Ready Capital Corp 10-Q

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Financial Statements (Unaudited) READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 124,149 $ 207,841 Restricted cash 50,182 39,746 Loans, net (including $ 388 and $ 737 held at fair value) 3,409,500 3,500,298 Loans, held for sale (including $ 61,314 and $ 73,094 held at fair value and net of valuation allowance of $ 70,867 and $ 67,612 ) 278,214 585,820 Mortgage-backed securities 31,587 34,501 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures (including $ 5,294 and $ 5,737 held at fair value) 165,658 161,424 Derivative instruments 3,096 6,740 Servicing rights 117,463 126,279 Real estate owned 572,850 620,225 Other assets 466,161 508,238 Assets of consolidated VIEs 1,045,056 1,978,684 Total Assets $ 6,263,916 $ 7,769,796 Liabilities Secured borrowings 1,876,713 2,788,926 Securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs, net 638,942 1,174,785 Senior secured notes, net 723,915 722,729 Corporate debt, net 470,372 652,487 Guaranteed loan financing 950,103 524,091 Contingent consideration 22,265 18,698 Derivative instruments 60 1,432 Dividends payable 3,665 3,633 Loan participations sold 56,616 56,616 Due to third parties 5,408 3,135 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 165,620 171,636 Total Liabilities $ 4,913,679 $ 6,118,168 Preferred stock Series C, liquidation preference $ 25.00 per share (refer to Note 20 ) 8,361 8,361 Commitments & contingencies (refer to Note 24 ) Stockholders’ Equity Preferred stock Series E, liquidation preference $ 25.00 per share (refer to Note 20 ) 111,378 111,378 Common stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 165,209,516 and 163,010,012 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 17 17 Additional paid-in capital 2,267,394 2,264,355 Retained deficit ( 1,118,135 ) ( 807,522 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 21,448 ) ( 24,196 ) Total Ready Capital Corporation equity 1,239,206 1,544,032 Non-controlling interests 102,670 99,235 Total Stockholders’ Equity $ 1,341,876 $ 1,643,267 Total Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Stockholders’ Equity $ 6,263,916 $ 7,769,796 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 5 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except share data) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Interest income $ 77,401 $ 152,735 $ 159,131 $ 307,702 Interest expense ( 82,853 ) ( 135,837 ) ( 179,687 ) ( 276,303 ) Net interest income (loss) before (provision for) recovery of loan losses $ ( 5,452 ) $ 16,898 $ ( 20,556 ) $ 31,399 (Provision for) recovery of loan losses ( 21,554 ) ( 8,640 ) ( 92,461 ) 100,928 Net interest income (loss) after (provision for) recovery of loan losses $ ( 27,006 ) $ 8,258 $ ( 113,017 ) $ 132,327 Non-interest income Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned ( 22,221 ) 18,214 ( 82,306 ) 28,883 Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments ( 4,173 ) ( 1,614 ) ( 11,093 ) ( 3,364 ) Valuation allowance, loans held for sale 2,447 ( 39,746 ) ( 4,110 ) ( 139,464 ) Servicing income, net of amortization and impairment of $ 11,207 and $ 17,794 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and $ 12,874 and $ 18,168 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively 72 ( 304 ) 5,493 6,152 Gain (loss) on bargain purchase — ( 14,381 ) — 88,090 Income (loss) on unconsolidated joint ventures 1,276 ( 144 ) 3,335 ( 4,126 ) Other income 14,214 11,304 32,279 22,894 Total non-interest income (expense) $ ( 8,385 ) $ ( 26,671 ) $ ( 56,402 ) $ ( 935 ) Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits ( 24,590 ) ( 23,159 ) ( 48,438 ) ( 44,413 ) Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party ( 3,376 ) ( 3,600 ) ( 6,976 ) ( 6,876 ) Professional fees ( 7,671 ) ( 6,368 ) ( 14,326 ) ( 11,856 ) Management fees – related party ( 3,765 ) ( 5,072 ) ( 7,841 ) ( 10,649 ) Loan servicing expense ( 3,439 ) ( 11,038 ) ( 19,113 ) ( 26,882 ) Transaction related expenses ( 512 ) ( 639 ) ( 847 ) ( 3,333 ) Impairment on real estate ( 952 ) ( 4,268 ) ( 483 ) ( 6,614 ) Other operating expenses ( 33,268 ) ( 16,133 ) ( 62,282 ) ( 32,256 ) Total non-interest expense $ ( 77,573 ) $ ( 70,277 ) $ ( 160,306 ) $ ( 142,879 ) Loss from continuing operations before benefit for income taxes ( 112,964 ) ( 88,690 ) ( 329,725 ) ( 11,487 ) Income tax benefit 13,281 39,939 29,955 45,146 Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ ( 99,683 ) $ ( 48,751 ) $ ( 299,770 ) $ 33,659 Discontinued operations (refer to Note 9 ) Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit — ( 6,567 ) — ( 7,161 ) Income tax benefit — 1,641 — 1,790 Net loss from discontinued operations $ — $ ( 4,926 ) $ — $ ( 5,371 ) Net income (loss) $ ( 99,683 ) $ ( 53,677 ) $ ( 299,770 ) $ 28,288 Less: Dividends on preferred stock 1,999 1,999 3,998 3,998 Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 1,848 1,814 3,490 4,274 Net income (loss) attributable to Ready Capital Corporation $ ( 103,530 ) $ ( 57,490 ) $ ( 307,258 ) $ 20,016 Earnings per common share from continuing operations - basic $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.31 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.15 Earnings per common share from discontinued operations - basic $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) Total earnings per common share - basic $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.34 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.12 Earnings per common share from continuing operations - diluted $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.31 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.15 Earnings per common share from discontinued operations - diluted $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) Total earnings per common share - diluted $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.34 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.12 Weighted-average shares outstanding Basic 165,101,861 167,749,917 164,366,053 166,465,234 Diluted 172,781,180 170,673,088 171,173,393 169,320,001 Dividends declared per share of common stock $ 0.01 $ 0.125 $ 0.02 $ 0.25 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 6 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net income (loss) $ ( 99,683 ) $ ( 53,677 ) $ ( 299,770 ) $ 28,288 Other comprehensive income (loss) - net change by component: Derivative financial instruments (cash flow hedges) 3,351 ( 3,341 ) 3,457 ( 7,285 ) Foreign currency translation ( 318 ) 1,747 ( 703 ) 2,560 Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 3,033 $ ( 1,594 ) $ 2,754 $ ( 4,725 ) Comprehensive income (loss) $ ( 96,650 ) $ ( 55,271 ) $ ( 297,016 ) $ 23,563 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 1,854 1,807 3,495 4,246 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ready Capital Corporation $ ( 98,504 ) $ ( 57,078 ) $ ( 300,511 ) $ 19,317 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 7 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 Preferred Series E Common Stock Additional Paid- In Capital Retained Earnings (Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total Ready Capital Corporation Equity Non-controlling Interests Total Stockholders' Equity (in thousands, except share data) Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance at March 31, 2026 4,600,000 $ 111,378 165,255,559 $ 17 $ 2,265,534 $ ( 1,012,927 ) $ ( 24,476 ) $ 1,339,526 $ 100,813 $ 1,440,339 Dividend declared: Common stock ( $ 0.01 per share) — — — — — ( 1,678 ) — ( 1,678 ) — ( 1,678 ) OP units — — — — — — — — ( 3 ) ( 3 ) $ 0.390625 per Series C preferred share — — — — — ( 131 ) — ( 131 ) — ( 131 ) $ 0.406250 per Series E preferred share — — — — — ( 1,868 ) — ( 1,868 ) — ( 1,868 ) Stock-based compensation — — 54,800 — 2,032 — — 2,032 — 2,032 Share repurchases — — ( 100,843 ) — ( 165 ) — — ( 165 ) — ( 165 ) Reallocation of non-controlling interest — — — — ( 7 ) — 1 ( 6 ) 6 — Net income (loss) — — — — — ( 101,531 ) — ( 101,531 ) 1,848 ( 99,683 ) Other comprehensive income — — — — — — 3,027 3,027 6 3,033 Balance at June 30, 2026 4,600,000 $ 111,378 165,209,516 $ 17 $ 2,267,394 $ ( 1,118,135 ) $ ( 21,448 ) $ 1,239,206 $ 102,670 $ 1,341,876 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Preferred Series E Common Stock Additional Paid- In Capital Retained Earnings (Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total Ready Capital Corporation Equity Non-controlling Interests Total Stockholders' Equity (in thousands, except share data) Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance at March 31, 2025 4,600,000 $ 111,378 172,507,227 $ 17 $ 2,302,101 $ ( 450,276 ) $ ( 21,673 ) $ 1,941,547 $ 99,644 $ 2,041,191 Dividend declared: Common stock ( $ 0.125 per share) — — — — — ( 20,758 ) — ( 20,758 ) — ( 20,758 ) OP units — — — — — — — — ( 75 ) ( 75 ) $ 0.390625 per Series C preferred share — — — — — ( 131 ) — ( 131 ) — ( 131 ) $ 0.406250 per Series E preferred share — — — — — ( 1,868 ) — ( 1,868 ) — ( 1,868 ) Distributions, net — — — — — — — — ( 87 ) ( 87 ) Stock-based compensation — — 55,010 — 440 — — 440 — 440 Conversion of OP units into common stock — — 282,614 — 1,197 — — 1,197 ( 1,197 ) — Share repurchases — — ( 8,518,464 ) — ( 37,779 ) — — ( 37,779 ) — ( 37,779 ) Reallocation of non-controlling interest — — — — 1,581 — ( 33 ) 1,548 ( 1,548 ) — Net income (loss) — — — — — ( 55,491 ) — ( 55,491 ) 1,814 ( 53,677 ) Other comprehensive loss — — — — — — ( 1,587 ) ( 1,587 ) ( 7 ) ( 1,594 ) Balance at June 30, 2025 4,600,000 $ 111,378 164,326,387 $ 17 $ 2,267,540 $ ( 528,524 ) $ ( 23,293 ) $ 1,827,118 $ 98,544 $ 1,925,662 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 8 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Preferred Series E Common Stock Additional Paid- In Capital Retained Earnings (Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total Ready Capital Corporation Equity Non-controlling Interests Total Stockholders' Equity (in thousands, except share data) Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance at December 31, 2025 4,600,000 $ 111,378 163,010,012 $ 17 $ 2,264,355 $ ( 807,522 ) $ ( 24,196 ) $ 1,544,032 $ 99,235 $ 1,643,267 Dividend declared: Common stock ( $ 0.02 per share) — — — — — ( 3,355 ) — ( 3,355 ) — ( 3,355 ) OP units — — — — — — — — ( 6 ) ( 6 ) $ 0.78125 per Series C preferred share — — — — — ( 262 ) — ( 262 ) — ( 262 ) $ 0.81250 per Series E preferred share — — — — — ( 3,736 ) — ( 3,736 ) — ( 3,736 ) Stock-based compensation — — 2,515,119 — 3,523 — — 3,523 — 3,523 Share repurchases — — ( 315,615 ) — ( 539 ) — — ( 539 ) — ( 539 ) Reallocation of non-controlling interest — — — — 55 — ( 1 ) 54 ( 54 ) — Net income (loss) — — — — — ( 303,260 ) — ( 303,260 ) 3,490 ( 299,770 ) Other comprehensive income — — — — — — 2,749 2,749 5 2,754 Balance at June 30, 2026 4,600,000 $ 111,378 165,209,516 $ 17 $ 2,267,394 $ ( 1,118,135 ) $ ( 21,448 ) $ 1,239,206 $ 102,670 $ 1,341,876 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Preferred Series E Common Stock Additional Paid- In Capital Retained Earnings (Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total Ready Capital Corporation Equity Non-controlling Interests Total Stockholders' Equity (in thousands, except share data) Shares Amount Shares Amount Balance at December 31, 2024 4,600,000 $ 111,378 162,792,372 $ 17 $ 2,250,291 $ ( 505,089 ) $ ( 18,552 ) $ 1,838,045 $ 97,697 $ 1,935,742 Dividend declared: Common stock ( $ 0.25 per share) — — — — — ( 43,451 ) — ( 43,451 ) — ( 43,451 ) OP units — — — — — — — — ( 186 ) ( 186 ) $ 0.78125 per Series C preferred share — — — — — ( 262 ) — ( 262 ) — ( 262 ) $ 0.81250 per Series E preferred share — — — — — ( 3,736 ) — ( 3,736 ) — ( 3,736 ) Distributions, net — — — — — — — — ( 187 ) ( 187 ) Shares issued pursuant to merger transaction — — 12,766,819 — 64,600 — — 64,600 — 64,600 Stock-based compensation — — 737,090 — 6,678 — — 6,678 — 6,678 Conversion of OP units into common stock — — 282,614 — 1,197 — — 1,197 ( 1,197 ) — Share repurchases — — ( 12,252,508 ) — ( 57,099 ) — — ( 57,099 ) — ( 57,099 ) Reallocation of non-controlling interest — — — — 1,873 — ( 44 ) 1,829 ( 1,829 ) — Net income — — — — — 24,014 — 24,014 4,274 28,288 Other comprehensive loss — — — — — — ( 4,697 ) ( 4,697 ) ( 28 ) ( 4,725 ) Balance at June 30, 2025 4,600,000 $ 111,378 164,326,387 $ 17 $ 2,267,540 $ ( 528,524 ) $ ( 23,293 ) $ 1,827,118 $ 98,544 $ 1,925,662 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 9 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ ( 299,770 ) $ 28,288 Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax — ( 5,371 ) Net income (loss) from continuing operations ( 299,770 ) 33,659 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Amortization of premiums, discounts, and debt issuance costs, net 30,316 27,040 Stock-based compensation 4,112 3,419 Provision for (recovery of) loan losses 92,461 ( 100,928 ) Impairment (recovery) on real estate owned, held for sale 483 6,614 Depreciation and amortization on real estate owned 3,151 — Repair and denial reserve 2,707 1,158 Paid-in-kind accrued interest ( 801 ) ( 1,048 ) Valuation allowance, loans held for sale 4,110 139,464 Net (income) loss of unconsolidated joint ventures, net of distributions ( 2,178 ) 6,451 Realized (gains) losses, net 82,135 ( 27,506 ) Unrealized (gains) losses, net 10,452 2,499 Loss on deconsolidation of securitization trust 2,840 — Bargain purchase gain — ( 88,090 ) Loans, held for sale, net 703,166 50,174 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Derivative instruments 5,160 ( 996 ) Assets of consolidated VIEs (excluding loans, net), accrued interest and due from servicers 5,815 50,882 Receivable from third parties ( 7,246 ) 2,656 Other assets 19,384 ( 105,016 ) Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 8,999 31,554 Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 665,296 $ 31,986 Net cash used for operating activities from discontinued operations — ( 23,784 ) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 665,296 $ 8,202 Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Origination of loans ( 164,053 ) ( 300,692 ) Proceeds from disposition and principal payment of loans 1,016,550 1,034,968 Funding of investments held to maturity — ( 2,385 ) Proceeds from sale and principal payment of mortgage-backed securities 3,747 — Funding of real estate, held for sale ( 1,143 ) ( 215 ) Proceeds from sale of real estate, held for sale 91,592 8,312 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures ( 9,928 ) ( 11,897 ) Distributions in excess of cumulative earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures 7,872 2,928 Payment of liabilities under participation agreements — ( 1,335 ) Net cash provided by (used for) business acquisitions — 16,020 Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations $ 944,637 $ 745,704 Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations — 43,316 Net cash provided by investing activities $ 944,637 $ 789,020 Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Proceeds from secured borrowings 1,067,088 2,385,296 Repayment of secured borrowings ( 1,978,398 ) ( 917,296 ) Repayment of the Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility borrowings ( 8,592 ) ( 8,134 ) Proceeds from issuance of securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs 135,657 — Repayment of securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs ( 673,887 ) ( 2,075,012 ) Proceeds from sale of retained beneficial interests 24,065 — Repayment of corporate debt ( 183,994 ) ( 231,511 ) Proceeds from senior secured note — 290,250 Repayment of guaranteed loan financing ( 49,897 ) ( 83,492 ) Payment of deferred financing costs ( 5,887 ) ( 18,099 ) Common stock repurchased — ( 55,151 ) Settlement of share-based awards in satisfaction of withholding tax requirements ( 539 ) ( 1,948 ) Dividend payments ( 7,327 ) ( 67,886 ) Net cash used for financing activities from continuing operations $ ( 1,681,711 ) $ ( 782,983 ) Net cash used for financing activities from discontinued operations — ( 4,324 ) Net cash used for financing activities $ ( 1,681,711 ) $ ( 787,307 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash including cash classified within assets held for sale ( 71,778 ) 9,915 Less: Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents within assets held for sale — ( 29,792 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash ( 71,778 ) 39,707 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash beginning balance 249,534 182,774 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash ending balance $ 177,756 $ 222,481 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 10 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 Supplemental disclosures: Cash paid for interest $ 151,131 $ 263,125 Cash paid (received) for income taxes $ 160 $ ( 258 ) Non-cash investing activities Loans transferred from loans, held for sale to loans, net $ 37,270 $ 72,826 Loans transferred from loans, net to loans, held for sale $ 322,952 $ 722,797 Loans transferred to real estate owned, held for sale $ 49,633 $ 35,546 Deconsolidation of assets in securitization trusts $ 26,300 $ — Consolidation of assets in securitization trusts $ 475,919 $ — Contingent consideration in connection with acquisitions $ — $ 15,242 Non-cash financing activities Deconsolidation of borrowings in securitization trusts $ 22,973 $ — Consolidation of borrowings in securitization trusts $ 475,919 $ — Shares and OP units issued in connection with merger transactions $ — $ 64,600 Conversion of OP units to common stock $ — $ 1,197 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reconciliation Cash and cash equivalents $ 124,149 $ 162,935 Restricted cash 50,182 56,769 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in assets of consolidated VIEs 3,425 2,777 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash ending balance $ 177,756 $ 222,481 See Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 11 READY CAPITAL CORPORATION NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Note 1. Organization Ready Capital Corporation (the “Company” or “Ready Capital” and together with its subsidiaries “we,” “us” and “our”), is a Maryland corporation. The Company is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services lower-to-middle-market commercial real estate (“LMM”) loans, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, construction loans, and to a lesser extent, mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) collateralized primarily by LMM loans, or other real estate-related investments. LMM loans represent a special category of commercial loans, sharing both commercial and residential loan characteristics. LMM loans are generally secured by first mortgages on commercial properties, but because LMM loans are also often accompanied by collateralization of personal assets and subordinate lien positions, aspects of residential mortgage credit analysis are utilized in the underwriting process. The Company is externally managed and advised by Waterfall Asset Management, LLC (“Waterfall” or the “Manager”), an investment advisor registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, as amended. Sutherland Partners, L.P. (the “operating partnership”) holds substantially all of the Company’s assets and conducts substantially all of the Company’s business. As of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the Company owned approximately 99.8 % of the operating partnership. The Company, as sole general partner of the operating partnership, has responsibility and discretion in the management and control of the operating partnership, and the limited partners of the operating partnership, in such capacity, have no authority to transact business for, or participate in the management activities of the operating partnership. Therefore, the Company consolidates the operating partnership. Acquisitions United Development Funding IV. On March 13, 2025, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 29, 2024 , by and among the Company, United Development Funding IV (“UDF IV”), and RC Merger Sub IV, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“RC Merger Sub IV”), the Company acquired UDF IV , a real estate investment trust providing capital solutions to residential real estate developers and regional homebuilders, (the “UDF IV Merger”) . At the effective time of the UDF IV Merger (the “Effective Time”), each outstanding common share of beneficial interest, par value $ 0.01 per share, of UDF IV (“UDF IV Common Shares”), excluding any UDF IV Common Shares held by UDF IV, the Company, RC Merger Sub IV or their subsidiaries, was automatically cancelled and retired and converted into the right to receive (i) 0.416 shares of Company common stock , (ii) 0.416 contingent value rights (“CVRs”) representing the potential right to receive additional shares of Company common stock after the end of each of (1) the period beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025 and (2) the three subsequent calendar years, based, in part, upon cash proceeds received by the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of a portfolio of five UDF IV loans and (iii) cash consideration in lieu of any fractional shares of Company common stock . Refer to Note 5 for assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the UDF IV M erger . REIT Status The Company qualifies as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), commencing with its first taxable year ended December 31, 2011. To maintain its tax status as a REIT, the Company distributes dividends equal to at least 90 % of its taxable income in the form of distributions to shareholders. Note 2. Basis of Presentation The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements herein, referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”, as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 , have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”)— as prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and the rules and regulations of the SEC. 12 The accompanying consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, are unaudited and exclude some of the disclosures required in audited financial statements. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Such operating results may not be indicative of the expected results for any other interim period or the entire year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 , as filed with the SEC. Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Use of estimates Preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions are based on the best available information however, actual results could be materially different. Basis of consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts and results of operations of the operating partnership and other consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Reclassifications Certain amounts reported for the prior periods in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been reclassified in order to conform to the current period’s presentation . Cash and cash equivalents The Company accounts for cash and cash equivalents in accordance with ASC 305, Cash and Cash Equivalents . The Company defines cash and cash equivalents as cash, demand deposits, and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less when purchased. Cash and cash equivalents are exposed to concentrations of credit risk. The Company deposits cash with institutions believed to have highly valuable and defensible business franchises, strong financial fundamentals, and predictable and stable operating environments. Restricted cash Restricted cash represents cash held by the Company as collateral against its derivatives, borrowings under repurchase agreements, borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements with counterparties, construction and mortgage escrows, as well as cash held for remittance on loans serviced for third parties. Restricted cash is not available for general corporate purposes but may be applied against amounts due to counterparties under existing swaps and repurchase agreement borrowings, returned to the Company when the restriction requirements no longer exist or at the maturity of the swap or repurchase agreement. Loans, net Loans, net consists of loans, held-for-investment, net of allowance for credit losses, and loans, held at fair value. Loans, held-for-investment. Loans, held-for-investment are loans acquired from third parties (“acquired loans”), loans originated by the Company that it does not intend to sell, or securitized loans that were previously originated. Certain securitized loans remain on the Company’s balance sheet because the securitization vehicles are consolidated under ASC 810. Acquired loans are recorded at the valuation at the time of acquisition and are accounted for under ASC 310, Receivables (“ASC 310”). The Company uses the interest method to recognize, as a constant effective yield adjustment, the difference between the initial recorded investment in the loan and the principal amount of the loan. The calculation of the constant effective 13 yield necessary to apply the interest method uses the payment terms required by the loan contract, and prepayments of principal are not anticipated to shorten the loan term. Purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans are purchased loans that, as of the acquisition date, have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, as determined by the Company’s assessment under ASC 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses . An allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as loans held for investment. When a discounted cash flow model is used to determine the allowance for credit losses, the change in the allowance associated with the time value of money is presented as an adjustment to interest income. The sum of a loan's purchase price and allowance for credit losses becomes its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the unpaid principal balance of a loan is a non-credit discount or premium which is amortized into interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent changes to the allowance for credit losses are recorded through provision for loan losses. Loans, held at fair value. Loans, held at fair value represent certain loans originated by the Company for which the fair value option has been elected. Interest is recognized as interest income in the consolidated statements of operations when earned and deemed collectible. Changes in fair value are recurring and are reported as net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. Loans, held at fair value are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses consists of the allowance for losses on loans, accounted for at amortized cost, and lending commitments. Such loans and lending commitments are reviewed quarterly considering credit quality indicators, including probable and historical losses, collateral values, loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio and economic conditions. The allowance for credit losses increases through provisions charged to earnings and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. The Company utilizes loan loss forecasting models for estimating expected life-time credit losses, at the individual loan level, for its loan portfolio. The Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) forecasting methods used by the Company include (i) a probability of default and loss given default method using underlying third-party CMBS/CRE loan databases with historical loan losses and (ii) probability weighted expected cash flow method, depending on the type of loan and the availability of relevant historical market loan loss data. The Company might use other acceptable alternative approaches in the future depending on, among other factors, the type of loan, underlying collateral, and availability of relevant historical market loan loss data. Significant inputs to the Company’s forecasting methods include (i) key loan-specific inputs such as LTV, vintage year, loan-term, underlying property type, geographic location, and others, and (ii) a macro-economic forecast, including unemployment rates, interest rates, commercial real estate prices, and others. These estimates may change in future periods based on available future macro-economic data and might result in a material change in the Company’s future estimates of expected credit losses for its loan portfolio. In certain instances, the Company considers relevant loan-specific qualitative factors to certain loans to estimate its CECL expected credit losses. The Company considers loan investments to be “collateral-dependent” loans if they are both (i) expected to be substantially repaid through the operation or sale of the underlying collateral and (ii) for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. For such loans that the Company determines that foreclosure of the collateral is probable, the Company measures the expected losses based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral (less costs to sell the asset if repayment is expected through the sale of the collateral) and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. For collateral-dependent loans that the Company determines foreclosure is not probable, the Company applies a practical expedient to estimate expected losses using the difference between the collateral’s fair value (less costs to sell the asset if repayment is expected through the sale of the collateral) and the amortized cost basis of the loan. While the Company has a formal methodology to determine the adequate and appropriate level of the allowance for credit losses, estimates of inherent loan losses involve judgment and assumptions as to various factors, including current economic conditions. The Company’s determination of adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is based on quarterly evaluations of the above factors. Accordingly, the provision for credit losses will vary from period to period based on management’s ongoing assessment of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. 