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ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES REFINANCING OF MORTGAGE LOAN SECURED BY THE RENAISSANCE NASHVILLE HOTEL

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Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) has successfully refinanced the mortgage loan for its 673-room Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The new non-recourse loan of $218.1 million replaces the previous $267.2 million loan and features significantly improved terms.

The refinancing includes a two-year term with three one-year extension options through September 2030. The interest rate has been reduced from SOFR + 3.98% to SOFR + 2.26%. Additionally, the preferred equity investment was increased by $53.0 million with its rate of return reduced from 14% to 11.14%.

This refinancing demonstrates AHT's ability to secure favorable financing terms in the current market and is expected to generate substantial annual interest expense savings.

Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) ha rifinanziato con successo il mutuo ipotecario per il suo Renaissance Hotel, 673 camere, a Nashville, Tennessee. Il nuovo mutuo non recourse di 218,1 milioni di dollari sostituisce il precedente mutuo di 267,2 milioni e presenta condizioni significativamente migliorate.

Il rifinanziamento prevede una durata di due anni con tre opzioni di estensione di un anno fino a settembre 2030. Il tasso di interesse è stato ridotto da SOFR + 3,98% a SOFR + 2,26%. Inoltre, l’investimento in capitale preferenziale è stato incrementato di 53,0 milioni di dollari con il tasso di rendimento ridotto dal 14% all’11,14%.

Questo rifinanziamento dimostra la capacità di AHT di ottenere condizioni di finanziamento favorevoli nel mercato attuale e si prevede che generi notevoli risparmi annuali sui costi di interesse.

Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) ha refinanciado con éxito el préstamo hipotecario de su Renaissance Hotel de 673 habitaciones en Nashville, Tennessee. El nuevo préstamo sin recurso de 218,1 millones de dólares reemplaza al préstamo anterior de 267,2 millones y presenta términos significativamente mejorados.

El refinanciamiento incluye un plazo de dos años con tres opciones de extensión de un año hasta septiembre de 2030. La tasa de interés se ha reducido de SOFR + 3,98% a SOFR + 2,26%. Además, la inversión en capital preferente se incrementó en 53,0 millones de dólares y su rendimiento se redujo del 14% al 11,14%.

Este refinanciamiento demuestra la capacidad de AHT para obtener condiciones de financiamiento favorables en el mercado actual y se espera que genere ahorros sustanciales anuales en gastos por intereses.

Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT)는 테네시주 내슈빌에 위치한 Renaissance Hotel(673실)의 모기지 대출을 성공적으로 재융자했습니다. 새로운 비소구 대출 2억 1810만 달러가 이전의 2억 6720만 달러 대출을 대체하며 조건이 크게 개선되었습니다.

재융자는 2년 기간과 연장 옵션 1년씩 3회의 기간 연장 옵션을 포함하며 2030년 9월까지입니다. 이자율은 SOFR + 3.98%에서 SOFR + 2.26%로 감소했습니다. 또한 우선주 투자도 5300만 달러 증가했고 수익률은 14%에서 11.14%로 하락했습니다.

이번 재융자는 현 시장에서 유리한 금융 조건을 확보하는 AHT의 능력을 보여주며, 연간 이자 비용 절감이 크게 기대됩니다.

Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE : AHT) a refinancé avec succès le prêt hypothécaire de son Renaissance Hotel de 673 chambres à Nashville, Tennessee. Le nouveau prêt sans recours de 218,1 millions de dollars remplace l’ancien prêt de 267,2 millions et offre des conditions nettement améliorées.

Le refinancement prévoit une durée de deux ans avec trois options de prolongation d’un an jusqu’en septembre 2030. Le taux d’intérêt est passé de SOFR + 3,98 % à SOFR + 2,26 %. De plus, l’investissement en capitaux propres préférentiels a été porté à 53,0 millions de dollars et son rendement est passé de 14 % à 11,14 %.

Ce refinancement démontre la capacité d’AHT à obtenir des conditions de financement favorables sur le marché actuel et devrait générer d’importantes économies annuelles sur les charges d’intérêts.

Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) hat den Hypothekendarlehen für sein Renaissance Hotel mit 673 Zimmern in Nashville, Tennessee, erfolgreich refinanziert. Der neue Nicht-Rückzahlungs-Kredit in Höhe von 218,1 Mio. USD ersetzt das zuvor 267,2 Mio. USD und bietet deutlich verbesserte Konditionen.

