63,624

72,414

(8,790)

127,707

143,013

(15,306)

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

44,090

 

65,633

 

(21,543)

 

88,585

 

132,583

 

(43,998)

Corporate

 

 

6

 

(6)

26

(26)

Securitization VIE eliminations

 

(30,384)

 

(40,818)

 

10,434

 

(61,096)

 

(71,223)

 

10,127

 

265,606

 

311,181

 

(45,575)

 

578,166

 

621,661

 

(43,495)

Costs and expenses:

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

 

64,191

 

69,029

 

(4,838)

 

168,971

 

138,217

 

30,754

Infrastructure Lending Segment

14,112

21,524

(7,412)

40,191

45,370

(5,179)

Property Segment

61,105

68,212

(7,107)

121,767

135,687

(13,920)

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

28,992

 

40,784

 

(11,792)

 

65,920

 

79,458

 

(13,538)

Corporate

 

53,747

 

53,947

 

(200)

 

126,960

 

108,076

 

18,884

Securitization VIE eliminations

 

85

 

(27)

 

112

 

38

 

(50)

 

88

 

222,232

 

253,469

 

(31,237)

 

523,847

 

506,758

 

17,089

Other income (loss):

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

 

33,358

 

8,811

 

24,547

 

(33,183)

 

7,777

 

(40,960)

Infrastructure Lending Segment

(1,245)

(3,456)

2,211

(2,593)

(6,065)

3,472

Property Segment

(6,656)

(10,111)

3,455

(36,848)

(52,617)

15,769

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

47,822

 

26,986

 

20,836

 

1,904

 

52,592

 

(50,688)

Corporate

4,517

15,309

(10,792)

33,752

24,869

8,883

Securitization VIE eliminations

 

30,493

 

40,728

 

(10,235)

 

61,314

 

71,362

 

(10,048)

 

108,289

 

78,267

 

30,022

 

24,346

 

97,918

 

(73,572)

Income (loss) before income taxes:

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

 

137,534

 

127,562

 

9,972

 

177,650

 

232,170

 

(54,520)

Infrastructure Lending Segment

4,552

1,186

3,366

382

3,217

(2,835)

Property Segment

(4,137)

(5,909)

1,772

(30,908)

(45,291)

14,383

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

62,920

 

51,835

 

11,085

 

24,569

 

105,717

 

(81,148)

Corporate

(49,230)

(38,632)

(10,598)

(93,208)

(83,181)

(10,027)

Securitization VIE eliminations

 

24

 

(63)

 

87

 

180

 

189

 

(9)

 

151,663

 

135,979

 

15,684

 

78,665

 

212,821

 

(134,156)

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

1,298

 

(3,533)

 

4,831

 

8,027

 

(3,867)

 

11,894

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(13,305)

 

(5,430)

 

(7,875)

 

(13,805)

 

(11,555)

 

(2,250)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

   

2017

   

2016

   

$ Change

   

2017

   

2016

   

$ Change

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lending Segment

 

$

146,012

 

$

128,101

 

$

17,911

 

$

397,179

 

$

383,175

 

$

14,004

Property Segment

 

 

47,827

 

 

29,237

 

 

18,590

 

 

139,225

 

 

85,083

 

 

54,142

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

 

72,214

 

 

91,879

 

 

(19,665)

 

 

241,327

 

 

268,658

 

 

(27,331)

Investing and Servicing VIEs

 

 

(39,286)

 

 

(44,512)

 

 

5,226

 

 

(140,675)

 

 

(136,726)

 

 

(3,949)

 

 

 

226,767

 

 

204,705

 

 

22,062

 

 

637,056

 

 

600,190

 

 

36,866

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lending Segment

 

 

34,438

 

 

30,719

 

 

3,719

 

 

87,308

 

 

87,406

 

 

(98)

Property Segment

 

 

49,304

 

 

31,684

 

 

17,620

 

 

140,647

 

 

97,297

 

 

43,350

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

 

40,215

 

 

58,580

 

 

(18,365)

 

 

116,315

 

 

131,930

 

 

(15,615)

Corporate

 

 

64,330

 

 

55,027

 

 

9,303

 

 

180,714

 

 

161,894

 

 

18,820

Investing and Servicing VIEs

 

 

(85)

 

 

32

 

 

(117)

 

 

(368)

 

 

488

 

 

(856)

 

 

 

188,202

 

 

176,042

 

 

12,160

 

 

524,616

 

 

479,015

 

 

45,601

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lending Segment

 

 

571

 

 

2,212

 

 

(1,641)

 

 

258

 

 

(3,005)

 

 

3,263

Property Segment

 

 

(45,008)

 

 

(2,272)

 

 

(42,736)

 

 

(60,957)

 

 

9,537

 

 

(70,494)

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

 

68,191

 

 

35,304

 

 

32,887

 

 

143,956

 

 

(18,463)

 

 

162,419

Corporate

 

 

 —

 

 

234

 

 

(234)

 

 

(5,916)

 

 

1,784

 

 

(7,700)

Investing and Servicing VIEs

 

 

40,296

 

 

44,339

 

 

(4,043)

 

 

147,390

 

 

137,369

 

 

10,021

 

 

 

64,050

 

 

79,817

 

 

(15,767)

 

 

224,731

 

 

127,222

 

 

97,509

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lending Segment

 

 

112,145

 

 

99,594

 

 

12,551

 

 

310,129

 

 

292,764

 

 

17,365

Property Segment

 

 

(46,485)

 

 

(4,719)

 

 

(41,766)

 

 

(62,379)

 

 

(2,677)

 

 

(59,702)

Investing and Servicing Segment

 

 

100,190

 

 

68,603

 

 

31,587

 

 

268,968

 

 

118,265

 

 

150,703

Corporate

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

(54,793)

 

 

(9,537)

 

 

(186,630)

 

 

(160,110)

 

 

(26,520)

Investing and Servicing VIEs

 

 

1,095

 

 

(205)

 

 

1,300

 

 

7,083

 

 

155

 

 

6,928

 

 

 

102,615

 

 

108,480

 

 

(5,865)

 

 

337,171

 

 

248,397

 

 

88,774

Income tax provision

 

 

(9,816)

 

 

(2,667)

 

 

(7,149)

 

 

(18,285)

 

 

(3,467)

 

 

(14,818)

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(4,371)

 

 

(47)

 

 

(4,324)

 

 

(10,720)

 

 

(1,034)

 

 

(9,686)

Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

$

88,428

 

$

105,766

 

$

(17,338)

 

$

308,166

 

$

243,896

 

$

64,270

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Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

$

139,656

$

127,016

$

12,640

$

72,887

$

197,399

$

(124,512)

Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 Compared to the Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162019

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

Revenues

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, revenues of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $17.9decreased $19.4 million to $146.0$168.4 million, compared to $128.1$187.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. This increasedecrease was primarily due to (i) a $19.6 million increasedecreases in interest income from loans principally due to higher average loan balancesof $12.9 million and LIBOR rates, partially offset by (ii) a $1.8 millioninvestment securities of $7.0 million. The decrease in interest income from loans was principally due to (i) lower prepayment related income and (ii) lower average LIBOR rates (partially mitigated by the LIBOR floors on most of our commercial loans), both partially offset by (iii) higher average balances of both commercial and residential loans. The decrease in interest income from CMBSinvestment securities was primarily due to lower prepayment related income and RMBS investments.lower average LIBOR rates.

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Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, costs and expenses of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $3.7decreased $4.8 million to $34.4$64.2 million, compared to $30.7$69.0 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. This increasedecrease was primarily due to a $5.3$16.7 million increasedecrease in interest expense associated with the various secured financing facilities used to fund a portion of ourthis segment’s investment portfolio, partially offset by a $2.3$9.2 million increase in credit loss provision and a $1.9 million increase in general and administrative expenses. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates partially offset by higher average borrowings outstanding. The increase in the credit loss provision was due to the recognition of current expected credit losses (“CECL”) during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 in accordance with the new credit loss accounting standard effective January 1, 2020 (see Notes 2 and 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). The CECL provision in the 2020 second quarter increased as a result of continued poor macroeconomic conditions due to the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusted expected repayment timing on our loan loss allowance.  commercial loans.

Net Interest Income (amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

   

2017

   

2016

   

Change

Interest income from loans

 

$

134,149

 

$

114,506

 

$

19,643

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

11,540

 

 

13,301

 

 

(1,761)

Interest expense

 

 

(27,929)

 

 

(22,678)

 

 

(5,251)

Net interest income

 

$

117,760

 

$

105,129

 

$

12,631

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

Interest income from loans

$

150,136

$

163,071

$

(12,935)

Interest income from investment securities

 

17,345

 

24,367

 

(7,022)

Interest expense

 

(41,871)

 

(58,564)

 

16,693

Net interest income

$

125,610

$

128,874

$

(3,264)

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, net interest income of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $12.6decreased $3.3 million to $117.8$125.6 million, compared to $105.1$128.9 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. This increasedecrease reflects the net increasedecrease in interest income explained in the Revenues discussion above, partially offset by the increasedecrease in interest expense on our secured financing facilities. facilities, both as discussed in the sections above.

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the weighted average unlevered yieldyields on the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s loans and investment securities were as follows:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

2020

2019

Commercial

6.1

%

7.5

%

Residential

6.5

%

6.7

%

Overall

6.1

%

7.4

%

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The overall weighted average unlevered yield was 7.4% for each period.  The effectslower due to the lower levels of increasesprepayment related income and decreases in LIBOR were offset by a decline in interest rate spreads over the last twelve months.LIBOR.

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s weighted average secured borrowing rates, inclusive of interest rate hedging costs and the amortization of deferred financing fees, were 3.9%2.7% and 3.4%4.5%, respectively, and 3.9% and 3.3%, respectively, excluding the impact of bridge financing.respectively. The increasesdecrease in borrowing rates primarily reflect increasesreflects decreases in LIBOR.

Other Income

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, other income of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment decreased $1.6increased $24.5 million to $0.6$33.3 million compared to $2.2$8.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. The decrease2019. This increase was primarily due to (i) a $15.8$27.6 million favorable change in fair value of residential mortgage loans, (ii) a $13.9 million favorable change in foreign currency gain (loss) and (iii) a $6.4 million favorable change in fair value of investment securities, all partially offset by (iv) a $17.3 million unfavorable change in gain (loss) on derivatives and (v) a $4.8 million decrease in earnings from unconsolidated entities. Favorable changes in fair value of residential mortgage loans and investment securities reflect partial recoveries of unfavorable changes in the first quarter of 2020 that were attributable to widening credit spreads resulting from market disruption and dislocation caused by the impacts of COVID-19. Those credit spreads began to tighten in the second quarter of 2020. The unfavorable change in gain (loss) on derivatives reflects a $20.5 million unfavorable change in foreign currency hedges, partially offset by a $14.5$3.2 million favorable change in foreign currency gain (loss).  The unfavorable change from derivatives reflects a $14.9 million unfavorable change on foreign currency hedges and a $0.9 million unfavorable change on interest rate swaps. The foreign currency hedges are used to fix the U.S. dollar amounts of cash flows (both interest and principal payments) we expect to receive from our foreign currency denominated loans and CMBS investments. The unfavorable change onin the foreign currency hedges and the favorable change in foreign currency gain (loss) reflect the overall weakening of the U.S. dollar against the pound sterlingAustralian Dollar (“GBP”AUD”) and EUR in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 versus2020 compared to a strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the GBP in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2019. The interest rate swaps are used primarily to fix our interest rate payments on certain variable rate borrowings which fund fixed rate investments.

Infrastructure Lending Segment

Revenues

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, revenues of our Infrastructure Lending Segment decreased $6.3 million to $19.9 million, compared to $26.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease was primarily due to decreases in interest income from loans of $6.2 million and investment securities of $0.2 million. The decrease in interest income from loans was primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates.

Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, costs and expenses of our Infrastructure Lending Segment decreased $7.4 million to $14.1 million, compared to $21.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $6.6 million decrease in interest expense associated with the various secured financing facilities used to fund a portion of this segment’s investment portfolio and a $1.5 million decrease in credit loss provision. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates. The decrease in the credit loss provision was primarily due to the reversal of a portion of the CECL allowance during the quarter ended June 30, 2020 reflecting adjusted expected repayment timing on our infrastructure loans as well as some loan paydowns.

Net Interest Income (amounts in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

Interest income from loans

$

19,126

$

25,291

$

(6,165)

Interest income from investment securities

 

683

 

868

 

(185)

Interest expense

 

(9,678)

 

(16,258)

 

6,580

Net interest income

$

10,131

$

9,901

$

230

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For the three months ended June 30, 2020, net interest income of our Infrastructure Lending Segment increased $0.2 million to $10.1 million, compared to $9.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The increase reflects the decrease in interest expense on the secured financing facilities, partially offset by the decrease in interest income, both as discussed in the sections above.

  During the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the weighted average unlevered yields on the Infrastructure Lending Segment’s investments were as follows:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

2020

2019

Loans and investment securities held-for-investment

5.1

%

6.3

%

Loans held-for-sale

3.2

%

4.7

%

During the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Infrastructure Lending Segment’s weighted average secured borrowing rate, inclusive of the amortization of deferred financing fees, was 3.3% and 4.8%, respectively.

Other Loss

For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, other loss of our Infrastructure Lending Segment decreased $2.2 million to $1.2 million, compared to $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in other loss primarily reflects the non-recurrence of a $2.8 million loss on extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2019 resulting from the write-off of deferred financing fees relating to partial debt prepayments from proceeds of loan repayments and sales.

Property Segment

Change in Results by Portfolio (amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

$ Change from prior period

 

 

Revenues

    

Cost and expenses

    

Other income (loss)

    

Income (loss) before income taxes

Master Lease Portfolio

 

$

722

 

$

655

 

$

(1,665)

 

$

(1,598)

Medical Office Portfolio

 

 

16,961

 

 

18,719

 

 

(586)

 

 

(2,344)

Ireland Portfolio

 

 

411

 

 

(125)

 

 

(4,298)

 

 

(3,762)

Woodstar Portfolio

 

 

496

 

 

(1,821)

 

 

 —

 

 

2,317

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(36,187)

 

 

(36,187)

Other/Corporate

 

 

 —

 

 

192

 

 

 —

 

 

(192)

Total

 

$

18,590

 

$

17,620

 

$

(42,736)

 

$

(41,766)

    

$ Change from prior period

Costs and

Gain (loss) on derivative

Income (loss) before

Revenues

    

expenses

    

financial instruments

    

Other income (loss)

    

income taxes

Master Lease Portfolio

$

3

$

74

$

$

$

(71)

Medical Office Portfolio

(1,312)

(1,792)

5,834

6,314

Woodstar I Portfolio

751

2,413

(57)

(1,702)

(3,421)

Woodstar II Portfolio

628

(39)

667

Ireland Portfolio

(8,874)

(7,510)

756

9

(599)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

 

 

(1,044)

 

(1,044)

Other/Corporate

14

(253)

(341)

(74)

Total

$

(8,790)

$

(7,107)

$

6,533

$

(3,078)

$

1,772

See Note 36 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the above-referenced Property Segment portfolios. The Ireland Portfolio, which was comprised of 11 office properties and one multifamily property all located in Dublin, Ireland, was sold in December 2019.

Revenues

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, revenues of our Property Segment decreased $8.8 million to $63.6 million, compared to $72.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to the sale of the Ireland Portfolio in December 2019.

Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, revenues of our Property Segment increased $18.6 million to $47.8 million, compared to $29.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.  The increase in revenues in the third quarter of 2017 was primarily due to rental income from the Medical Office Portfolio, which was acquired in December 2016.  The Master Lease Portfolio was acquired on September 25, 2017.

Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended September 30, 2017,2020, costs and expenses of our Property Segment increased $17.6decreased $7.1 million to $49.3$61.1 million, compared to $31.7$68.2 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The increasedecrease in costs and expenses primarily reflects increases of $7.0 million in depreciation and amortization, $5.5 million in other rental related costs and $5.8 million in interest expense, all primarily due to the inclusionsale of the Medical OfficeIreland Portfolio acquired in December 2016, partially offset by lower amortization related to the Woodstar Portfolio’s in-place lease intangible asset, which is now fully amortized. 2019.

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Other Loss

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, other loss of our Property Segment increased $42.7decreased $3.4 million to $45.0$6.7 million, compared to $2.3$10.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The increasedecrease in other loss was primarily due to (i) a $36.2 million unfavorable change in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities principally due to unfavorable decreases in fair value of the properties in the Retail Fund, which is an investment company that measures its assets at fair value (see Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and (ii) a $6.5 million increaseddecreased loss on derivatives, primarily related$5.8 million of which was attributable to foreign exchange contracts which economically hedge our Euro currency exposure with respect to the Ireland Portfolio and interest rate swaps which primarily hedge the variable interest rate risk on borrowings secured by our Medical Office Portfolio.Portfolio, partially offset by (ii) a $2.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2020 in connection with the refinancing of our Woodstar I Portfolio and (iii) $1.0 million of earnings in the second quarter of 2019 that did not recur in the 2020 second quarter from our equity investee that owns four regional shopping malls (the “Retail Fund”), which is an investment company that measures its assets at fair value. Our investment in the Retail Fund was written off as of December 31, 2019 due to continued declines in the estimated fair values of its properties.

Investing and Servicing Segment and VIEs

Revenues

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, revenues of our Investing and Servicing Segment decreased $14.5$21.5 million to $32.9 million after consolidated VIE eliminations of $39.3$44.1 million, compared to $47.4 million after consolidated VIE eliminations of $44.5$65.6 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. The VIE eliminations are merely a function of the number of CMBS trusts consolidated in any given period, and as such, are not a meaningful indicator of the operating results for this segment.2019. The decrease in revenues in the thirdsecond quarter of 20172020 was primarily due to decreases of $8.0 million in servicing fees, $4.9 million in interest income from CMBS investments and $2.3

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$7.5 million in interest income from conduit loans partially offset by a $2.0and CMBS, $7.3 million increasein servicing fees and $6.5 million in rental income onfrom our expanded REIS Equity Portfolio (see Note 36 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). due to fewer properties held and an owned hotel which was closed during the quarter due to COVID-19. The $8.0decrease in interest income primarily reflects a $6.8 million decrease in servicing fees is primarily due to the divestiture of our European servicing and advisory business in October 2016 and lower domestic workout and liquidation fees.  The $4.9 million decrease in CMBS interest income reflects a $1.4 million increase in VIE eliminations related to the CMBS trusts we consolidate.  Excluding the effect of these eliminations, CMBS interest income decreased by $3.5 million, primarily reflecting a lower level of CMBS interest recoveries from asset liquidations by CMBS trusts.on CMBS.

Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, costs and expenses of our Investing and Servicing Segment decreased $18.5$11.8 million to $40.1$29.0 million, compared to $58.6$40.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, inclusive of VIE eliminations which were nominal for both periods.2019. The decrease in costs and expenses was primarily due to a decreasedecreases of $5.2 million in general and administrative expenses principally reflecting lower incentive compensation, $4.3 million in costs of rental operations, depreciation and the divestiture of our European servicingamortization due to fewer properties held and advisory business.$2.3 million in interest expense on borrowings related to properties held and conduit loans.

Other Income

For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, other income of our Investing and Servicing Segment increased $28.9$20.8 million to $108.5$47.8 million, including additive net VIE eliminations of $40.3 million, from $79.6 million including additive net VIE eliminations of $44.3compared to $27.0 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The increase in other income in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 was primarily due to (i) realized and unrealized gains totaling $27.9 million resulting from the sale in April 2020 of a $28.2 million increaseportion of our unconsolidated equity interest in earnings from an unconsolidated investor entity which owns equitya servicing and advisory business, as further described in an online real estate company (see Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements),Statements, (ii) an $11.2a $7.4 million gain on sale of twoan operating properties,property in the second quarter of 2020, (iii) a $9.4$6.5 million lesser decreasefavorable change in fair value of servicing rights primarily reflecting the effect of VIE eliminations on the expected amortization of this deteriorating asset net of increases in fair value due to the attainment of new servicing contracts and (iv) an $8.3a $3.1 million increase in the change in value of net assets related to consolidated VIEs,decreased loss on derivatives which primarily hedge our interest rate risk on conduit loans, all partially offset by (v) a $30.1$15.1 million lesser increase in the fair value of our conduit loans held-for-sale.and (vi) a $7.9 million lesser increase in fair value of CMBS investments.