14 Non-accrual loans. A loan is generally placed on non-accrual status when it is probable that principal and interest will not be collected under the original contractual terms. At that time, interest income is no longer accrued. Non-accrual loans consist of loans for which principal or interest has been delinquent for 90 days or more and for which specific reserves are recorded . Interest income accrued, but not collected, at the date loans are placed on non-accrual status is reversed, unless the loan is expected to be fully recoverable by the collateral or is in the process of being collected. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent it is received in cash or until the loan qualifies for return to accrual status. However, where there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectability of loan principal, all cash received is applied to reduce the carrying value of such loans under the cost recovery method. Loans are restored to accrual status when contractually current and the collection of future payments is reasonably assured. In certain instances, the Company may make exceptions to placing a loan on non-accrual status if the loan is in the process of a modification. For construction loans that have been delinquent for 90 days or more , interest income may continue to accrue if it is probable that principal and interest will be collected in full. Paid-In-Kind ( “ PIK ” ) Interest. PIK interest is computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement and added to the principal balance of the loan, and is recorded as interest income over the life of the loan on the consolidated statement of operations. The Company will generally cease accruing PIK interest if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or management does not expect the borrower to be able to pay all principal and interest due. To maintain the Company's status as a REIT, this non-cash source of income is included within the 90% of its taxable income required to be distributed to shareholders. Loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In situations where economic or legal circumstances may cause a borrower to experience significant financial difficulties, the Company may grant concessions for a period of time to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. These modified terms may include interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, term extensions, and other-than-insignificant payment delay intended to minimize the Company’s economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. The Company monitors the performance of loans modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and considers loans that are 9 0 days past due to be in payment default . To the extent the modified loan is contractually current and ultimately deemed collectible, the Company will continue to accrue interest. Loans, held for sale Loans are classified as held for sale if there is an intent to sell in the near-term. These loans are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, unless the fair value option has been elected at the time of origination or acquisition. If the loan’s fair value is determined to be less than its amortized cost, a non-recurring fair value adjustment may be recorded through a valuation allowance. Changes in fair value on originated loans for which the fair value option has been elected, are recurring and are reported as net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. Loans, held for sale for which the fair value option has been elected are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. For originated SBA loans, the guaranteed portion is held at fair value. Interest is recognized as interest income in the consolidated statements of operations when earned and deemed collectible . When loans classified as held for sale are sold, the proceeds, less the costs to sell, in excess (or deficiency) of the net carrying value, including accrued interest, are recognized as a realized gain (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. Paycheck Protection Program loans Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans were originated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company has elected the fair value option for the loans originated by the Company for the first round of the program. Interest is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as interest income when earned and deemed collectible. Although PPP includes a 100% guarantee from the federal government and principal forgiveness for borrowers if the funds were used for defined purposes, changes in fair value are recurring and are reported as net unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company’s loan originations in the second round of the program are accounted for as loans, held-for-investment under ASC 310. Loan origination fees and related direct loan origination costs are capitalized into the initial recorded investment in the loan and are deferred over the loan term. The Company recognizes the difference between the initial recorded investment and the principal amount of the loan as interest income using the effective yield method. The 15 effective yield is determined based on the payment terms required by the loan contract as well as with actual and expected prepayments from loan forgiveness by the federal government. Mortgage-backed securities The Company accounts for MBS as trading securities and carries them at fair value under ASC 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities (“ASC 320”). The Company’s MBS portfolio is comprised of asset-backed securities collateralized by interest in, or obligations backed by, pools of LMM loans, which are guaranteed by the U.S. government, such as the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), or guaranteed by federally sponsored enterprises, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”). Purchases and sales of MBS are recorded as of the trade date. MBS securities pledged as collateral against borrowings under repurchase agreements are included in mortgage-backed securities on the consolidated balance sheets. MBS are recorded at fair value as determined by market prices provided by independent broker dealers or other independent valuation service providers. The fair values assigned to these investments are based upon available information and may not reflect amounts that may be realized. The fair value adjustments on MBS are reported within net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations . Mortgage-backed securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Derivative instruments Subject to maintaining qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, comprised of interest rate swaps and FX forwards as part of its risk management strategy. The Company accounts for derivative instruments under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). All derivatives are reported as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at the estimated fair value with the changes in the fair value recorded in earnings unless hedge accounting is elected. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the Company had o ffset $ 9.0 million and $ 13.0 million of cash collateral payable against gross derivative asset positions, respectively. Interest rate swap agreements. An interest rate swap is an agreement between two counterparties to exchange periodic interest payments where one party to the contract makes a fixed-rate payment in exchange for a floating-rate payment from the other party. The dollar amount each party pays is an agreed-upon periodic interest rate multiplied by a pre- determined dollar principal (notional amount). No principal (notional amount) is exchanged between the two parties at the trade initiation date and only interest payments are exchanged over the life of the contract. The fair value adjustments are reported within net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments, while the related interest income or interest expense are reported within net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. Interest rate swaps are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. FX forwards. FX forwards are agreements between two counterparties to exchange a pair of currencies at a set rate on a future date. Such contracts are used to convert the foreign currency risk to U.S. dollars to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in FX rates. The fair value adjustments are reported within net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. FX forwards are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Hedge accounting. As a general rule, hedge accounting is permitted where the Company is exposed to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, that causes changes in the fair value of an asset or liability or variability in the expected future cash flows of an existing asset, liability, or forecasted transaction that may affect earnings. To qualify as an accounting hedge under the hedge accounting rules (versus an economic hedge where hedge accounting is not applied), a hedging relationship must be highly effective in offsetting the risk designated as being hedged. Cash flow hedges are used to hedge the exposure to the variability in cash flows from forecasted transactions, including the anticipated issuance of securitized debt obligations. ASC 815 requires that a forecasted transaction be identified as either: 1) a single transaction, or 2) a group of individual transactions that share the same risk exposures for which they are designated as being hedged. Hedges of forecasted transactions are considered cash flow hedges since the price is not fixed, hence involve variability of cash flows. 16 For qualifying cash flow hedges, the change in the fair value of the derivative (the hedging instrument) is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) and is reclassified out of OCI and into the consolidated statements of operations when the hedged cash flows affect earnings. These amounts are recognized consistent with the classification of the hedged item, primarily interest expense (for hedges of interest rate risk). If the hedge relationship is terminated, then the value of the derivative recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) is recognized in earnings when the cash flows that were hedged affect earnings, so long as the forecasted transaction remains probable of occurring. Hedge accounting is generally terminated at the debt issuance date because the Company is no longer exposed to cash flow variability subsequent to issuance. Accumulated amounts recorded in AOCI at that date are then released to earnings in future periods to reflect the difference in 1) the fixed rates economically locked in at the inception of the hedge and 2) the actual fixed rates established in the debt instrument at issuance. Because of the effects of the time value of money, the actual interest expense reported in earnings will not equal the effective yield locked in at hedge inception multiplied by the par value. Similarly, this hedging strategy does not actually fix the interest payments associated with the forecasted debt issuance. Servicing rights Servicing rights initially represent the fair value of expected future cash flows for performing servicing activities for others. The fair value considers estimated future servicing fees and ancillary revenue, offset by estimated costs to service the loans, and generally declines over time as net servicing cash flows are received, effectively amortizing the servicing right asset against contractual servicing and ancillary fee income. Servicing rights are recognized upon sale of loans, including a securitization of loans accounted for as a sale in accordance with U.S. GAAP, if servicing is retained. Gains (losses) related to servicing rights retained is included in net realized gain (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. Servicing rights are accounted for under ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing (“ASC 860”). A significant portion of the Company’s multi-family servicing rights are under the Freddie Mac program. Servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently carried at amortized cost. Servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the expected service period, or term of the loans, and are evaluated for potential impairment quarterly. For purposes of testing servicing rights for impairment, the Company first determines whether facts and circumstances exist that would suggest the carrying value of the servicing asset is not recoverable. If so, the Company then compares the net present value of servicing cash flow to its carrying value. The estimated net present value of servicing cash flows is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques, which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration historical and forecasted loan prepayment rates, delinquency rates and anticipated maturity defaults. If the carrying value of the servicing rights exceeds the net present value of servicing cash flows, the servicing rights are considered impaired, and an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the amount by which carrying value exceeds the net present value of servicing cash flows. The Company estimates the fair value of servicing rights by determining the present value of future expected servicing cash flows using modeling techniques that incorporate management’s best estimates of key variables including estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, forecasted loan prepayment rates, delinquency rates, and return requirements commensurate with the risks involved. Cash flow assumptions are modeled using internally forecasted revenue and expenses, and where possible, the reasonableness of assumptions is periodically validated through comparisons to market data. Prepayment speed estimates are determined from historical prepayment rates or obtained from third-party industry data. Return requirement assumptions are determined using data obtained from market participants, where available, or based on current relevant interest rates plus a risk-adjusted spread. The Company also considers other factors that can impact the value of the servicing rights, such as surety provider termination clauses and servicer terminations that could result if the Company failed to materially comply with the covenants or conditions of its servicing agreements and did not remedy the failure. Since many factors can affect the estimate of the fair value of servicing rights, the Company regularly evaluates the major assumptions and modeling techniques used in its estimate 17 and reviews these assumptions against market comparables, if available. The Company monitors the actual performance of its servicing rights by regularly comparing actual cash flow, credit, and prepayment experience to modeled estimates. Real estate owned The Company generally acquires real estate assets through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in full or partial settlement of loan obligations. Based on the Company’s strategic plan to realize the maximum value from the real estate acquired, properties are either classified as real estate owned, held for use if the Company intends to hold, operate or develop the property for a period of at least 12 months or real estate owned, held for sale if the Company intends to market these properties for sale in the near term. Real estate owned, held for use. Upon acquisition of a property, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired tangible and intangible assets (including above and below-market leases) and allocates the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The fair value of tangible assets of an acquired property considers the value of the property as if it were vacant. R eal estate owned, held for use is recorded at acquisition cost less any accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimate d useful life of 50 years for building and improvements and 8 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. On a quarterly basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Company’s properties classified as held for use may be impaired. Such indicators include occupancy trends, revenue per available room trends, leasing trends, current and estimated future cash flows associated with the property and other quantitative and qualitative factors . A property is considered impaired if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the property. To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property. The Company’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows involve significant judgment and assumptions, including current economic conditions and therefore, actual results could be materially different. The fair value of intangible assets is based on estimated cash flow projections, as well as other available market information. Intangible assets (including above and below-market leases) are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease and amortization is recorded as an adjustment to income on the consolidated statements of operations. Real estate owned, held for sale. Real estate owned, held for sale is recorded at acquisition at the property’s estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell. After acquisition, costs incurred relating to the development and improvement of property are capitalized to the extent they do not cause the recorded value to exceed the net realizable value, whereas costs relating to holding and disposition of the property are expensed as incurred. After acquisition, real estate owned, held for sale is analyzed periodically for changes in fair values and any subsequent write down is charged through impairment on real estate on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company records a gain or loss from the sale of real estate when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Company finances the sale of real estate to the buyer, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether the collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the real estate is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present. This adjustment is based on management’s estimate of the fair value of the loan extended to the buyer to finance the sale. Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures According to ASC 323, Equity Method and Joint Ventures , investors in unincorporated entities such as partnerships and unincorporated joint ventures generally shall account for their investments using the equity method of accounting if the investor has the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee. Under the equity method, the Company recognizes its allocable share of the earnings or losses of the investment monthly in earnings and adjusts the carrying amount for its share of the distributions that exceeds its allocable share of earnings. The fair value adjustments are reported within income on unconsolidated joint ventures in the consolidated statements of operations. Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. 18 Intangible assets The Company accounts for intangible assets under ASC 350, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”). T he Company’s intangible assets include an SBA license, capitalized software, a broker network, trade names, above and below market leases and customer relationships. The Company capitalizes software costs expected to result in long-term operational benefits, such as replacement systems or new applications that result in significantly increased operational efficiencies or functionality as well as costs related to internally developed software expected to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed under A SC 985-20, Software- costs of software to be sold, leased, or marketed . All other costs incurred in connection with internal use software are expensed as incurred. The Company initially records its intangible assets at cost or fair value and will test for impairment if a triggering event occurs. Intangible assets are included within other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company amortizes intangible assets with identified estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets, including identifiable intangible assets, at the acquisition date. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists. In assessing goodwill for impairment, the Company follows ASC 350, which permits a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill, then no impairment is determined to exist for the reporting unit. However, if the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, including goodwill, or the Company chooses not to perform the qualitative assessment, then the Company compares the fair value of that reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill, in a quantitative assessment. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired with the impairment loss measured as the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value, including goodwill, over its fair value. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit is derived based on valuation techniques the Company believes market participants would use for each of the reporting units. The qualitative assessment requires judgment to be applied in evaluating the effects of multiple factors, including actual and projected financial performance of the reporting unit, macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions and relevant entity specific events in determining whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. In the fourth quarter of 2025 , as a result of the qualitative assessment, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that the estimated fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded its respective estimated carrying value. Therefore, goodwill for each reporting unit was not impaired and a quantitative test was not required. There were no events or changes in circumstances during the three months ended June 30, 2026 that would indicate that it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of the reporting units did not exceed its respective carrying value as of June 30, 2026 . Deferred financing costs Costs incurred in connection with secured borrowings are accounted for under ASC 340, Other Assets and Deferred Costs . Deferred costs are capitalized and amortized using the effective interest method over the respective financing term with such amortization reflected on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations as a component of interest expense. Establishing s ecured borrowings may include legal, accounting and other related fees. Unamortized deferred financing costs are expensed when the associated debt is refinanced or repaid before maturity. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to securitizations and note issuances are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct deduction from the associated liability. Due from servicers The loan-servicing activities of the Company’s LMM Commercial Real Estate segment are performed primarily by third- party servicers. Small Business Lending (“SBL”) loans originated and held by the Company are internally serviced. The Company’s servicers hold substantially all of the cash owned by the Company related to loan servicing activities. These 19 amounts include principal and interest payments made by borrowers, net of advances and servicing fees. Cash is generally received within 30 days of recording the receivable. The Company is subject to credit risk to the extent any servicer with whom the Company conducts business is unable to deliver cash balances or process loan-related transactions on the Company’s behalf. The Company monitors the financial condition of the servicers with whom the Company conducts business and believes the likelihood of loss under the aforementioned circumstances is remote. Secured borrowings Secured borrowings include borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements and repurchase agreements. Borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements. Borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements are accounted for under ASC 470, Debt (“ASC 470”). The Company partially finances its loans, net through credit agreements and other financing agreements with various counterparties. These borrowings are collateralized by loans, held-for-investment and loans, held for sale and have maturity dates within two years from the consolidated balance sheet date. If the fair value (as determined by the applicable counterparty) of the collateral securing these borrowings decreases, the Company may be subject to margin calls during the period the borrowings are outstanding. In instances where margin calls are not satisfied within the required time frame the counterparty may retain the collateral and pursue collection of any outstanding debt. Interest accrued in connection with credit facilities is recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Borrowings under repurchase agreements. Borrowings under repurchase agreements are accounted for under ASC 860. Investment securities financed under repurchase agreements are treated as collateralized borrowings, unless they meet sale treatment or are deemed to be linked transactions. As of the current period ended, the Company had no such repurchase agreements that have been accounted for as components of linked transactions. All securities financed through a repurchase agreement have remained on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as an asset and cash received from the lender has been recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as a liability. Interest accrued in connection with repurchase agreements is recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility borrowings The Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility (“PPPLF”) is a government loan facility created to enable the distribution of funds for PPP whereby the Company received advances from the Federal Reserve through the PPPLF. The Company accounts for borrowings under the PPPLF under ASC 470. Interest accrued in connection with PPPLF is recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs, net The Company has engaged in several securitization transactions accounted for under ASC 810. Securitization involves transferring assets to a special purpose entity or securitization trust, which typically qualifies as a VIE. The entity that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE is referred to as the primary beneficiary and is required to consolidate the VIE. The consolidation of the VIE includes the VIE’s issuance of senior securities to third parties, which are shown as securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs in the consolidated balance sheets. Debt issuance costs related to securitizations are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability. Debt issuance costs are amortized using the effective interest method and are included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Senior secured notes, net The Company accounts for secured debt offerings net of issuance costs, under ASC 470. These senior secured notes are collateralized by loans, MBS, and retained interests of consolidated VIE’s. Interest accrued in connection with senior secured notes is recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Corporate debt , net The Company accounts for corporate debt offerings net of issuance costs, under ASC 470. Interest accrued in connection with corporate debt is recorded as interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. 