Corporate and Other Items

Corporate Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, corporate expenses decreased $0.2 million to $53.7 million, compared to $53.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.

Corporate Other Income

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, corporate other income decreased $10.8 million to $4.5 million, compared to $15.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019. The changedecrease in corporate other income was

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primarily due to decreased gains on interest rate swaps which hedge a portion of our unsecured senior notes used to repay variable-rate secured financing.

Securitization VIE Eliminations

Securitization VIE eliminations primarily reclassify interest income and servicing fee revenues to other income (loss) for the CMBS and RMBS VIEs that we consolidate as primary beneficiary. Such eliminations have no overall effect on net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust. The reclassified revenues, along with applicable changes in fair value of investment securities and servicing rights, comprise the other income (loss) caption “Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs, reflects amounts associated with” which represents our beneficial interest in those consolidated VIEs. The magnitude of the Investing and Servicing Segment’s variable interests in CMBS trusts it consolidates, including special servicing fees, interest income, and changes in fair value of CMBS and servicing rights. As noted above, this numbersecuritization VIE eliminations is merely a function of the number of CMBS and RMBS trusts consolidated in any given period, and as such, is not a meaningful indicator of operating results. The eliminations primarily relate to CMBS trusts for which the operating resultsInvesting and Servicing Segment is deemed the primary beneficiary and, to a much lesser extent, some CMBS and RMBS trusts for this segment. Before VIE eliminations, there was an increase in fair value of CMBS securities of $14.0 millionwhich the Commercial and $0.6 million inResidential Lending Segment is deemed the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.primary beneficiary.

Income Tax ProvisionBenefit (Provision)

Historically, ourOur consolidated income tax provisiontaxes principally relatesrelate to the taxable nature of the Investing and Servicing Segment’sour loan servicing and loan conduit businesses and certain other real estate related investing activities which are housed in TRSs.taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we had2020, our income taxes decreased from a tax provision of $9.8$3.5 million compared to a benefit of $1.3 million due to tax provisionlosses of $2.7 millionour TRSs in the second quarter of 2020.

Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. The change primarily reflects an increase in the taxable2020, net income of our TRSs associated with earnings from our interest in an investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company and sold nearly all of its interestattributable to non-controlling interests increased $7.9 million to $13.3 million, compared to $5.4 million during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 (see Notes 7 and 20 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

Corporate

Costs and Expenses

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, corporate expenses increased $9.3 million to $64.3 million, compared to $55.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.2019. The increase was primarily due to (i)non-controlling interests in earnings of a $5.5consolidated CMBS joint venture in which we hold a 51% interest.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

Revenues

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, revenues of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $17.2 million to $379.8 million, compared to $362.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase was primarily due to an increase in interest expense principally on our 2021 Senior Notes issued in December 2016,income from loans of $24.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense on our reduced term loan borrowings,income from investment securities of $8.3 million. The increase in interest income from loans was principally due to (i) higher prepayment related income and (ii) a $3.2 million increasehigher average balances of both commercial and residential loans, partially offset by (iii) lower average LIBOR rates (partially mitigated by the LIBOR floors on most of our commercial loans). The decrease in management fees.interest income from investment securities was primarily due to lower prepayment related income and lower average LIBOR rates.

Costs and Expenses

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Lending Segment

Revenues

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, revenues2020, costs and expenses of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $14.0$30.8 million to $397.2$169.0 million, compared to $383.2$138.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. This increase was primarily due to (i) an $11.7a $49.4 million increase in interest income from loans principally due to higher average loan balancescredit loss provision and LIBOR rates,a $3.2 million increase in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower levels of prepayment related income and (ii) a $1.9 million increase in interest income principally from CMBS and RMBS investments.

Costs and Expenses

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, costs and expenses of our Lending Segment decreased $0.1 million to $87.3 million, compared to $87.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was primarily due to a $6.6$24.3 million decrease in our loan loss allowance, partially offset by (i) a $4.8 million increase in interest expense associated with the various secured financing facilities used to fund a portion of ourthis segment’s investment portfolio and (ii) a $1.3 millionportfolio. The increase in general, administrativethe credit loss provision was due to the recognition of current expected credit losses (“CECL”) during the six months ended June 30, 2020 in accordance with the new credit loss accounting standard effective January 1, 2020 (see Notes 2 and other expenses.  4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). The CECL provision in the first half of 2020 was magnified by the

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significant deterioration in macroeconomic forecasts between the January 1 CECL effective date and the June 30 period end due to the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates partially offset by higher average borrowings outstanding.

Net Interest Income (amounts in thousands)

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

Interest income from loans

$

342,517

$

317,666

$

24,851

Interest income from investment securities

 

35,973

 

44,275

 

(8,302)

Interest expense

 

(95,821)

 

(120,168)

 

24,347

Net interest income

$

282,669

$

241,773

$

40,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Change

Interest income from loans

 

$

360,188

 

$

348,460

 

$

11,728

Interest income from investment securities

 

 

35,870

 

 

33,975

 

 

1,895

Interest expense

 

 

(72,372)

 

 

(67,585)

 

 

(4,787)

Net interest income

 

$

323,686

 

$

314,850

 

$

8,836

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, net interest income of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $8.8$40.9 million to $323.7$282.7 million, compared to $314.9$241.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. This increase reflects the net increase in interest income explained inand the Revenues discussion above, partially offset by the increasedecrease in interest expense, on our secured financing facilities. both as discussed in the sections above.

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the weighted average unlevered yields on the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s loans and investment securities were 7.4% and 7.9%, respectively. as follows:

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2020

2019

Commercial

6.6

%

7.6

%

Residential

6.6

%

6.8

%

Overall

6.6

%

7.5

%

The decrease in theoverall weighted average unlevered yield is primarily due towas lower as higher levels of prepayment related income and declineswere more than offset by decreases in interest rate spreads, which exceeded the benefits of increases in LIBOR for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.LIBOR.

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s weighted average secured borrowing rates, inclusive of interest rate hedging costs and the amortization of deferred financing fees, were 3.8%3.1% and 3.4%4.6%, respectively, and 3.7% and 3.2%, respectively, excluding the impact of bridge financing.respectively. The increasesdecrease in borrowing rates primarily reflect increasesreflects decreases in LIBOR.

Other Income (Loss)

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, other income (loss) of our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment increased $3.3decreased $41.0 million to income of $0.3 million, compared to a loss of $3.0$33.2 million compared to income of $7.8 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. The increase2019. This decrease was primarily due to (i) a $51.9$25.4 million favorable changeincrease in foreign currency gain (loss),loss, (ii) a $19.8 million unfavorable change in fair value of investment securities, (iii) a $9.3 million unfavorable change in fair value of residential mortgage loans, (iv) a $5.3 million decrease in earnings from unconsolidated entities and (v) a $4.0 million unfavorable change in gains (losses) on sales of loans and securities, all partially offset by (vi) a $48.1$22.8 million unfavorablefavorable change in gain (loss) on derivatives. Changes in fair value are attributable to widening credit spreads resulting from market disruption and dislocation caused by the impacts of COVID-19. The unfavorablefavorable change fromin gain (loss) on derivatives reflects a $55.5$41.2 million unfavorable changeincreased gain on foreign currency hedges, partially offset by a $7.4an $18.4 million decreased loss onunfavorable change in interest rate swaps. The foreign currency hedges are used to fix the U.S. dollar amounts of cash flows (both interest and principal payments) we expect to receive from our foreign currency denominated loans and CMBS investments. The favorable change in foreign currencyincreased gain (loss) and the unfavorable change on the foreign currency hedges and the increased foreign currency loss reflect the overall weakening of the U.S.

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dollar against the GBP in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 versus a strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the GBP and EUR in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.first half of 2020 versus a lesser strengthening of the U.S. dollar against those currencies in the first half of 2019. The interest rate swaps are used primarily to fix our interest rate payments on certain variable rate borrowings which fund fixed rate investments.

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Infrastructure Lending Segment

Revenues

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, revenues of our Infrastructure Lending Segment decreased $11.5 million to $43.2 million, compared to $54.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This decrease was primarily due to decreases in interest income from loans of $10.7 million and investment securities of $0.4 million. The decrease in interest income from loans was primarily due to lower average loan balances outstanding as a result of sales and repayments and a decrease in average LIBOR rates partially offset by an increase in average spreads on our infrastructure loans.

Costs and Expenses

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, costs and expenses of our Infrastructure Lending Segment decreased $5.2 million to $40.2 million, compared to $45.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to a $12.0 million decrease in interest expense associated with the various secured financing facilities used to fund a portion of this segment’s investment portfolio, partially offset by a $6.2 million increase in credit loss provision. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates and lower average borrowings as a result of loan sales and repayments. The increase in the credit loss provision was due to the recognition of CECL during the six months ended June 30, 2020 in accordance with the new credit loss accounting standard effective January 1, 2020. As discussed above, the CECL provision was magnified by the significant deterioration in macroeconomic forecasts due to the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Net Interest Income (amounts in thousands)

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

Interest income from loans

$

41,539

$

52,206

$

(10,667)

Interest income from investment securities

 

1,384

 

1,753

 

(369)

Interest expense

 

(22,795)

 

(34,835)

 

12,040

Net interest income

$

20,128

$

19,124

$

1,004

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, net interest income of our Infrastructure Lending Segment increased $1.0 million to $20.1 million, compared to $19.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase reflects the decrease in interest expense on the secured financing facilities, which was partially offset by the decrease in interest income, both as discussed in the sections above.

  During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the weighted average unlevered yields on the Infrastructure Lending Segment’s investments were as follows:

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2020

2019

Loans and investment securities held-for-investment

5.6

%

6.2

%

Loans held-for-sale

3.6

%

4.0

%

During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Infrastructure Lending Segment’s weighted average secured borrowing rate, inclusive of the amortization of deferred financing fees, was 3.8% and 4.9%, respectively.

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Other Loss

For the six months ended June 30, 2020, other loss of our Infrastructure Lending Segment decreased $3.5 million to $2.6 million, compared to $6.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in other loss primarily reflects a decreased loss on extinguishment of debt resulting from the write-off of deferred financing fees relating to partial debt prepayments from proceeds of loan repayments and sales.

Property Segment

Change in Results by Portfolio (amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

$ Change from prior period

 

 

Revenues

    

Cost and expenses

    

Other income (loss)

    

Income (loss) before income taxes

Master Lease Portfolio

 

$

722

 

$

668

 

$

(2,354)

 

$

(2,300)

Medical Office Portfolio

 

 

49,549

 

 

55,084

 

 

(4,187)

 

 

(9,722)

Ireland Portfolio

 

 

(378)

 

 

(1,227)

 

 

(18,756)

 

 

(17,907)

Woodstar Portfolio

 

 

4,249

 

 

(11,898)

 

 

(9,102)

 

 

7,045

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(36,095)

 

 

(36,095)

Other/Corporate

 

 

 —

 

 

723

 

 

 —

 

 

(723)

Total

 

$

54,142

 

$

43,350

 

$

(70,494)

 

$

(59,702)

    

$ Change from prior year

Costs and

Gain (loss) on derivative

Income (loss) before

Revenues

    

expenses

    

financial instruments

    

Other income (loss)

    

income taxes

Master Lease Portfolio

$

3

$

76

$

$

$

(73)

Medical Office Portfolio

(1,283)

(4,122)

(18,470)

(15,631)

Woodstar I Portfolio

2,071

4,593

(57)

(1,702)

(4,281)

Woodstar II Portfolio

1,747

537

1,210

Ireland Portfolio

(17,858)

(15,011)

(6,453)

(9,300)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

 

 

42,761

 

42,761

Other/Corporate

14

7

(310)

(303)

Total

$

(15,306)

$

(13,920)

$

(24,980)

$

40,749

$

14,383

Revenues

See Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the above-referenced Property Segment portfolios. The Ireland Portfolio, which was comprised of 11 office properties and one multifamily property all located in Dublin, Ireland, was sold in December 2019.

Revenues

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, revenues of our Property Segment increased $54.1decreased $15.3 million to $139.2$127.7 million, compared to $85.1$143.0 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The increasedecrease in revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily due to the full period inclusionsale of the Ireland Portfolio in December 2019, partially offset by increased rental income for the Medical Office Portfolio, which was acquired in December 2016, and the Woodstar Portfolio, which was acquired over a period from October 2015 through April 2016.  The Master Lease Portfolio was acquired on September 25, 2017.Portfolios due to rental rate increases effective May 2019.

Costs and Expenses

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, costs and expenses of our Property Segment increased $43.3decreased $13.9 million to $140.6$121.8 million, compared to $97.3$135.7 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The increasedecrease in costs and expenses primarily reflects increases of $10.4 million in depreciation and amortization, $16.9 million in other rental related costs and $16.3 million in interest expense, all primarily due to the full period inclusionsale of the Medical OfficeIreland Portfolio and Woodstar Portfolio, partially offset by lower amortization related to the Woodstar Portfolio’s in-place lease intangible asset, which is now fully amortized. in December 2019.

Other Income (Loss)Loss

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, other income (loss)loss of our Property Segment decreased $70.5$15.8 million to a loss of $61.0$36.8 million, compared to income of $9.5$52.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The decrease in other income (loss)loss was primarily due to (i) a $36.1$42.8 million unfavorable changeloss in earnings (loss)the 2019 period that did not recur in the 2020 period from unconsolidated entities due to decreasesour investment in fair value of the propertiesRetail Fund. Our investment in the Retail Fund (ii)was written off as of December 31, 2019 due to continued declines in the estimated fair values of its properties. Partially offsetting the effect of the Retail Fund was a $25.4$25.0 million increased loss on derivatives, primarily related to foreign exchange contracts which economically hedge our Euro currency exposure with respect to the Ireland Portfolio andconsisting of (i) an $18.5 million increased loss on interest rate swaps which primarily hedge the variable interest rate risk on borrowings secured by our Medical Office Portfolio and (iii)(ii) the non-recurrence of an $8.4a $6.5 million bargain purchase gain recognized on the Woodstar Portfolio in the second2019 first quarter on foreign exchange contracts which hedged our Euro currency exposure with respect to the Ireland Portfolio.

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Investing and Servicing Segment and VIEs

Revenues

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, revenues of our Investing and Servicing Segment decreased $31.3$44.0 million to $100.6 million after consolidated VIE eliminations of $140.7$88.6 million, compared to $131.9 million after consolidated VIE eliminations of $136.7$132.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. The VIE eliminations are merely a function of the number of CMBS trusts consolidated in any given period, and as such, are not a meaningful

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indicator of the operating results for this segment.2019. The decrease in revenues in the nine months of 2017 was primarily due to decreases of $23.4$28.1 million in servicing fees, $9.7 million in rental income from our REIS Equity Portfolio due to fewer properties held and $15.7an owned hotel which was closed during the quarter due to COVID-19 and $6.3 million in interest income from conduit loans and CMBS, investments, partially offset bywhich reflects a $12.2 million increase in rental income on our expanded REIS Equity Portfolio. The $23.4$5.9 million decrease in servicing fees is primarily due to the divestiture of our European servicing and advisory business in October 2016 and lower domestic servicing fees.   The $15.7 million decrease in CMBS interest income reflects a $5.2 million increase in VIE eliminations related to the CMBS trusts we consolidate.  Excluding the effect of these eliminations, CMBS interest income decreased by $10.5 million, reflecting a lower level of CMBS interest recoveries from asset liquidations by CMBS trusts.on CMBS.

Costs and Expenses

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, costs and expenses of our Investing and Servicing Segment decreased $16.5$13.6 million to $115.9$65.9 million, compared to $132.4$79.5 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, inclusive of VIE eliminations which were nominal for both periods.2019. The decrease in costs and expenses was primarily due to a $26.5 million decrease in general and administrative expenses principally reflecting the divestituredecreases of our European servicing and advisory business and lower incentive compensation, partially offset by increases of $4.3$7.5 million in costs of rental operations, $3.5depreciation and amortization due to fewer properties held, $3.4 million in depreciationgeneral and amortizationadministrative expenses reflecting lower incentive compensation and $2.9 million in interest expense all primarilyon borrowings related to our expanded REIS Equity Portfolio. properties held and conduit loans.

Other Income

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, other income of our Investing and Servicing Segment increased $172.4decreased $50.7 million to $291.3$1.9 million, including additive net VIE eliminations of $147.4 million, from $118.9 million including additive net VIE eliminations of $137.4compared to $52.6 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2019. The increasedecrease in other income in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to (i) a $108.7$73.2 million increase in theunfavorable change in fair value of net assets relatedCMBS investments primarily due to consolidated VIEs,widening credit spreads resulting from market disruption and dislocation caused by the impacts of COVID-19, (ii) a $53.9$12.5 million increase in earnings from an unconsolidated investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company (see Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), (iii) a $16.3 million gain on sale of four operating properties, (iv) a $14.2 million decrease inincreased loss on derivatives which principallyprimarily hedge our interest rate risk on conduit loans and (v) an $11.9(iii) a $5.6 million lesser decreaseincrease in fair value of conduit loans, all partially offset by (iv) realized and unrealized gains totaling $27.9 million resulting from the sale in April 2020 of a portion of our unconsolidated equity interest in a servicing and advisory business, as further described in Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, (v) a $7.3 million favorable change in fair value of servicing rights primarily reflectingand (vi) a $6.5 million increased gain on sale of operating properties.

Corporate and Other Items

Corporate Costs and Expenses

For the effect of VIE eliminations onsix months ended June 30, 2020, corporate expenses increased $18.9 million to $127.0 million, compared to $108.1 million for the expected amortization of this deteriorating asset net of increases in fair valuesix months ended June 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to the attainment of new servicing contracts, all partially offset by (vi) a $24.1$17.6 million lesser increase in management fees.

Corporate Other Income

For the fair valuesix months ended June 30, 2020, corporate other income increased $8.9 million to $33.7 million, compared to $24.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The increase in corporate other income was primarily due to increased gains on interest rate swaps which hedge a portion of our conduit loans held-for-sale.  The change in net assets relatedunsecured senior notes used to consolidated VIEs reflects amounts associated withrepay variable-rate secured financing.

Securitization VIE Eliminations

Refer to the Investing and Servicing Segment’s variable interests in CMBS trusts it consolidates, including special servicing fees, interest income, and changes in fair value of CMBS and servicing rights. As noted above, this number is merely a functionpreceding comparison of the number of CMBS trusts consolidated in any given period, and as such, is notthree months ended June 30, 2020 to the three months ended June 30, 2019 for a meaningful indicatordiscussion of the operating results for this segment. Beforenature of securitization VIE eliminations, there was an increase in fair value of CMBS securities of $45.3 million and a decrease of $43.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.eliminations.

Income Tax ProvisionBenefit (Provision)

Historically, ourOur consolidated income tax provisiontaxes principally relatesrelate to the taxable nature of the Investing and Servicing Segment’sour loan servicing and loan conduit businesses and certain other real estate related investing activities which are housed in TRSs.taxable REIT subsidiaries

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(“TRSs”). For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we had2020, our income taxes decreased from a tax provision of $18.3$3.9 million to a benefit of $8.0 million due to tax losses of our TRSs in the first half of 2020.

Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, net income attributable to non-controlling interests increased $2.2 million to $13.8 million, compared to a tax provision of $3.5$11.6 million induring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.  The change primarily reflects an increase in the taxable income of our TRSs associated with earnings from our interest in an investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company and sold nearly all of its interest during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (see Notes 7 and 20 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

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Corporate

Costs and Expenses

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, corporate expenses increased $18.8 million to $180.7 million, compared to $161.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.2019. The increase was primarily due to (i)non-controlling interests in earnings of a $16.4 million increaseconsolidated CMBS joint venture in interest expense principally on our 2021 Senior Notes issued in December 2016, partially offset bywhich we hold a decrease in interest expense on our reduced term loan borrowings, and (ii) a $3.3 million increase in management fees. 51% interest.

Other Income (Loss)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, corporate other loss was $5.9 million, compared to income of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.  Corporate other loss of $5.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 represents a loss on repurchase of $230.0 million of our 2018 Convertible Notes (see Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). Corporate other income of $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 principally represents a reimbursement received related to a partnership guarantee arrangement.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Core Earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate Core Earnings as GAAP net income (loss) excluding the following:

(i)

non-cash equity compensation expense;

(ii)

incentive fees due under our management agreement;

(iii)

depreciation and amortization of real estate and associated intangibles;

(iv)

acquisition costs associated with successful acquisitions; and

(v)

any unrealized gains, losses or other non-cash items recorded in net income (loss) for the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income.

income (loss); and

(vi)any deductions for distributions payable with respect to equity securities of subsidiaries issued in exchange for properties or interests therein.

As previously disclosed, we exclude from Core Earnings any deferred income taxes for transactions which are deemed to be either unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence, as such terms are utilized in ASC 740, until such time as the tax provision related to the discrete item is realized. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, we reflected an adjustment to Core Earnings for a $9.9 million deferred income tax provision associated with unrealized earnings we recorded from our interest in an investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, 88% of our interest in this entity was sold, and we recognized an additional $8.4 million income tax provision related to this discrete item, for a total income tax provision of $18.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (see Notes 7 and 20 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).  As a result, during the three months ended September 30, 2017, $9.4 million of the previously deferred $9.9 million income tax provision was recognized for Core Earnings purposes, and the incremental $8.4 million recorded during the quarter was unadjusted. The remaining deferred income tax amount of $0.5 million relates to the 12% portion of our investment which we retained and will continue to be deferred for Core Earnings purposes until the remaining investment is sold.  

The repurchase of our 2018 Notes in March 2017 was considered to be an unrealized event for Core Earnings purposes because the 2018 Notes were effectively exchanged for the 2023 Notes, thereby simply extending the term of this debt.  As such, consistent with the above definition, we have deferred the $5.9 million GAAP loss on extinguishment of debt included in our GAAP results for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and will amortize this loss over the term of our 2023 Notes.

We believe that Core Earnings provides an additional measure of our core operating performance by eliminating the impact of certain non-cash expenses and facilitating a comparison of our financial results to those of

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other comparable REITs with fewer or no non-cash adjustments and comparison of our own operating results from period to period. Our management uses Core Earnings in this way, and also uses Core Earnings to compute the incentive fee due under our management agreement. The Company believes that its investors also use Core Earnings or a comparable supplemental performance measure to evaluate and compare the performance of the Company and its peers, and as such, the Company believes that the disclosure of Core Earnings is useful to (and expected by) its investors.

However, the Company cautions that Core Earnings does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (determined in accordance with GAAP), or an indication of our cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP), a measure of our liquidity, or an indication of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. In addition, our methodology for calculating Core Earnings may differ from the methodologies employed by other REITs to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures, and accordingly, our reported Core Earnings may not be comparable to the Core Earnings reported by other REITs.

In assessing the appropriateThe weighted average diluted share count to applyapplied to Core Earnings for purposes of determining Core Earnings per share (“EPS”), management considered is computed using the following attributes of our current GAAP diluted share methodology: (i) our unvested stock awards representing participating securities were determined to be anti-dilutive and were thus excluded fromcount, adjusted for the following:

(i)Unvested stock awards – Currently, unvested stock awards are excluded from the denominator of GAAP EPS. The related compensation expense is also excluded from Core Earnings. In order to

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effectuate dilution from these awards in the Core Earnings computation, we adjust the GAAP diluted share count to include these shares.

(ii)Convertible Notes – Conversion of our Convertible Notes is an event that is contingent upon numerous factors, none of which are in our control, and is an event that may or may not occur. Consistent with the treatment of other unrealized adjustments to Core Earnings, we adjust the GAAP diluted share count to exclude the potential shares issuable upon conversion until a conversion occurs.

(iii)Subsidiary equity – The intent of a February 2018 amendment to our management agreement (the “Amendment”) is to treat subsidiary equity in the same manner as if parent equity had been issued. The Class A Units issued in connection with the acquisition of assets in our Woodstar II Portfolio are currently excluded from our GAAP diluted share count, with the subsidiary equity represented as non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries on our GAAP balance sheet. Consistent with the Amendment, we adjust GAAP diluted share count to include these subsidiary units.

The following table presents our diluted weighted average shares used in our GAAP EPS calculation reconciled to our diluted weighted average shares used in our Core EPS calculation (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

    

2017

    

2016

   

2017

    

2016

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Diluted weighted average shares - GAAP

 

262,437

 

241,091

 

262,055

 

240,982

291,293

289,072

281,440

288,529

Add: Unvested stock awards

 

1,807

 

1,419

 

1,558

 

1,644

2,794

2,092

2,635

2,172

Less: Conversion spread value

 

(2,313)

 

(3,445)

 

(2,284)

 

(3,766)

Add: Woodstar II Class A Units

10,648

11,571

10,693

11,740

Less: Convertible Notes dilution

(9,649)

(9,649)

(9,963)

Diluted weighted average shares - Core

 

261,931

 

239,065

 

261,329

 

238,860

 

295,086

 

293,086

 

294,768

 

292,478

The definition of Core Earnings allows management to make adjustments, subject to the approval of a majority of our independent directors, in situations where such adjustments are considered appropriate in order for Core Earnings to be calculated in a manner consistent with its definition and objective. No adjustments to the definition of Core Earnings occurredbecame effective during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.

As a reminder, in 2015, we adjusted the calculation of Core Earnings related to the equity component of our Convertible Notes. We previously amortized the equity component of these instruments through interest expense for Core Earnings purposes, consistent with our GAAP treatment. However, for Core Earnings purposes, the amount is not considered realized until the earlier of (a) the entire issuance of the notes has been extinguished; or (b) the equity portion has been fully amortized via repurchases of the notes.

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TableIn January 2019, our 2019 Convertible Notes were fully repaid in shares of Contentscommon stock and cash. The equity portion of the 2019 Convertible Notes had been fully amortized.

The following table summarizes our quarterly Core Earnings per weighted average diluted share for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016:2019:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Earnings For the Three-Month Periods Ended

 

   

March 31

    

June 30

    

September 30

2017

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.52

 

$

0.65

2016

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.50

 

 

0.59

Core Earnings For the Three-Month Periods Ended

    

March 31

    

June 30

2020

$

0.55

$

0.43

2019

0.28

$

0.52

Core Earnings per weighted average diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2019 does not equal the sum of the individual quarters due to rounding and other computational factors.

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Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 Compared to the Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162019

The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, by business segment (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

Investing

   

 

   

 

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Total

  

Commercial

    

    

    

    

    

and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Total

Revenues

 

$

146,012

 

$

47,827

 

$

72,214

 

$

 —

 

$

266,053

$

168,367

$

19,909

$

63,624

$

44,090

$

$

295,990

Costs and expenses

 

 

(34,438)

 

 

(49,304)

 

 

(40,215)

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

(188,287)

 

(64,191)

 

(14,112)

 

(61,105)

 

(28,992)

(53,747)

 

(222,147)

Other income (loss)

 

 

571

 

 

(45,008)

 

 

68,191

 

 

 —

 

 

23,754

 

33,358

 

(1,245)

 

(6,656)

 

47,822

 

4,517

 

77,796

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

112,145

 

 

(46,485)

 

 

100,190

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

101,520

 

137,534

 

4,552

 

(4,137)

 

62,920

(49,230)

 

151,639

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

 

11

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,827)

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,816)

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(3,257)

 

(56)

 

 

4,611

 

1,298

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(357)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,919)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,276)

 

(4)

 

 

(5,111)

 

(8,166)

 

 

(13,281)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

 

111,799

 

 

(46,485)

 

 

87,444

 

 

(64,330)

 

 

88,428

134,273

 

4,496

 

(9,248)

 

59,365

(49,230)

 

139,656

Add / (Deduct):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests attributable to Woodstar II Class A Units

5,111

 

5,111

Non-cash equity compensation expense

 

 

783

 

 

33

 

 

1,015

 

 

3,379

 

 

5,210

1,436

481

58

1,247

4,130

 

7,352

Management incentive fee

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

10,378

 

 

10,378

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

74

 

 

151

 

 

49

 

 

 —

 

 

274

206

(88)

(72)

 

46

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

17

 

 

18,102

 

 

4,600

 

 

 —

 

 

22,719

370

79

19,236

3,337

 

23,022

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

(171)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(171)

Credit loss provision, net

11,294

(1,092)

 

10,202

Interest income adjustment for securities

 

 

(225)

 

 

 —

 

 

5,071

 

 

 —

 

 

4,846

1,149

1,627

 

2,776

Income tax adjustment for discrete transactions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,356)

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,356)

Extinguishment of debt, net

(247)

(247)

Income tax provision (benefit) associated with fair value adjustments

1,914

(392)

1,522

Other non-cash items

 

 

 —

 

 

(496)

 

 

187

 

 

 —

 

 

(309)

4

(485)

230

156

 

(95)

Reversal of unrealized (gains) / losses on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

397

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,882)

 

 

 —

 

 

(19,485)

Reversal of GAAP unrealized (gains) / losses on:

Loans

(33,010)

(1,440)

 

(34,450)

Securities

 

 

(276)

 

 

 —

 

 

(13,962)

 

 

 —

 

 

(14,238)

(5,454)

(7,941)

(13,395)

Derivatives

 

 

10,394

 

 

11,291

 

 

1,555

 

 

 —

 

 

23,240

11,043

420

3,401

3,524

(240)

 

18,148

Foreign currency

 

 

(10,657)

 

 

 1

 

 

(4)

 

 

 —

 

 

(10,660)

(6,942)

(310)

48

31

 

(7,173)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

(848)

 

 

33,731

 

 

(30,225)

 

 

 —

 

 

2,658

Purchases and sales of properties

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Recognition of realized gains / (losses) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

(397)

 

 

 —

 

 

19,330

 

 

 —

 

 

18,933

(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities

(671)

1,118

(29,526)

 

(29,079)

Recognition of Core realized gains / (losses) on:

Loans

(5,663)

(1)

(5,664)

Securities

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,657)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,657)

(181)

 

(181)

Derivatives

 

 

(290)

 

 

(140)

 

 

(500)

 

 

(247)

 

 

(1,177)

4,522

(369)

(10)

 

4,143

Foreign currency

 

 

549

 

 

 —

 

 

(240)

 

 

 —

 

 

309

(1,969)

52

(50)

(31)

 

(1,998)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

849

 

 

 —

 

 

52,921

 

 

 —

 

 

53,770

Purchases and sales of properties

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,838)

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,838)

(Loss) earnings from unconsolidated entities

(24)

(733)

12,992

 

12,235

Sales of properties

(5,789)

 

(5,789)

Core Earnings (Loss)

 

$

111,998

 

$

16,188

 

$

93,508

 

$

(50,820)

 

$

170,874

$

112,478

$

4,511

$

17,614

$

36,970

$

(45,431)

$

126,142

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

 

$

0.43

 

$

0.06

 

$

0.36

 

$

(0.20)

 

$

0.65

$

0.38

$

0.02

$

0.06

$

0.12

$

(0.15)

$

0.43

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The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2019, by business segment (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

    

 

    

Investing

    

 

   

 

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Total

    

Commercial

   

   

   

   

   

and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Total

Revenues

 

$

128,101

 

$

29,237

 

$

91,879

 

$

 —

 

$

249,217

$

187,780

$

26,166

$

72,414

$

65,633

$

6

$

351,999

Costs and expenses

 

 

(30,719)

 

 

(31,684)

 

 

(58,580)

 

(55,027)

 

 

(176,010)

 

(69,029)

(21,524)

(68,212)

(40,784)

(53,947)

(253,496)

Other income (loss)

 

 

2,212

 

 

(2,272)

 

 

35,304

 

234

 

 

35,478

 

8,811

(3,456)

(10,111)

26,986

15,309

37,539

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

99,594

 

 

(4,719)

 

 

68,603

 

(54,793)

 

 

108,685

 

127,562

1,186

(5,909)

51,835

(38,632)

136,042

Income tax provision

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,667)

 

 —

 

 

(2,667)

(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(352)

 

 

 —

 

 

100

 

 

 —

 

 

(252)

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(1,832)

186

(1,887)

(3,533)

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(21)

(5,355)

(117)

(5,493)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

 

99,242

 

 

(4,719)

 

 

66,036

 

(54,793)

 

 

105,766

125,709

1,372

(11,264)

49,831

(38,632)

127,016

Add / (Deduct):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests attributable to Woodstar II Class A Units

5,355

5,355

Non-cash equity compensation expense

 

 

824

 

 

27

 

 

1,298

 

5,986

 

 

8,135

911

563

77

1,702

3,811

7,064

Management incentive fee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,303

 

 

6,303

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

 

 

727

 

 

89

 

12

 

 

828

(24)

(88)

(305)

(356)

(773)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

10,908

 

 

3,791

 

 

 

14,699

285

23,416

4,822

28,523

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

2,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,127

Credit loss provision, net

2,096

422

2,518

Interest income adjustment for securities

 

 

(236)

 

 

 —

 

 

3,874

 

 

 

3,638

(194)

3,381

3,187

Extinguishment of debt, net

(246)

(246)

Other non-cash items

 

 

 

 

(108)

 

 

230

 

 

 

122

(452)

371

150

69

Reversal of unrealized (gains) / losses on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(49,996)

 

 

 

(49,996)

Reversal of GAAP unrealized (gains) / losses on:

Loans

(5,363)

(16,528)

(21,891)

Securities

 

 

(207)

 

 

 —

 

 

(620)

 

 

 

(827)

948

(15,815)

(14,867)

Derivatives

 

 

(5,624)

 

 

4,720

 

 

1,932

 

 

 

1,028

(5,519)

2,833

12,717

6,927

(15,858)

1,100

Foreign currency

 

 

3,839

 

 

 7

 

 

(632)

 

 

 

3,214

6,927

83

8

(1)

7,017

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

(852)

 

 

(2,455)

 

 

(617)

 

 

 

(3,924)

(5,492)

(1,044)

(2,754)

(9,290)

Recognition of realized gains / (losses) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

52,919

 

 

 

52,919

Recognition of Core realized gains / (losses) on:

Loans

(550)

(755)

20,155

18,850

Securities

 

 

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,259)

 

 

 

(3,259)

597

(423)

174

Derivatives

 

 

7,436

 

 

44

 

 

(6,042)

 

 

 

1,438

736

(2,228)

1,484

(7,614)

(7,622)

Foreign currency

 

 

(6,145)

 

 

(7)

 

 

632

 

 

 

(5,520)

(1,205)

64

(8)

1

(1,148)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

852

 

 

2,487

 

 

1,100

 

 

 

 

4,439

4,682

4,137

8,819

Core Earnings (Loss)

 

$

101,256

 

$

11,631

 

$

70,735

 

$

(42,492)

 

$

141,130

$

124,544

$

2,354

$

30,201

$

47,887

$

(51,131)

$

153,855

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

 

$

0.42

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.30

 

$

(0.18)

 

$

0.59

$

0.42

$

0.01

$

0.10

$

0.16

$

(0.17)

$

0.52

82

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

The Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s Core Earnings increaseddecreased by $10.7$12.0 million, from $101.3$124.5 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 20162019 to $112.0$112.5 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017.2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $145.8$169.5 million, costs and expenses were $33.7$50.9 million and other incomeloss was $0.3$4.8 million.

Core revenues, consisting principally of interest income on loans, increaseddecreased by $17.9$18.1 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2020, primarily due to (i) a $19.6 million increasedecreases in interest income from loans principally due to higher average loan balancesof $12.9 million and LIBOR rates, partially offset by (ii) a $1.7 millioninvestment securities of $5.7 million. The decrease in interest income from loans was principally due to (i) lower prepayment related income and (ii) lower average LIBOR rates (partially mitigated by the LIBOR floors on most of our commercial loans), both partially offset by (iii) higher average balances of both commercial and residential loans. The decrease in interest income from CMBSinvestment securities was primarily due to lower prepayment related income and RMBS investments.lower average LIBOR rates.

Core costs and expenses increaseddecreased by $6.0$14.9 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2020, primarily due to an increasea $16.7 million decrease in interest expense associated with the various secured financing facilities used to fund a portion of ourthis segment’s investment portfolio.portfolio primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates partially offset by higher average borrowings outstanding. Such decrease was partially offset by higher general and administrative and other expenses.

77


Core other income (loss) decreased by $1.2$9.4 million in the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to an unfavorable changea $5.1 million core loss on a residential loan securitization in gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives partially offset bythe second quarter of 2020 and a favorable change$4.7 million decrease in foreign currency gain (loss).earnings from unconsolidated entities.

PropertyInfrastructure Lending Segment

Core Earnings by Portfolio (amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Change

Master Lease Portfolio

 

$

334

 

$

 —

 

$

334

Medical Office Portfolio

 

 

6,651

 

 

 —

 

 

6,651

Ireland Portfolio

 

 

4,538

 

 

5,041

 

 

(503)

Woodstar Portfolio

 

 

5,312

 

 

4,690

 

 

622

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

 —

 

 

2,489

 

 

(2,489)

Other/Corporate

 

 

(647)

 

 

(589)

 

 

(58)

Core Earnings

 

$

16,188

 

$

11,631

 

$

4,557

The PropertyInfrastructure Lending Segment’s Core Earnings increased by $4.6$2.1 million, from $11.6 million during the third quarter of 2016 to $16.2$2.4 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017.2019 to $4.5 million in the second quarter of 2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $47.5$19.9 million, costs and expenses were $31.2$14.6 million and other loss was $0.1$0.7 million.

Core revenues, increasedconsisting principally of interest income on loans, decreased by $18.8$6.3 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2020, primarily due to the inclusiondecreases in interest income from loans of rental$6.2 million and investment securities of $0.2 million. The decrease in interest income for the Medical Office Portfolio acquired in December 2016.from loans was primarily due to lower average LIBOR rates.

Core costs and expenses increaseddecreased by $11.6$5.9 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017, primarily due to increases in rental related costs of $5.5 million and interest expense of $5.9 million primarily on the secured financing for the Medical Office Portfolio.

Core other income decreased by $2.6 million to a loss in the third quarter of 2017,2020, primarily due to a decrease in equity in earnings recognized from ourinterest expense on the secured debt facilities used to finance this segment’s investment portfolio principally due to lower average LIBOR rates.

Core other loss decreased by $2.8 million in the Retail Fund.second quarter of 2020, primarily due to the non-recurrence of a $2.8 million loss on extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2019 resulting from the write-off of deferred financing fees relating to partial debt prepayments from proceeds of loan repayments and sales.

Investing and Servicing

83

Property Segment

Core Earnings by Portfolio (amounts in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

Master Lease Portfolio

$

4,230

$

4,300

$

(70)

Medical Office Portfolio

3,782

6,643

(2,861)

Woodstar I Portfolio

4,320

7,746

(3,426)

Woodstar II Portfolio

6,373

5,550

823

Ireland Portfolio

6,962

(6,962)

Other/Corporate

(1,091)

(1,000)

(91)

Core Earnings

$

17,614

$

30,201

$

(12,587)

The Investing and ServicingProperty Segment’s Core Earnings increaseddecreased by $22.8$12.6 million, from $70.7$30.2 million during the thirdsecond quarter of 20162019 to $93.5$17.6 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017.2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $77.4$63.2 million, costs and expenses were $34.5$42.3 million and other loss was $3.3 million.

Core revenues decreased by $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to the sale of the Ireland Portfolio in December 2019.

Core costs and expenses decreased by $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to the sale of the Ireland Portfolio in December 2019.

Core other income (loss) decreased by $6.3 million in the second quarter of 2020 primarily due to (i) a $4.3 million unfavorable change in realized gains (losses) on certain interest rate and foreign currency derivatives and (ii) a $2.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2020 in connection with the refinancing of our Woodstar I Portfolio.