20 Guaranteed loan financing Certain partial loan sales do not meet the definition of a “participating interest” under ASC 860 and therefore, do not qualify as a sale. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain as an investment in the consolidated balance sheets and the proceeds from the portion sold is recorded as guaranteed loan financing in the liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheets. For these partial loan sales, the interest earned on the entire loan balance is recorded as interest income and the interest earned by the buyer in the partial loan sale is recorded within interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Contingent consideration The Company accounts for certain liabilities recognized in relation to mergers and acquisitions as contingent consideration whereby the fair value of this liability is dependent on certain criteria. Contingent consideration is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy with fair value adjustments reported within other income (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. Loan participations sold The Company accounts for loan participations sold, which represents an interest in a loan receivable sold, as a liability on the consolidated balance sheets as these arrangements do not qualify as a sale under U.S. GAAP. Such liabilities are non-recourse and remain on the consolidated balance sheets until the loan is repaid. Due to third parties Due to third parties primarily relates to funds held by the Company to advance certain expenditures necessary to fulfill the Company’s obligations under its existing indebtedness or to be released at the Company’s discretion upon the occurrence of certain pre-specified events, and to serve as additional collateral for borrowers’ loans. While retained, these balances earn interest in accordance with the specific loan terms with which they are associated. Repair and denial reserve The repair and denial reserve represents the potential liability to the SBA in the event that the Company is required to make the SBA whole for reimbursement of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans. The Company may be responsible for the guaranteed portion of SBA loans if there are lien and collateral issues, unauthorized use of proceeds, liquidation deficiencies, undocumented servicing actions or denial of SBA eligibility. This reserve is calculated using an estimated frequency of a repair and denial event upon default, as well as an estimate of the severity of the repair and denial as a percentage of the guaranteed balance. Variable interest entities VIEs are entities that, by design, either (i) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties; or (ii) 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. The entity that is the primary beneficiary is required to consolidate the VIE. An entity is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of a VIE if the entity has both (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the right to receive benefits from the VIE or the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, both qualitative and quantitative factors are considered regarding the nature, size and form of its involvement with the VIE, such as its role establishing the VIE and ongoing rights and responsibilities, the design of the VIE, its economic interests, servicing fees and servicing responsibilities, and other factors. The Company performs ongoing reassessments to evaluate whether changes in the entity’s capital structure or changes in the nature of its involvement with the entity result in a change to the VIE designation or a change to its consolidation conclusion. Non-controlling interests Non-controlling interests are presented on the consolidated balance sheets and the consolidated statements of operations and represent direct investment in the operating partnership by third parties, including operating partnership units issued to satisfy a portion of the purchase price in connection with a series of mergers (collectively, the “Mosaic Mergers”), 21 pursuant to which the company acquired a group of privately held, real estate structured finance opportunities funds, with a focus on construction lending, managed by MREC Management, LLC. In addition, the Company has non- controlling interests from investments in consolidated joint ventures whereby, net income or loss is generally based upon relative ownership interests or contractual arrangements. Fair value option ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”) provides a fair value option election that allows entities to make an 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 the consolidated balance sheets from those instruments using another accounting method. The Company has elected the fair value option for certain loans held-for-sale originated by the Company that it intends to sell in the near term. The fair value elections for loans, held for sale originated by the Company were made due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company additionally elected the fair value option for certain investments in unconsolidated joint ventures due to their short-term tenor. Earnings per share Basic EPS 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 the Company’s share-based compensation, consisting of unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”), unvested restricted stock awards (“ RSAs”) , performance-based equity awards, as well as the dilutive impact of convertible preferred stock and CVRs under the if-converted method. Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the calculation if they have an anti- dilutive effect in the period. All of t he Company’s RSAs, time-based RSUs, and preferred stock contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends or dividend equivalents and, thus, are participating securities. 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. Income taxes The objectives of accounting for income taxes are to recognize the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current period and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in an entity’s consolidated financial statements or tax returns. The Company assesses the recoverability of deferred tax assets through evaluation of carryback availability, projected taxable income and other factors as applicable. Significant judgment is required in assessing the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns as well as the recoverability of amounts recorded, including deferred tax assets. The Company provides for exposure in connection with uncertain tax positions, which requires significant judgment by management including determination, based on the weight of the tax law and available evidence, that it is more-likely- than-not that a tax result will be realized. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense on the consolidated statements of operations. As of the date of the consolidated balance sheets, the Company has accrued no taxes, interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. In addition, changes in this position in the next 12 months are not anticipated. Revenue recognition Under ASC 606 Revenue Recognition (“ASC 606”), revenue is recognized upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized through the following five-step process: Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer. Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract. Step 3: Determine the transaction price. 22 Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. Step 5: Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. Most of the Company’s revenue streams, such as revenue associated with financial instruments, including interest income, realized or unrealized gains on financial instruments, loan servicing fees, loan origination fees, hotel income, among other revenue streams, follow specific revenue recognition criteria and therefore the guidance referenced above does not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. In addition, revisions to existing accounting rules regarding the determination of whether a company is acting as a principal or agent in an arrangement and accounting for sales of nonfinancial assets where the seller has continuing involvement, did not materially impact the Company. A further description of the revenue recognition criteria is outlined below. Interest income. Interest income on loans, held-for-investment, loans, held at fair value, loans, held for sale, and MBS, at fair value is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of the instrument, including loans with contractual PIK interest for which the Company has not yet collected cash. Discounts or premiums associated with the loans and investment securities are amortized or accreted into interest income as a yield adjustment on the effective interest method, based on contractual cash flows through the maturity date of the investment. Lease rental income. Revenue from real estate owned operations primarily includes lease rental income which arises from base rent income, net of concessions , from tenant leases. Base rent is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and recorded as other income in the consolidated statement of operations. Such income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 , was not material . Realized gains (losses). Upon the sale or disposition (not including the prepayment of outstanding principal balance) of loans or securities, the excess (or deficiency) of net proceeds over the net carrying value or cost basis of such loans or securities is recognized as a realized gain (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations. Origination income and expense. Origination income represents fees received for origination of either loans, held at fair value, loans, held for sale, or loans, held-for-investment. For loans held, at fair value, and loans, held for sale, pursuant to ASC 825 the Company reports origination fee income as revenue and fees charged and costs incurred as expenses. These fees and costs are excluded from the fair value. For originated loans, held-for-investment, under ASC 310 the Company defers these origination fees and costs at origination and amortizes them under the effective interest method over the life of the loan. Origination fees and expenses for loans, held at fair value and loans, held for sale, are presented in the consolidated statements of operations as components of other income and operating expenses. The amortization of net origination fees and expenses for loans, held-for-investment are presented in the consolidated statements of operations as a component of interest income. Assets and liabilities held for sale The Company classifies long-lived assets or a disposal group to be sold as held for sale in the period when all the necessary criteria are met. The criteria includes (i) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset or the disposal group (ii) the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (iii) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset or disposal group have been initiated (iv) the sale of the asset or disposal group is probable, and transfer of the asset or disposal group is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year (v) the asset or disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value and (vi) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. Upon determining that a long-lived asset or disposal group meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the Company reports the assets and liabilities of the disposal group, if material, in the line items assets or liabilities held for sale, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. A long-lived asset or disposal group that is classified as held for sale is measured at the lower of its cost or estimated fair value less any costs to sell. The fair values of assets held for sale are assessed each reporting period and changes in such fair values are reported as an adjustment to the carrying value of the asset or disposal group with an offset on the consolidated statements of operations, to the extent that any subsequent changes in fair value do not exceed the cost basis of the asset or disposal group. Any loss resulting from the 23 transfer of long-lived assets or disposal groups to assets held for sale is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Discontinued operations The results of operations of long-lived assets or a disposal group that the Company has either disposed of or has classified as held for sale is reported as discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results. Foreign currency transactions Assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using foreign currency exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for each reporting period. Foreign currency remeasurement gains or losses on transactions in nonfunctional currencies are recognized in earnings. Gains or losses on translation of the financial statements of a non- U.S. operation, when the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, are included, net of taxes, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) . Note 4. Recent Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2025-09, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements Issued November 2025 This ASU clarifies certain aspects of the guidance on hedge accounting and addresses several incremental hedge accounting issues arising from global reference rate reform. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within the fiscal year, on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact upon adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2025-08, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Purchased Loans Issued November 2025 This ASU expands the gross-up approach for initial recognition and measurement of acquired financial assets to purchased seasoned loans. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within the fiscal year, on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact upon adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software Issued September 2025 This ASU makes targeted improvements to increase the operability of the recognition guidance considering different methods of software development. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within the fiscal year, on a prospective or retrospective basis, or using a modified transition method. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact upon adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurements of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets Issued July 2025 This ASU provides a practical expedient related to the estimation of expected credit losses. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods within the fiscal year, on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements . ASU 2025-03, Compensation – Business Combinations (Topic 805) and Consolidation (Topic 810) Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity Issued May 2025 This ASU clarifies the guidance in determining the accounting acquirer in certain transactions involving VIEs. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within the fiscal year, on a 24 prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact upon adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2024-04, Compensation – Debt Conversion and Other Topics (Subtopic 470-20) Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instrument s Issued November 2024 This ASU clarifies the requirements for settlement of a convertible debt instrument as an induced conversion. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods within the fiscal year, on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements . ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) Issued November 2024 This ASU requires additional disclosure in the notes to financial statements of specified information about certain costs and expenses. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact upon adoption of this standard on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures Issued December 2023 This ASU improves income tax disclosure requirements, primarily through standardization of rate reconciliation categories and disaggregation of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The ASU is effective in reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024 on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Note 5. Business Combinations UDF IV Merger On March 13, 2025 the Company acquired UDF IV, a real estate investment trust providing capital solutions to residential real estate developers and regional homebuilders. Refer to Note 1 for more information about the UDF IV Merger. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values. The methodologies used, and key assu mptions made, to estimate the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are primarily based on future cash flows and discount rates. The table below summarizes the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the UDF IV Merger . (in thousands) Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Measurement Period Adjustments Updated Purchase Price Allocation Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,020 $ — $ 16,020 Loans, net 158,469 10,836 169,305 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures 5,290 — 5,290 Other Assets: Accrued interest 1,231 — 1,231 Receivable from third party 738 — 738 Other 1,946 — 1,946 Total assets acquired $ 183,694 $ 10,836 $ 194,530 Liabilities Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 1,214 ( 605 ) 609 Contract liability — 4,529 4,529 Total liabilities assumed $ 1,214 $ 3,924 $ 5,138 Net assets acquired $ 182,480 $ 6,912 $ 189,392 In a business combination, the initial allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary and therefore, is subject to change until the end of the measurement period. The final determination must occur within one year of the merger 25 date. Because the measurement period for the UDF IV Merger remained open until March 13, 2026 , certain fair value estimates changed once all information necessary to make a final fair value assessment was received. The amounts presented in the table above pertained to the preliminary purchase price allocation reported at the time of the UDF IV Merger based on information that was available to management at the time the consolidated financial statements were prepared. The preliminary purchase price allocation changed as the Company completed its analysis of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which impacts the consolidated financial statements. Subsequent to the determination of the preliminary purchase price allocation, the Company recorded a measurement period adjustment based on the updated valuations obtained by increasing net assets acquired, decreasing the consideration transferred and increasing the bargain purchase gain related to this transaction by $ 7.1 million . The table below illustrates the aggregate consideration transferred, net assets acquired, and the related bargain purchase gain, which was primarily driven by a discount in UDF IV’s market valuation due to factors such as the illiquid nature of UDF IV’s shares, and a change in our stock price between the date of the agreement and the closing date of the UDF IV M erger . (in thousands) Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Measurement Period Adjustments Updated Purchase Price Allocation Fair value of net assets acquired $ 182,480 $ 6,912 $ 189,392 Consideration transferred based on the value of common stock issued 64,600 — 64,600 Contingent consideration 15,409 ( 167 ) 15,242 Total consideration transferred $ 80,009 $ ( 167 ) $ 79,842 Bargain purchase gain $ 102,471 $ 7,079 $ 109,550 The table above includes contingent consideration in the form of CVRs valued at approximately $ 15.4 million or $ 1.21 per CVR. Subsequent to the determination of the preliminary purchase price allocation, based on updated valuations obtained, the Company recorded a measurement period adjustment of $ 0.2 million to decrease the value of the CVR . Upon the close of the measurement period on March 13, 2026 , the updated purchase price of the CVRs was valued at approximately $ 15.2 million or $ 1.19 per CVR. See note 7 for more information about the valuation of the CVRs. Note 6. Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses Loa ns includes (i) loans held for investment that are accounted for at amortized cost net of allowance for credit losses, (ii) loans held at fair value under the fair value option, (iii) loans held for sale that are accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value net of valuation allo wance and (iv) loans held for sale at fair value under the fair value option. The classification for a loan is based on product type and management’s strategy for the loan. 26 Loan portfolio The table below summarizes the classification, unpaid principal balance (“UPB”), and carrying value of loans held by the Company including loans of consolidated VIEs. June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (in thousands) Carrying Value UPB Carrying Value UPB Loans Bridge $ 1,656,219 $ 1,754,129 $ 2,024,033 $ 2,082,823 Fixed rate 79,252 80,188 93,002 93,828 Construction 404,254 525,249 388,042 509,085 Freddie Mac 10,961 10,782 3,945 3,756 SBA - 7(a) 1,204,838 1,247,270 908,714 958,755 Other 53,976 82,954 82,562 112,194 Total Loans, net $ 3,409,500 $ 3,700,572 $ 3,500,298 $ 3,760,441 Loans in consolidated VIEs Bridge — — 834,426 858,833 Fixed rate 508,215 510,964 558,119 560,230 SBA - 7(a) 271,938 291,596 134,761 145,185 Other 127,752 127,825 166,773 167,191 Total Loans, net, in consolidated VIEs $ 907,905 $ 930,385 $ 1,694,079 $ 1,731,439 Loans, held for sale Bridge 191,798 257,014 457,336 521,116 Fixed rate — — 55,390 58,000 Freddie Mac 9,967 9,841 16,555 16,425 SBA - 7(a) 42,068 39,283 52,598 49,203 Other 34,381 38,633 3,941 3,622 Total Loans, held for sale $ 278,214 $ 344,771 $ 585,820 $ 648,366 Loans, held for sale in consolidated VIEs Bridge — — 125,107 129,238 Total Loans, held for sale in consolidated VIEs $ — $ — $ 125,107 $ 129,238 Total $ 4,595,619 $ 4,975,728 $ 5,905,304 $ 6,269,484 In the table above, loans with the “Other” classification are generally LMM acquired loans that have nonconforming characteristics for the Fixed rate , Bridge, Construction, or Freddie Mac classifications due to loan size, rate type, collateral , or borrower criteria. Loan vintage and credit quality indicators The Company monitors the credit quality of its loan portfolio based on primary credit quality indicators, such as delinquency rates. Loans that are 30 days or more past due, provide an indication of the borrower’s capacity and willingness to meet its financial obligations. 