Investing and Servicing Segment

The Investing and Servicing Segment’s Core Earnings decreased by $10.9 million, from $47.9 million during the second quarter of 2019 to $37.0 million in the second quarter of 2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $46.0 million, costs and expenses were $24.6 million, other income was $72.7$15.0 million, income tax provisionbenefit was $19.2$4.2 million and the deduction of income attributable to non-controlling interests was $2.9$3.6 million.

Core revenues decreased by $18.5$23.3 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2020, primarily due to decreases of $14.6 million in servicing fees reflecting the divestiture of our European servicing and advisory business in October 2016 and lower domestic workout and liquidation fees, $2.3 million in interest income from our CMBS portfolio and $2.3$9.3 million in interest income from conduit loans partially offset by a $2.0and CMBS, $7.3 million increasein servicing fees and $6.5 million in rental income onfrom our expanded REIS Equity Portfolio. Portfolio due to fewer properties held and an owned hotel which was closed during the quarter due to COVID-19. The treatment of CMBS interest income on a GAAP basis is complicated by our application of the ASC 810 consolidation rules. In an attempt to treat these securities similar to the trust’s other investment securities, we compute core interest income pursuant to an effective yield methodology. In doing so, we segregate the portfolio into various categories based on the components of the bonds’ cash flows and the volatility related to each of these components. We then accrete interest income on an effective yield basis using the components of cash flows that are reliably estimable. Other minor adjustments are made to reflect management’s expectations for other components of the projected cash flow stream. The decrease in interest income primarily reflects a $6.8 million decrease in interest recoveries on CMBS.

Core costs and expenses decreased by $18.8$9.9 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2020, primarily due to a decreasedecreases of $4.7 million in general and administrative expenses reflecting lower incentive compensation, $2.8 million in costs of rental operations due to fewer properties held and the divestiture of our European servicing$2.3 million in interest expense on borrowings related to properties held and advisory business.conduit loans.

.

7884


Core other income increasedincludes profit realized upon securitization of loans by $42.0 million principally due to (i) a $52.4 million realized gain from an unconsolidated investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company and sold nearly all of its interest during the third quarter of 2017, (ii) a $10.9 million decrease in amortization of servicing rights, (iii) an $8.8 million increase in realizedour conduit business, gains on sales of CMBS and operating properties, gains and CMBS and (iv) a $4.7 million decrease in realized losses on derivatives that were either effectively terminated or novated, and earnings from unconsolidated entities. These items are typically offset by a decrease in the fair value of our domestic servicing rights intangible which reflects the expected amortization of this deteriorating asset, net of foreign currency gain (loss),increases in fair value due to the attainment of new servicing contracts. Derivatives include instruments which hedge interest rate risk and credit risk on our conduit loans. For GAAP purposes, the loans, CMBS and derivatives are accounted for at fair value, with all partially offsetchanges in fair value (realized or unrealized) recognized in earnings. The adjustments to Core Earnings outlined above are also applied to the GAAP earnings of our unconsolidated entities. Core other income decreased by (v) a $33.6$0.1 million decrease in realized gains on conduit loans.the second quarter of 2020.

Income taxes, which principally relate to the operating resultstaxable nature of our loan servicing and loan conduit businesses and certain other real estate related investing activities which are heldhoused in TRSs, increased $16.5decreased $6.1 million from a provision of $1.9 million to a benefit of $4.2 million due to an increase in the taxable incometax losses of our TRSs primarily associated with realized gains from our interest in an investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company and sold nearly all of its interest during the thirdsecond quarter of 2017.2020.

Income attributable to non-controlling interests increased $3.0$3.5 million primarily duerelating to minority investors’ shareincome of gains from two operating properties sold during the third quarter of 2017.a consolidated CMBS joint venture in which we hold a 51% interest.

Corporate

Core corporate costs and expenses increaseddecreased by $8.3$5.7 million, from $42.5$51.1 million during the second quarter of 2019 to $45.4 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016 to $50.8 million in the third quarter of 2017,2020 primarily due to increasesa favorable change in realized gain (loss) on interest expenserate swaps which hedge a portion of $5.8 million and base management fees of $1.8 million.  our unsecured senior notes used to repay variable-rate secured financing.

7985


NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 Compared to the NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162019

The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, by business segment (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

   

 

   

Investing

   

 

   

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Total

Commercial

    

    

    

    

    

and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Total

Revenues

 

$

397,179

 

$

139,225

 

$

241,327

 

$

 —

 

$

777,731

$

379,804

$

43,166

$

127,707

$

88,585

$

$

639,262

Costs and expenses

 

 

(87,308)

 

 

(140,647)

 

 

(116,315)

 

 

(180,714)

 

 

(524,984)

 

(168,971)

(40,191)

 

(121,767)

(65,920)

(126,960)

 

(523,809)

Other income (loss)

 

 

258

 

 

(60,957)

 

 

143,956

 

 

(5,916)

 

 

77,341

Other (loss) income

 

(33,183)

(2,593)

 

(36,848)

1,904

33,752

 

(36,968)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

310,129

 

 

(62,379)

 

 

268,968

 

 

(186,630)

 

 

330,088

 

177,650

382

 

(30,908)

24,569

(93,208)

 

78,485

Income tax provision

 

 

(331)

 

 

 —

 

 

(17,954)

 

 

 —

 

 

(18,285)

Income tax benefit

 

1,165

89

 

6,773

 

8,027

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(1,064)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,573)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,637)

 

(7)

 

(10,222)

(3,396)

 

(13,625)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

 

308,734

 

 

(62,379)

 

 

248,441

 

 

(186,630)

 

 

308,166

 

178,808

471

 

(41,130)

27,946

(93,208)

 

72,887

Add / (Deduct):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests attributable to Woodstar II Class A Units

10,222

 

10,222

Non-cash equity compensation expense

 

 

2,353

 

 

82

 

 

2,491

 

 

8,340

 

 

13,266

 

2,548

947

131

2,510

10,016

16,152

Management incentive fee

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

20,183

 

 

20,183

 

15,799

15,799

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

74

 

 

162

 

 

91

 

 

 —

 

 

327

564

(177)

(72)

315

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

50

 

 

52,982

 

 

13,441

 

 

 —

 

 

66,473

 

725

130

38,617

7,144

46,616

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

(3,170)

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,170)

Credit loss provision, net

 

51,511

7,360

58,871

Interest income adjustment for securities

 

 

(697)

 

 

 —

 

 

9,436

 

 

 —

 

 

8,739

 

1,273

7,942

9,215

Income tax adjustment for discrete transactions

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

555

 

 

 —

 

 

555

Extinguishment of debt, net

(493)

(493)

Income tax benefit associated with fair value adjustment

(3,907)

(1,834)

(5,741)

Other non-cash items

 

 

 —

 

 

(1,665)

 

 

1,005

 

 

5,916

 

 

5,256

7

(976)

478

312

(179)

Reversal of unrealized (gains) / losses on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

549

 

 

 —

 

 

(46,033)

 

 

 —

 

 

(45,484)

Reversal of GAAP unrealized (gains) / losses on:

Loans

 

2,507

(20,823)

(18,316)

Securities

 

 

(189)

 

 

 —

 

 

(45,263)

 

 

 —

 

 

(45,452)

 

22,425

39,275

61,700

Derivatives

 

 

28,897

 

 

31,510

 

 

2,056

 

 

 —

 

 

62,463

 

(19,520)

1,433

33,970

22,537

(27,889)

10,531

Foreign currency

 

 

(28,402)

 

 

(16)

 

 

(16)

 

 

 —

 

 

(28,434)

 

27,059

163

67

24

27,313

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

(2,548)

 

 

28,782

 

 

(67,134)

 

 

 —

 

 

(40,900)

Purchases and sales of properties

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(613)

 

 

 —

 

 

(613)

Recognition of realized gains / (losses) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

(549)

 

 

 —

 

 

48,950

 

 

 —

 

 

48,401

(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities

 

(722)

1,118

(30,146)

(29,750)

Recognition of Core realized gains / (losses) on:

Loans

 

(3,499)

(62)

16,558

12,997

Securities

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

8,332

 

 

 —

 

 

8,332

 

(4,393)

(4,393)

Derivatives

 

 

14,567

 

 

(18)

 

 

(1,251)

 

 

(493)

 

 

12,805

 

7,772

118

(404)

(6,097)

1,389

Foreign currency

 

 

(12,655)

 

 

16

 

 

(1,138)

 

 

 —

 

 

(13,777)

 

(6,240)

(142)

(69)

(24)

(6,475)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

2,529

 

 

3,563

 

 

55,774

 

 

 —

 

 

61,866

Purchases and sales of properties

 

 

 —

 

 

(153)

 

 

611

 

 

 —

 

 

458

(Loss) earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

(580)

(733)

16,730

15,417

Sales of properties

 

(5,789)

(5,789)

Core Earnings (Loss)

 

$

309,543

 

$

52,866

 

$

229,735

 

$

(152,684)

 

$

439,460

$

260,731

$

10,803

$

40,251

$

71,966

$

(95,463)

$

288,288

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

 

$

1.18

 

$

0.20

 

$

0.88

 

$

(0.58)

 

$

1.68

$

0.88

$

0.04

$

0.14

$

0.24

$

(0.32)

$

0.98

8086


The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2019, by business segment (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

 

Commercial

    

    

    

    

    

and

Residential

Infrastructure

Investing

Lending

Lending

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Total

Revenues

$

362,610

$

54,652

$

143,013

$

132,583

$

26

$

692,884

Costs and expenses

 

(138,217)

(45,370)

 

(135,687)

 

(79,458)

(108,076)

 

(506,808)

Other income (loss)

 

7,777

(6,065)

 

(52,617)

 

52,592

24,869

 

26,556

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

232,170

3,217

 

(45,291)

 

105,717

(83,181)

 

212,632

Income tax (provision) benefit

 

(1,584)

271

 

(258)

 

(2,296)

 

(3,867)

(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(392)

 

(11,072)

 

98

 

(11,366)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

230,194

3,488

 

(56,621)

 

103,519

(83,181)

 

197,399

Add / (Deduct):

Non-controlling interests attributable to Woodstar II Class A Units

11,072

11,072

Non-cash equity compensation expense

 

1,617

1,114

146

3,052

7,498

13,427

Management incentive fee

 

173

173

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

(62)

2

(177)

(305)

(356)

(898)

Depreciation and amortization

 

356

47,627

9,737

57,720

Credit loss provision, net

 

2,085

1,196

3,281

Interest income adjustment for securities

 

(391)

9,353

8,962

Extinguishment of debt, net

(1,457)

(1,457)

Other non-cash items

(886)

508

318

(60)

Reversal of GAAP unrealized (gains) / losses on:

Loans

 

(6,749)

(26,408)

(33,157)

Securities

 

2,642

(33,955)

(31,313)

Derivatives

 

3,986

3,228

13,033

10,251

(26,002)

4,496

Foreign currency

 

1,688

(217)

(1)

1,470

(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities

 

(6,069)

42,761

(3,348)

33,344

Recognition of Core realized gains / (losses) on:

Loans

 

(1,203)

(755)

27,585

25,627

Securities

 

597

7,109

7,706

Derivatives

 

823

(1,460)

1,851

(9,239)

(8,025)

Foreign currency

 

(814)

(827)

1

9

(1,631)

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities

 

4,780

(68,905)

12,870

(51,255)

Sales of properties

 

(76)

(76)

Core Earnings (Loss)

$

233,480

$

5,769

$

(10,099)

$

110,662

$

(103,007)

$

236,805

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

$

0.80

$

0.02

$

(0.04)

$

0.38

$

(0.35)

$

0.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

   

 

   

Investing

   

 

   

 

 

 

Lending

 

Property

 

and Servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Corporate

 

Total

Revenues

 

$

383,175

 

$

85,083

 

$

268,658

 

$

 —

 

$

736,916

Costs and expenses

 

 

(87,406)

 

 

(97,297)

 

 

(131,930)

 

 

(161,894)

 

 

(478,527)

Other income (loss)

 

 

(3,005)

 

 

9,537

 

 

(18,463)

 

 

1,784

 

 

(10,147)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

292,764

 

 

(2,677)

 

 

118,265

 

 

(160,110)

 

 

248,242

Income tax provision

 

 

(75)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,392)

 

 

 —

 

 

(3,467)

(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(1,050)

 

 

 —

 

 

171

 

 

 —

 

 

(879)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

 

 

291,639

 

 

(2,677)

 

 

115,044

 

 

(160,110)

 

 

243,896

Add / (Deduct):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash equity compensation expense

 

 

2,110

 

 

89

 

 

3,785

 

 

16,893

 

 

22,877

Management incentive fee

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

13,770

 

 

13,770

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

 

 

 —

 

 

1,421

 

 

904

 

 

12

 

 

2,337

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 —

 

 

41,997

 

 

8,918

 

 

 —

 

 

50,915

Loan loss allowance, net

 

 

3,395

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

3,395

Interest income adjustment for securities

 

 

(740)

 

 

 —

 

 

10,620

 

 

 —

 

 

9,880

Other non-cash items

 

 

 —

 

 

(10,922)

 

 

247

 

 

 —

 

 

(10,675)

Reversal of unrealized (gains) / losses on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(70,122)

 

 

 —

 

 

(70,122)

Securities

 

 

37

 

 

 —

 

 

43,449

 

 

 —

 

 

43,486

Derivatives

 

 

(19,807)

 

 

6,837

 

 

16,330

 

 

 —

 

 

3,360

Foreign currency

 

 

23,501

 

 

41

 

 

(2,962)

 

 

 —

 

 

20,580

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

(2,544)

 

 

(7,313)

 

 

(3,280)

 

 

 —

 

 

(13,137)

Recognition of realized gains / (losses) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

71,390

 

 

 —

 

 

71,390

Securities

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

(11,136)

 

 

 —

 

 

(11,136)

Derivatives

 

 

33,311

 

 

(26)

 

 

(15,858)

 

 

 —

 

 

17,427

Foreign currency

 

 

(31,916)

 

 

(41)

 

 

2,825

 

 

 —

 

 

(29,132)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

 

 

3,148

 

 

4,820

 

 

2,855

 

 

 —

 

 

10,823

Core Earnings (Loss)

 

$

302,134

 

$

34,226

 

$

173,009

 

$

(129,435)

 

$

379,934

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

 

$

1.26

 

$

0.14

 

$

0.73

 

$

(0.54)

 

$

1.59

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Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

The Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s Core Earnings increased by $7.4$27.2 million, from $302.1$233.5 million during the ninesix months ended September 30, 2016of 2019 to $309.5$260.7 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017.of 2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $396.5$381.1 million, costs and expenses were $88.0$113.6 million and other incomeloss was $2.5$4.0 million.

Core revenues, consisting principally of interest income on loans, increased by $14.0$18.9 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020, primarily due to (i) an $11.7 million increase in interest income from loans of $24.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest income from investment securities of $6.6 million. The increase in interest income from loans was principally due to (i) higher average loan balances and LIBOR rates, partially offset by lower levels of prepayment related income and (ii) a $1.9 million increasehigher average balances of both commercial and residential loans, partially offset by (iii) lower average LIBOR rates (partially mitigated by the LIBOR floors on most of our commercial loans). The decrease in interest income principally from CMBSinvestment securities was primarily due to lower prepayment related income and RMBS investments.lower average LIBOR rates.

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Core costs and expenses increaseddecreased by $6.1$20.6 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020, primarily due to (i) a $4.8$24.3 million increasedecrease in interest expense associated with the various secured financing facilities used to fund a portion of ourthis segment’s investment portfolio and (ii) a $1.1 million increase inprimarily due to lower average LIBOR rates partially offset by higher average borrowings outstanding. Such decrease was partially offset by higher general and administrative and other expenses.

Core other income (loss) decreased slightly by $0.3 million.$11.4 million in the six months of 2020, primarily due to declines of $6.8 million in gains (losses) on sales and securitizations of commercial and residential loans and $5.4 million in earnings from unconsolidated entities.

PropertyInfrastructure Lending Segment

Core Earnings by Portfolio (amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

    

2017

    

2016

    

Change

Master Lease Portfolio

 

$

320

 

$

 —

 

$

320

Medical Office Portfolio

 

 

19,854

 

 

 —

 

 

19,854

Ireland Portfolio

 

 

14,248

 

 

15,130

 

 

(882)

Woodstar Portfolio

 

 

16,957

 

 

15,771

 

 

1,186

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

3,563

 

 

4,821

 

 

(1,258)

Other/Corporate

 

 

(2,076)

 

 

(1,496)

 

 

(580)

Core Earnings

 

$

52,866

 

$

34,226

 

$

18,640

The PropertyInfrastructure Lending Segment’s Core Earnings increased by $18.7$5.0 million, from $34.2$5.8 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2016of 2019 to $52.9$10.8 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017.of 2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $138.1$43.2 million, costs and expenses were $88.0$31.7 million and other incomeloss was $2.8$0.7 million.

Core revenues, increasedconsisting principally of interest income on loans, decreased by $56.0$11.5 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020, primarily due to the inclusiondecreases in interest income from loans of $10.7 million and investment securities of $0.4 million. The decrease in interest income from loans was primarily due to lower average loan balances outstanding as a full periodresult of rental income for the Medical Office Portfoliosales and the Woodstar Portfolio.repayments and a decrease in average LIBOR rates partially offset by an increase in average spreads on our infrastructure loans.

Core costs and expenses increased by $34.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, primarily due to increases in rental related costs of $16.8 million and interest expense of $16.4 million primarily on the secured financing for the Medical Office Portfolio.

Core other income decreased by $2.6$11.3 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020, primarily due to a decrease in equity in earnings recognized from ourinterest expense on the secured debt facilities used to finance this segment’s investment portfolio principally due to lower average LIBOR rates and lower average borrowings as a result of loan sales and repayments.

Core other loss decreased by $5.4 million in the Retail Fund.six months of 2020, primarily due to a decreased loss on extinguishment of debt resulting from the write-off of deferred financing fees relating to partial debt prepayments from proceeds of loan repayments and sales.

Investing and Servicing

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Property Segment

Core Earnings by Portfolio (amounts in thousands)

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

    

2020

    

2019

    

Change

Master Lease Portfolio

$

8,538

$

8,352

$

186

Medical Office Portfolio

10,547

13,335

(2,788)

Woodstar I Portfolio

11,105

15,156

(4,051)

Woodstar II Portfolio

12,382

10,963

1,419

Ireland Portfolio

13,003

(13,003)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

(68,905)

 

68,905

Other/Corporate

(2,321)

(2,003)

(318)

Core Earnings

$

40,251

$

(10,099)

$

50,350

The Investing and ServicingProperty Segment’s Core Earnings increased by $56.7$50.3 million, from $173.0a loss of $10.1 million during the ninesix months ended September 30, 2016of 2019 to $229.7income of $40.2 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017.of 2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $250.8$126.8 million, costs and expenses were $99.3$83.7 million and other loss was $2.9 million.

Core revenues decreased by $15.8 million in the six months of 2020, primarily due to the sale of the Ireland Portfolio in December 2019, partially offset by increased rental income in the Woodstar Portfolios due to rental rate increases effective May 2019.

Core costs and expenses decreased by $4.9 million in the six months of 2020, primarily due to the sale of the Ireland Portfolio in December 2019.

Core other loss decreased by $60.9 million in the six months of 2020 primarily due to a $68.9 million other-than-temporary loss recognized on our investment in the Retail Fund in the 2019 period that did not recur in the 2020 period, partially offset by a $6.0 million unfavorable change in realized gains (losses) on certain interest rate and foreign currency derivatives and a $2.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2020 in connection with the refinancing of our Woodstar I Portfolio.

Investing and Servicing Segment

The Investing and Servicing Segment’s Core Earnings decreased by $38.7 million, from $110.7 million during the six months of 2019 to $72.0 million in the six months of 2020. After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $97.2 million, costs and expenses were $56.5 million, other income was $98.2$37.2 million, income tax provisionbenefit was $17.4$4.9 million and the deduction of income attributable to non-controlling interests was $2.6$10.8 million.

Core revenues decreased by $28.7$45.3 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020, primarily due to decreases of $24.3$28.1 million in servicing fees, reflecting the divestiture of our European servicing and advisory business and lower domestic servicing fees, $11.8 million in interest income from our CMBS portfolio and $1.9$7.7 million in interest income from conduit loans partially offset by a $12.0and CMBS and $9.6 million increase in rental income onfrom our expanded REIS Equity Portfolio. Portfolio due to fewer properties held and an owned hotel which was closed during the quarter due to COVID-19. The decrease in interest income primarily reflects a $5.9 million decrease in interest recoveries on CMBS.

Core costs and expenses decreased by $18.9$10.5 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020, primarily due to a decreasedecreases of, $5.0 million in costs of rental operations due to fewer properties held, $2.9 million in interest expense on borrowings related to properties held and conduit loans and $2.8 million in general and administrative expenses reflecting the divestiture of our European servicing and advisory business and lower incentive compensation, partially offset by increases in costs of rental operations and interest expense on secured financings for CMBS and the REIS Equity Portfolio.compensation.

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Core other income increaseddecreased by $83.2$0.2 million principally due to (i) a $52.4 million realized gain from an unconsolidated investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company and sold nearly allthe six months of its interest during the third quarter of 2017, (ii) a $34.5 million increase in realized gains on sales of operating properties and CMBS, (iii) a $10.5 million decrease in realized losses on derivatives net of foreign currency gain (loss) and (iv) a $9.9 million decrease in amortization of servicing rights, all partially offset by (v) a $22.4 million decrease in realized gains on conduit loans.2020.

Income taxes, which principally relate to the operating resultstaxable nature of our loan servicing and loan conduit businesses and certain other real estate related investing activities which are heldhoused in TRSs, increased $14.0decreased $7.2 million from a provision of $2.3 million to a benefit of $4.9 million due to an increase in the taxable incometax losses of our TRSs primarily associated with realized gains from our interest in an investor entity which owns equity in an online real estate company and sold nearly allthe six months of its interest during the third quarter2020.

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Income attributable to non-controlling interests increased $2.7$10.9 million primarily duerelating to minority investors’ shareincome of gains from two operating properties sold during the third quarter of 2017.a consolidated CMBS joint venture in which we hold a 51% interest.

Corporate

Core corporate costs and expenses increaseddecreased by $23.3$7.5 million, from $129.4$103.0 million during the ninesix months ended September 30, 2016of 2019 to $152.7$95.5 million duringin the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,of 2020 primarily due to increasesa favorable change in realized gain (loss) on interest expenserate swaps which hedge a portion of $16.9 million and base management fees of $5.3 million.our unsecured senior notes used to repay variable-rate secured financing.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet our cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, fund and maintain our assets and operations, make new investments where appropriate, pay dividends to our stockholders, and other general business needs. We closely monitor our liquidity position and believe that we have sufficient current liquidity and access to additional liquidity to meet our financial obligations for at least the next 12 months. Our strategy for managing liquidity and capital resources has not changed since December 31, 2016.2019. Refer to our Form 10-K for a description of these strategies. We expect to preserve and build our liquidity to best position the Company to weather near-term market uncertainty, satisfy our loan future funding and financing obligations and to potentially make opportunistic new investments, which will cause us to take some or all of the following actions: raise capital from offerings of securities, borrow additional capital, sell assets, pay our management and incentive fees in shares of our common stock (as was done for the quarter ended March 31, 2020) and/or change our dividend practice, including by reducing the amount of, or temporarily suspending, our future dividends or paying our future dividends in kind for some period of time. We currently expect the pace of loan repayments will slow while the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are ongoing.

COVID-19 Pandemic

We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on us, the borrowers underlying our commercial and residential real estate-related loans and infrastructure loans (and their tenants), the tenants in the properties we own, our financing sources, and the economy as a whole. Because the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences are uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict, the pandemic’s impact on our operations and liquidity remains uncertain and difficult to predict. Further discussion of the potential impacts on us from the COVID-19 pandemic is provided in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Credit Facilities

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we entered into agreements with seven of the secured credit facility lenders in our commercial lending portfolio to temporarily suspend credit mark provisions on certain of their portfolio assets in exchange for: (i) cash repayments; (ii) pledges of additional collateral; and (iii) reductions of available borrowings.

We are in frequent, consistent dialogue with the providers of our secured credit facilities regarding our management of their collateral assets in light of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our in-house asset management team, along with an experienced team of workout professionals within our special servicer, are skilled in managing loans throughout cycles, which we believe will assist us in achieving maximum resolution on any assets impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

No such modifications or agreements were made with lenders on credit facilities related to our property, residential lending or infrastructure lending portfolios.

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Our primary sources of liquidity are as follows:

Cash Flows for the NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 (amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

    

VIE

    

Excluding Investing

 

 

GAAP

 

Adjustments

 

and Servicing VIEs

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$

(222,428)

 

$

(4,013)

 

$

(226,441)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment

 

 

(2,195,258)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,195,258)

Proceeds from principal collections and sale of loans

 

 

1,707,238

 

 

 —

 

 

1,707,238

Purchase of investment securities

 

 

(69,231)

 

 

(80,770)

 

 

(150,001)

Proceeds from sales and collections of investment securities

 

 

221,037

 

 

81,880

 

 

302,917

Real estate business combinations, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

 

 

(18,194)

 

 

(19,039)

 

 

(37,233)

Proceeds from sale of properties

 

 

44,219

 

 

 —

 

 

44,219

Purchases and additions to properties and other assets

 

 

(564,755)

 

 

 —

 

 

(564,755)

Net cash flows from other investments and assets

 

 

(34,057)

 

 

 —

 

 

(34,057)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(909,001)

 

 

(17,929)

 

 

(926,930)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

 

4,090,163

 

 

 —

 

 

4,090,163

Principal repayments on and repurchases of borrowings

 

 

(2,724,179)

 

 

 —

 

 

(2,724,179)

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

 

(17,038)

 

 

 —

 

 

(17,038)

Proceeds from common stock issuances, net of offering costs

 

 

(106)

 

 

 —

 

 

(106)

Payment of dividends

 

 

(376,061)

 

 

 —

 

 

(376,061)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

 

 

105

 

 

 —

 

 

105

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 

(7,519)

 

 

 —

 

 

(7,519)

Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

 

11,657

 

 

(11,657)

 

 

 —

Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

 

(92,383)

 

 

92,383

 

 

 —

Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs

 

 

62,797

 

 

(62,797)

 

 

 —

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

947,436

 

 

17,929

 

 

965,365

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(183,993)

 

 

(4,013)

 

 

(188,006)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

 

650,755

 

 

(1,148)

 

 

649,607

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

1,674

 

 

 —

 

 

1,674

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

 

$

468,436

 

$

(5,161)

 

$

463,275

    

    

VIE

    

Excluding Investing

GAAP

Adjustments

and Servicing VIEs

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

769,738

$

(2,049)

$

767,689

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment

 

(1,666,903)

 

 

(1,666,903)

Proceeds from principal collections and sale of loans

 

1,434,351

 

 

1,434,351

Purchase and funding of investment securities

 

(16,120)

 

(222,386)

 

(238,506)

Proceeds from sales and collections of investment securities

 

58,419

 

61,365

 

119,784

Proceeds from sales of real estate

23,805

23,805

Purchases and additions to properties and other assets

(13,914)

(13,914)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

(3,130)

(3,130)

Proceeds from sale of interest in unconsolidated entities

10,313

10,313

Net cash flows from other investments and assets

 

(67,577)

 

 

(67,577)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(240,756)

 

(161,021)

 

(401,777)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Proceeds from borrowings

 

3,686,932

 

 

3,686,932

Principal repayments on and repurchases of borrowings

 

(3,716,558)

 

(13,950)

 

(3,730,508)

Payment of deferred financing costs

 

(7,564)

 

 

(7,564)

Proceeds from common stock issuances, net of offering costs

 

354

 

 

354

Payment of dividends

 

(271,624)

 

 

(271,624)

Contributions from non-controlling interests

9,406

 

9,406

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

(76,514)

 

2,219

 

(74,295)

Purchase of treasury stock

(28,830)

(28,830)

Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

24,376

 

(24,376)

 

Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs

 

(236,336)

 

236,336

 

Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs

 

36,989

 

(36,989)

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(579,369)

 

163,240

 

(416,129)

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(50,387)

 

170

 

(50,217)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

574,031

 

(1,221)

 

572,810

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

487

 

 

487

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

524,131

$

(1,051)

$

523,080

The discussion below is on a non-GAAP basis, after removing adjustments principally resulting from the consolidation of the Investing and Servicing Segment’ssecuritization VIEs under ASC 810. These adjustments principally relate to (i) the purchase of CMBS, RMBS, loans and real estate from consolidated VIEs, which are reflected as repayments of VIE debt on a GAAP basis and (ii) principal collections of CMBS and RMBS related to consolidated VIEs, which are reflected as VIE distributions on a GAAP basis. There is no significant net impact to cash flows from operations or to overall cash resulting from these consolidations. Refer to Note 2 of ourto the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $188.0$50.2 million during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, reflecting net cash used in investing activities of $926.9$401.8 million and net cash used in operatingfinancing activities of $226.5$416.1 million, partially offset by net cash provided by financing activities of $965.4 million.

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Net cash used in operating activities of $226.5$767.7 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities of $767.7 million forduring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 related primarily to $500.0 millionproceeds from sales of loans held-for-sale, net of originations and purchases, of $600.2 million and cash interest income of $289.8 million from our loans held-for-sale, netand $78.2 million from our investment securities. Net rental income provided cash of proceeds from principal collections$88.6 million and sales,servicing fees provided cash of $17.7 million. Offsetting these cash inflows was cash interest expense of $177.6$202.6 million, general and administrative expenses of $66.5 million, management fees of $65.3$37.0 million and a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $8.1$9.0 million. Offsetting these cash outflows were cash interest income

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Net cash used in investing activities of $926.9$401.8 million forduring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 related primarily to the origination and acquisition of new loans held-for-investment of $2.2$1.7 billion, the purchase and funding of commercial real estateinvestment securities of $238.5 million and net additions to properties and other assets of $602.0 million and the purchase of investment securities of $150.0$13.9 million, partially offset by proceeds received from principal collections and sales of loans of $1.7$1.4 billion and investment securities of $302.9$119.8 million, proceeds from the sale of real estate of $23.8 million and proceeds from the sale of interest in unconsolidated entities of $10.3 million.

Net cash provided byused in financing activities of $965.4$416.1 million forduring the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 related primarily to net borrowings after repayments of our secured and unsecured debt of $1.3 billion, partially offset by dividend distributions of $376.1$271.6 million, net distributions to non-controlling interests of $64.9 million, repayments on our secured debt and deferred loan costs of $51.1 million, net of borrowings, and treasury stock purchases of $28.8 million.

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Our Investment Portfolio

The following is a review of our segments for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Refer to the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for discussion of the potential impacts on us from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commercial and Residential Lending Segment

The following table sets forth the amount of each category of investments we owned across various property types within our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

Unlevered

   

Face

    

Carrying

    

Asset Specific

    

Net

    

    

Return on

Amount

Value

Financing

Investment

Vintage

 

Asset

June 30, 2020

First mortgages (1)

$

8,113,339

$

8,094,109

$

4,998,772

$

3,095,337

 

1998-2020

6.3

%

Subordinated mortgages

 

70,101

 

68,891

 

 

68,891

 

1998-2019

8.6

%

Mezzanine loans (1)

 

593,505

 

593,823

 

 

593,823

 

2013-2020

11.7

%

Residential loans, fair value option

260,542

 

267,730

 

183,987

 

83,743

2013-2020 

6.0

%

Other loans

34,452

 

30,804

 

 

30,804

 

1999-2017

9.9

%

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option, residential

429,966

 

432,786

 

305,148

 

127,638

 

2015-2020 

6.1

%

RMBS, available-for-sale

 

266,539

 

174,281

 

31,897

 

142,384

 

2003-2007 

11.4

%

RMBS, fair value option

266,687

328,270

(2)

27,698

300,572

2018-2020

8.5

%

CMBS, fair value option

110,624

104,171

(2)

26,056

78,115

2018

6.6

%

HTM debt securities (3)

 

508,945

 

507,994

 

105,070

 

402,924

 

2014-2019

6.7

%

Credit loss allowance

 

 

(98,830)

 

 

(98,830)

 

N/A

Equity security

 

11,333

 

9,791

 

 

9,791

 

N/A

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

N/A

 

49,853

 

 

49,853

 

N/A

Properties, net

N/A

 

27,283

 

 

27,283

N/A

$

10,666,033

$

10,590,956

$

5,678,628

$

4,912,328

December 31, 2019

First mortgages (1)

$

7,961,494

$

7,926,732

$

4,715,244

$

3,211,488

 

1998-2019

6.4

%

Subordinated mortgages

 

77,055

 

75,724

 

 

75,724

 

1998-2019

9.5

%

Mezzanine loans (1)

 

484,408

 

484,164

 

 

484,164

 

2013-2019

12.2

%

Residential loans, fair value option

654,925

 

671,572

 

425,423

 

246,149

2013-2019

5.9

%

Other loans

66,525

 

62,555

 

 

62,555

1999-2018

8.9

%

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option, residential

587,144

 

605,384

 

454,223

 

151,161

 

2015-2019

5.9

%

Credit loss allowance, loans

 

(33,415)

 

 

(33,415)

N/A

RMBS, available-for-sale

 

278,853

 

189,576

 

102,073

 

87,503

 

2003-2007

12.3

%

RMBS, fair value option

 

87,397

147,034

(2)

32,292

114,742

 

2018-2019

10.2

%

CMBS, fair value option

 

118,249

118,215

(2)

58,801

59,414

 

2018

5.5

%

HTM debt securities (3)

 

527,338

 

525,485

 

178,880

 

346,605

 

2014-2019

7.1

%

Equity security

 

12,119

 

12,664

 

 

12,664

 

N/A

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

N/A

 

46,921

 

 

46,921

 

N/A

Properties, net

N/A

 

26,834

 

 

26,834

N/A

$

10,855,507

$

10,859,445

$

5,966,936

$

4,892,509

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unlevered

 

 

 

    

Face

    

Carrying

    

Asset Specific

    

Net

    

 

    

Return on

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Financing

 

Investment

 

Vintage

 

Asset

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First mortgages (1)

 

$

5,546,006

 

$

5,523,316

 

$

2,693,742

 

$

2,829,574

 

1989-2017

 

6.7

%

 

Subordinated mortgages

 

 

224,088

 

 

222,990

 

 

 —

 

 

222,990

 

1998-2015

 

11.4

%

 

Mezzanine loans (1)

 

 

615,724

 

 

615,562

 

 

 —

 

 

615,562

 

2005-2017

 

11.2

%

 

Other loans

 

 

27,073

 

 

23,218

 

 

 —

 

 

23,218

 

1999-2017

 

12.8

%

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

 

408,346

 

 

418,618

 

 

249,473

 

 

169,145

 

2013-2017

 

5.9

%

 

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

75,000

 

 

74,339

 

 

74,200

 

 

139

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Loan loss allowance

 

 

 —

 

 

(6,618)

 

 

 —

 

 

(6,618)

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

RMBS

 

 

379,432

 

 

253,252

 

 

42,216

 

 

211,036

 

2003-2007

 

9.9

%

 

HTM securities (2)

 

 

415,679

 

 

411,196

 

 

238,432

 

 

172,764

 

2013-2017

 

5.4

%

 

Equity security

 

 

12,244

 

 

13,529

 

 

 —

 

 

13,529

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 

 

N/A

 

 

36,831

 

 

 —

 

 

36,831

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

7,703,592

 

$

7,586,233

 

$

3,298,063

 

$

4,288,170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First mortgages (1)

 

$

4,861,214

 

$

4,845,552

 

$

1,910,078

 

$

2,935,474

 

1989-2016

 

6.4

%

 

Subordinated mortgages

 

 

293,925

 

 

278,032

 

 

4,021

 

 

274,011

 

1998-2015

 

11.5

%

 

Mezzanine loans (1)

 

 

714,608

 

 

713,757

 

 

 —

 

 

713,757

 

2006-2016

 

10.7

%

 

Loans transferred as secured borrowings

 

 

35,000

 

 

35,000

 

 

35,000

 

 

 —

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Loan loss allowance

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,788)

 

 

 —

 

 

(9,788)

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

RMBS

 

 

399,883

 

 

253,915

 

 

38,832

 

 

215,083

 

2003-2007

 

10.3

%

 

HTM securities (2)

 

 

515,027

 

 

509,980

 

 

305,531

 

 

204,449

 

2013-2015

 

6.0

%

 

Equity security

 

 

11,275

 

 

12,177

 

 

 —

 

 

12,177

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

Investments in unconsolidated entities

 

 

N/A

 

 

30,874

 

 

 —

 

 

30,874

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

6,830,932

 

$

6,669,499

 

$

2,293,462

 

$

4,376,037

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)

(1)

First mortgages include first mortgage loans and any contiguous mezzanine loan components because as a whole, the expected credit quality of these loans is more similar to that of a first mortgage loan. The application of this methodology resulted in mezzanine loans with carrying values of $1.1 billion$918.3 million and $964.1$967.0 million being classified as first mortgages as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively.

(2)Eliminated in consolidation against VIE liabilities pursuant to ASC 810.

93

(3)

(2)

CMBS held-to-maturity (“HTM”) and mandatorily redeemable preferred equity interests in commercial real estate entities.