27 The tables below summarize the classification, UPB, carrying value and gross write-offs of loans by year of origination. Carrying Value by Year of Origination (in thousands) UPB 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 Pre 2022 Total June 30, 2026 Bridge $ 1,754,129 $ — $ 13,911 $ 216,062 $ 65,097 $ 775,810 $ 585,339 $ 1,656,219 Fixed rate 591,152 — — — — 25,712 561,755 587,467 Construction 525,249 — 47,824 90,875 19,300 121,710 124,545 404,254 Freddie Mac 10,782 — — 2,568 7,016 1,377 — 10,961 SBA - 7(a) 1,538,866 44,149 288,099 358,398 201,332 233,711 351,087 1,476,776 Other 210,779 3,076 21,005 15,997 3,104 4,992 133,554 181,728 Total Loans, net $ 4,630,957 $ 47,225 $ 370,839 $ 683,900 $ 295,849 $ 1,163,312 $ 1,756,280 $ 4,317,405 Gross write-offs $ — $ 1,184 $ 6,250 $ 3,398 $ 30,538 $ 16,382 $ 57,752 UPB 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Pre 2021 Total December 31, 2025 Bridge $ 2,941,656 $ 86,350 $ 295,040 $ 186,723 $ 1,126,875 $ 1,089,802 $ 73,669 $ 2,858,459 Fixed rate 654,058 — — — 35,383 175,988 439,750 651,121 Construction 509,085 32,342 70,551 19,300 108,931 18,341 138,577 388,042 Freddie Mac 3,756 — 2,568 — 1,377 — — 3,945 SBA - 7(a) 1,103,940 150,888 162,885 115,567 244,353 160,780 209,002 1,043,475 Other 279,385 21,197 16,220 3,130 5,026 581 203,181 249,335 Total Loans, net $ 5,491,880 $ 290,777 $ 547,264 $ 324,720 $ 1,521,945 $ 1,445,492 $ 1,064,179 $ 5,194,377 Gross write-offs $ 262 $ 4,515 $ 5,993 $ 1,438 $ 5,900 $ 184,402 $ 202,510 The tables below present delinquency information on loans, net by year of origination. Carrying Value by Year of Origination (in thousands) UPB 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 Pre 2022 Total June 30, 2026 Current $ 3,712,136 $ 47,225 $ 367,041 $ 594,027 $ 261,342 $ 814,253 $ 1,438,766 $ 3,522,654 30 - 59 days past due 161,178 — 107 34 7,036 131,958 9,012 148,147 60+ days past due 757,643 — 3,691 89,839 27,471 217,101 308,502 646,604 Total Loans, net $ 4,630,957 $ 47,225 $ 370,839 $ 683,900 $ 295,849 $ 1,163,312 $ 1,756,280 $ 4,317,405 UPB 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Pre 2021 Total December 31, 2025 Current $ 4,478,531 $ 286,900 $ 386,892 $ 293,829 $ 1,152,549 $ 1,171,991 $ 983,329 $ 4,275,490 30 - 59 days past due 392,885 1,788 126,870 9,336 147,167 92,247 11,691 389,099 60+ days past due 620,464 2,089 33,502 21,555 222,229 181,254 69,159 529,788 Total Loans, net $ 5,491,880 $ 290,777 $ 547,264 $ 324,720 $ 1,521,945 $ 1,445,492 $ 1,064,179 $ 5,194,377 The table below presents delinquency information on loans, net by portfolio. (in thousands) Current 30 - 59 days past due 60+ days past due Total Non-Accrual Loans 90+ days past due and Accruing June 30, 2026 Bridge $ 1,021,211 $ 114,373 $ 520,635 $ 1,656,219 $ 776,497 $ 7,596 Fixed rate 561,458 3,244 22,765 587,467 22,765 — Construction 337,299 19,031 47,924 404,254 75,976 — Freddie Mac — 7,016 3,945 10,961 3,945 — SBA - 7(a) 1,427,842 571 48,363 1,476,776 75,916 413 Other 174,844 3,912 2,972 181,728 2,774 — Total Loans, net $ 3,522,654 $ 148,147 $ 646,604 $ 4,317,405 $ 957,873 $ 8,009 Percentage of loans outstanding 81.6 % 3.4 % 15.0 % 100 % 22.2 % 0.2 % December 31, 2025 Bridge $ 2,099,318 $ 358,838 $ 400,303 $ 2,858,459 $ 1,151,022 $ — Fixed rate 621,708 3,279 26,134 651,121 20,738 — Construction 343,450 1,496 43,096 388,042 62,395 — Freddie Mac — — 3,945 3,945 3,945 — SBA - 7(a) 971,069 20,669 51,737 1,043,475 84,795 90 Other 239,945 4,817 4,573 249,335 4,229 — Total Loans, net $ 4,275,490 $ 389,099 $ 529,788 $ 5,194,377 $ 1,327,124 $ 90 Percentage of loans outstanding 82.3 % 7.5 % 10.2 % 100 % 25.5 % — % 28 In addition to delinquency rates, the current estimated LTV ratio, geographic distribution of the loan collateral and collateral concentration are primary credit quality indicators that provide insight into a borrower’s capacity and willingness to meet its financial obligation. High LTV loans tend to have higher delinquency rates than loans where the borrower has equity in the collateral. The geographic distribution of the loan collateral considers factors such as the regional economy, property price changes and specific events such as natural disasters, which will affect credit quality. The collateral concentration of the loan portfolio considers economic factors or events may have a more pronounced impact on certain sectors or property types. The table below presents quantitative information on the credit quality of loans, net. LTV (1) (in thousands) 0.0 – 20.0% 20.1 – 40.0% 40.1 – 60.0% 60.1 – 80.0% 80.1 – 100.0% Greater than 100.0% Total June 30, 2026 Bridge $ — $ 17,765 $ 103,121 $ 508,402 $ 590,044 $ 436,887 $ 1,656,219 Fixed rate — 22,353 266,096 273,687 20,381 4,950 587,467 Construction 801 5,663 101,274 144,360 70,746 81,410 404,254 Freddie Mac — — 7,016 3,945 — — 10,961 SBA - 7(a) 21,333 75,173 204,805 471,620 271,314 432,531 1,476,776 Other 54,681 58,027 29,101 23,081 14,443 2,395 181,728 Total Loans, net $ 76,815 $ 178,981 $ 711,413 $ 1,425,095 $ 966,928 $ 958,173 $ 4,317,405 Percentage of loans outstanding 1.8 % 4.1 % 16.5 % 33.0 % 22.4 % 22.2 % 100 % December 31, 2025 Bridge $ 1,463 $ 29,207 $ 188,215 $ 1,235,997 $ 906,428 $ 497,149 $ 2,858,459 Fixed rate 19 23,042 294,209 308,158 17,368 8,325 651,121 Construction 11,162 14,708 84,525 147,776 49,540 80,331 388,042 Freddie Mac — — — 3,945 — — 3,945 SBA - 7(a) 13,516 58,812 148,369 305,993 158,710 358,075 1,043,475 Other 66,133 77,651 63,158 28,114 11,347 2,932 249,335 Total Loans, net $ 92,293 $ 203,420 $ 778,476 $ 2,029,983 $ 1,143,393 $ 946,812 $ 5,194,377 Percentage of loans outstanding 1.8 % 3.9 % 15.0 % 39.1 % 22.0 % 18.2 % 100 % (1) LTV is calculated by dividing the current UPB by the most recent collateral value received. The most recent value for performing loans is often the third-party as-is valuation utilized during the original underwriting process. The table below presents the geographic concentration of loans, net, secured by real estate. Geographic Concentration (% of UPB) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Texas 23.9 % 25.8 % California 11.2 12.7 Arizona 10.8 9.2 Florida 6.0 8.9 Washington 5.7 3.1 Georgia 5.2 6.0 New York 4.2 3.7 North Carolina 2.5 2.0 Ohio 2.4 1.8 Oregon 2.2 1.3 Other 25.9 25.5 Total 100 % 100 % The table below presents the collateral type concentration of loans, net. Collateral Concentration (% of UPB) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Multi-family 44.8 % 56.6 % SBA 33.2 20.1 Land 5.5 4.3 Retail 5.0 4.7 Industrial 3.4 4.0 Office 2.7 3.2 Mixed Use 2.3 3.0 Other 3.1 4.1 Total 100 % 100 % 29 The table below presents the collateral type concentration of SBA loans within loans, net. Collateral Concentration (% of UPB) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Lodging 20.5 % 19.3 % Gasoline Service Stations 16.5 13.8 Eating Places 7.0 6.8 Child Day Care Services 4.6 3.9 General Freight Trucking, Local 2.7 3.8 Grocery Stores 2.7 2.2 Car Washes 2.3 1.7 Offices of Physicians 2.1 2.6 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners 2.0 2.1 Funeral Service & Crematories 0.8 1.1 Other 38.8 42.7 Total 100 % 100 % Allowance for credit losses The allowance for credit losses consists of the allowance for losses on loans and lending commitments accounted for at amortized cost. Such loans and lending commitments are reviewed quarterly considering credit quality indicators, including probable and historical losses, collateral values, LTV ratios, and economic conditions. The table below presents the allowance for loan losses by loan product and impairment methodology. (in thousands) Bridge Fixed rate Construction SBA - 7(a) Other Total June 30, 2026 General $ 18,311 $ 2,092 $ 931 $ 29,235 $ 1,663 $ 52,232 Specific 77,700 1,699 21,855 11,884 10,091 123,229 PCD — — 75,265 — — 75,265 Ending balance $ 96,011 $ 3,791 $ 98,051 $ 41,119 $ 11,754 $ 250,726 December 31, 2025 General $ 7,921 $ 1,749 $ 587 $ 28,615 $ 1,427 $ 40,299 Specific 72,714 1,596 22,917 10,039 10,091 117,357 PCD — — 60,861 — — 60,861 Ending balance $ 80,635 $ 3,345 $ 84,365 $ 38,654 $ 11,518 $ 218,517 30 The table below presents a summary of the changes in the allowance for loan losses. (in thousands) Bridge Fixed rate Construction SBA - 7(a) Other Total Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 Beginning balance $ 82,828 $ 3,077 $ 99,388 $ 38,835 $ 11,539 $ 235,667 Provision for (recoveries of) loan losses 16,738 714 ( 651 ) 7,626 215 24,642 Time value of money adjustment — — 3,648 — — 3,648 Charge-offs and sales ( 3,555 ) — ( 4,334 ) ( 5,490 ) — ( 13,379 ) Recoveries — — 148 — 148 Ending balance $ 96,011 $ 3,791 $ 98,051 $ 41,119 $ 11,754 $ 250,726 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Beginning balance $ 31,049 $ 9,230 $ 166,051 $ 30,035 $ 2,855 $ 239,220 Provision for (recoveries of) loan losses 9,661 ( 3,313 ) ( 834 ) 3,412 427 9,353 Measurement period adjustment - PCD — — ( 7,198 ) — — ( 7,198 ) Charge-offs and sales — ( 802 ) ( 7,882 ) ( 396 ) — ( 9,080 ) Recoveries — — — 284 — 284 Ending balance $ 40,710 $ 5,115 $ 150,137 $ 33,335 $ 3,282 $ 232,579 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Beginning balance $ 80,635 $ 3,345 $ 84,365 $ 38,654 $ 11,518 $ 218,517 Provision for (recoveries of) loan losses 57,895 446 12,251 12,012 236 82,840 Time value of money adjustment — — 6,775 — — 6,775 Charge-offs and sales ( 42,519 ) — ( 5,340 ) ( 9,893 ) — ( 57,752 ) Recoveries — — — 346 — 346 Ending balance $ 96,011 $ 3,791 $ 98,051 $ 41,119 $ 11,754 $ 250,726 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Beginning balance $ 170,445 $ 5,114 $ 140,139 $ 22,087 $ 2,154 $ 339,939 Provisions for (recoveries of) loan losses ( 129,735 ) 1,803 9,656 11,500 1,128 ( 105,648 ) PCD (1) — — 9,428 — — 9,428 Charge-offs and sales — ( 1,802 ) ( 9,086 ) ( 622 ) — ( 11,510 ) Recoveries — — — 370 — 370 Ending balance $ 40,710 $ 5,115 $ 150,137 $ 33,335 $ 3,282 $ 232,579 (1) Includes the impact of a measurement period adjustment related to the UDF IV Merger. Refer to Note 5 for further details on assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the UDF Merger. The table above excludes $ 3.8 million and $ 2.3 million of allowance for loan losses on unfunded lending commitments as of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 , respectively . Refer to Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for more information on accounting policies, methodologies and judgment applied to determine the allowance for loan losses and lending commitments. Non-accrual loans A loan is placed on nonaccrual status when it is probable that principal and interest will not be collected under the original contractual terms. At that time, interest income is no longer accrued. The table below presents information on non-accrual loans. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Non-accrual loans With an allowance $ 904,919 $ 1,290,859 Without an allowance 52,954 36,265 Total carrying value of non-accrual loans $ 957,873 $ 1,327,124 Allowance for loan losses related to non-accrual loans $ ( 140,644 ) $ ( 133,750 ) UPB of non-accrual loans $ 1,112,311 $ 1,466,969 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 Interest income on non-accrual loans for the three months ended $ 7,509 $ 2,198 Interest income on non-accrual loans for the six months ended $ 14,618 $ 6,366 31 Loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty In certain situations, the Company may provide loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. These modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, term extensions, and other-than-insignificant payment delays intended to minimize the Company’s economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. Three months ended June 30, 2026 . During the three months ended June 30, 2026 , the Company entered into 27 loan modifications with an aggregate carrying value of $ 87.7 million , or 2.0 % of total loans, net. These modified loans include a combination of changes to the contractual terms which were in the form of interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, term extensions and other-than-insignificant payment delays. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 60.5 million , or 1.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include both a 25 month term extension added to the original loan term and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 5.85 % to SOFR + 4.00 % from May 2026 to November 2027. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 17.8 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include a 39 month term extension added to the original loan term, a 24 month interest payment deferral, and principal forgiveness of $ 1.2 million . Ther e were 23 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 8.9 million , or 0.2 % of loans, net that were modified to include interest payment deferrals which ranged between 3 and 24 months with a weighted average of 8 months and include payments for periods before the modification date. There were 2 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 0.5 million , or less than 0.1 % of loans, net that were modified to include a 60 month term extension added to the original loan term. Interest payment deferral payment modifications include the reduction of interest payments to equal excess net operating income with the difference between the original rate and the interest collected due at maturity. During the three months ended June 30, 2026 , $ 2.6 million of total capital was invested by the borrowers, substantially all in the form of payment towards principal or contribution to a reserve account. Six months ended June 30, 2026 . During the six months ended June 30, 2026 , the Company entered into 72 loan modifications with an aggregate carrying value of $ 251.8 million , or 5.8 % of total loans, net. These modified loans include a combination of changes to the contractual terms which were in the form of interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, term extensions and other-than-insignificant payment delays . There were 4 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 138.3 million , or 3.2 % of loans, net that were modified to include both term extensions which ranged between 3 and 60 months with a weighted average of 14 months added to the original loan term and interest payment deferrals which ranged between 2 and 9 months with a weighted average of 3 months . There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 60.5 million , or 1.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include a 25 month term extension added to the original loan term, a 4 month interest payment deferral, and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 5.85 % to SOFR + 4.00 % from May 2026 to November 2027. There were 63 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 34.7 million , or 0.8 % of loans, net that were modified to include interest payment deferrals which ranged between 3 and 24 months with a weighted average of 5 months and include payments for periods before the modification date. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 17.8 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include a 39 month term extension added to the original loan term, a 24 month interest payment deferral, and principal forgiveness of $ 1.2 million . There were 2 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 0.5 million , or less than 0.1 % of loans, net that were modified to include a 60 month term extension added to the original loan term. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of less than $ 0.1 million , or less than 0.1 % of loans, net that was modified to include both a 26 month interest payment deferral and an interest rate reduction from Prime + 2.75 % to a fixed rate of 9.00 % from February 2026 to May 2033. Interest payment deferral payment modifications include the reduction of interest payments to equal excess net operating income with the difference between the original rate and the interest collected due at maturity. During the six months ended June 30, 2026 , $ 2.6 million of total capital was invested by the borrowers, substantially all in the form of payment towards principal or contribution to a reserve account. Three months ended June 30, 2025 . During the three months ended June 30, 2025 , the Company entered into 36 loan modifications with an aggregate carrying value of $ 261.8 million , or 3.6 % of total loans, net. These modified loans 32 include a combination of changes to the contractual terms which were in the form of interest rate reductions, term extensions and other-than-insignificant payment delays. There were 9 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 81.4 million , or 1.1 % of loans, net that were modified to include term extensions which ranged between 2 and 72 months with a weighted average of 21 months added to the original loan term. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 33.4 million , or 0.5 % of loans, net that was assumed by a new borrower with an 18 month term extension added to the original loan term. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 31.3 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include both a 24 month term extension added to the original loan term and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 4.50 % to SOFR + 4.00 % from May 2025 to October 2027. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 31.1 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include both a 26 month interest payment deferral and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 3.60 % to a fixed rate of 6.0 % from June 2024 to December 2025, 6.25 % from January 2026 to December 2026, and 6.5 % from January 2027 to September 2027. There were 15 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 30.7 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that were modified to include interest payment deferrals which ranged between 6 and 28 months with a weighted average of 7 months and include payments for periods before the modification date. There were 8 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 28.5 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that were modified to include both term extensions and interest payment deferrals. The term extensions ranged between 3 and 60 months with a weighted average of 14 months added to the original loan term. Interest payment deferrals ranged between 6 and 11 months with a weighted average of 9 months . Payment modifications include the reduction of interest payments to equal excess net operating income with the difference between the original rate and the interest collected due at maturity. In most cases, default interest is waived. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 25.4 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include a 12 month term extension added to the original loan term, a 7 month interest payment deferral, and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 5.75 % to SOFR + 3.50 % from June 2025 to March 2026. During the three months ended June 30, 2025 , $ 0.4 million of total capital was invested by the borrowers, substantially all in the form of payments in contribution to reserve accounts. Six months ended June 30, 2025 . During the six months ended June 30, 2025 , the Company entered into 61 loan modifications with an aggregate carrying value of $ 429.8 million , or 6.0 % of total loans, net. These modified loans include a combination of changes to the contractual terms which were in the form of interest rate reductions, term extensions and other-than-insignificant payment delays . There were 15 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 100.4 million , or 1.4 % of loans, net that were modified to include term extensions which ranged between 2 and 72 months with a weighted average of 20 months added to the original loan term. There were 2 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 77.6 million , or 1.1 % of loans, net that were assumed by new borrowers and modified to include term extensions. The term extensions ranged between 18 and 35 months with a weighted average of 28 months added to the original loan term. There were 2 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 65.3 million , or 0.9 % of loans, net that were assumed by new borrowers and modified to include both term extensions and interest payment deferrals. The term extensions ranged between 19 and 32 months with a weighted average of 25 months added to the original loan term. Interest payment deferrals ranged between 12 and 24 months with a weighted average of 17 months . There were 11 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 57.5 million , or 0.8 % of loans, net that were modified to include both term extensions and interest payment deferrals. The term extensions ranged between 3 and 60 months with a weighted average of 14 months added to the original loan term. Interest payment deferrals ranged between 6 and 24 months with a weighted average of 12 months . Payment modifications include the reduction of interest payments to equal excess net operating income with the difference between the original rate and the interest collected due at maturity. In most cases, default interest is waived. There were 28 loans with an aggregate carrying value of $ 41.2 million , or 0.6 % of loans, net that were modified to include interest payment deferrals which ranged between 3 and 28 months with a weighted average of 7 months and include payments for periods before the modification date. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 31.3 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include both a 24 month term extension added to the original loan term and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 4.50 % to SOFR + 4.00 % from May 2025 to October 2027. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 31.1 million , or 0.4 % of loans, net that was modified to include both a 26 month interest payment deferral and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 3.60 % to a fixed rate of 6.0 % from June 2024 to December 2025, 6.25 % from January 2026 to December 2026, and 6.5 % from January 2027 to September 2027. There was 1 loan with a carrying value of $ 25.4 million , or 0.4 % 33 of loans, net that was modified to include a 12 month term extension added to the original loan term, a 7 month interest payment deferral, and an interest rate reduction from SOFR + 5.75 % to SOFR + 3.50 % from June 2025 to March 2026. During the six months ended June 30, 2025 , $ 10.6 million of total capital was invested by the borrowers, substantially all in the form of payments in contribution to reserve accounts. The remaining elements of the Company’s modification programs are generally considered insignificant and do not have a material impact on financial results. Allowance for loan losses. The Company’s allowance for loan losses reflects estimates of expected life-time loan losses, which considers historical loan losses including losses from modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Company continues to estimate the allowance for loan losses after modification using loan-specific inputs. Substantially all of the modified loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 were performing in accordance with the modified contractual terms, however, $ 69.8 million and $ 169.7 million , respectively were on nonaccrual status regarding the ultimate collectability of the contractually due principal and interest. Majority of the modified loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were on accrual status and performing in accordance with the modified contractual terms. Loans with modifications disclosed in the previous twelve months are performing in accordance with their modified terms as of June 30, 2026 , except for 34 loans with a carrying value of $ 107.4 million which did not make payments in accordance with their modified terms during the three months ended June 30, 2026 . On loans for which the Company determines foreclosure of the collateral is probable, expected losses are measured based on the difference between the fair value of the collateral and the amortized cost basis of the loan as of the measurement date. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the Company’s total carrying amount of loans in the foreclosure process was $ 10.8 million and $ 17.9 million , respectively. L ending commitments . For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 , lending commitments to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for which the Company has modified the loan terms were $ 0.4 million and $ 1.9 million , respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 , lending commitments to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for which the Company has modified the loan terms were $ 22.3 million and $ 28.8 million , respectively. PCD loans On March 13, 2025, the Company acquired PCD loans in connection with the UDF IV M erger . Subsequent to the determination of the preliminary purchase price allocation, based on updated valuations obtained, the Company recorded a measurement period adjustment of $ 36.3 million to increase the PCD allowance. Refer to Note 5 for further details on assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the UDF IV Merger. The table below presents a reconciliation of the Company’s purchase price with the par value of the purchased loans. (in thousands) Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Measurement Period Adjustments Updated Purchase Price Allocation UPB $ 200,729 $ ( 37,205 ) $ 163,524 Allowance for credit losses ( 16,626 ) ( 36,291 ) ( 52,917 ) Non-credit discount ( 87,141 ) 48,456 ( 38,685 ) Purchase price of loans classified as PCD $ 96,962 $ ( 25,040 ) $ 71,922 The Company did not acquire any PCD loans during the three months ended June 30, 2026 or June 30, 2025 . Note 7. Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP has a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring financial instruments at fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment, the characteristics specific to the investment, and the state of the marketplace (including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants). The 34 Company’s valuation techniques for financial instruments use observable and unobservable inputs. Investments with readily available, actively quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices in an orderly market will generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed into one of the following categories: Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2 — Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs. Level 3 — One or more pricing inputs is significant to the overall valuation and unobservable. Significant unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, including the Company’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of financial instruments. Fair value for these investments is determined using valuation methodologies that consider a range of factors including, but not limited to, the price at which the investment was acquired, the nature of the investment, local market conditions, trading values on public exchanges for comparable securities, current and projected operating performance, and financing transactions subsequent to the acquisition of the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment. Valuation techniques of Level 3 investments vary by instrument type, but are generally based on an income, market or cost-based approach. The income approach predominantly considers discounted cash flows which is the measure of expected future cash flows in a default scenario, implied by the value of the underlying collateral, where applicable, and current performance whereas the market-based approach predominantly considers pull-through rates, industry multiples and the UPB. Fair value measurements of loans are sensitive to changes in assumptions regarding prepayments, probability of default, loss severity in the event of default, forecasts of home prices, and significant activity or developments in the real estate market. Contingent consideration primarily con sists of CVRs issued pursuant to the UDF IV Merger. Pursu ant to the Contingent Value Rights Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2025, by and among the Company and Computershare Inc. and its affiliate Computershare Trust Company, N.A., on the issuance date following the end of each CVR accrual period, the Company will issue to the CVR holders, with respect to each CVR, a number of shares of Company common stock equal to 60 % of any cash proceeds received between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2028 from select loans in excess of the outstanding amounts of such loans and net of certain costs, divided by the Company’s tangible book value per share, with cash being paid in lieu of any fractional shares of Company common stock otherwise due to such holder. In addition, each CVR holder will be entitled to receive (i) an amount in cash equal to the amount of any dividends or other distributions paid with respect to the number of whole shares of Company common stock received by such holder in respect of such holder’s CVRs and having a record date on or after the Effective Time and a payment date prior to the issuance date of such shares of Company common stock (the “Catch-up Dividend Amount”) or (ii) a number of shares of Company common stock equal to (A) the Catch-up Dividend Amount, divided by (B) the most recently publicly reported tangible book value per share of Company common stock immediately preceding the issuance date of such shares of Company common stock and (y) the amount of any dividends or other distributions payable with respect to such shares of Company common stock and having a record date prior to the issuance date of such Company common stock and a payment date on or after the relevant issuance date of such Company common stock. The fair value of the contingent consideration in connection with the UDF IV Merger was determined using a discounted cash flow model which is based on Level 3 inputs, including estimates of future cash proceeds generated from the underlying collateral of such loans and discount rate. Fair value measurements of the contingent consideration liability are sensitive to changes in assumptions related to future cash proceeds and discount rate. 35 A s of June 30, 2026 , t he CVRs associated with the closing of the UDF IV Merger were valued at approximately $ 21.8 million o r $ 1.71 per CVR. In addition, the fair value of certain contingent consideration in connection with mergers and acquisitions was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model which considers various potential results based on Level 3 inputs, including management’s latest estimates of future operating results. Fair value measurements of the contingent consideration liability are sensitive to changes in assumptions related to earnings before tax, discount rate and risk-free rate of return. The final purchase price allocation associated with the closing of the Mosaic Mergers valued the contingent equity rights at approximately $ 25.0 million or $ 0.83 per contingent equity right. On March 17, 2025, the contingent equity rights expired with an aggregate consideration of zero . In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may be categorized into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment. The table below presents financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis. (in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total June 30, 2026 Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 76,269 $ — $ — $ 76,269 Loans, net — — 388 388 Loans, held for sale — 61,314 — 61,314 PPP loans (2) — 117 — 117 MBS — 31,587 — 31,587 Derivative instruments — 3,096 — 3,096 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — — 5,294 5,294 Preferred equity investment (3) — — 62,586 62,586 Receivable from third party (2) — — 12,360 12,360 Total assets $ 76,269 $ 96,114 $ 80,628 $ 253,011 Liabilities: Derivative instruments — 60 — 60 Contingent consideration — — 22,265 22,265 Total liabilities $ — $ 60 $ 22,265 $ 22,325 December 31, 2025 Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 136,496 $ — $ — $ 136,496 Loans, net — — 737 737 Loans, held for sale — 73,094 — 73,094 PPP loans (2) — 208 — 208 MBS — 34,501 — 34,501 Derivative instruments — 6,740 — 6,740 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — — 5,737 5,737 Preferred equity investment (3) — — 79,887 79,887 Receivable from third party (2) — — 12,360 12,360 Total assets $ 136,496 $ 114,543 $ 98,721 $ 349,760 Liabilities: Derivative instruments — 1,432 — 1,432 Contingent consideration — — 18,698 18,698 Total liabilities $ — $ 1,432 $ 18,698 $ 20,130 (1) Money market funds are included in cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheets (2) Asset is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets (3) Preferred equity investment held through consolidated joint ventures is included in assets of consolidated VIEs on the consolidated balance sheets The table below presents the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used to value Level 3 financial instruments, using third party information without adjustment. 