86


As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, our Commercial and Residential Lending Segment’s investment portfolio, excluding residential loans, held-for-sale, RMBS, properties and other investments, had the following characteristics based on carrying values:

 

 

 

 

 

Collateral Property Type

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

 

    

June 30, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Office

 

40.1

%  

35.8

%

 

37.2

%  

40.2

%

Hotel

 

22.7

%  

20.6

%

Multifamily

 

11.9

%  

12.3

%

Residential

8.3

%  

8.7

%

Mixed Use

 

20.8

%  

15.1

%

 

8.0

%  

7.1

%

Hospitality

 

17.0

%  

22.9

%

Multi-family

 

10.5

%  

15.3

%

Retail

 

6.7

%  

7.0

%

 

2.9

%  

3.5

%

Residential

 

3.3

%  

1.9

%

Industrial

 

1.6

%  

2.0

%

 

1.3

%  

0.6

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

Other

7.7

%  

7.0

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

Geographic Location

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

 

    

June 30, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

U.S. Regions:

 

North East

 

35.8

%  

37.7

%

 

24.7

%  

27.5

%

West

 

22.0

%  

21.5

%

 

21.8

%  

22.2

%

South West

 

11.4

%  

8.9

%

 

11.1

%  

10.7

%

Mid Atlantic

 

8.7

%  

8.3

%

South East

 

10.6

%  

11.6

%

 

8.6

%  

7.9

%

International

 

9.5

%  

9.5

%

Midwest

 

5.8

%  

7.3

%

 

4.8

%  

4.1

%

Mid Atlantic

 

4.9

%  

3.5

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

International:

 

Europe/Australia

 

17.3

%  

16.2

%

Bahamas/Bermuda

 

3.0

%  

3.1

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

94

Infrastructure Lending Segment

Property Segment

The following table sets forth the amount of each category of investments which are comprisedwe owned within our Infrastructure Lending Segment as of properties, intangible lease assetsJune 30, 2020 and liabilitiesDecember 31, 2019 (dollars in thousands):

Unlevered

   

Face

   

Carrying

   

Asset Specific

   

Net

   

Return on

Amount

Value

Financing

Investment

Asset

June 30, 2020

First priority infrastructure loans and HTM securities

$

1,547,019

$

1,518,884

$

1,184,269

$

334,615

 

5.1

%

Loans held-for-sale, infrastructure

46,111

 

45,001

 

36,732

 

8,269

 

3.2

%

Credit loss allowance

N/A

(19,458)

(19,458)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

N/A

24,744

24,744

$

1,593,130

$

1,569,171

$

1,221,001

$

348,170

December 31, 2019

First priority infrastructure loans and HTM securities

$

1,474,052

$

1,442,601

$

1,121,065

$

321,536

 

6.4

%

Loans held-for-sale, infrastructure

 

121,271

 

119,724

 

96,001

 

23,723

 

5.1

%

Credit loss allowance

N/A

(196)

(196)

Investment in unconsolidated entities

N/A

25,862

25,862

$

1,595,323

$

1,587,991

$

1,217,066

$

370,925

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our equityInfrastructure Lending Segment’s investment in four regional shopping malls (the “Retail Fund”)portfolio had the following characteristics based on carrying values:

Collateral Type

    

June 30, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Natural gas power

 

70.7

%  

72.6

%

Midstream

 

18.1

%  

12.8

%

Renewable power

 

7.4

%  

10.6

%

Other thermal power

3.8

%  

4.0

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

Geographic Location

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

U.S. Regions:

North East

 

42.8

%  

43.9

%

Midwest

 

23.4

%  

25.5

%

South West

 

15.6

%  

12.6

%

South East

6.6

%  

4.8

%

West

3.8

%  

4.2

%

Mid-Atlantic

3.8

%  

4.0

%

International:

 

Mexico

 

2.9

%  

2.9

%

Other

 

1.1

%  

2.1

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

95

Property Segment

The following table sets forth the amount of each category of investments held within our Property Segment as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

December 31, 2016

    

June 30, 2020

    

December 31, 2019

Properties, net

 

$

2,234,646

 

$

1,667,108

$

1,998,759

$

2,029,024

Lease intangibles, net

 

 

111,997

 

 

122,124

 

41,501

 

44,986

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

109,607

 

 

124,977

 

$

2,456,250

 

$

1,914,209

$

2,040,260

$

2,074,010

The following table sets forth our net investment and other information regarding the Property Segment’s properties and intangible lease assets and liabilitiesintangibles as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

    

Asset

    

 

    

 

    

Weighted Average

 

Carrying

 

Specific

 

Net

 

Occupancy

 

Remaining

 

Value

 

Financing

 

Investment

 

Rate

 

Lease Term

    

    

Asset

    

    

    

Weighted Average

Carrying

Specific

Net

Occupancy

Remaining

Value

Financing

Investment

Rate

Lease Term

Office—Medical Office Portfolio

 

$

768,132

 

$

488,030

 

$

280,102

 

94.1

%

 

6.0 years

$

760,029

$

591,353

$

168,676

92.8

%

6.1 years

Office—Ireland Portfolio

 

 

513,953

 

 

329,350

 

 

184,603

 

89.9

%

 

8.9 years

Multi-family residential—Ireland Portfolio

 

 

18,567

 

 

12,026

 

 

6,541

 

92.0

%

 

0.3 years

Multi-family residential—Woodstar Portfolio

 

 

613,685

 

 

409,596

 

 

204,089

 

98.1

%

 

0.5 years

Multifamily residential—Woodstar I Portfolio

632,763

571,920

60,843

98.3

%

0.5 years

Multifamily residential—Woodstar II Portfolio

606,984

436,987

169,997

99.6

%

0.5 years

Retail—Master Lease Portfolio

 

 

425,190

 

 

191,914

 

 

233,276

 

100.0

%

 

24.6 years

343,790

 

192,558

 

151,232

100.0

%

21.8 years

Industrial—Master Lease Portfolio

 

 

128,134

 

 

70,090

 

 

58,044

 

100.0

%

 

24.6 years

Subtotal—undepreciated carrying value

 

 

2,467,661

 

 

1,501,006

 

 

966,655

 

 

 

 

 

2,343,566

1,792,818

550,748

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(121,018)

 

 

 —

 

 

(121,018)

 

 

 

 

 

(303,306)

(303,306)

Net carrying value

 

$

2,346,643

 

$

1,501,006

 

$

845,637

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,040,260

$

1,792,818

$

247,442

87


As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, our Property Segment’s investment portfolio had the following geographic characteristics based on carrying values:

 

 

 

 

 

Geographic Location

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

 

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Ireland

 

20.9

%  

25.2

%

U.S. Regions:

 

 

 

 

 

South East

 

34.5

%  

39.7

%

62.0

%  

62.0

%

South West

 

10.3

%  

10.3

%

Midwest

 

13.1

%  

6.2

%

 

10.1

%  

10.1

%

South West

 

10.0

%  

8.7

%

North East

 

9.7

%  

9.7

%

West

 

9.9

%  

7.2

%

 

7.9

%  

7.9

%

North East

 

9.6

%  

13.0

%

Mid-Atlantic

 

2.0

%  

 —

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

96

Investing and Servicing Segment

The following table sets forth the amount of each category of investments we owned within our Investing and Servicing Segment as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (amounts in thousands):

    

    

    

Asset

    

 

Face

Carrying

Specific

Net

 

Amount

Value

Financing

Investment

 

June 30, 2020

CMBS, fair value option

$

2,625,096

$

1,094,613

(1)  

$

363,333

(2)  

$

731,280

Intangible assets - servicing rights

 

N/A

 

48,809

(3)  

 

 

48,809

Lease intangibles, net

N/A

17,620

17,620

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option, commercial

 

191,229

 

194,097

 

133,900

 

60,197

Loans held-for-investment

1,153

1,153

1,153

Investment in unconsolidated entities

N/A

47,114

(4)  

47,114

Properties, net

 

N/A

 

198,281

 

186,233

 

12,048

$

2,817,478

$

1,601,687

$

683,466

$

918,221

December 31, 2019

CMBS, fair value option

$

2,897,654

$

1,177,148

(1)  

$

300,705

$

876,443

Intangible assets - servicing rights

 

N/A

 

43,164

(3)  

 

 

43,164

Lease intangibles, net

N/A

20,060

 

20,060

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option, commercial

 

160,635

 

159,238

 

85,873

 

73,365

Loans held-for-investment

1,294

1,294

1,294

Investment in unconsolidated entities

N/A

32,183

(4)  

32,183

Properties, net

 

N/A

 

210,582

 

187,929

 

22,653

$

3,059,583

$

1,643,669

$

574,507

$

1,069,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Asset

   

 

 

 

 

 

Face

 

Carrying

 

Specific

 

Net

 

 

 

Amount

 

Value

 

Financing

 

Investment

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMBS, fair value option

 

$

4,075,324

 

$

1,026,634

(1)  

$

173,563

 

$

853,071

 

Intangible assets - servicing rights

 

 

N/A

 

 

60,363

(2)

 

 —

 

 

60,363

 

Lease intangibles, net

 

 

N/A

 

 

25,722

 

 

 —

 

 

25,722

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

 

192,705

 

 

190,006

 

 

144,052

 

 

45,954

 

Loans held-for-investment

 

 

3,903

 

 

3,903

 

 

 —

 

 

3,903

 

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

N/A

 

 

117,772

 

 

 —

 

 

117,772

 

Properties, net

 

 

N/A

 

 

286,696

 

 

199,318

 

 

87,378

 

 

 

$

4,271,932

 

$

1,711,096

 

$

516,933

 

$

1,194,163

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMBS, fair value option

 

$

4,459,655

 

$

990,570

(1)

$

206,651

 

$

783,919

 

Intangible assets - servicing rights

 

 

N/A

 

 

89,320

(2)

 

 —

 

 

89,320

 

Lease intangibles, net

 

 

N/A

 

 

29,676

 

 

 —

 

 

29,676

 

Loans held-for-sale, fair value option

 

 

63,065

 

 

63,279

 

 

33,131

 

 

30,148

 

Loans held-for-investment

 

 

20,442

 

 

20,442

 

 

 —

 

 

20,442

 

Investment in unconsolidated entities

 

 

N/A

 

 

56,376

 

 

 —

 

 

56,376

 

Properties, net

 

 

N/A

 

 

277,612

 

 

186,901

 

 

90,711

 

 

 

$

4,543,162

 

$

1,527,275

 

$

426,683

 

$

1,100,592

 


(1)

(1)

Includes $1.0$1.07 billion and $959.0 million$1.14 billion of CMBS reflectedeliminated in “VIE liabilities” in accordance withconsolidation against VIE liabilities pursuant to ASC 810 as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively.

(2)

Includes $26.6 Also includes $174.7 million and $34.2$186.6 million of non-controlling interests in the consolidated entities which hold certain of these CMBS as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

(2)Includes $41.3 million of non-controlling interests in the consolidated entities which hold certain debt balances as of June 30, 2020.

(3)Includes $34.9 million and $26.2 million of servicing rights intangibles reflectedeliminated in “VIE assets” in accordance withconsolidation against VIE assets pursuant to ASC 810 as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively.

(4)Includes $16.8 million and $20.6 million of investment in unconsolidated entities eliminated in consolidation against VIE assets pursuant to ASC 810 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

8897


Our Investing and Servicing Segment’s REIS Equity Portfolio, as defineddescribed in Note 36 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, had the following characteristics based on carrying values of $291.4$200.5 million and $283.5$214.9 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively:

 

 

 

 

 

Property Type

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

 

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

Office

50.0

%  

52.7

%

Retail

 

40.6

%  

45.8

%

 

30.5

%  

28.8

%

Office

 

35.1

%  

23.9

%

Multi-family

 

12.7

%  

18.1

%

Mixed Use

 

7.1

%  

7.5

%

 

6.9

%  

5.8

%

Self-storage

 

4.5

%  

4.7

%

 

6.2

%  

3.9

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

Multifamily

 

4.2

%  

6.5

%

Hotel

2.2

%  

2.3

%  

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

Geographic Location

    

September 30, 2017

    

December 31, 2016

 

June 30, 2020

December 31, 2019

South West

 

24.4

%  

22.0

%

North East

 

24.4

%  

22.6

%

South East

 

49.6

%  

51.0

%

 

15.8

%  

22.6

%

North East

 

14.2

%  

17.3

%

South West

 

12.9

%  

7.0

%

West

 

15.0

%  

13.5

%

Mid Atlantic

 

8.8

%  

9.4

%

 

11.8

%  

8.4

%

Midwest

 

7.6

%  

8.0

%

 

8.6

%  

10.9

%

West

 

6.9

%  

7.3

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%

98

New Credit Facilities and Amendments

Refer to Notes 9 and 10 of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed discussion of new credit facilities and amendments to existing credit facilities executed since December 31, 2016.2019.

89


Secured Borrowings

Borrowings under Various Secured Financing Arrangements

The following table is a summary of our secured financing facilitiesborrowings as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 (dollars in thousands):

Pledged

Approved

Weighted

Asset

Maximum

but

Unallocated

Current

Extended

Average

Carrying

Facility

Outstanding

Undrawn

Financing

   

Maturity

   

Maturity (a)

   

Pricing

   

Value

   

Size

   

Balance

   

Capacity (b)

   

Amount (c)

Repurchase Agreements:

Commercial Loans

Aug 2020 to Jan 2024

(d)

May 2023 to Mar 2029

(d)

(e)

$

6,293,458

$

9,181,700

(f)

$

4,024,642

$

439,342

$

4,717,716

Residential Loans

Jun 2022

N/A

LIBOR + 2.58%

10,172

400,000

7,669

392,331

Infrastructure Loans

Feb 2021

N/A

LIBOR + 2.00%

194,283

500,000

160,483

339,517

Conduit Loans

Feb 2021 to Jun 2023

Feb 2022 to Jun 2024

LIBOR + 1.86%

182,001

350,000

134,874

215,126

CMBS/RMBS

Sep 2020 to Dec 2029

(g)

Dec 2020 to Jun 2030

(g)

(h)

1,097,024

783,641

563,031

(i)

81,526

139,084

Total Repurchase Agreements

7,776,938

11,215,341

4,890,699

520,868

5,803,774

Other Secured Financing:

Borrowing Base Facility

Apr 2022

Apr 2024

LIBOR + 2.25%

33,445

650,000

(j)

29,333

620,667

Commercial Financing Facility

Mar 2022

Mar 2029

GBP LIBOR + 1.75%

91,214

73,650

73,650

Infrastructure Acquisition Facility

Sep 2021

Sep 2022

(k)

723,690

737,137

583,005

154,132

Infrastructure Financing Facilities

Jul 2022 to Oct 2022

Oct 2024 to Jul 2027

LIBOR + 2.11%

567,315

1,250,000

462,568

787,432

Property Mortgages - Fixed rate

Nov 2024 to Aug 2052

(l)

N/A

3.81%

1,302,670

1,078,072

1,077,979

93

Property Mortgages - Variable rate

Nov 2021 to Jul 2030

N/A

LIBOR + 2.53%

951,634

945,400

926,262

19,138

Term Loan and Revolver

(m)

N/A

(m)

N/A

(m)

517,000

397,000

120,000

FHLB

Feb 2021

N/A

1.99%

690,341

2,000,000

481,500

1,518,500

Collateralized Loan Obligation

Jul 2038

N/A

LIBOR + 1.34%

1,099,405

936,375

936,375

Total Other Secured Financing

5,459,714

8,187,634

4,967,672

120,000

3,099,962

$

13,236,652

$

19,402,975

$

9,858,371

$

640,868

$

8,903,736

Unamortized net discount

(10,189)

Unamortized deferred financing costs

(82,555)

$

9,765,627

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

    

Pledged

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Approved

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset

 

Maximum

 

 

 

 

but

 

Unallocated

 

 

Current

 

Extended

 

 

 

Carrying

 

Facility

 

Outstanding

 

Undrawn

 

Financing

 

 

Maturity

 

Maturity (a)

 

Pricing

 

Value

 

Size

 

Balance

 

Capacity (b)

 

Amount (c)

Lender 1 Repo 1

 

(d)

 

(d)

 

LIBOR + 1.75% to 5.75%

 

$

1,534,069

 

$

2,000,000

 

$

1,170,141

 

$

 —

 

$

829,859

Lender 2 Repo 1

 

Oct 2017

 

Oct 2020

 

LIBOR + 1.75% to 2.75%

 

 

350,508

 

 

500,000

 

 

236,055

 

 

25,000

 

 

238,945

Lender 3 Repo 1

 

May 2018

 

May 2019

 

LIBOR + 2.75% to 3.10%

 

 

110,086

 

 

76,820

 

 

76,820

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Lender 4 Repo 2

 

Dec 2018

 

Dec 2020

 

LIBOR + 2.00% to 3.25%

 

 

571,746

 

 

1,000,000

(e)

 

221,544

 

 

130,213

 

 

648,243

Lender 6 Repo 1

 

Aug 2020

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 2.50% to 2.75%

 

 

724,164

 

 

600,000

 

 

475,555

 

 

 —

 

 

124,445

Lender 6 Repo 2

 

Nov 2019

 

Nov 2020

 

GBP LIBOR + 2.75%

 

 

173,516

 

 

121,280

 

 

121,280

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Lender 9 Repo 1

 

Dec 2017

 

Dec 2018

 

LIBOR + 1.65%

 

 

340,620

 

 

254,447

 

 

254,447

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Lender 10 Repo 1

 

Mar 2020

 

Mar 2022

 

LIBOR + 2.00% to 2.75%

 

 

169,733

 

 

140,000

 

 

136,800

 

 

 —

 

 

3,200

Lender 11 Repo 1

 

Jun 2019

 

Jun 2020

 

LIBOR + 2.75%

 

 

 —

 

 

200,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

200,000

Lender 11 Repo 2

 

Sep 2018

 

Sep 2022

 

LIBOR + 2.25% to 2.75%

 

 

 —

 

 

250,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

250,000

Lender 7 Secured Financing

 

Jul 2018

 

Jul 2019

 

LIBOR + 2.75%

(f)

 

46,800

 

 

650,000

(g)

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

650,000

Lender 8 Secured Financing

 

Aug 2019

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 4.00%

 

 

30,147

 

 

75,000

 

 

18,226

 

 

 —

 

 

56,774

Conduit Repo 2

 

Nov 2017

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

 

 

53,751

 

 

150,000

 

 

40,842

 

 

 —

 

 

109,158

Conduit Repo 3

 

Feb 2018

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 2.10%

 

 

136,254

 

 

150,000

 

 

103,678

 

 

 —

 

 

46,322

Conduit Repo 4

 

Oct 2017

 

Oct 2020

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

 

 

 —

 

 

100,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

100,000

MBS Repo 1

 

(h)

 

(h)

 

LIBOR + 1.90%

 

 

10,000

 

 

6,510

 

 

6,510

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

MBS Repo 2

 

Jun 2020

 

N/A

 

LIBOR/EURIBOR + 2.00% to 2.95%

 

 

261,066

 

 

191,184

 

 

191,184

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

MBS Repo 3

 

(i)

 

(i)

 

LIBOR + 1.32% to 1.95%

 

 

384,546

 

 

254,668

 

 

254,668

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

MBS Repo 4

 

(j)

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 1.20% to 1.90%

 

 

179,384

 

 

225,000

 

 

2,000

 

 

98,226

 

 

124,774

Investing and Servicing Segment Property Mortgages

 

Feb 2018 to Jun 2026

 

N/A

 

Various

 

 

245,094

 

 

201,238

 

 

177,217

 

 

 —

 

 

24,021

Ireland Portfolio Mortgage

 

May 2020

 

N/A

 

EURIBOR + 1.69%

 

 

491,298

 

 

344,525

 

 

344,525

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Woodstar Portfolio Mortgages

 

Nov 2025 to Oct 2026

 

N/A

 

3.72% to 3.97%

 

 

369,519

 

 

276,748

 

 

276,748

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Woodstar Portfolio Government Financing

 

Mar 2026 to Jun 2049

 

N/A

 

1.00% to 5.00%

 

 

308,805

 

 

133,967

 

 

133,967

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Medical Office Portfolio Mortgages

 

Dec 2021 to Feb 2022

 

Dec 2023 to Feb 2024

 

LIBOR + 2.50%

(k)

 

741,304

 

 

527,124

 

 

497,613

 

 

 —

 

 

29,511

Master Lease Portfolio Mortgages

 

Oct 2027

 

N/A

 

4.36% to 4.38%

 

 

471,762

 

 

265,900

 

 

265,900

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Term Loan A

 

Dec 2020

 

Dec 2021

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

(f)

 

992,366

 

 

300,000

 

 

300,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

Revolving Secured Financing

 

Dec 2020

 

Dec 2021

 

LIBOR + 2.25%

(f)

 

 —

 

 

100,000

 

 

 —

 

 

100,000

 

 

 —

FHLB

 

Feb 2021

 

N/A

 

LIBOR + 0.15% to 0.34%

 

 

338,956

 

 

250,000

 

 

250,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,035,494

 

$

9,344,411

 

 

5,555,720

 

$

353,439

 

$

3,435,252

Unamortized net premium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,579

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unamortized deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(43,604)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,514,695

 

 

 

 

 

 


(a)

(a)

Subject to certain conditions as defined in the respective facility agreement.

(b)

(b)

Approved but undrawn capacity represents the total draw amount that has been approved by the lenderlenders related to those assets that have been pledged as collateral, less the drawn amount.

(c)

(c)

Unallocated financing amount represents the maximum facility size less the total draw capacity that has been approved by the lender.

lenders.

(d)

(d)

Maturity date forFor certain facilities, borrowings collateralized by loans is September 2018 before extension options and September 2021 assuming the exercise of extension options.  Borrowings collateralized by loans existing at maturity may remain outstanding until such loan collateral matures, subject to certain specified conditionsconditions.

(e)Certain facilities with an outstanding balance of $965.9 million as of June 30, 2020 are indexed to GBP LIBOR and not to exceed September 2025.   

EURIBOR. The remainder have a weighted average rate of LIBOR + 1.86%.

(f)

(e)

The aggregate initial maximum facility size of $600.0 million$8.9 billion may be increased to $1.0 billion at our option, subject to certain conditions.

This amount includes such upsizes.

(g)Certain facilities with an outstanding balance of $310.6 million as of June 30, 2020 carry a rolling 11-month or 12-month term which may reset monthly or quarterly with the lender's consent. These facilities carry no maximum facility size.