36 (in thousands) Fair Value Predominant Valuation Technique (1) Type Range Weighted Average June 30, 2026 Assets: Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures $ 5,294 Income Approach Discount rate 9.0 % 9.0 % Preferred equity investment 62,586 Income Approach Discount rate 12.0 % 12.0 % Receivable from third party 12,360 Income Approach Debt Yield | Capitalization Rate 7.3 % | 6.0 % 7.3 % | 6.0 % Total assets $ 80,240 Liabilities: Contingent consideration- Madison One (2) $ 496 Monte Carlo Simulation Model Net income volatility | Risk- adjusted discount rate 64.0 % | 47.3 % 64.0 % | 47.3 % Contingent consideration - UDF 21,769 Distributable Cash Flow Approach Discount factor 18.0 % 18.0 % Total liabilities $ 22,265 December 31, 2025 Assets: Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures $ 5,737 Income Approach Discount rate 9.0 % 9.0 % Preferred equity investment 79,887 Income Approach Discount rate 12.0 % 12.0 % Receivable from third party 12,360 Income Approach Debt Yield | Capitalization Rate 7.3 % | 6.0 % 7.3 % | 6.0 % Total assets $ 97,984 Liabilities: Contingent consideration- Madison One (2) $ 526 Monte Carlo Simulation Model Net income volatility | Risk- adjusted discount rate 64.0 % | 50.8 % 64.0 % | 50.8 % Contingent consideration - UDF 18,172 Distributable Cash Flow Approach Discount factor 18 % 18 % Total liabilities $ 18,698 (1) Prices are weighted based on the UPB of the loans and securities included in the range for each class. (2) Contingent Consideration- Madison One refers to the contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of Madison One Capital, M1 CUSO and Madison One Lender Services (“Madison One”) on June 5, 2024. Included within Level 3 asset s of $ 80.6 million as of June 30, 2026 and $ 98.7 million as of December 31, 2025 , is $ 0.4 million and $ 0.7 million , respectively, of transaction prices in which quantitative unobservable inputs are not developed by the Company when measuring fair value. 37 The table below presents a summary of changes in fair value for Level 3 assets and liabilities. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Assets: Loans, net Beginning balance $ 462 $ 2,018 $ 737 $ 3,533 Purchases or Originations — — 122 — Sales / Principal payments ( 8 ) ( 155 ) ( 476 ) ( 989 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net ( 66 ) ( 600 ) 5 ( 1,281 ) Ending balance $ 388 $ 1,263 $ 388 $ 1,263 Loans, held for sale Beginning balance — 2,760 — 2,750 Unrealized gains (losses), net — — — 10 Transfer to (from) Level 3 — ( 2,760 ) — ( 2,760 ) Ending balance $ — $ — $ — $ — Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures Beginning balance 5,517 6,371 5,737 6,577 Unrealized gains (losses), net ( 223 ) ( 208 ) ( 443 ) ( 414 ) Ending balance $ 5,294 $ 6,163 $ 5,294 $ 6,163 Preferred equity investment (1) Beginning balance 72,651 92,810 79,887 92,810 Unrealized gains (losses), net ( 10,065 ) ( 4,227 ) ( 17,301 ) ( 4,227 ) Ending balance $ 62,586 $ 88,583 $ 62,586 $ 88,583 Receivable from third party Beginning balance 12,360 — 12,360 — Ending balance $ 12,360 $ — $ 12,360 $ — Total assets Beginning balance 90,990 103,959 98,721 105,670 Purchases or Originations — — 122 — Sales / Principal payments ( 8 ) ( 155 ) ( 476 ) ( 989 ) Unrealized gains (losses), net ( 10,354 ) ( 5,035 ) ( 17,739 ) ( 5,912 ) Transfer to (from) Level 3 — ( 2,760 ) — ( 2,760 ) Ending balance $ 80,628 $ 96,009 $ 80,628 $ 96,009 Liabilities: Contingent consideration Beginning balance 20,441 15,982 18,698 573 Unrealized (gains) losses, net 1,824 1,207 3,567 1,207 Mergers and acquisitions (2) — — — 15,409 Ending balance $ 22,265 $ 17,189 $ 22,265 $ 17,189 (1) Preferred equity investment held through consolidated joint ventures is included in assets of consolidated VIE's on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) I ncludes assets acquired and liabilities assumed as a result of the UDF IV Merger in 2025. Refer to Note 5 for further details on assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the UDF IV Merger. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the end of the period of the event or the date of the change in circumstances that caused the transfer. Transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 generally relate to whether there were changes in the significant relevant observable and unobservable inputs that are available for the fair value measurements of such financial instruments. Financial instruments not carried at fair value The table below presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments that are not carried at fair value and are classified as Level 3. 38 June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (in thousands) Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value Assets: Loans, net $ 4,317,017 $ 4,094,850 $ 5,193,640 $ 5,022,286 Loans, held for sale 216,900 216,900 637,833 637,833 Servicing rights 117,463 133,632 126,279 143,179 Total assets $ 4,651,380 $ 4,445,382 $ 5,957,752 $ 5,803,298 Liabilities: Secured borrowings 1,876,713 1,876,713 2,788,926 2,788,926 Securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs, net 638,942 617,476 1,174,785 1,150,551 Senior secured notes, net 723,915 713,646 722,729 711,705 Guaranteed loan financing 950,103 1,008,226 524,091 550,556 Corporate debt, net 470,372 437,260 652,487 617,477 Total liabilities $ 4,660,045 $ 4,653,321 $ 5,863,018 $ 5,819,215 As of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , other assets and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are not carried at fair value but generally approximate fair value. Further details are presented in Note 18 – Other Assets and Other Liabilities. Note 8. Servicing Rights The Company performs servicing activities for third parties, which primarily include collecting principal, interest and other payments from borrowers, remitting the corresponding payments to investors and monitoring delinquencies. The Company’s servicing fees are specified by pooling and servicing agreements. The table below presents information about servicing rights at amortized cost. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 SBA Beginning net carrying amount $ 39,971 $ 43,289 $ 41,056 $ 39,227 Additions 1,771 2,229 3,183 7,092 Amortization ( 1,706 ) ( 1,946 ) ( 3,470 ) ( 3,580 ) Recovery (impairment) ( 1,219 ) ( 4,379 ) ( 1,952 ) ( 3,546 ) Ending net carrying amount $ 38,817 $ 39,193 $ 38,817 $ 39,193 Multi-family Beginning net carrying amount 60,008 65,559 61,331 67,996 Additions 1,945 2,114 3,618 2,686 Amortization ( 2,926 ) ( 3,046 ) ( 5,922 ) ( 6,055 ) Ending net carrying amount $ 59,027 $ 64,627 $ 59,027 $ 64,627 USDA Beginning net carrying amount 20,767 16,486 20,620 16,465 Additions 791 2,420 1,261 3,109 Amortization ( 819 ) ( 645 ) ( 1,609 ) ( 1,332 ) Recovery ( 3,746 ) ( 1,857 ) ( 3,279 ) ( 1,838 ) Ending net carrying amount $ 16,993 $ 16,404 $ 16,993 $ 16,404 Small business loans Beginning net carrying amount 2,941 4,480 3,272 4,752 Additions 476 580 916 1,124 Amortization ( 622 ) ( 762 ) ( 1,283 ) ( 1,551 ) Impairment ( 169 ) ( 239 ) ( 279 ) ( 266 ) Ending net carrying amount $ 2,626 $ 4,059 $ 2,626 $ 4,059 Total servicing rights $ 117,463 $ 124,283 $ 117,463 $ 124,283 The Company’s servicing rights are carried at amortized cost and evaluated quarterly for impairment. The Company estimates the fair value of these servicing rights by using a combination of internal models and data provided by third- party valuation experts. The assumptions used in the Company’s internal models include forward prepayment rates, forward default rates, discount rates, and servicing expenses. 39 The Company’s models calculate the present value of expected future cash flows utilizing assumptions that it believes are used by market participants. Forward prepayment rates, forward default rates and discount rates are derived from historical experiences adjusted for prevailing market conditions. Components of the estimated future cash flows include servicing fees, late fees, other ancillary fees and cost of servicing. The table below presents additional information about servicing rights at amortized cost. As of June 30, 2026 As of December 31, 2025 (in thousands) UPB Carrying Value UPB Carrying Value SBA $ 1,886,796 $ 38,817 $ 1,916,211 $ 41,056 Multi-family 6,166,547 59,027 6,318,735 61,331 USDA 601,222 16,993 699,779 20,620 Small business loans 385,059 2,626 419,016 3,272 Total $ 9,039,624 $ 117,463 $ 9,353,741 $ 126,279 The table below presents significant assumptions used in the estimated valuation of servicing rights at amortized cost. June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Range of input values Weighted Average Range of input values Weighted Average SBA Forward prepayment rate 3.1 % - 21.7 % 10.1 % 6.0 % - 21.6 % 9.8 % Forward default rate 0.0 % - 2.7 % 1.1 % 0.0 % - 3.8 % 1.3 % Discount rate 7.4 % - 20.5 % 12.0 % 7.4 % - 19.0 % 11.9 % Servicing expense 0.4 % - 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % - 0.4 % 0.4 % Multi-family Forward prepayment rate 0.0 % - 7.6 % 2.4 % 0.0 % - 7.6 % 7.3 % Forward default rate 0.0 % - 0.2 % 0.1 % 0.0 % - 0.2 % 0.1 % Discount rate 5.2 % - 5.2 % 5.2 % 5.2 % - 5.2 % 5.2 % Servicing expense 0.0 % - 0.7 % 0.1 % 0.0 % - 0.8 % 0.1 % USDA Forward prepayment rate 6.4 % - 18.8 % 13.6 % 5.5 % - 16.9 % 12.1 % Discount rate 3.2 % - 4.4 % 4.3 % 4.9 % - 6.0 % 5.8 % Servicing expense 0.1 % - 0.3 % 0.2 % 0.1 % - 0.3 % 0.2 % Small business loans Discount rate 6.0 % - 6.0 % 6.0 % 6.0 % - 6.0 % 6.0 % Servicing expense 0.5 % - 0.5 % 0.5 % 0.5 % - 0.5 % 0.5 % Assumptions can change between and at each reporting period as market conditions and projected interest rates change. 40 The table below presents the possible impact of 10% and 20% adverse changes to key assumptions on servicing rights. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 SBA Forward prepayment rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 1,168 ) $ ( 1,228 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 2,269 ) $ ( 2,390 ) Forward default rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 170 ) $ ( 199 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 340 ) $ ( 396 ) Discount rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 1,260 ) $ ( 1,356 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 2,419 ) $ ( 2,621 ) Servicing expense Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 2,579 ) $ ( 2,697 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 5,158 ) $ ( 5,394 ) Multi-family Forward prepayment rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 434 ) $ ( 470 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 854 ) $ ( 923 ) Forward default rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 26 ) $ ( 28 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 51 ) $ ( 56 ) Discount rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 1,757 ) $ ( 1,852 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 3,442 ) $ ( 3,625 ) Servicing expense Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 2,311 ) $ ( 2,422 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 4,622 ) $ ( 4,845 ) USDA Forward prepayment rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 1,005 ) $ ( 1,066 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 1,915 ) $ ( 2,040 ) Discount rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 330 ) $ ( 526 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 647 ) $ ( 1,027 ) Servicing expense Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 672 ) $ ( 797 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 1,343 ) $ ( 1,593 ) Small business loans Discount rate Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 8 ) $ ( 15 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 16 ) $ ( 29 ) Servicing expense Impact of 10% adverse change $ ( 273 ) $ ( 280 ) Impact of 20% adverse change $ ( 547 ) $ ( 560 ) The table below presents estimated future amortization expense for servicing rights. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 2026 $ 11,546 2027 20,263 2028 16,868 2029 14,658 2030 12,811 Thereafter 41,317 Total $ 117,463 Note 9. Discontinued Operations and Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) approved a plan to strategically shift the Company’s core focus to LMM commercial real estate lending and small business loans, which contemplates the disposition of assets and liabilities of the Company’s Residential Mortgage Bankin g segment. Accordingly, the then Residential Mortgage Banking segment met the criteria to be classified as held for sale on the consolidated balance 41 sheets, presented as discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations, and excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented. In the second and fourth quarters o f 20 24, the Company sold $ 4.7 billion and $ 2.9 billion of residential mortgage servicing rights for net proceeds of $ 61.8 million and $ 47.4 million , respectively, as part of the Company’s disposition of its R esidential Mortgage Banking segment. In the first quarter of 2025, the Company sold $ 4.2 billion of r esidential mortgage servicing rights for net proceeds of $ 9.8 million . The Company completed the disposition of its R esidential Mortgage Banking segment effective on June 30, 2025 through the sale of all of the issued and outstanding equity of GMFS, LLC. The aggregate consideration consists of approximately $ 3.5 million paid at closing, as adjusted for closing and other costs related to the disposition and subject to customary post-closing adjustments, plus certain deferred payments related to the sale of MSRs and an earnout opportunity not to exceed $ 5.5 million in the approximately 30 months after closing based on the performance of the sold business . The table below presents the operating results of the Residential Mortgage Banking segment presented as discontinued o peration s. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Interest income $ — $ 2,575 $ — $ 4,693 Interest expense — ( 2,491 ) — ( 4,515 ) Net interest income $ — $ 84 $ — $ 178 Non-interest income Residential mortgage banking activities — 10,540 — 20,955 Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments — — — 9,832 Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments — — — ( 8,952 ) Servicing income, net of amortization and impairment — 343 — 1,776 Other income — 4 — 8 Total non-interest income $ — $ 10,887 $ — $ 23,619 Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits — ( 2,792 ) — ( 6,353 ) Variable expenses on residential mortgage banking activities — ( 7,180 ) — ( 13,599 ) Professional fees — ( 276 ) — ( 824 ) Loan servicing expense — ( 2,274 ) — ( 3,702 ) Other operating expenses — ( 2,006 ) — ( 3,470 ) Total non-interest expense $ — $ ( 14,528 ) $ — $ ( 27,948 ) Loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit — ( 3,557 ) — ( 4,151 ) Loss from disposal of discontinued operations before income tax benefit — ( 3,010 ) — ( 3,010 ) Net loss from discontinued operations before income tax benefit $ — $ ( 6,567 ) $ — $ ( 7,161 ) Income tax benefit — 1,641 — 1,790 Net loss from discontinued operations $ — $ ( 4,926 ) $ — $ ( 5,371 ) Note 10. Secured Borrowings The table below presents certain characteristics of secured borrowings. Pledged Assets Carrying Value at Lenders (1) Asset Class Current Maturity (2) Pricing (3) Facility Size Carrying Value June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 3 SBA loans August 2026 to June 2027 SOFR + 2.50 % Prime - 0.82 % $ 275,000 $ 213,778 $ 187,486 $ 307,522 1 LMM loans - USD Matured (5) SOFR + 1.75 % 25,000 9,967 9,817 16,425 1 LMM loans - Non-USD (4) Matured EURIBOR + 3.00 % — — — 29,965 2 USDA loans June 2027 - August 2028 SOFR + 2.75 % 198,500 33,185 16,561 31,204 Total borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements $ 498,500 $ 256,930 $ 213,864 $ 385,116 7 LMM loans August 2026 - September 2028 SOFR + 2.55 % 3,150,000 2,557,356 1,555,605 2,277,028 5 MBS July 2026 - November 2026 5.35 % 107,244 188,834 107,244 126,782 Total borrowings under repurchase agreements $ 3,257,244 $ 2,746,190 $ 1,662,849 $ 2,403,810 Total secured borrowings $ 3,755,744 $ 3,003,120 $ 1,876,713 $ 2,788,926 (1) Represents the total number of facility lenders. (2) Current maturity does not reflect extension options available beyond original commitment terms. 42 (3) Asset class pricing is determined using an index rate plus a weighted average spread. (4) Non-USD denominated credit facilities and repurchase agreements have been converted into USD for purposes of this disclosure. (5) Agreement permits advance amounts to be repaid after the maturity date. In the table above, the agreements governing secured borrowings require maintenance of certain financial and debt covenants. As of December 31, 2025 , certain financing counterparties' covenant calculations were amended to exclude the PPPLF from certain covenant calculations . As of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 the Company was in compliance with all debt and financial covenants, as amended . The table below presents the carrying value of collateral pledged with respect to secured borrowings outstanding. Pledged Assets Carrying Value (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Collateral pledged - borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements Loans, held for sale $ 28,687 $ 28,516 Loans, net 228,243 423,151 Total $ 256,930 $ 451,667 Collateral pledged - borrowings under repurchase agreements Loans, net 1,853,418 2,284,251 MBS 31,586 34,501 Retained interest in assets of consolidated VIEs 157,248 188,113 Loans, held for sale 216,900 506,883 Real estate acquired in settlement of loans 487,038 546,835 Total $ 2,746,190 $ 3,560,583 Total collateral pledged on secured borrowings $ 3,003,120 $ 4,012,250 N ote 11. Senior Secured Notes and Corporate Debt, net Senior secured notes, net ReadyCap Holdings, LLC (“ ReadyCap Holdings ”) 4.50 % senior secured notes due 2026. On October 20, 2021, ReadyCap Holdings, an indirect subsidiary of the Company, completed the offer and sale of $ 350.0 million of its 4.50 % Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Senior Secured Notes ”). The 2026 Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company, each direct parent entity of ReadyCap Holdings, and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company from time to time that is a direct parent entity of Sutherland Asset III, LLC or otherwise pledges collateral to secure the 2026 Senior Secured Notes (collectively, the “ 2026 SSN Guarantors”). ReadyCap Holdings’ and the 2026 SSN Guarantors’ respective obligations under the 2026 Senior Secured Notes are secured by a perfected first-priority lien on certain capital stock and assets (collectively, the “2026 SSN Collateral”) owned by certain subsidiaries of the Company. The 2026 Senior Secured Notes are redeemable by ReadyCap Holdings’ following a non-call period, through the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the 2026 Senior Secured Notes plus a “make-whole” or other premium that decreases the closer the 2026 Senior Secured Notes are to maturity. ReadyCap Holdings is required to offer to repurchase the 2026 Senior Secured Notes at 101 % of the principal balance of the 2026 Senior Secured Notes in the event of a change in control and a downgrade of the rating on the 2026 Senior Secured Notes in connection therewith, as set forth more fully in the note purchase agreement governing the 2026 Senior Secured Notes . The 2026 Senior Secured Notes were issued pursuant to a note purchase agreement, which contains certain customary negative covenants and requirements relating to the collateral and the Company , ReadyCap Holdings, and the 2026 SSN Guarantors, including maintenance of minimum liquidity, minimum tangible net worth, maximum debt to net worth ratio, and limitations on transactions with affiliates. ReadyCap Holdings 9.375 % senior secured notes due 2028. On February 21, 2025, ReadyCap Holdings completed the offer and sale of $ 220.0 million of its 9.375 % Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Senior Secured Notes” and, with the 2026 Senior Secured Notes, collectively, the “Senior Secured Notes”) for net proceeds of $ 216.7 million before expenses. The 2028 Senior Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and other direct or 43 indirect subsidiaries of the Company from time to time that pledge collateral to secure the 2028 Senior Secured Notes (collectively, the “2028 SSN Guarantors”). ReadyCap Holdings’ and the 2028 SSN Guarantors’ respective obligations under the 2028 Senior Secured Notes are secured by a perfected first-priority lien on certain capital stock and assets (collectively, the “2028 SSN Collateral”) owned by certain subsidiaries of the Company. The 2028 Senior Secured Notes are redeemable by ReadyCap Holdings following a non-call period, through the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the 2028 Senior Secured Notes plus a “make-whole” or other premium that decreases the closer the 2028 Senior Secured Notes are to maturity. ReadyCap Holdings is required to offer to repurchase the 2028 Senior Secured Notes at 101 % of the principal balance of the 2028 Senior Secured Notes in the event of a change in control and a downgrade of the rating on the 2028 Senior Secured Notes in connection therewith, as set forth more fully in the note purchase agreement governing the 2028 Senior Secured Notes . The 2028 Senior Secured Notes were issued pursuant to a note purchase agreement, which contains certain customary negative covenants and requirements relating to the collateral and the Company, ReadyCap Holdings, and the 2028 SSN Guarantors, including maintenance of minimum tangible net worth, maximum debt to net worth ratio, unencumbered cash and asset requirements, and limitations on transactions with affiliates. On April 16, 2025, ReadyCap Holdings issued an additional $ 50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2028 Senior Secured Notes for net proceeds of $ 49.3 million before expenses. The additional notes are fungible with and treated as a single series of debt securities as the Company’s 2028 Senior Secured Notes issued on February 21, 2025. The Company used the net proceeds from the issuance of the additional notes to repay its indebtedness and for general corporate purposes. Ready Term Holdings, LLC (“Ready Term Holdings”) term loan due 2029. On April 12, 2024, Ready Term Holdings, an indirect subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement which provides for a delayed draw term loan to the Company in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $ 115.25 million (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and other direct or indirect subsidiaries of the Company from time to time that pledge collateral to secure the Term Loan (collectively, the “Term Loan Guarantors”). Ready Term Holdings’ and the Term Loan Guarantors’ respective obligations under the Term Loan are secured by a perfected first-priority lien on certain capital stock and assets (collectively, the “Term Loan Collateral”) owned by certain subsidiaries of the Company. The Term Loan matures on April 12, 2029, and may be drawn at any time on or prior to January 12, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. The Company borrowed $ 75.0 million in connection with the initial closing of the Term Loan. On August 19, 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $ 20.0 million . The Term Loan bears interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof at a rate equal to (a) SOFR plus 5.50 % per annum or (b) base rate plus 4.50 % per annum; provided that if at any time the Term Loan is rated below investment grade, the interest rate shall increase to (x) SOFR plus 6.50 % per annum or (y) base rate plus 5.50 % per annum until the rating is no longer below investment grade. In connection with the entry into the credit agreement, the Company also agreed to pay certain upfront fees on the initial borrowing date. The Company will also pay, with respect to any unused portion of the Term Loan, a commitment fee of 1.00 % per annum . The Term Loan was issued pursuant to a credit agreement, which contains certain customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants and requirements relating to the collateral and the Company, Ready Term Holdings, and the Term Loan Guarantors, including maintenance of a minimum asset coverage ratio and a maximum debt to equity ratio. As of June 30, 2026 , the Company was in compliance with all covenants with respect to the Senior Secured Notes and the Term Loan . Corporate debt, net 44 The Company issues senior unsecured notes in public and private transactions. The notes are governed by a base indenture and supplemental indentures. Often, the notes are redeemable by us following a non-call period, through the payment of the outstanding principal balance plus a “make-whole” or other premium that typically decreases the closer the notes are to maturity. The Company often is required to offer to repurchase the notes, in some cases at 101 % of the principal balance of the notes, in the event of a change in control or fundamental change pertaining to our company, as defined in the applicable supplemental indentures. The notes rank equal in right of payment to any of its existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness; effectively junior in right of payment to any of its existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness, other liabilities (including trade payables) and (to the extent not held by us) preferred stock, if any, of our subsidiaries. The supplemental indentures governing the notes often contain customary negative covenants and financial covenants relating to maintenance of minimum liquidity, minimum tangible net worth, maximum debt to net worth ratio and limitations on transactions with affiliates. In addition , in connection with the merger among the Company, Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. (“Broadmark”), and Ready Capital Investments, LLC (formerly known as “RCC Merger Sub, LLC”) , a wholly owned subsidiary of the operating partnership (“Ready Capital Investments”), in which Broadmark merged with and into Ready Capital Investments, with Ready Capital Investments remaining as a wholly owned subsidiary of the operating partnership (the “Broadmark Merger”), Ready Capital Investments assumed Broadmark’s obligations on certain senior unsecured notes. The note purchase agreement governing these notes contains financial covenants that require compliance with leverage and coverage ratios and maintenance of minimum tangible net worth, as well as other customary affirmative and negative covenan ts. As of June 30, 2026 , the Company was in compliance with all covenants with respect to its Corporate debt. The table below presents information about senior secured notes and corporate debt issued through public and private transactions. (in thousands) Coupon Rate Maturity Date June 30, 2026 Senior secured notes principal amount (1) 4.50 % 10/20/2026 $ 350,000 Senior secured notes principal amount (2) 9.375 % 3/1/2028 270,000 Term loan principal amount (3) SOFR + 5.50 % 4/12/2029 115,250 Unamortized discount ( 1,606 ) Unamortized deferred financing costs ( 9,729 ) Total senior secured notes, net $ 723,915 Corporate debt principal amount (4) 5.50 % 12/30/2028 110,000 Corporate debt principal amount (5) 7.375 % 7/31/2027 100,000 Corporate debt principal amount (6) 5.00 % 11/15/2026 100,000 Corporate debt principal amount (7) 9.00 % 12/15/2029 129,371 Unamortized discount - corporate debt ( 4,179 ) Unamortized deferred financing costs - corporate debt ( 1,070 ) Junior subordinated notes principal amount (8) SOFR + 3.10 % 3/30/2035 15,000 Junior subordinated notes principal amount (9) SOFR + 3.10 % 4/30/2035 21,250 Total corporate debt, net $ 470,372 Total carrying amount of debt $ 1,194,287 (1) Interest on the senior secured notes is payable semiannually on April 20 and October 20 of each year. (2) Interest on the senior secured notes is payable semiannually on March 1 and September 1 of each year. (3) Interest on the term loan is payable quarterly on January 12, April 12, July 12 and October 12 of each year. (4) Interest on the corporate debt is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 30 of each year. (5) Interest on the corporate debt is payable semiannually on January 31 and July 31 of each year. (6) Interest on the corporate debt is payable semiannually on May 15 and November 15 of each year; assumed as part of the Broadmark Merger (as defined above). (7) Interest on the corporate debt is payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 of each year. (8) Interest on the Junior subordinated notes I-A is payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30 of each year. (9) Interest on the Junior subordinated notes I-B is payable quarterly on January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 of each year. 45 The table below presents the contractual maturities for senior secured notes and corporate debt. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 2026 $ 450,000 2027 100,000 2028 380,000 2029 244,621 2030 — Thereafter 36,250 Total contractual amounts $ 1,210,871 Unamortized deferred financing costs, discounts, and premiums, net ( 16,584 ) Total carrying amount of debt $ 1,194,287 Note 12. Guaranteed Loan Financing Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest remain as an investment in the consolidated balance sheets and the portion sold is recorded as guaranteed loan financing in the liabilities section of the consolidated balance sheets. For these partial loan sales, the interest earned on the entire loan balance is recorded as interest income and the interest earned by the buyer in the partial loan sale is recorded within interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Guaranteed loan financings are secured by loans of $ 950.3 million an d $ 524.3 million as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , respectively. The table below presents guaranteed loan financing and the related interest rates and maturity dates. (in thousands) Weighted Average Interest Rate Range of Interest Rates Range of Maturities (Years) Ending Balance June 30, 2026 7.51 % 1.45 - 13.25 % 2026 - 2051 $ 950,103 December 31, 2025 7.97 % 1.45 - 12.75 % 2026 - 2048 $ 524,091 The table below presents the contractual maturities of guaranteed loan financing. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 2026 $ 91 2027 1,900 2028 3,203 2029 5,863 2030 9,131 Thereafter 929,915 Total $ 950,103 Note 13. Variable Interest Entities and Securitization Activities In the normal course of business, the Company enters into certain types of transactions with entities that are considered to be VIEs. The Company’s primary involvement with VIEs has been related to its securitization transactions in which it transfers assets to securitization vehicles, most notably trusts. The Company primarily securitizes its acquired and originated loans, which provides a source of funding and has enabled it to transfer a certain portion of economic risk on loans or related debt securities to third parties. The Company also transfers originated loans to securitization trusts sponsored by third parties. Third-party securitizations are securitization entities in which it maintains an economic interest but does not sponsor. The entity that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE is referred to as the primary beneficiary and is required to consolidate the VIE. The majority of the VIE activity in which the Company is involved in are consolidated within its financial statements. Refer to Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a discussion of accounting policies applied to the consolidation of the VIE and transfer of the loans in connection with the securitization. Consolidated VIEs The Company consolidates variable interests held in an acquired joint venture investment for which it is the primary beneficiary. The equity held by the remaining owners and their portions of net income (loss) are reflected in stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheets as Non-controlling interests and in the consolidated statements of 46 operations as Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, respectively. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , income and expenses on joint venture investments identified as consolidated VIEs were not material . The table below presents assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 5 $ 3 Restricted cash 3,420 1,944 Loans, net 907,905 1,694,079 Loans, held for sale — 125,107 Preferred equity investment (1) 62,586 79,887 Receivable from third parties (1) 1,446 8,346 Accrued interest (1) 54,406 54,030 Real estate owned 15,288 15,288 Total assets $ 1,045,056 $ 1,978,684 Liabilities: Securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs, net 638,942 1,174,785 Due to third parties (2) 2,506 2,517 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 1,048 — Total liabilities $ 642,496 $ 1,177,302 (1) Assets are included in Assets of consolidated VIEs on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Due to third parties held through consolidated VIEs are included in Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Securitization-related VIEs Company sponsored securitizations. In a securitization transaction, assets are transferred to a trust, which generally meets the definition of a VIE. The Company’s primary securitization activity is in the form of LMM and SBL loan securitizations, conducted through securitization trusts, which are typically consolidated, as the company is the primary beneficiary. As a result of the consolidation, the securitization is viewed as a loan financing to enable the creation of the senior security and ultimately, sale to a third-party investor. As such, the senior security is presented in the consolidated balance sheets as securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs. The third-party beneficial interest holders in the VIE have no recourse against the Company, with the exception of an obligation to repurchase assets from the VIE in the event that certain representations and warranties in relation to the loans sold to the VIE are breached. In the absence of such a breach, the Company has no obligation to provide any other explicit or implicit support to any VIE. The securitization trust receives principal and interest on the underlying loans and distributes those payments to the certificate holders. The assets and other instruments held by the securitization trust are restricted in that they can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the securitization trust. The risks associated with the Company’s involvement with the VIE is limited to the risks and rights as a certificate holder of the securities retained by the Company. The consolidation of securitization transactions includes the senior securities issued to third parties which are shown as securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs in the consolidated balance sheets. 47 The table below presents additional information on the Company’s securitized debt obligations. June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (in thousands) Current Principal Balance Carrying Value Weighted Average Interest Rate Current Principal Balance Carrying Value Weighted Average Interest Rate ReadyCap Lending Small Business Trust 2019-2 $ 4,232 $ 4,232 6.3 % $ 6,446 $ 6,446 6.9 % ReadyCap Lending Small Business Trust 2023-3 55,802 52,830 6.8 63,505 62,534 7.4 ReadyCap Lending Small Business Trust 2026-4 145,211 145,211 6.0 — — — Sutherland Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-SBC8 64,013 63,128 2.9 73,286 72,280 2.9 Sutherland Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-SBC10 38,841 38,354 1.7 45,769 45,157 1.7 ReadyCap Commercial Mortgage Trust 2018-4 40,596 40,043 4.8 42,907 42,112 4.8 ReadyCap Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-5 40,243 37,839 5.2 42,233 39,341 5.1 ReadyCap Commercial Mortgage Trust 2019-6 107,498 105,588 3.8 133,104 130,847 3.6 ReadyCap Commercial Mortgage Trust 2022-7 155,113 151,717 4.1 165,203 161,139 4.1 Ready Capital Mortgage Financing 2021-FL7 — — — 270,204 270,204 6.3 Ready Capital Mortgage Financing 2023-FL11 — — — 136,698 136,698 7.6 Ready Capital Mortgage Financing 2023-FL12 — — — 208,060 208,027 7.9 Total $ 651,549 $ 638,942 4.6 % $ 1,187,415 $ 1,174,785 5.7 % Repayment of securitized debt will be dependent upon the cash flows generated by the loans in the securitization trust that collateralize such debt. The actual cash flows from the securitized loans are comprised of coupon interest, scheduled principal payments, prepayments and liquidations of the underlying loans. The actual term of the securitized debt may differ significantly from the Company’s estimate given that actual interest collections, mortgage prepayments and/or losses on liquidation of mortgages may differ significantly from those expected. Third-party sponsored securitizations. For most third-party sponsored securitizations, the Company determined that it is not the primary beneficiary because it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities. Specifically, the Company does not manage these entities or otherwise solely hold decision making powers that are significant, which include special servicing decisions. As a result of this assessment, the Company does not consolidate any of the underlying assets and liabilities of these trusts and only accounts for its specific interests in them. Unconsolidated VIEs The Company does not consolidate variable interests held in an acquired joint venture investment accounted for as an equity method investment as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance and therefore, the Company only accounts for its specific interest in them. The table below reflects variable interests in identified VIEs for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Carrying Amount Maximum Exposure to Loss (1) (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 MBS (2) $ 31,587 $ 31,161 $ 31,587 $ 31,161 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures 165,658 161,424 165,658 161,424 Total assets in unconsolidated VIEs $ 197,245 $ 192,585 $ 197,245 $ 192,585 (1) Maximum exposure to loss is limited to the greater of the fair value or carrying value of the assets as of the consolidated balance sheet date. (2) Retained interest in other third party sponsored securitizations . Note 14. Interest Income and Interest Expense Interest income and expense are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and classified based on the nature of the underlying asset or liability. The table below presents the components of interest income and expense. 48 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Interest income Loans, net Bridge $ 24,500 $ 83,125 $ 52,728 $ 179,322 Fixed rate 7,464 9,969 14,491 20,184 Construction 12,345 15,461 23,280 23,004 SBA - 7(a) 20,789 27,677 40,689 54,676 PPP (1) 1 342 51 788 Other 4,691 6,081 9,628 12,372 Total loans, net (2) $ 69,790 $ 142,655 $ 140,867 $ 290,346 Loans, held for sale Bridge 1,356 3,530 5,405 3,530 Fixed rate — — 411 26 Construction — — — 327 SBA - 7(a) 1,191 1,922 2,599 4,303 Other 312 282 569 490 Total loans, held for sale (2) $ 2,859 $ 5,734 $ 8,984 $ 8,676 Loans, held at fair value Other 16 38 25 76 Total loans, held at fair value $ 16 $ 38 $ 25 $ 76 Preferred equity investment (2) 3,289 3,289 6,542 6,591 MBS 1,447 1,019 2,713 2,013 Total interest income $ 77,401 $ 152,735 $ 159,131 $ 307,702 Interest expense Secured borrowings ( 42,585 ) ( 54,288 ) ( 90,440 ) ( 95,411 ) PPPLF borrowings (3) ( 7 ) ( 11 ) ( 7 ) ( 25 ) Securitized debt obligations of consolidated VIEs ( 6,824 ) ( 42,154 ) ( 21,350 ) ( 102,834 ) Guaranteed loan financing ( 9,152 ) ( 12,489 ) ( 17,975 ) ( 25,419 ) Senior secured notes ( 15,035 ) ( 13,569 ) ( 29,560 ) ( 23,679 ) Corporate debt ( 9,250 ) ( 13,326 ) ( 20,355 ) ( 28,935 ) Total interest expense $ ( 82,853 ) $ ( 135,837 ) $ ( 179,687 ) $ ( 276,303 ) Net interest income (loss) before provision for loan losses $ ( 5,452 ) $ 16,898 $ ( 20,556 ) $ 31,399 (1) Included in Other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. (2) Includes interest income on assets in consolidated VIEs. (3) Included in Other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Note 15. Derivative Instruments The Company is exposed to changing interest rates and market conditions, which affect cash flows associated with borrowings. The Company uses derivative instruments to manage interest rate risk and conditions in the commercial mortgage market and, as such, views them as economic hedges. Interest rate swaps are used to mitigate the exposure to changes in interest rates and involve the receipt of variable-rate interest amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making payments based on a fixed interest rate over the life of the swap contract. For derivative instruments where the Company has not elected hedge accounting, fair value adjustments are recorded in earnings. The fair value adjustments for interest rate swaps, along with the related interest income, interest expense and gains (losses) on termination of such instruments, are reported as a net realized gain on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. As described in Note 3, for qualifying cash flow hedges, the change in the fair value of derivatives is recorded in OCI and not recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. Derivative movements impacting earnings are recognized on a consistent basis with the classification of the hedged item, primarily interest expense. The ineffective portions of the cash flow hedges are immediately recognized in earnings. 49 The table below presents average notional derivative amounts, as this is the most relevant measure of volume, and derivative assets and liabilities by type. Refer to Note 22 for further details on derivative assets and liabilities by product type. June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 (in thousands) Primary Underlying Risk Notional Amount Derivative Asset Derivative Liability Notional Amount Derivative Asset Derivative Liability Interest Rate Swaps - not designated as hedges Interest rate risk $ 26,300 $ 2,710 $ — $ 26,300 $ 2,085 $ — Interest Rate Swaps - designated as hedges Interest rate risk 113,693 9,012 — 391,693 17,322 ( 224 ) FX forwards Foreign exchange rate risk 19,855 340 ( 60 ) 20,731 340 ( 1,208 ) Total $ 159,848 $ 12,062 $ ( 60 ) $ 438,724 $ 19,747 $ ( 1,432 ) The table below presents gains and losses on derivatives. (in thousands) Net Realized Gain (Loss) Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 Interest rate swaps $ ( 9,494 ) $ 7,970 Total $ ( 9,494 ) $ 7,970 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Interest rate swaps $ 2,019 $ ( 397 ) Total $ 2,019 $ ( 397 ) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Interest rate swaps $ ( 9,576 ) $ 9,490 Total $ ( 9,576 ) $ 9,490 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Interest rate swaps $ 3,965 $ ( 912 ) Total $ 3,965 $ ( 912 ) In the table above: • Gains (losses) on interest rate swaps are recorded in net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments or net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. • For qualifying hedges of interest rate risk on interest rate swaps, the effective portion relating to the unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives are recorded in AOCI. The table below summarizes the gains and losses on derivatives which have qualified for hedge accounting. (in thousands) Derivatives - effective portion reclassified from AOCI to income Derivatives - effective portion recorded in OCI Total change in OCI for period Interest rate swaps Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 $ ( 206 ) $ 3,145 $ 3,351 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 $ ( 244 ) $ ( 3,585 ) $ ( 3,341 ) Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 $ ( 424 ) $ 3,033 $ 3,457 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 $ ( 496 ) $ ( 7,781 ) $ ( 7,285 ) In the table above: • Forecasted transactions on interest rates consists of benchmark interest rate hedges of SOFR indexed floating- rate liabilities. • Hedge ineffectiveness is the amount by which the cumulative gain or loss on the designated derivative instrument exceeds the present value of the cumulative expected change in cash flows on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. • Amounts recorded in OCI for the period represents after tax amounts. Note 16. Real Estate Owned 50 The table below presents details on the real estate owned portfolio . (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 REO, held for sale: Mixed use $ 7,420 $ 19,709 Multi-family 80,617 79,141 Lodging 25,030 8,730 Residential 133,553 168,659 Office 9,875 9,686 Retail 3,880 3,880 Land 54,859 70,152 Other 594 187 Total REO, held for sale $ 315,828 $ 360,144 REO, held for use: Land 21,469 21,469 Building and improvements, net 223,174 225,355 Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net 12,379 13,257 Total REO, held for use $ 257,022 $ 260,081 Total real estate owned $ 572,850 $ 620,225 In the table above: • D epreciation expense related to REO, held for use was $ 1.6 million and $ 3.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 . Accumulated depreciation related to REO, held for use was $ 6.0 million as of June 30, 2026 . There was no such depreciation expense or accumulated depreciation as of or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 . • O ther REO excludes $ 15.3 million as of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , of real estate owned, held for sale within consolidated VIEs. Note 17. Agreements and Transactions with Related Parties Management Agreement The Company has entered into a management agreement with its Manager (the “Management Agreement”), which describes the services to be provided to the Company by its Manager and compensation for such services. The Company’s Manager is responsible for managing the Company’s day-to-day operations, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board. Management fee. Pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement, the Manager is paid a management fee calculated and payable quarterly in arrears equal to 1.5 % per annum of the Company’s stockholders’ equity (as defined in the Management Agreement) up to $ 500 million and 1.00 % per annum of stockholders’ equity in excess of $ 500 million . The table below presents the management fee payable to the Manager. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Management fee - total $ 3.8 million $ 5.1 million $ 7.8 million $ 10.6 million Management fee - amount unpaid $ 10.2 million $ 10.7 million $ 10.2 million $ 10.7 million Incentive distribution. The Manager is entitled to an incentive distribution in an amount equal to the product of (i) 15 % and (ii) the excess of (a) core earnings as defined in the partnership agreement (IFCE ) on a rolling four-quarter basis over (b) an amount equal to 8.00 % per annum multiplied by the weighted average of the issue price per share of the common stock or OP units multiplied by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, provided that IFCE over the prior twelve calendar quarters is greater than zero . For purposes of determining the incentive distribution payable to the Manager, incentive fee core earnings (“IFCE”) is defined under the partnership agreement of the operating partnership as GAAP net income (loss) of the Operating Partnership excluding non-cash equity compensation expense, the expenses incurred in connection with the Operating Partnership's formation or continuation, the incentive distribution, real estate depreciation and amortization (to the extent that the Company forecloses on any 51 properties underlying its assets) and any unrealized gains, losses, or other non-cash items recorded in the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income. The amount will be adjusted to exclude one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain other non-cash charges after discussions between the Manager and the Company’s independent directors and after approval by a majority of the independent directors. The table below presents the Incentive fee payable to the Manager. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Incentive fee distribution - total $ — $ — $ — $ — Incentive fee distribution - amount unpaid $ — $ — $ — $ — The Management Agreement may be terminated upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Company’s independent directors or the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock (excluding shares held by employees and affiliates of the Manager), based upon (1) unsatisfactory performance by the Manager that is materially detrimental to the Company or (2) a determination that the management fee payable to the Manager is not fair, subject to the Manager’s right to prevent such a termination based on unfair fees by accepting a mutually acceptable reduction of management fees agreed to by at least two-thirds of the Company’s independent directors. The Manager must be provided with written notice of any such termination at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the then existing term. Additionally, upon such a termination by the Company without cause (or upon termination by the Manager due to the Company’s material breach), the management agreement provides that the Company will pay the Manager a termination fee equal to three times the average annual base management fee earned by the Manager during the prior 24 month period immediately preceding the date of termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter prior to the date of termination, except upon an internalization. Additionally, if the management agreement is terminated under circumstances in which the Company is obligated to make a termination payment to the Manager, the operating partnership shall repurchase, concurrently with such termination, the Class A special unit for an amount equal to three times the average annual amount of the incentive distribution paid or payable in respect of the Class A special unit during the 24 month period immediately preceding such termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter before the date of termination. The current term of the Management Agreement will expire on October 31, 2025 and is automatically renewed for successive one -year terms on each anniversary thereafter; provided, however, that either the Company or the Manager may terminate the Management Agreement annually upon 180 days prior notice . Under certain limited circumstances described above, the Company and the operating partnership are required to make certain payments to the Manager upon termination. Expense reimbursement . In addition to the management fees and incentive distribution described above, the Company is also responsible for reimbursing the Manager for certain expenses paid by the Manager on behalf of the Company and for certain services provided by the Manager to the Company. Expenses incurred by the Manager and reimbursed by the Company are typically included in salaries and benefits or general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The table below presents reimbursable expenses payable to the Manager. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Reimbursable expenses payable to Manager - total $ 4.2 million $ 4.0 million $ 8.8 million $ 8.9 million Reimbursable expenses payable to Manager - amount unpaid $ 8.7 million $ 5.2 million $ 8.7 million $ 5.2 million Co- Investment with Ma nager On July 15, 2022, the Company closed on a $ 125.0 million commitment to invest into a parallel vehicle, Waterfall Atlas Anchor Feeder, LLC (the “Fund”), a fund managed by the Manager, in exchange for interests in the Fund. In exchange for the Company’s commitment, the Company is entitled to 15 % of any carried interest distributions received by the general partner of the Fund such that over the life of the Fund, the Company receives an internal rate of return of 1.5 % over the internal rate of return of the Fund. The Fund focuses on commercial real estate equity through the acquisition of 52 distressed and value-add real estate across property types with local operating partners. As of June 30, 2026 , the Company has contributed $ 95.8 million of cash into the Fund for a remaining commitment of $ 29.2 million . Loan Referrals with Clients of the Manager In February and March of 2026 the Company sourced three loan opportunities that were referred to and funded by clients of the Manager. These opportunities were for loans with a total UPB of approximately $ 171.7 million , of which $ 23.5 million was the refinance of one of the Company’s existing loans. The Company received a fee of 0.6 % of UPB in exchange for these referrals. Note 18. Other Assets and Other Liabilities The table below presents the composition of other assets and other liabilities. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Other assets: Goodwill $ 49,501 $ 49,501 Deferred loan exit fees 8,419 19,179 Accrued interest 26,243 42,143 Due from servicers 20,887 71,999 Intangible assets 36,459 38,172 Receivable from third party 51,214 43,968 Deferred financing costs 6,704 12,489 Deferred tax asset 201,573 201,573 Tax receivable 29,277 719 Right-of-use lease asset 3,026 3,368 PPP receivables 5,758 8,783 Other 27,100 16,344 Other assets $ 466,161 $ 508,238 Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities: Accrued salaries, wages and commissions 27,319 35,691 Accrued interest payable 34,959 40,306 Servicing principal and interest payable 17,465 19,388 Repair and denial reserve 15,035 12,328 Payable to related parties 8,185 9,720 PPP liabilities — 8,592 Accrued professional fees 514 2,697 Lease payable 7,918 8,565 Liabilities of consolidated VIEs 3,554 2,517 Other 50,671 31,832 Total accounts payable and other accrued liabilities $ 165,620 $ 171,636 Goodwill The table below presents the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 LMM Commercial Real Estate $ 27,324 $ 27,324 Small Business Lending 22,177 22,177 Total $ 49,501 $ 49,501 53 Intangible assets The table below presents information on intangible assets. (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value June 30, 2026 Amortized intangible assets: Internally developed software $ 28,083 $ 13,691 $ 14,392 Customer relationships 10,299 2,632 7,667 Broker network 9,000 2,000 7,000 Trade name 2,500 416 2,084 Above market leases 1,958 189 1,769 Other 3,536 1,251 2,285 Unamortized intangible assets: Trademark 262 — 262 SBA license 1,000 — 1,000 Total intangible assets $ 56,638 $ 20,179 $ 36,459 Amortized intangible liabilities: Below market leases $ ( 418 ) $ ( 30 ) $ ( 388 ) Total intangible liabilities $ ( 418 ) $ ( 30 ) $ ( 388 ) December 31, 2025 Amortized intangible assets: Internally developed software $ 26,120 $ 11,520 $ 14,600 Customer relationships 10,299 2,236 8,063 Broker network 9,000 1,500 7,500 Above market leases 1,958 89 1,869 Other 3,536 1,158 2,378 Unamortized intangible assets: Trade name 2,500 — 2,500 Trademark 262 — 262 SBA license 1,000 — 1,000 Total intangible assets $ 54,675 $ 16,503 $ 38,172 Amortized intangible liabilities: Below market leases $ ( 418 ) $ ( 14 ) $ ( 404 ) Total intangible liabilities $ ( 418 ) $ ( 14 ) $ ( 404 ) The amortization expense related to intangible assets was $ 1.8 million and $ 3.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and $ 1.7 million and $ 3.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 , respectively. Such amounts are recorded as other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations . The table below presents amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets for the subsequent five years. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 2026 $ 3,640 2027 7,157 2028 6,131 2029 3,926 2030 2,504 Thereafter 11,451 Total $ 34,809 Note 19. Other Income and Operating Expenses 54 The table below presents the composition of other income and operating expenses. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Other income: Origination income $ 5,618 $ 9,530 $ 12,294 $ 16,542 Hotel income 10,094 — 18,533 — Change in repair and denial reserve ( 2,318 ) ( 511 ) ( 2,672 ) ( 1,334 ) Loss on deconsolidation of trust ( 2,840 ) — ( 2,840 ) — Other 3,660 2,285 6,964 7,686 Total other income $ 14,214 $ 11,304 $ 32,279 $ 22,894 Other operating expenses: Origination costs 3,176 5,571 6,365 12,027 Hotel expense 9,067 — 17,438 — Technology expense 3,881 2,907 7,902 5,792 Rent and property tax expense 2,682 2,337 5,792 3,691 Depreciation and amortization expense 3,461 1,721 6,922 3,366 Recruiting, training and travel expense 585 665 1,796 1,445 Marketing expense 815 340 1,103 703 Other 9,601 2,592 14,964 5,232 Total other operating expenses $ 33,268 $ 16,133 $ 62,282 $ 32,256 Note 20. Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity Common stock dividends The table below presents dividends declared by the Board on common stock during the last twelve months. Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend per Share June 13, 2025 June 30, 2025 July 31, 2025 $ 0.125 September 15, 2025 September 30, 2025 October 31, 2025 $ 0.125 December 15, 2025 December 31, 2025 January 30, 2025 $ 0.010 March 13, 2026 March 31, 2026 April 30, 2026 $ 0.010 June 15, 2026 June 30, 2026 July 31, 2026 $ 0.010 Stock incentive plans The Company currently maintains the Amended and Restated Ready Capital Corporation 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Equity Incentive Plan”)which authorizes the Compensation Committee of the Board to approve grants of equity-based awards to the Company’s directors, officers, advisors, consultants, key employees, and others expected to provide significant services to the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Manager and personnel, employees, officers and directors of certain participating companies . On July 17, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan which provided for grants of equity-based awards up to 20.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company currently settles stock-based incentive awards with newly issued shares. The fair value of the RSUs and RSAs granted, which is generally determined based upon the stock price on the grant date, is recorded as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods for the awards, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. In 2026 , 2025 , and 2024 , the Company gran ted 2,185,687 , 1,210,374 , and 774,097 , respectively, of time-based RSAs under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to certain key employees. These awards generally vest ratably in equal annual installments over a three -year period based solely on continued employment or service. In 2026, the Company also granted 2,550,000 time-based RSUs (the “Employee RSUs”) under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to certain key employees at a grant date fair value of $ 1.85 per Employee RSU. The Employee RSUs will vest, in full, on December 31, 2028, based solely upon continued employment or service. The Company also granted in 2026, 2025 and 2024 291,260 , 89,285 , and 126,930 , respectively, time-based RSAs and RSUs to non-employee directors of the Company, which vest ratably in equal installments quarterly over a one -year period. Directors may elect to receive time-based RSAs or time-based RSUs that have a deferred settlement date of their choosing . Dividends or dividend equivalents are currently paid on all time-based RSAs and Employee RSUs, and dividend equivalents are paid on deferred RSU awards during their deferral period. 55 The table below summarizes RSU and RSA activity, excluding Employee RSUs and performance-based equity awards. See above and below for further details on Employee RSUs and performance-based equity awards, respectively. Restricted Stock Units/Awards (in thousands, except share data) Number of shares Grant date fair value Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share) Outstanding, December 31, 2025 1,553,572 $ 11,940 $ 7.69 Granted 2,476,947 5,103 2.06 Vested ( 605,926 ) ( 4,614 ) 7.61 Forfeited ( 16,628 ) ( 75 ) 4.51 Outstanding, March 31, 2026 3,407,965 $ 12,354 $ 3.63 Vested ( 214,448 ) ( 1,269 ) 5.92 Forfeited ( 78,636 ) ( 282 ) 3.59 Outstanding, June 30, 2026 3,114,881 $ 10,803 $ 3.47 The Company recognized $ 2.5 million and $ 4.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 , respectively and $ 1.6 million and $ 3.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 , respectively, of non-cash compensation expense related to its stock-based incentive plan in the consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , approximately $ 10.8 million and $ 11.9 million , respectively, of non-cash compensation expense related to unvested awards had not yet been charged to net income. These costs are expected to be amortized into compensation expense ratably over the course of the remaining vesting periods. Performance-based equit y awards under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan 2026 performance-based RSUs. In March of 2026, the Company granted, to certain key employees, 7,650,000 performance-based RSUs at a grant date fair value of $ 0.25 per performance-based RSU, based on an option pricing model . These performance-based RSUs were designed based on total stockholder return, and will vest if the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds certain milestones during the performance period commencing on March 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. The performance-based RSUs may vest in up to ten , approximately equal parts, provided that the 30 -day volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds ten, approximately equally spaced milestones between specified points, and further conditioned upon the key employee’s continued employment (with certain exceptions) with the Company or our Manager, as applicable. The actual number of shares that the key employees receive at the end of the performance period may range from 0 % to 100 % of the total award. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs is recorded as compensation expense over the performance period and will cliff vest at the end of the three -year performance period, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Dividend equivalents are accrued by the Company during the performance period and paid to the holder if and when the performance-based RSUs vest. 2025 performance-based RSUs. In February 2025, the Company granted, to certain key employees, 238,096 performance-based RSUs at a grant date fair value of $ 6.72 per performance-based RSU. The performance-based RSUs are allocated 50 % to awards that may be earned based on achievement of performance goals related to distributable return on equity (“ROE”) for the three -year forward-looking period ending December 31, 2027 and 50 % to awards that may be earned based on achievement of performance goals related to relative TSR for such three -year forward-looking performance period relative to the performance of a designated peer group. Subject to the distributable ROE metric and relative TSR achieved during the performance period, the actual number of shares that the key employees receive at the end of the performance period may range from 0 % to 200 % of the target award. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs is recorded as compensation expense over the performance period and will cliff vest at the end of the three -year performance period, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Dividend equivalents are accrued by the Company during the performance period and paid to the holder if and when the performance-based RSUs vest. In connection with a previously announced mutual separation of a former officer and the Company (the “Separation”) on February 26, 2026 (the “Separation Date”), the former officer was entitled to the accelerated vesting, as of the Separation Date, of 89,286 performance-based RSUs (at target) that he held as of the Separation Date. 2024 performance-based RSUs . In February 2024, the Company granted, to certain key employees, 132,450 performance-based RSUs at a grant date fair value of $ 9.06 per performance-based RSU. The performance-based RSUs are allocated 50 % to awards that may be earned based on achievement of performance goals related to distributable ROE for the three -year forward-looking period ending December 31, 2026 and 50 % to awards that may be earned based on achievement of performance goals related to relative TSR for such three -year forward-looking performance period 56 relative to the performance of a designated peer group. Subject to the distributable ROE metric and relative TSR achieved during the performance period, the actual number of shares that the key employees receive at the end of the performance period may range from 0 % to 200 % of the target award. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs is record ed as compensation expense over the performance period and will cliff vest at the end of the three -year performance period, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Dividend equivalents are accrued by the Company during the performance period and paid to the holder if and when the performance-based RSUs vest. In connection with the Separation, the former officer was entitled to the accelerated vesting, as of the Separation Date, of 44,150 performance-based RSUs (at target) that he held as of the Separation Date. Performance-based equity awards under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan 2023 performance-based RSUs. In June 2023 , the Company granted, to certain key employees, 222,552 performance- based RSUs at a grant date fair value of $ 10.11 per performance-based RSU, which could have been earned based on the achievement of performance goals by the end of 2024 in relation to the Broadmark Merger. The awards were allocated 30 % to awards that may be earned based on cost savings in 2024 as a percentage of the pre-merger Broadmark expense run rate, 15 % to awards that could have been earned based on the volume of Broadmark product originated from the time of the merger through the end of 2024, 30 % to awards that could have been earned based on the generation of incremental liquidity from asset level financing, portfolio run-off, sales or corporate re-levering through the end of 2024, and 25 % to awards that could have been earned based on distributable ROE for 2024. Subject to the level of achievement of these goals during the performance period, the actual number of shares that the key employees could have received ranged from 0 % to 200 % of the target award. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs granted was recorded as compensation expense over the performance period and vested 2/3rds on December 31, 2024, and 1/3rd on December 31, 2025, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Awards earned on December 31, 2024 based on achievement of the applicable performance metrics but vesting on December 31, 2025 were converted into RSAs that were eligible to vest on December 31, 2025 based on the key employee’s continued employment or service through that date. Dividend equivalents were accrued by the Company during the performance period and paid to the holder if and when the performance-based RSUs vested. Following the conclusion of the performance period on December 31, 2024, the Board determined that the cost savings, product origination volumes and incremental liquidity generation goals were achieved at maximum payout and the distributable ROE goal was not achieved. As such, on February 3, 2025, the Board approved the settlemen t of 333,828 performance-based RSUs. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs granted was recorded as compensation expense over th e performance period with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. In February 2023, the Company granted, to certain key employees, 92,451 performance-based RSUs at a grant date fair value of $ 12.98 per performance-based RSU. The performance-based RSUs were allocated 50 % to awards that could have been earned based on achievement of performance goals related to distributable ROE for the three -year forward- looking period ending December 31, 2025 and 50 % to awards that could have been earned based on achievement of performance goals related to relative TSR for such three -year forward-looking performance period relative to the performance of a designated peer group. Subject to the distributable ROE metric and relative TSR achieved during the performance period, the actual number of shares that the key employees received at the end of the performance period could have ranged from 0 % to 200 % of the target award. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs was recorded as compensation expense over the performance period and vested at the end of the three -year performance period, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Dividend equivalents were accrued by the Company during the performance period and paid to the holder if and when the performance-based RSUs vested. Following the conclusion of the performance period on December 31, 2025, the Board determined that the distributable ROE and relative TSR goals were not achieved and were therefore forfeited. 2022 performance-based RSUs. In February 2022, the Company granted, to certain key employees, 84,566 performance-based RSUs at a grant date fair value of $ 14.19 per performance-based RSU. During April 2024, 8,809 performance-based RSUs were forfeited. The performance-based RSUs were allocated 50 % to awards that could have been earned based on achievement of performance goals related to distributable ROE for the three -year forward-looking period ending December 31, 2024 and 50 % to awards that could have been earned based on achievement of performance goals related to relative TSR for such three -year forward-looking performance period relative to the performance of a designated peer group. Subject to the distributable ROE metric and relative TSR achieved during the vesting period, the actual number of shares that the key employees received at the end of the performance period could have ranged from 0 % to 200 % of the target award. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs was recorded as compensation expense over the performance period and vested at the end of a three -year performance period, with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Dividend equivalents were accrued by the Company during the performance period and paid to the holder if and when the performance-based RSUs vested. Following t he conclusion of the performance period on 57 December 31, 2024, the Board determined that the distributable ROE threshold goal was achieved and the relative TSR threshold goal was achieved. As such, on February 22, 2025, the Board approved the settlement of 57,029 performance- based RSUs. The fair value of the performance-based RSUs granted was recorded as compensation expense over the performance period with an offsetting increase in stockholders’ equity. Preferred Stock In the event of a liquidation or dissolution of the Company, any outstanding preferred stock ranks senior to the outstanding common stock with respect to payment of dividends and the distribution of assets. The Company classifies Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, or Series C Preferred Stock, on the balance sheets using the guidance in ASC 480‑10‑S99. The Series C Preferred Stock contains certain fundamental change provisions that allow the holder to redeem the preferred stock for cash only if certain events occur, such as a change in control. As of June 30, 2026 , the conversion rat e was 1.8391 shares of common stock per $ 25 principal amount of the Series C Preferred Stock, which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $ 13.59 per s hare of common stock. As redemption under these circumstances is not solely within the Company’s control, the Series C Preferred Stock has been classified as temporary equity. The Company has analyzed whether the conversion features should be bifurcated under the guidance in ASC 815 and has determined that bifurcation is not necessary. The table below presents details on preferred equity by series. Preferential Cash Dividends Carrying Value (in thousands) Series Shares Issued and Outstanding (in thousands) Par Value Liquidation Preference Rate per Annum Annual Dividend (per share) June 30, 2026 C 335 0.0001 $ 25.00 6.25 % $ 1.56 $ 8,361 E 4,600 0.0001 $ 25.00 6.50 % $ 1.63 $ 111,378 In the table above, • Shareholders are entitled to receive dividends, when and as authorized by the Board, out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. Dividends for Series C Preferred Stock are payable quarterly on the 15th day of January, April, July and October of each year or if not a business day, the next succeeding business day. Dividends for Series E preferred stock are payable quarterly on or about the last day of each January, April, July and October of each year. Any dividend payable on the preferred stock for any partial dividend period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Dividends will be payable in arrears to holders of record as they appear on the Company’s records at the close of business on the last day of each of March, June, September and December, as the case may be, immediately preceding the applicable dividend payment date. • The Company declared dividends of $ 0.1 million and $ 1.9 million on its Series C Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock, respectively, duri ng the three months ended June 30, 2026 . The dividends were paid on July 15, 2026 for Ser ies C Preferred Stock and on July 31, 2026 for Series E Preferred Stock to the holders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2026 . • The Company may, at its option, redeem the Series E Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, for cash at a redemption price equal to 100 % of the liquidation preference of $ 25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to the redemption date. Series E Preferred Stock is not redeemable prior to June 10, 202 6, except under certain conditions. Equity ATM Program On July 9, 2021, the Company, the operating partnership and the Manager entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement, as amended on March 8, 2022 (the “Equity Distribution Agreement”), with JMP Securities LLC (the “Sales Agent”), pursuant to which the Company may sell, from time to time, shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $ 0.0001 per share, having an aggregate offering price of up to $ 150 million , through the Sales Agent either as agent or principal (the “Equity ATM Program”). The Company made no such sales through the Equity ATM Program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 or June 30, 2025 . As of June 30, 2026 , shares representing approximately $ 78.4 million remain available for sale under the Equity ATM Program . 58 Note 21. Earnings per Share of Common Stock The table below provides information on the basic and diluted EPS computations, including the number of shares of common stock used for purposes of these computations. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Basic Earnings Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ ( 99,683 ) $ ( 48,751 ) $ ( 299,770 ) $ 33,659 Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interest 1,848 1,814 3,490 4,274 Less: Income attributable to participating shares 2,055 2,214 4,114 4,442 Basic earnings - continuing operations $ ( 103,586 ) $ ( 52,779 ) $ ( 307,374 ) $ 24,943 Basic earnings - discontinued operations $ — $ ( 4,926 ) $ — $ ( 5,371 ) Diluted Earnings Net income (loss) from continuing operations ( 99,683 ) ( 48,751 ) ( 299,770 ) 33,659 Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interest 1,848 1,814 3,490 4,274 Less: Income attributable to participating shares 2,055 2,214 4,114 4,442 Add: Expenses attributable to dilutive instruments 131 131 262 262 Diluted earnings - continuing operations $ ( 103,455 ) $ ( 52,648 ) $ ( 307,112 ) $ 25,205 Diluted earnings - discontinued operations $ — $ ( 4,926 ) $ — $ ( 5,371 ) Number of Shares Basic — Average shares outstanding 165,101,861 167,749,917 164,366,053 166,465,234 Effect of dilutive securities — Unvested participating shares 7,679,319 2,923,171 6,807,340 2,854,767 Diluted — Average shares outstanding 172,781,180 170,673,088 171,173,393 169,320,001 EPS Attributable to RC Common Stockholders: Basic - continuing operations $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.31 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.15 Basic - discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) Basic - total $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.34 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.12 Diluted - continuing operations $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.31 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.15 Diluted - discontinued operations $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) $ 0.00 $ ( 0.03 ) Diluted - total $ ( 0.63 ) $ ( 0.34 ) $ ( 1.87 ) $ 0.12 I n the table above, participating unvested RSAs and unvested RSUs, granted to non-employee directors of the Company, were excluded from the computation of diluted shares as their effect was already considered under the more dilutive two- class method used above. Certain investors own OP units in the operating partnership. An OP unit and a share of common stock of the Company have substantially the same economic characteristics in as much as they effectively share equally in the net income or loss of the operating partnership. OP unit holders have the right to redeem their OP units, subject to certain restrictions. The redemption is required to be satisfied in shares of common stock or cash at the Company’s option, calculated as follows: one share of the Company’s common stock, or cash equal to the fair value of a share of the Company’s common stock at the time of redemption, for each OP unit. When an OP unit holder redeems an OP unit, non-controlling interests in the operating partnership is reduced and the Company’s equity is increased. As of both June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the non-controlling interest OP unit holders owned 320,005 OP units. Note 22. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Company mitigate its counterparty risk, the Company may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreement with multiple derivative counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement, published by ISDA, is a bilateral trading agreement between two parties that allow both parties to enter into over-the-counter (“OTC”), derivative contracts. The ISDA Master Agreement contains a Schedule to the Master Agreement and a Credit Support Annex, which governs the maintenance, reporting, collateral management and default process (netting provisions in the event of a default and/or a termination event). Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Company may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in 59 the event of default, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. In addition, certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Company’s stockholders’ equity declines by a stated percentage or the Company fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the Company to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the Company was in good standing on all of its ISDA Master Agreements or similar arrangements with its counterparties. For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are listed under the Credit Support Annex, which is the sum of the mark to market for each derivative contract, the independent amount due to the derivative counterparty and any thresholds, if any. Collateral may be in the form of cash or any eligible securities, as defined in the respective ISDA agreements. Cash collateral pledged to and by the Company with the counterparty, if any, is reported separately in the consolidated balance sheets as restricted cash. All margin call amounts must be made before the notification time and must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required. All margin calls must be responded to and completed by the close of business on the same day of the margin call, unless otherwise specified. Any margin calls after the notification time must be completed by the next business day. Typically, the Company and its counterparties are not permitted to sell, rehypothecate or use the collateral posted. To the extent amounts due to the Company from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, the Company bears exposure and the risk of loss from a defaulting counterparty. The Company attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by establishing ISDA agreements with only high-grade counterparties that have the financial health to honor their obligations and diversification by entering into agreements with multiple counterparties. The Company discloses the impact of offsetting of assets and liabilities represented in the consolidated balance sheets to enable users of the consolidated financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on its financial position for recognized assets and liabilities. These recognized assets and liabilities are financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or ISDA Master Agreements or meet the following right of setoff criteria: (a) the amounts owed by the Company to another party are determinable, (b) the Company has the right to set off the amounts owed with the amounts owed by the counterparty, (c) the Company intends to offset, and (d) the Company’s right of offset is enforceable at law. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the Company has elected to offset assets and liabilities associated with its OTC derivative contracts in the consolidated balances sheets. 60 The table below presents the gross fair value of derivative contracts by product type, Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility borrowings and secured borrowings, the amount of netting reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, as well as the amount not offset in the consolidated balance sheets as they do not meet the enforceable credit support criteria for netting under U.S. GAAP. Gross amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets (1) (in thousands) Gross amounts of Assets / Liabilities Gross amounts offset Balance in Consolidated Balance Sheets Financial Instruments Cash Collateral Received / Paid Net Amount June 30, 2026 Assets FX forwards $ 340 $ — $ 340 $ — $ — $ 340 Interest rate swaps 11,722 8,966 2,756 — — 2,756 Total $ 12,062 $ 8,966 $ 3,096 $ — $ — $ 3,096 Liabilities FX forwards 60 — 60 — — 60 Secured borrowings 1,876,713 — 1,876,713 1,876,713 — — Total $ 1,876,773 $ — $ 1,876,773 $ 1,876,713 $ — $ 60 December 31, 2025 Assets FX forwards 340 — 340 — — 340 Interest rate swaps 19,407 13,007 6,400 — — 6,400 Total $ 19,747 $ 13,007 $ 6,740 $ — $ — $ 6,740 Liabilities FX forwards 1,208 — 1,208 — — 1,208 Interest rate swaps 224 — 224 — — 224 Secured borrowings 2,788,926 — 2,788,926 2,788,926 — — PPPLF 8,592 — 8,592 8,592 — — Total $ 2,798,950 $ — $ 2,798,950 $ 2,797,518 $ — $ 1,432 (1) Amounts presented in these columns are limited in total to the net amount of assets or liabilities presented in the prior column by instrument. In certain cases, there is excess cash collateral or financial assets the Company has pledged to a counterparty that exceed the financial liabilities subject to a master netting repurchase arrangement or similar agreement. Additionally, in certain cases, counterparties may have pledged excess cash collateral to the Company that exceeds the Company’s corresponding financial assets. In each case, any of these excess amounts are excluded from the table although they are separately reported in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities, respectively. Note 23. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk, Credit Risk, and Certain Other Risks In the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions that expose us to various types of risk, both on and off-balance sheet. Such risks are associated with financial instruments and markets in which the Company invests. These financial instruments expose us to varying degrees of market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, off- balance sheet risk and prepayment risk. Market Risk — Market risk is the potential adverse changes in the values of the financial instrument due to unfavorable changes in the level or volatility of interest rates , foreign currency exchange rates, or market values of the underlying financial instruments. The Company attempts to mitigate its exposure to market risk by entering into offsetting transactions, which may include purchase or sale of interest-bearing securities and equity securities. Credit Risk — The Company is subject to credit risk in connection with its investments in LMM loans and LMM MBS and other target assets it may acquire in the future. The credit risk related to these investments pertains to the ability and willingness of the borrowers to pay, which is assessed before credit is granted or renewed and periodically reviewed throughout the loan or security term. The Company believes that loan credit quality is primarily determined by the borrowers' credit profiles and loan characteristics and seeks to mitigate this risk by seeking to acquire assets at appropriate prices given anticipated and unanticipated losses and by deploying a value−driven approach to underwriting and diligence, consistent with its historical investment strategy, with a focus on projected cash flows and potential risks to cash flow. The Company further mitigates its risk of potential losses while managing and servicing loans by performing various workout and loss mitigation strategies with delinquent borrowers. Nevertheless, unanticipated credit losses could occur, which may adversely impact operating results. 61 The Company is also subject to credit risk with respect to the counterparties to derivative contracts. If a counterparty fails to perform its obligation under a derivative contract due to financial difficulties, the Company may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery under the derivative contract in a dissolution, assignment for the benefit of creditors, liquidation, winding-up, bankruptcy, or other analogous proceeding. In the event of the insolvency of a counterparty to a derivative transaction, the derivative transaction would typically be terminated at its fair market value. If the Company is owed this fair market value in the termination of the derivative transaction and its claim is unsecured, it will be treated as a general creditor of such counterparty and will not have any claim with respect to the underlying security. The Company may obtain only a limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. In addition, the business failure of a counterparty with whom it enters a hedging transaction will most likely result in its default, which may result in the loss of potential future value and the loss of our hedge and force the Company to cover its commitments, if any, at the then current market price. Counterparty credit risk is the risk that counterparties may fail to fulfill their obligations, including their inability to post additional collateral in circumstances where their pledged collateral value becomes inadequate. The Company attempts to manage its exposure to counterparty risk through diversification, use of financial instruments and monitoring the creditworthiness of counterparties. The Company finances the acquisition of a significant portion of its loans and investments with repurchase agreements and borrowings under credit facilities and other financing agreements. In connection with these financing arrangements, the Company pledges its loans, securities and cash as collateral to secure the borrowings. The amount of collateral pledged will typically exceed the amount of the borrowings (i.e., the haircut) such that the borrowings will be over- collateralized. As a result, the Company is exposed to the counterparty if, during the term of the repurchase agreement financing, a lender should default on its obligation and the Company is not able to recover its pledged assets. The amount of this exposure is the difference between the amount loaned to the Company plus interest due to the counterparty and the fair value of the collateral pledged by the Company to the lender including accrued interest receivable on such collateral. The Company is exposed to changing interest rates and market conditions, which affects cash flows associated with borrowings. The Company enters into derivative instruments, such as interest rate swaps, to mitigate these risks. Interest rate swaps are used to mitigate the exposure to changes in interest rates and involve the receipt of variable-rate interest amounts from a counterparty in exchange for making payments based on a fixed interest rate over the life of the swap contract. Certain subsidiaries have entered into OTC interest rate swap agreements to hedge risks associated with movements in interest rates. Because certain interest rate swaps were not cleared through a central counterparty, the Company remains exposed to the counterparty’s ability to perform its obligations under each such swap and cannot look to the creditworthiness of a central counterparty for performance. As a result, if an OTC swap counterparty cannot perform under the terms of an interest rate swap, the Company’s subsidiary would not receive payments due under that agreement, the Company may lose any unrealized gain associated with the interest rate swap and the hedged liability would cease to be hedged by the interest rate swap. While the Company would seek to terminate the relevant OTC swap transaction and may have a claim against the defaulting counterparty for any losses, including unrealized gains, there is no assurance that the Company would be able to recover such amounts or to replace the relevant swap on economically viable terms or at all. In such case, the Company could be forced to cover its unhedged liabilities at the then current market price. The Company may also be at risk for any pledged collateral to secure its obligations under the OTC interest rate swap if the counterparty becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy. Therefore, upon a default by an interest rate swap agreement counterparty, the interest rate swap would no longer mitigate the impact of changes in interest rates as intended. Liquidity Risk — Liquidity risk arises from investments and the general financing of the Company’s investing activities. It includes the risk of not being able to fund acquisition and origination activities at settlement dates and/or liquidate positions in a timely manner at reasonable prices, in addition to potential increases in collateral requirements during times of heightened market volatility. It also includes risk stemming from PIK interest loans and loan modifications the Company may grant to borrowers which are intended to minimize its economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral. Such modifications may include interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, term extensions, and other-than-insignificant payment delay, which may impact the Company’s ability to meet potential cash 62 requirements and make it more reliant on financing strategies. Additionally, i f the Company was forced to dispose of an illiquid investment at an inopportune time, it might be forced to do so at a substantial discount to the market value, resulting in a realized loss. The Company attempts to mitigate its liquidity risk by regularly monitoring the liquidity of its investments in LMM loans, MBS and other financial instruments. Factors such as expected exit strategy for, the bid to offer spread of, and the number of broker dealers making an active market in a particular strategy and the availability of long-term funding, are considered in analyzing liquidity risk. To reduce any perceived disparity between the liquidity and the terms of the debt instruments in which the Company invests, it attempts to minimize its reliance on short-term financing arrangements. While the Company may finance certain investments in security positions using traditional margin arrangements and reverse repurchase agreements, other financial instruments such as collateralized debt obligations, and other longer term financing vehicles may be utilized to provide it with sources of long-term financing. Off-Balance Sheet Risk — The Company has undrawn commitments on outstanding loans. Refer to Note 24 for further information. Interest Rate Risk — Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors beyond the Company’s control. The Company’s operating results will depend, in part, on differences between the income from its investments and financing costs. Generally, debt financing is based on a floating rate of interest calculated on a fixed spread over the relevant index, subject to a floor, as determined by the particular financing arrangement. In the event of a significant rising interest rate environment and/or economic downturn, defaults could increase and result in credit losses to us, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects. Furthermore, such defaults could have an adverse effect on the spread between the Company’s interest- earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Additionally, non-performing LMM loans are not as interest rate sensitive as performing loans, as earnings on non- performing loans are often generated from restructuring the assets through loss mitigation strategies and opportunistically disposing of them. Because non-performing LMM loans are short-term assets, the discount rates used for valuation are based on short-term market interest rates, which may not move in tandem with long-term market interest rates. Prepayment Risk — As the Company receives prepayments of principal on its assets, any premiums paid on such assets are amortized against interest income. In general, an increase in prepayment rates accelerates the amortization of purchase premiums, thereby reducing the interest income earned on the assets. Conversely, discounts on such assets are accreted into interest income. In general, an increase in prepayment rates accelerates the accretion of purchase discounts, thereby increasing the interest income earned on the assets. Note 24. Commitments, Contingencies and Indemnifications Litigation The Company may be subject to litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and as such, has entered into agreements which provide for indemnifications against losses, costs, claims, and liabilities arising from the performance of individual obligations under such agreements. Such indemnification obligations may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. While the outcome of any particular litigation, administrative proceeding or indemnification claim cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the aggregate amount of such liabilities, if any, in excess of amounts covered by insurance, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. Management is not aware of any other contingencies that would require accrual or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. 63 Unfunded Loan Commitments The table below presents unfunded loan commitments. (in thousands) June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 Loans, net $ 333,383 $ 438,030 Loans, held for sale $ 43,805 $ 54,327 Note 25. Income Taxes The Company is a REIT pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 856. Qualification as a REIT depends on the Company’s ability to meet various requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, which relate to its organizational structure, diversity of stock ownership and certain requirements with regard to the nature of its assets and the sources of its income. As a REIT, the Company generally must distribute annually dividends equal to at least 90 % of its net taxable income, subject to certain adjustments and excluding any net capital gain, in order for U.S. federal income tax not to apply to earnings that are distributed. To the extent the Company satisfies this distribution requirement but distributes less than 100 % of its net taxable income, it will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its undistributed taxable income. In addition, the Company will be subject to a 4 % nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount paid to stockholders in a calendar year is less than a minimum amount specified under U.S. federal tax laws. Even if the Company qualifies as a REIT, it may be subject to certain U.S. federal income and excise taxes and state and local taxes on its income and assets. If the Company fails to maintain its qualification as a REIT for any taxable year, it may be subject to material penalties as well as federal, state and local income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and it would not be able to qualify as a REIT for the subsequent four taxable years. As of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 , the Company was in compliance with all REIT requirements. Certain subsidiaries have elected to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). TRSs permit the Company to participate in certain activities that would not be qualifying income if earned directly by the parent REIT, as long as these activities meet specific criteria, are conducted within the parameters of certain limitations established by the Internal Revenue Code and are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Internal Revenue Code. To the extent these criteria are met, the Company will continue to maintain its qualification as a REIT. The Company’s TRSs engage in various real estate - related operations, including originating and securitizing commercial mortgage loans and investments in real property. Such TRSs are not consolidated for federal income tax purposes but are instead taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, a provision for current and deferred income taxes is established for the portion of earnings recognized by the Company with respect to its interest in TRSs. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences arising from differences between the carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities under GAAP and their respective tax bases. The Company evaluates its deferred tax assets for recoverability using a consistent approach which considers the relative impact of negative and positive evidence, including historical profitability and projections of future taxable income. The provisions of ASC 740 require that carrying amounts of deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized . The Company’s framework for assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets requires it to weigh all available evidence, including the sustainability of profitability required to realize the deferred tax assets, the cumulative net income or loss in its consolidated statements of operations in recent years, the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and the carryforward periods for any carryforwards of net operating losses. Note 26. Segment Reporting The Company structures its segments based on a number of contributing factors, including customer base and nature of loan program types, and reports its results of operations through the following two operating and reportable business segments: i) LMM Commercial Real Estate and ii) Small Business Lending, which is in accordance with how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, evaluates financial information for making decisions regarding business operations and assessing Company performance. The CODM's 64 financial considerations include an analysis of net interest income before provision for loan losses, provision for loan losses and non-interest income and expenses. In addition, the CODM's analysis includes an evaluation of segment performance with i ncome (loss) before unallocated expenses and provision for (benefit from) income taxes being the primary performance measure used for each reportable business segment . LMM Commercial Real Estate The Company originates LMM loans across the full life-cycle of an LMM property including construction, bridge, stabilized and agency channels. As part of this segment, the Company services Freddie Mac multi-family loan products. LMM originations include construction and permanent financing activities for the preservation and construction of affordable housing, primarily utilizing tax-exempt bonds. This segment also reflects the impact of LMM securitization activities. The Company acquires performing and non-performing LMM loans and intends to continue to acquire these loans as part of the Company’s business strategy. Small Business Lending The Company acquires, originates and services loans guaranteed by the SBA under the SBA Section 7(a) Program, originates and services small business loans and services government guaranteed loans focused on the USDA . This segment also reflects the impact of SBA securitization activities. Results of business segments and all other. The tables below present operating and reportable business segments, along with remaining unallocated amounts primarily including interest expense relating to senior secured notes, allocated employee compensation from the Manager, management and incentive fees paid to the Manager and other general corporate overhead expenses. Unallocated assets were $ 439.8 million and $ 400.9 million as of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 , respectively . Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands) LMM Commercial Real Estate Small Business Lending Total Interest income $ 53,941 $ 23,460 $ 77,401 Interest expense ( 65,245 ) ( 17,608 ) ( 82,853 ) Net interest income (loss) before provision for loan losses $ ( 11,304 ) $ 5,852 $ ( 5,452 ) Provision for loan losses ( 13,689 ) ( 7,865 ) ( 21,554 ) Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses $ ( 24,993 ) $ ( 2,013 ) $ ( 27,006 ) Non-interest income Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned ( 31,965 ) 9,744 ( 22,221 ) Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments ( 2,620 ) ( 1,553 ) ( 4,173 ) Valuation (allowance) recovery, loans held for sale 2,447 — 2,447 Servicing income, net 1,374 ( 1,302 ) 72 Income (loss) on unconsolidated joint ventures 1,270 6 1,276 Other income 10,213 3,194 13,407 Total non-interest income (loss) $ ( 19,281 ) $ 10,089 $ ( 9,192 ) Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits ( 6,217 ) ( 14,065 ) ( 20,282 ) Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party ( 338 ) — ( 338 ) Professional fees ( 927 ) ( 3,709 ) ( 4,636 ) Loan servicing expense ( 2,104 ) ( 1,335 ) ( 3,439 ) Impairment on real estate ( 952 ) — ( 952 ) Other operating expenses ( 22,208 ) ( 9,061 ) ( 31,269 ) Total non-interest expense $ ( 32,746 ) $ ( 28,170 ) $ ( 60,916 ) Loss before unallocated expenses and provision for income taxes $ ( 77,020 ) $ ( 20,094 ) $ ( 97,114 ) Unallocated corporate expenses Employee compensation and benefits ( 7,346 ) Professional fees ( 3,035 ) Management fees – related party ( 3,765 ) Transaction related expenses ( 512 ) Other operating expenses - net ( 1,192 ) Total unallocated corporate expenses $ ( 15,850 ) Loss before provision for income taxes $ ( 112,964 ) Total assets $ 4,107,690 $ 1,716,453 $ 5,824,143 65 Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands) LMM Commercial Real Estate Small Business Lending Total Interest income $ 112,834 $ 46,297 $ 159,131 Interest expense ( 145,917 ) ( 33,770 ) ( 179,687 ) Net interest income (loss) before provision for loan losses $ ( 33,083 ) $ 12,527 $ ( 20,556 ) Provision for loan losses ( 80,212 ) ( 12,249 ) ( 92,461 ) Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses $ ( 113,295 ) $ 278 $ ( 113,017 ) Non-interest income Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned ( 100,207 ) 17,901 ( 82,306 ) Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments ( 11,416 ) 323 ( 11,093 ) Valuation allowance, loans held for sale ( 4,110 ) — ( 4,110 ) Servicing income, net 2,971 2,522 5,493 Income (loss) on unconsolidated joint ventures 3,324 11 3,335 Other income 22,153 8,385 30,538 Total non-interest income (loss) $ ( 87,285 ) $ 29,142 $ ( 58,143 ) Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits ( 13,866 ) ( 29,388 ) ( 43,254 ) Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party ( 698 ) — ( 698 ) Professional fees ( 2,403 ) ( 7,185 ) ( 9,588 ) Loan servicing expense ( 16,677 ) ( 2,436 ) ( 19,113 ) Impairment on real estate ( 483 ) — ( 483 ) Other operating expenses ( 39,558 ) ( 18,373 ) ( 57,931 ) Total non-interest expense $ ( 73,685 ) $ ( 57,382 ) $ ( 131,067 ) Loss before unallocated expenses and provision for income taxes $ ( 274,265 ) $ ( 27,962 ) $ ( 302,227 ) Unallocated corporate expenses Employee compensation and benefits ( 11,462 ) Professional fees ( 4,738 ) Management fees – related party ( 7,841 ) Transaction related expenses ( 847 ) Other operating expenses - net ( 2,610 ) Total unallocated corporate expenses $ ( 27,498 ) Loss before provision for income taxes $ ( 329,725 ) Total assets $ 4,107,690 $ 1,716,453 $ 5,824,143 66 Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 (in thousands) LMM Commercial Real Estate Small Business Lending Total Interest income $ 122,268 $ 30,467 $ 152,735 Interest expense ( 116,088 ) ( 19,749 ) ( 135,837 ) Net interest income before provision for loan losses $ 6,180 $ 10,718 $ 16,898 Provision for loan losses ( 5,146 ) ( 3,494 ) ( 8,640 ) Net interest income after provision for loan losses $ 1,034 $ 7,224 $ 8,258 Non-interest income Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned 2,766 15,448 18,214 Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments ( 4,128 ) 3,380 ( 748 ) Valuation allowance, loans held for sale ( 39,746 ) — ( 39,746 ) Servicing income, net 1,931 ( 2,235 ) ( 304 ) Income (loss) on unconsolidated joint ventures ( 155 ) 11 ( 144 ) Other income 2,775 7,522 10,297 Total non-interest income (loss) $ ( 36,557 ) $ 24,126 $ ( 12,431 ) Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits ( 6,479 ) ( 14,435 ) ( 20,914 ) Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party ( 360 ) — ( 360 ) Professional fees ( 929 ) ( 3,291 ) ( 4,220 ) Loan servicing expense ( 11,013 ) ( 25 ) ( 11,038 ) Impairment on real estate ( 4,268 ) — ( 4,268 ) Other operating expenses ( 4,472 ) ( 9,972 ) ( 14,444 ) Total non-interest expense $ ( 27,521 ) $ ( 27,723 ) $ ( 55,244 ) Income (loss) before unallocated expenses and provision for income taxes $ ( 63,044 ) $ 3,627 $ ( 59,417 ) Unallocated corporate expenses Loss on bargain purchase ( 14,381 ) Employee compensation and benefits ( 5,485 ) Professional fees ( 2,148 ) Management fees – related party ( 5,072 ) Transaction related expenses ( 639 ) Other operating expenses - net ( 1,548 ) Total unallocated corporate expenses $ ( 29,273 ) Loss before provision for income taxes $ ( 88,690 ) Total assets $ 7,377,104 $ 1,530,810 $ 8,907,914 67 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (in thousands) LMM Commercial Real Estate Small Business Lending Total Interest income $ 247,241 $ 60,461 $ 307,702 Interest expense ( 236,442 ) ( 39,861 ) ( 276,303 ) Net interest income before recovery of (provision for) loan losses $ 10,799 $ 20,600 $ 31,399 Recovery of (provision for) loan losses 112,795 ( 11,867 ) 100,928 Net interest income after recovery of (provision for) loan losses $ 123,594 $ 8,733 $ 132,327 Non-interest income Net realized gain (loss) on financial instruments and real estate owned ( 11,834 ) 40,717 28,883 Net unrealized gain (loss) on financial instruments ( 4,732 ) 2,234 ( 2,498 ) Valuation allowance, loans held for sale ( 139,464 ) — ( 139,464 ) Servicing income, net 3,346 2,806 6,152 Income (loss) on unconsolidated joint ventures ( 4,160 ) 34 ( 4,126 ) Other income 5,812 14,784 20,596 Total non-interest income (loss) $ ( 151,032 ) $ 60,575 $ ( 90,457 ) Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits ( 12,350 ) ( 29,739 ) ( 42,089 ) Allocated employee compensation and benefits from related party ( 688 ) — ( 688 ) Professional fees ( 1,747 ) ( 6,196 ) ( 7,943 ) Loan servicing expense ( 26,077 ) ( 805 ) ( 26,882 ) Impairment on real estate ( 6,614 ) — ( 6,614 ) Other operating expenses ( 7,808 ) ( 21,043 ) ( 28,851 ) Total non-interest expense $ ( 55,284 ) $ ( 57,783 ) $ ( 113,067 ) Income (loss) before unallocated expenses and provision for income taxes $ ( 82,722 ) $ 11,525 $ ( 71,197 ) Unallocated corporate income (expenses) Gain on bargain purchase 88,090 Employee compensation and benefits ( 8,512 ) Professional fees ( 3,913 ) Management fees – related party ( 10,649 ) Transaction related expenses ( 3,333 ) Other operating expenses - net ( 1,973 ) Total unallocated corporate income $ 59,710 Income before provision for income taxes $ ( 11,487 ) Total assets $ 7,377,104 $ 1,530,810 $ 8,907,914 Note 27. Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance date of the consolidated financial statements and determined that no additional disclosure is necessary. 68