(h)A facility with an outstanding balance of $175.9 million as of June 30, 2020 has a fixed annual interest rate of 3.50%. All other facilities are variable rate with a weighted average rate of LIBOR + 1.78%.

99

(i)

(f)

SubjectIncludes: (i) $175.9 million outstanding on a repurchase facility that is not subject to borrower’s option to choose alternative benchmark based rates pursuantmargin calls; and (ii) $41.3 million outstanding on one of our repurchase facilities that represents the 49% pro rata share owed by a non-controlling partner in a consolidated joint venture (see Note 14 to the terms of the credit agreement.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

(j)

(g)

The initial maximum facility size of $450.0$300.0 million may be increased to $650.0 million, at our option, subject to certain conditions.

(k)

(h)Consists of an annual interest rate of the applicable currency benchmark index + 1.75%. The spread will increase 25 bps in September 2020.

(l)

Facility carries a rolling 11-month term which may reset monthly with the lender’s consent not to exceed December 2018.  This facility carries no maximum facility size.  Amount herein reflects the outstanding balanceThe weighted average maturity is 7.6 years as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.

2020.

(m)

Consists of: (i)

Facility carries a rolling 12-month$397.0 million term loan facility that matures in July 2026 with an annual interest rate of LIBOR + 2.50%; and (ii) a $120.0 million revolving credit facility that matures in July 2024 with an annual interest rate of LIBOR + 3.00%. These facilities are secured by the equity interests in certain of our subsidiaries which may reset monthly with the lender’s consent. Current maturity is September 2018. This facility carries no maximum facility size. Amount herein reflects the outstanding balancetotaled $3.8 billion as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.

2020.

(j)

The date that is 270 days after the buyer delivers notice to seller, subject to a maximum date of May 2018.

(k)

Subject to a 25 basis point floor.

90


As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is our largest repurchase facility creditor through twoa Commercial Loans repurchase facilities (Lender 1 Repo 1 facility and mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) Repo 4 facility).a CMBS/RMBS repurchase facility with aggregate outstanding balances of $723.5 million and pledged asset carrying values of $1.2 billion. These facilities have a weighted average extended maturity of 8.6 years.

Refer to Note 9 of ourthe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further disclosure regarding the terms of our secured financing arrangements.

Variance between Average and Quarter-End Credit Facility Borrowings Outstanding

The following table compares the average amount outstanding under our secured financing agreements during each quarter and the amount outstanding as of the end of each quarter, together with an explanation of significant variances (amounts in thousands):

Weighted-Average

Explanations

Quarter-End

Balance During

for Significant

Quarter Ended

    

Balance

    

Quarter

    

Variance

    

Variances

December 31, 2019

9,936,500

9,535,839

400,661

(a)

March 31, 2020

10,714,680

10,194,276

520,404

(b)

June 30, 2020

9,858,371

10,218,089

(359,718)

(c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average

 

 

 

 

Explanations

 

 

Quarter-End

 

Balance During

 

 

 

for Significant

Quarter Ended

    

Balance

    

Quarter

    

Variance

    

Variances

December 31, 2016

 

 

4,197,218

 

 

4,073,485

 

 

123,733

 

(a)

March 31, 2017

 

 

4,456,347

 

 

4,154,497

 

 

301,850

 

(b)

June 30, 2017

 

 

4,788,996

 

 

4,591,428

 

 

197,568

 

(c)

September 30, 2017

 

 

5,555,720

 

 

5,020,575

 

 

535,145

 

(d)


(a)

(a)

Variance primarily due to the following: (i) $491.2 million drawnthe late quarter timing of commercial loan fundings, which resulted in the Company drawing on Medical Office Portfolio Mortgages in December 2016;its corresponding credit facilities which financed these assets and (ii) $300.0 million drawnborrowings on the Term Loan A facility in December 2016; and (iii) $283.6 million drawn on the Lender 9 Repo 1 facility in December 2016; partially offset by (iv) $653.2 million pay down of the former Term Loan B facility in December 2016.

a new Infrastructure Financing Facility.

(b)

(b)

Variance primarily due to the following: (i) $336.8 million drawndrawing on the Lender 1 Repo 1 facility in March 2017.

all available credit facilities at quarter end and (ii) borrowings on two new lending facilities.

(c)

(c)

Variance primarily due to the following: (i) $136.8late quarter timing of a residential loan securitization, which resulted in a $387.4 million drawn onpaydown of the Lender 10 Repo 1FHLB facility, partially offset by the late quarter timing of the refinancing of our Woodstar I Portfolio, which resulted in May 2017; and (ii) $60.0 million drawn on the Lender 4 Repo 2 facility throughout the quarter.

net additional borrowings of $100.1 million.

(d)

Variance primarily due to the following: (i) $265.9 million drawn on the Master Lease Portfolio Mortgages; (ii) $265.3 million drawn on the Lender 6 Repo 1 facility throughout the quarter; and (iii) $250.0 million drawn on FHLB in July 2017.

Borrowings under Unsecured Senior Notes

During both the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the weighted average effective borrowing rate on our unsecured senior notes was 5.6% and 5.7%, respectively.4.9%. During both the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and 2016,2019, the weighted average effective borrowing rate on our unsecured senior notes was 5.6% and 5.7%, respectively.5.0%. The effective borrowing rate includes the effects of underwriter purchase discount and the adjustment for the conversion option on the convertible notes,Convertible Notes, the initial value of which reduced the balance of the notes.

Refer to Note 10 of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further disclosure regarding the terms of our unsecured senior notes.

91100


Scheduled Principal Repayments on Investments and Overhang on Financing Facilities

The following scheduled and/or projected principal repayments on our investments were based upon theon amounts outstanding and extended contractual termsmaturities of those investments as of June 30, 2020. The projected and/or required repayments of financing were based on the earlier of (i) the extended contractual maturity of each credit facility or (ii) the extended contractual maturity of each of the financing facilities in effectinvestments that have been pledged as of September 30, 2017collateral under the respective credit facility (amounts in thousands):

    

Scheduled Principal

   

Scheduled/Projected

   

Projected/Required

    

Scheduled Principal

 

Repayments on Loans

Principal Repayments

Repayments of

Inflows Net of

 

and HTM Securities

on RMBS and CMBS

Financing

Financing Outflows

 

Third Quarter 2020

 

439,103

 

22,746

 

(171,651)

290,198

Fourth Quarter 2020

 

163,676

 

113,085

 

(235,288)

(1)

41,473

First Quarter 2021

191,084

8,230

(1,267,529)

(2)

(1,068,215)

Second Quarter 2021

424,304

9,707

(21,514)

412,497

Total

$

1,218,167

$

153,768

$

(1,695,982)

$

(324,047)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Scheduled Principal

    

Scheduled/Projected

    

Projected/Required

   

Scheduled Principal

 

 

 

Repayments on Loans

 

Principal Repayments

 

Repayments of

 

Inflows Net of

 

 

 

and HTM Securities

 

on RMBS and CMBS

 

Financing

 

Financing Outflows

 

Fourth Quarter 2017

 

$

1,140,742

 

$

41,295

 

$

(1,207,607)

 

$

(25,570)

 

First Quarter 2018

 

 

379,506

 

 

26,500

 

 

(731,374)

 

 

(325,368)

 

Second Quarter 2018

 

 

340,371

 

 

48,904

 

 

(241,849)

 

 

147,426

 

Third Quarter 2018

 

 

681,058

 

 

35,277

 

 

(275,477)

 

 

440,858

 

Total

 

$

2,541,677

 

$

151,976

 

$

(2,456,307)

 

$

237,346

 

(1)$139.5 million represents borrowings with the FHLB associated with our residential loans, most of which are intended for securitization. The FHLB facility matures in February 2021.  We intend to transition any loans not already securitized to alternate facilities beginning later this year.

(2)$500.0 million represents the maturity of our 2021 Senior Notes. $342.0 million represents borrowings with the FHLB associated with our residential loans (see Note 1 above). $157.9 million represents borrowings on our infrastructure repurchase facility which matures in February 2021. Subsequent to June 30, 2020, this facility was extended to February 2022.

In the normal course of business, the Company is in discussions with its lenders to extend or amend any financing facilities which contain near term expirations.

Issuances of Equity Securities

We may raise funds through capital market transactions by issuing capital stock. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to access the capital markets at any particular time or on any particular terms. We have authorized 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock and 500,000,000 shares of common stock. At SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we had 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock available for issuance and 239,200,262215,532,478 shares of common stock available for issuance.

Other Potential Sources of Financing

In the future, we may also use other sources of financing to fund the acquisition of our target assets, including other secured as well as unsecured forms of borrowing and sale of certain investment securities which no longer meet our return requirements.senior loan interests and other assets.

Repurchases of Equity Securities and Convertible Senior Notes

In September 2014,February 2020, our board of directors authorized and announced the repurchase of up to $250.0$400.0 million of our outstanding common stockshares and convertible senior notes over a period of one year. Subsequent amendments to the repurchase program approved by our board of directors in December 2014, June 2015, January 2016 and February 2017 resulted in the program being (i) amended to increase maximum repurchases to $500.0 million, (ii) expanded to allow for the repurchase of our outstanding convertible senior notes under the program and (iii) extended through January 2019. Purchases made pursuant to the program arewill be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by federal securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases are discretionary and will be subject to economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we repurchased $230.0$28.8 million aggregate principal amount of our 2018 Notes for $250.7 million, however, this repurchase was not considered part of the repurchase program and therefore does not reduce our available capacity for future repurchases under the repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we did not repurchase any common stock and no convertible senior notes under the repurchase program. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2020, we have $262.2$371.2 million of remaining capacity to repurchase common stock and/or convertible senior notes under the repurchase program.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have relationships with unconsolidated entities and financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as VIEs. Our maximum risk of loss associated with our involvement in VIEs is limited to the carrying value of our investment in the entity and any unfunded capital commitments. Refer to Note 14 of ourthe Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Dividends

We intend to continue to make regular quarterly distributions to holders of our common stock. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its net taxable income. We generally intend to continue to pay regular quarterly dividendsdistribute substantially all of our taxable income (which does not necessarily equal our GAAP net income) to our stockholders in an amount approximating our net taxable income,each year, if and to the extent authorized by our board of directors. Before we pay any dividend, whether for U.S. federal income tax purposes or otherwise, we must first meet both our operating and debt service requirements. If our cash available for distribution is less than our net taxable income, we could be required to sell assets or borrow funds to make cash distributions or we may make a portion of the required distribution in the form of a taxable stock distribution or distribution of debt securities. Refer to our Form 10-K for a detailed dividend history.

The Company’s board of directors declared the following dividends during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017:2020:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Declare Date

    

Record Date

    

Payment Date

    

Amount

    

Frequency

8/9/17

 

9/29/17

 

10/13/17

 

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

5/9/17

 

6/30/17

 

7/14/17

 

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

2/23/17

 

3/31/17

 

4/14/17

 

$

0.48

 

Quarterly

Declare Date

    

Record Date

    

Payment Date

    

Amount

    

Frequency

6/16/20

6/30/20

7/15/20

$

0.48

Quarterly

2/25/20

3/31/20

4/15/20

$

0.48

Quarterly

On November 8, 2017, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.48 per share for the fourth quarter of 2017, which is payable on January 15, 2018 to common stockholders of record as of December 29, 2017.

Leverage Policies

Our strategies with regards to use of leverage have not changed significantly since December 31, 2016.2019. Refer to our Form 10-K for a description of our strategies regarding use of leverage.

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Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Contractual obligations as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

    

    

Less than

    

    

    

More than

 

Total

1 year

1 to 3 years

3 to 5 years

5 years

 

Secured financings (a)

$

8,921,996

$

1,039,604

$

825,752

$

4,188,245

$

2,868,395

Collateralized loan obligations

936,375

936,375

Unsecured senior notes

 

1,950,000

 

500,000

 

950,000

 

500,000

 

Loan and preferred equity interest funding commitments (b)

 

1,877,333

 

1,244,077

 

594,783

 

38,473

 

Infrastructure Lending Segment commitments (c)

272,742

224,555

48,187

Future lease commitments

 

33,192

 

6,945

 

6,107

 

3,491

 

16,649

Total

$

13,991,638

$

3,015,181

$

2,424,829

$

4,730,209

$

3,821,419

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

   

Less than

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

More than

 

 

 

Total

 

1 year

 

1 to 3 years

 

3 to 5 years

 

5 years

 

Secured financings (a)

 

$

5,555,720

 

$

434,166

 

$

1,411,460

 

$

1,312,237

 

$

2,397,857

 

Unsecured senior notes

 

 

2,073,229

 

 

781,866

 

 

341,363

 

 

700,000

 

 

250,000

 

Secured borrowings on transferred loans (b)

 

 

75,000

 

 

 —

 

 

75,000

 

 

 —

 

 

 —

 

Loan funding commitments (c)

 

 

1,282,952

 

 

633,146

 

 

628,186

 

 

21,620

 

 

 —

 

Future lease commitments 

 

 

28,895

 

 

6,425

 

 

11,726

 

 

4,236

 

 

6,508

 

Total 

 

$

9,015,796

 

$

1,855,603

 

$

2,467,735

 

$

2,038,093

 

$

2,654,365

 


(a)

(a)

Represents the contractual maturity of the respective credit facility, inclusive of available extension options.  If investments that have been pledged as collateral repay earlier than the contractual maturity of the debt, the related portion of the debt would likewise require earlier repayment.

Refer to Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the expected maturities by year.

(b)

(b)

These amounts relate to financial asset sales that were required to be accounted for as secured borrowings. As a result, the assets we sold remain on our consolidated balance sheet for financial reporting purposes. Such assets are expected to provide match funding for these liabilities.

(c)

Excludes $238.3$149.4 million of loan funding commitments in which management projects the Company will not be obligated to fund in the future due to repayments made by the borrower either earlier than, or in excess of, expectations.

(c)Represents contractual commitments of $139.8 million under revolvers and letters of credit and $132.9 million under delayed draw term loans.

The table above does not include interest payable, amounts due under our management agreement, or amounts due under our derivative agreements or amounts due under guarantees as those contracts do not have fixed and determinable payments.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We believe that all of the decisions and assessments upon which our financial statements are based were reasonable at the time made, based upon information available to us at that time. Refer to the section of our Form 10-K entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates” for a full discussion of our critical accounting estimates. OurExcept as set forth below, our critical accounting estimates have not materially changed since December 31, 2016.2019.

Credit Losses

Loans and Debt Securities Measured at Amortized Cost

As discussed in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. ASC 326 mandates the use of a current expected credit loss model (“CECL”) for estimating future credit losses of certain financial instruments measured at amortized cost, instead of the “incurred loss” credit model previously required under GAAP. The CECL model requires the consideration of possible credit losses over the life of an instrument as opposed to only estimating credit losses upon the occurrence of a discrete loss event under the previous “incurred loss” methodology. The CECL model applies to our loans held-for-investment (“HFI”) and our held-to-maturity (“HTM”) debt securities which are carried at amortized cost, including future funding commitments and accrued interest receivable related to those loans and securities.

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As we do not have a history of realized credit losses on our HFI loans and HTM securities, we have subscribed to third party database services to provide us with historical industry losses for both commercial real estateand infrastructure loans. Using these losses as a benchmark, we determine expected credit losses for our loans and securities on a collective basis within our commercial real estate and infrastructure portfolios. Such determination also incorporates significant assumptions and estimates regarding, among other things, prepayments, future fundings and economic forecasts. See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our methodologies.

We also evaluate each loan and security measured at amortized cost for credit deterioration at least quarterly. Credit deterioration occurs when it is deemed probable that we will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan or security. If a loan or security is considered to be credit deteriorated, we depart from the industry loss rate approach described above and determine the credit loss allowance as any excess of the amortized cost basis of the loan or security over (i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the contractual effective interest rate or (ii) the fair value of the collateral, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

Significant judgment is required when estimating future credit losses; therefore, actual results over time could be materially different. As of June 30, 2020, we held $10.7 billion of loans and HTM securities measured at amortized cost with expected future funding commitments of $2.0 billion. We recognized a provision for credit losses with respect to those loans and securities and expected future funding commitments of $10.2 million and $58.9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and the related credit loss allowance was $127.5 million as of June 30, 2020.

Available-for-Sale Debt Securities

Separate provisions of ASC 326 apply to our available-for-sale (“AFS”) debt securities which are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). We are required to establish an initial credit loss allowance for those securities that are purchased with credit deterioration by grossing up the amortized cost basis of each security and providing an offsetting credit loss allowance for the difference between expected cash flows and contractual cash flows, both on a present value basis.

Subsequently, cumulative adverse changes in expected cash flows on our available-for-sale debt securities are recognized currently as an increase to the credit loss allowance. However, the allowance is limited to the amount by which the AFS debt security’s amortized cost exceeds its fair value. Favorable changes in expected cash flows are first recognized as a decrease to the allowance for credit losses (recognized currently in earnings). Such changes would be recognized as a prospective yield adjustment only when the allowance for credit losses is reduced to zero. A change in expected cash flows that is attributable solely to a change in a variable interest reference rate does not result in a credit loss and is accounted for as a prospective yield adjustment.

Significant judgment is required when estimating expected cash flows used in determining the credit loss allowance for AFS debt securities; therefore, actual results over time could be materially different. As of June 30, 2020, we held $174.3 million of AFS debt securities. We did not recognize any provision for credit losses with respect to our AFS debt securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and there was no related credit loss allowance as of June 30, 2020.

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Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We seek to manage our risks related to the credit quality of our assets, interest rates, liquidity, prepayment speeds and market value while, at the same time, seeking to provide an opportunity to stockholders to realize attractive risk-adjusted returns through ownership of our capital stock. While we do not seek to avoid risk completely, we believe the risk can be quantified from historical experience and seek to actively manage that risk, to earn sufficient compensation to justify taking those risks and to maintain capital levels consistent with the risks we undertake. Our strategies for managing risk and our exposure to such risks, as described in Item 7A of our Form 10-K, have not changed materially since December 31, 2016.  Refer2019 except as described below. However, many of those risks have been magnified due to our Form 10-K, Item 7A for further discussion.the continuing economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Credit Risk

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

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We seek to further manage credit risk associated with our Investing and Servicing Segment loans held-for-sale through the purchase of credit index instruments. The following table presents our credit index instruments as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Face Value of

   

Aggregate Notional Value of

  

Number of

 

 

 

Loans Held-for-Sale

 

Credit Index Instruments

 

Credit Index Instruments

 

September 30, 2017

 

$

192,705

 

$

59,000

 

10

 

December 31, 2016

 

$

63,065

 

$

14,000

 

 4

 

   

Face Value of

   

Aggregate Notional Value of

  

Number of

 

Loans Held-for-Sale

Credit Index Instruments

Credit Index Instruments

 

June 30, 2020

$

191,229

$

69,000

 

4

December 31, 2019

$

160,635

$

89,000

 

5

ReferThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the commercial real estate markets, causing reduced occupancy, requests from tenants for rent deferral or abatement, and delays in construction and development and infrastructure projects currently planned or underway. These negative conditions have continued, and may continue into the future and impair our borrowers’ ability to Note 5pay principal and interest due to us under our loan agreements and our tenants’ ability to pay rent under various lease arrangements.

As discussed above, our asset management team reviews our investment portfolios and is in regular contact with our borrowers, monitoring performance of the collateral and enforcing our rights as necessary. We have utilized these relationships to address the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the assets which secure our loans, particularly hospitality assets. Some of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussionborrowers have indicated that due to the impact of weighted average ratingsthe COVID-19 pandemic, they will be unable to timely execute their business plans, have had to temporarily close their businesses, or have experienced other negative business consequences which have led to cash flow pressures at the underlying properties. In some cases, these borrowers have requested temporary interest deferral or forbearance, or other modifications of their loans.

Discussions we have had with our borrowers and tenants have addressed potential near-term defensive loan or lease modifications, which could include repurposing of reserves, temporary deferrals of interest, or performance test or covenant waivers on loans collateralized by assets directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As discussed above, we have granted loan modifications to certain of our investment securities.borrowers. Although we continue to believe that the principal amounts of our assets are generally adequately protected by underlying collateral value, there is a risk that we will not realize the entire principal value of certain investments.

Capital Market Risk

We are exposed to risks related to the equity capital markets and our related ability to raise capital through the issuance of our common stock or other equity instruments. We are also exposed to risks related to the debt capital markets, and our related ability to finance our business through borrowings under repurchase obligations or other debt instruments. As a REIT, we are required to distribute a significant portion of our taxable income annually, which

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constrains our ability to accumulate operating cash flow and therefore requires us to utilize debt or equity capital to finance our business. We seek to mitigate these risks by monitoring the debt and equity capital markets to inform our decisions on the amount, timing and terms of capital we raise.

The COVID-19 pandemic has also resulted in extreme volatility in a variety of global markets, including the real estate-related debt markets. We may receive margin calls from our lenders as a result of the decline in the market value of the loans or other assets pledged by us to our lenders under our repurchase agreements and warehouse credit facilities, and if we fail to resolve such margin calls when due by payment of cash or delivery of additional collateral, the lenders may exercise remedies including demanding payment by us of our aggregate outstanding financing obligations and/or taking ownership of the loans or other assets securing the applicable obligations.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including fiscal and monetary policies and domestic and international economic and political considerations, as well as other factors beyond our control. We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our investments and the related financing obligations. In general, we seek to match the interest rate characteristics of our investments with the interest rate characteristics of any related financing obligations such as repurchase agreements, bank credit facilities, term loans, revolving facilities and securitizations. In instances where the interest rate characteristics of an investment and the related financing obligation are not matched, we mitigate such interest rate risk through the utilization of interest rate derivatives of the same duration. The following table presents financial instruments where we have utilized interest rate derivatives to hedge interest rate risk and the related interest rate derivatives as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 and December 31, 20162019 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

Aggregate Notional

   

 

 

 

Face Value of

 

Value of Interest

 

Number of Interest

 

 

Hedged Instruments

 

Rate Derivatives

 

Rate Derivatives

 

Instrument hedged as of September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

   

Aggregate Notional

   

 

Face Value of

Value of Interest

Number of Interest

 

Hedged Instruments

Rate Derivatives

Rate Derivatives

 

Instrument hedged as of June 30, 2020

Loans held-for-investment, residential

$

260,542

$

87,800

 

3

Loans held-for-sale

 

$

192,705

 

$

163,490

 

24

 

621,195

672,900

 

33

RMBS, available-for-sale

 

 

379,432

 

 

69,000

 

 2

 

 

266,539

 

421,000

 

4

CMBS, fair value option

152,217

71,000

2

HTM debt securities

17,573

17,573

1

Secured financing agreements

 

 

1,051,497

 

 

1,038,859

 

18

 

 

920,891

1,640,311

 

25

 

$

1,623,634

 

$

1,271,349

 

44

 

Instrument hedged as of December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loans held-for-investment

 

$

8,000

 

$

8,000

 

 1

 

Unsecured senior notes

 

1,000,000

970,000

 

2

$

3,238,958

$

3,880,584

 

70

Instrument hedged as of December 31, 2019

Loans held-for-investment, residential

$

654,925

$

169,200

 

8

Loans held-for-sale

 

 

63,065

 

 

50,900

 

18

 

747,779

344,900

 

24

RMBS, available-for-sale

 

 

399,883

 

 

69,000

 

 2

 

 

278,853

 

85,000

 

2

HTM debt securities

18,784

18,784

1

Secured financing agreements

 

 

1,011,067

 

 

1,003,064

 

18

 

 

693,496

1,423,881

 

14

 

$

1,482,015

 

$

1,130,964

 

39

 

Unsecured senior notes

 

1,000,000

970,000

 

2

$

3,393,837

$

3,011,765

 

51

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The following table summarizes the estimated annual change in net investment income for our LIBOR-basedvariable rate investments and our LIBOR-basedvariable rate debt assuming increases or decreases in LIBOR or other applicable index rates and adjusted for the effects of our interest rate hedging activities (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

 

Variable rate

    

    

    

    

investments and

1.0%

0.5%

0.5%

1.0%

Income (Expense) Subject to Interest Rate Sensitivity

indebtedness (1)

Increase

Increase

Decrease

Decrease

Investment income from variable rate investments

$

10,151,307

$

37,508

$

15,215

$

(6,023)

$

(8,225)

Interest expense from variable rate debt, net of interest rate derivatives

 

(6,196,744)

 

(68,632)

 

(34,013)

 

10,980

 

11,451

Net investment income from variable rate instruments

$

3,954,563

$

(31,124)

$

(18,798)

$

4,957

$

3,226

Impact per diluted shares outstanding

$

(0.11)

$

(0.07)

$

0.02

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Variable-rate

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

investments and

 

3.0%

 

2.0%

 

1.0%

 

1.0%

Income (Expense) Subject to Interest Rate Sensitivity

 

indebtedness (1)

 

Increase

 

Increase

 

Increase

 

Decrease (2)

Investment income from variable-rate investments 

 

$

6,341,167

 

$

184,401

 

$

122,181

 

$

59,962

 

$

(41,292)

Interest expense from variable-rate debt, net of interest rate derivatives

 

 

(3,515,498)

 

 

(112,112)

 

 

(76,615)

 

 

(39,534)

 

 

39,504

Net investment income from variable rate instruments 

 

$

2,825,669

 

$

72,289

 

$

45,566

 

$

20,428

 

$

(1,788)

Impact per diluted shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

$

0.27

 

$

0.17

 

$

0.08

 

$

(0.01)


(1)

(1)Includes the notional value of interest rate derivatives.

(2)

Assumes LIBOR does not go below 0%.

LIBOR Transition Risk

In July 2017, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBOR) announced it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. There is currently no certainty regarding the future utilization of LIBOR or of any particular replacement rate (although the secured overnight financing rate has been proposed as an alternative to U.S.-dollar LIBOR). As indicated in the Interest Rate Risk section above, a substantial portion of our loans, investment securities, borrowings and interest rate derivatives are indexed to LIBOR or similar reference rates. Market participants anticipate that financial instruments tied to LIBOR will require transition to an alternative reference rate if LIBOR is no longer available. Our LIBOR-based loan agreements and borrowing arrangements generally specify alternative reference rates such as the prime rate and federal funds rate, respectively. The potential effect of the discontinuation of LIBOR on our interest income and expense cannot yet be determined and any changes to benchmark interest rates could increase our financing costs and/or result in mismatches between the interest rates of our investments and the corresponding financings.

Foreign Currency Risk

We intend to hedge our currency exposures in a prudent manner. However, our currency hedging strategies may not eliminate all of our currency risk due to, among other things, uncertainties in the timing and/or amount of payments received on the related investments, and/or unequal, inaccurate, or unavailable hedges to perfectly offset changes in future exchange rates. Additionally, we may be required under certain circumstances to collateralize our currency hedges for the benefit of the hedge counterparty, which could adversely affect our liquidity.

Consistent with our strategy of hedging foreign currency exposure on certain investments, we typically enter into a series of forwards to fix the U.S. dollar amount of foreign currency denominated cash flows (interest income, rental income and principal payments) we expect to receive from our foreign currency denominated investments. Accordingly, the notional values and expiration dates of our foreign currency hedges approximate the amounts and timing of future payments we expect to receive on the related investments.

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The following table represents our current currency hedge exposure as it relates to our investments denominated in foreign currencies, along with the aggregate notional amount of the hedges in place (amounts in thousands except for number of contracts,contracts) using the SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 GBP closing rate of 1.3396 and Euro (“EUR”)1.2399, EUR closing rate of 1.1816):1.1235 and AUD closing rate of 0.6902.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying Value of Net Investment

 

Local Currency

 

Number of
Foreign Exchange Contracts

 

Aggregate Notional Value of Hedges Applied

 

Expiration Range of Contracts

$

220,657

 

GBP

 

34

 

$

227,339

 

January 2018 – February 2018

 

37,324

 

GBP

 

73

 

 

40,750

 

October 2017 – June 2019

 

30,133

 

EUR

 

 5

 

 

35,901

 

December 2017 – December 2018

 

1,115

 

EUR

 

 1

 

 

1,992

 

April 2018

 

20,145

 

EUR

 

 5

 

 

23,922

 

November 2017 – November 2018

 

52,237

 

GBP

 

13

 

 

70,591

 

November 2017 – July 2020

 

695

 

GBP

 

 1

 

 

1,206

 

March 2018

 

146,773

 

EUR

 

33

(1)

 

273,048

 

December 2017 – June 2020

 

13,530

 

GBP

 

 8

 

 

13,667

 

October 2017 – April 2019

$

522,609

 

 

 

173

 

$

688,416

 

 


(1)

These foreign exchange contracts hedge our EUR currency exposure created by our acquisition of the Ireland Portfolio. 

Carrying Value of Net Investment

Local Currency

Number of
Foreign Exchange Contracts

Aggregate Notional Value of Hedges Applied

Expiration Range of Contracts

$

48,803

AUD

9

$

55,167

November 2021

17,564

GBP

10

27,960

July 2020 – December 2023

19,088

EUR

132

18,231

August 2020 – July 2021

28,521

GBP

1

35,257

July 2023

72,432

GBP

23

78,762

July 2020 – January 2022

48,568

EUR

27

52,437

August 2020 – July 2022

25,916

EUR

45

30,317

August 2020 – August 2022

89,547

GBP

8

98,871

July 2020 – January 2022

65,914

GBP

15

57,651

April 2021

5,531

EUR

8

6,892

November 2020 – July 2022

11,179

GBP

8

13,899

November 2020 – July 2022

1,917

AUD

1

3,908

August 2021

23,641

EUR

26

30,706

August 2020 – June 2023

38,312

EUR

12

59,539

August 2020 – November 2022

39,122

EUR

22

48,987

September 2020 – November 2025

55,131

GBP

24

66,056

August 2020 – November 2021

8,605

EUR

6

11,207

June 2022

9,791

GBP

8

12,622

September 2020 – April 2022

$

609,582

385

$

708,469

Real Estate Risk

The market values of commercial and residential mortgage assets are subject to volatility and may be affected adversely by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic discussed above, national, regional and local economic conditions (which may be adversely affected by industry slowdowns and other factors); local real estate conditions; changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments; construction quality, age and design; demographic factors; and retroactive changes to building or similar codes. In addition, decreases in property values reduce the value of the collateral and the potential proceeds available to a borrower to repay the underlying loans, which could also cause us to suffer losses.

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Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. No change in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATIONINFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.

Currently, no material legal proceedings are pending or, to our knowledge, threatened or contemplated against us, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors.Factors.

Except as set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020, as updated below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in theour Form 10-K.

Risks Related to SourcesOur Company

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having, and will likely continue to have, an adverse impact on our operations and financial performance, as well as on the operations and financial performance of Financingmany of the borrowers underlying our real estate-related assets and tenants of our owned properties. We are unable to predict the extent to which the pandemic and related impacts will continue to adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders.

AmendmentsOur operations and financial performance have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused, and is expected to continue to cause, the global slowdown of economic activity and significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. Because the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences are uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict, the pandemic’s impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders, remains uncertain and difficult to predict. Further, the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders depends on many factors that are not within our control, including, but not limited, to: governmental, business and individuals’ actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) membership regulationspandemic (including quarantine and “stay-at-home” orders, restrictions on travel and transport, school closures, limits on the operations of non-essential businesses and other workforce pressures); the impact of the pandemic, and actions taken in response thereto, on global and regional economies and economic activity, including concerns regarding additional surges of the pandemic or the expansion of the economic impact thereof as a result of certain jurisdictions “re-opening” or otherwise lifting certain restrictions prematurely; the availability of U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. funding programs aimed at supporting the economy during the COVID 19-pandemic, including uncertainties regarding the potential implementation of new or extended programs; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and financial market volatility; global economic conditions and levels of economic growth; and the pace of recovery when the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

The COVID-19 pandemic and “stay-at-home” and other measures implemented to prevent its spread and any extended period of economic slowdown or recession could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders, among other matters. We expect that these adverse effects are likely to continue as long as the outbreak persists and potentially even longer. Although it is difficult to predict the magnitude of the business and economic implications, the COVID-19 outbreak could affect us in various ways, including, among other factors:

the decline in the value of commercial and residential real estate, which negatively impacts the value of our investments, potentially materially.
the negative impact on the financial stability of borrowers underlying our real estate-related assets and infrastructure loans, which is expected to increase significantly the number of borrowers who become delinquent or default on their loans, or who seek to defer payment on, or refinance, their loans. Assets relating to certain property types are more likely to experience particular stress as a result of the impact of COVID-19, including in particular assets secured by hotel, multifamily and retail properties. The borrowers underlying these assets, and the tenants at such properties, are facing operational and financial hardships resulting from the

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spread of COVID-19 and related governmental measures. For example, certain of the hotel and retail properties securing our assets were or continue to be required to temporarily close or limit their operations significantly as a result of COVID-19 and related governmental measures, which has had a material adverse effect on the businesses of the applicable borrowers. If the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue and the restrictions put in place are not lifted, the businesses of such borrowers, and the tenants at such properties, could continue to suffer materially or such borrowers and tenants could become insolvent.

We have been engaged in discussions with our borrowers, some of whom have indicated that, due to the impact of the  COVID-19 pandemic, they have been unable to timely execute their business plans, have had to temporarily close their businesses or have experienced other negative business consequences and have requested or indicated that they will be requesting interest or principal deferral or other modifications of their loans. We therefore anticipate more frequent modifications of our loans and potentially instances of default or foreclosure on assets underlying our loans.

To the extent that borrowers that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic do not timely remit payments of principal and interest relating to their respective real estate-related assets, the value of such assets will likely be impaired, potentially materially. Failure to receive interest when due may adversely affect our liquidity and therefore our ability to fund our operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis.

we may receive margin calls from our lenders as a result of the decline in the market value of the loans or other assets pledged by us to our lenders under our repurchase agreements and warehouse credit facilities, and if we fail to resolve such margin calls when due by payment of cash or delivery of additional collateral, the lenders may exercise remedies including demanding payment by us of our aggregate outstanding financing obligations and/or taking ownership of the loans or other assets securing the applicable obligations.  We may not have the funds available to repay such financing obligations, and we may be unable to raise the funds from alternative sources on favorable terms or at all. Forced sales of the loans or other assets that secure our financing obligations in order to pay outstanding financing obligations may be on terms less favorable to us than might otherwise be available in a regularly functioning market and could result in deficiency judgments and other claims against us.
the adverse effect on the financial stability of the tenants in the retail and multifamily properties that we own, which is expected to negatively impact the ability of such tenants to make their rental payments to us on a timely basis or at all. To the extent the number of tenants who are unable to make timely rental payments to us increases significantly, the value of these property investments will likely be impaired, potentially materially. In addition, as a result of the foregoing, these properties may not generate sufficient funds to pay principal and interest on the mortgage loans secured by such properties or may otherwise fail to satisfy financial covenants applicable under the terms of such loans. In this regard, we may enter into agreements with certain of our tenants to allow, among other items, for a deferral of some portion of the rent owed to us for an agreed-upon period of time. Failure to receive rent when due may adversely affect our liquidity and therefore our ability to fund our operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis.
if we fail to meet or satisfy any of the covenants in our repurchase agreements, warehouse credit facilities or other financing arrangements as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we would be in default under these agreements, which could result in a cross-default or cross-acceleration under other financing arrangements, and our lenders could elect to declare outstanding amounts due and payable (or such amounts may automatically become due and payable), terminate their commitments, require the posting of additional collateral and enforce their respective interests against existing collateral.
as a result of the decline in the market value of the loans in our collateralized loan obligation (the “CLO”), we may not meet certain interest coverage tests, overcollateralization coverage tests or other tests that could result in a change in the priority of distributions, which could result in the reduction or elimination of distributions to the subordinate debt and equity tranches we own until the tests have been met or certain senior classes of securities have been paid in full. Accordingly, we may experience a reduction in our cash flow from those interests which may adversely affect our liquidity and therefore our ability to fund our operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis.

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difficulty accessing debt and equity capital on attractive terms, or at all, and a severe disruption and instability in the global financial markets or deteriorations in credit and financing conditions, which may adversely affect our access to capital necessary to fund our operations or address maturing liabilities on a timely basis, as well as the ability of borrowers underlying our real estate-related assets and infrastructure loans, or of tenants of the properties we own, to meet their obligations to us.

The adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect us.

In July 2017, we acquired a captive insurance company that is a memberour liquidity position and could limit our ability to grow our business and fully execute our business strategy. We expect to preserve and build our liquidity to best position the Company to weather near-term market uncertainty, satisfy our loan future funding and financing obligations and to potentially make opportunistic new investments, which will cause us to take some or all of the FHLBfollowing actions: raise capital from offerings of Chicago (the “FHLBC”).  Our subsidiary’s membershipsecurities, borrow additional capital, sell assets, pay our management and incentive fees in shares of our common stock (as was done for the quarter ended March 31, 2020) and/or change our dividend practice, including by reducing the amount of, or temporarily suspending, our future dividends or paying our future dividends in kind for some period of time.

uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic may make it difficult to estimate provisions for loan losses.
a general decline in business activity and demand for mortgage financing, servicing and other real estate and real estate-related transactions, which could adversely affect our ability to source attractive investments or to redeploy the proceeds from repayments of our existing investments.
temporary, prolonged or permanent changes involving our investment activities; to the extent we elect or are required to limit or be more selective in making investments, we may strain our relationships or reputation with borrowers, business partners and counterparties, breach actual or perceived obligations to them, or be subject to litigation and claims from such borrowers, business partners and counterparties.
prolonged closures of, or other operational issues at, properties that secure our investments, or properties that we own.
the long-term impact on the market for office properties in the event a significant number of businesses determine to continue to utilize large-scale work-from-home policies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and thereafter.
government-mandated moratoriums on the construction, development or redevelopment of properties underlying our construction or rehabilitation loans, or with respect to infrastructure projects, may prevent the completion, on a timely basis or at all, of such projects. The repayment of construction or rehabilitation loans often depends on the borrower’s ability to secure permanent “take-out” financing, which requires the successful completion of construction and stabilization of the project, or operation of the property with an income stream sufficient to meet operating expenses. Similarly, because the loan structure for project finance relies primarily on the underlying project’s cash flows for repayment, the ability of the project company to repay a project finance loan is dependent upon the successful development, construction and/or operation of such project rather than upon the existence of independent income or assets of the project company.  Accordingly, if a project cannot be completed on a timely basis or at all as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental measures, the ability to repay the applicable loan will likely be impaired. In addition, certain of such projects may rely on tax credits which may be available only if construction is completed by certain deadlines, which may not be met because of such moratoriums.

To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, the market price of our common stock and our ability to make distributions to our stockholders, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the FHLBC provides us with access to attractive long-term collateralized financing for residential mortgage loans.  As of September 30, 2017, our subsidiary had $250.0 million of borrowings from the FHLBC to finance its portfolio of residential mortgage loans.  In January 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) amended its regulations governing FHLB membership, providing that captive insurance companies will no longer be eligible for membership in the FHLB system.  Our subsidiary was admitted as a member of the FHLBC prior to September 2014 and, as a result, is eligibleForm 10-K under the amended regulations to remain a member through February 2021.  There can be no assurance that, following the terminationheading “Risk Factors.”

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

There were no unregistered sales of securities during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

There were no purchases of common stock during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2020.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities.Securities.

None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures.Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information.Information.

None.

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Item 6.  Exhibits.

(a)

Index to Exhibits

(a)Index to Exhibits

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Description

31.1

Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

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.

STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC.

Date: November 8, 2017August 5, 2020

By:

/s/ BARRY S. STERNLICHT

Barry S. Sternlicht
Chief Executive Officer
Principal Executive Officer

Date: November 8, 2017August 5, 2020

By:

/s/ RINA PANIRY

Rina Paniry
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer

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