Die Refinanzierung umfasst eine Zweijahresfrist mit drei Verlängerungsoptionen um je ein Jahr bis September 2030. Der Zinssatz wurde von SOFR + 3,98 % auf SOFR + 2,26 % gesenkt. Zusätzlich wurde die Vorzugsaktieninvestition um 53,0 Mio. USD erhöht und die Rendite von 14 % auf 11,14 % reduziert.

Diese Refinanzierung zeigt AHTs Fähigkeit, im aktuellen Markt günstige Finanzierungskonditionen zu sichern, und dürfte jährliche Zinskosteneinsparungen bringen.

Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) أتمت بنجاح إعادة تمويل قرض الرهن العقاري لفندق Renaissance الذي يضم 673 غرفة في ناشفيل، تينيسي. القرض الجديد غير المصدر بمبلغ 218.1 مليون دولار يحل محل القرض السابق البالغ 267.2 مليون دولار ويتميز بشروط محسنة بشكل كبير.

يشمل إعادة التمويل مدة سنتين مع ثلاث خيارات تمديد لمدة عام واحد حتى سبتمبر 2030. تم خفض سعر الفائدة من SOFR + 3.98% إلى SOFR + 2.26%. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، زاد الاستثمار في حقوق الملكية الممتازة بمقدار 53.0 مليون دولار مع انخفاض معدل العائد من 14% إلى 11.14%.

يثبت هذا إعادة التمويل قدرة AHT على تأمين شروط تمويل مواتية في السوق الحالي ومن المتوقع أن تحقق وفورات كبيرة في مصروفات الفوائد السنوية.

Ashford Hospitality Trust(NYSE: AHT)已成功为其位于田纳西州纳什维尔的673间客房的 Renaissance 酒店再融资抵押贷款。新的2.181亿美元不可追索贷款取代了之前的2.672亿美元贷款,条款显著改善。

此次再融资包括一个两年期,带有三个各自一年的展期选项,有效至2030年9月。利率从SOFR+3.98%降至SOFR+2.26%。此外,优先股投资增加了5300万美元,其回报率从14%降至11.14%。

这一再融资显示了AHT在当前市场中获得有利融资条件的能力,预计将带来可观的年度利息支出节省。

Positive
  • Significant reduction in interest rate spread from SOFR + 3.98% to SOFR + 2.26%
  • Expected to generate millions in annual interest expense savings
  • Preferred equity rate of return reduced from 14% to 11.14%
  • Successfully secured favorable financing terms in current market conditions
Negative
  • Increased preferred equity investment by $53.0 million, potentially adding to the capital structure complexity

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Ashford's refinancing secures better loan terms, lower interest rates, and reduced preferred equity costs, generating significant interest expense savings.

Ashford Trust has successfully restructured its debt on the 673-room Renaissance Nashville Hotel through a strategic refinancing that provides substantial financial benefits. The new $218.1 million non-recourse loan replaces the previous $267.2 million facility and comes with considerably improved terms that will strengthen the REIT's financial position.

The interest rate spread has been reduced significantly from SOFR + 3.98% to SOFR + 2.26%, representing a 172 basis point reduction. This spread compression will generate material interest expense savings for the company. The new loan maintains flexibility with a two-year term plus three one-year extension options (potential five-year total duration), while remaining interest-only throughout the term.

Equally important is the restructuring of the preferred equity component. While the preferred equity was upsized by $53 million, the rate of return was simultaneously reduced from 14% to 11.14% - a 286 basis point improvement. This dual optimization of both debt and preferred equity layers demonstrates management's ability to capitalize on improved capital markets conditions.

This refinancing reflects a positive trend for hotel REITs as lending markets continue to improve. By reducing its borrowing costs and extending maturities, Ashford is enhancing its financial flexibility and cash flow generation from this significant Nashville property, which represents an important asset in their upper upscale, full-service hotel portfolio.

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today announced that it has closed on the refinancing of the mortgage loan for the 673-room Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

The new, non-recourse loan has a balance of $218.1 million, and has a two-year term with three one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, with a final maturity date of September 2030. The loan is interest only and provides for a floating interest rate of SOFR + 2.26%. The previous loan totaled $267.2 million and provided a floating interest rate of SOFR + 3.98%.

In conjunction with the debt refinancing, the preferred equity investment on the property was upsized by $53.0 million, and the all-in rate of return on the preferred equity was reduced from 14% to 11.14%.

"We are encouraged by the continued improvement of the financing markets, which allowed us to complete this refinancing and will result in millions of dollars in annual interest expense savings," commented Stephen Zsigray, Ashford Trust's President and Chief Executive Officer. "This transaction demonstrates our ability to secure financing on favorable terms in the current market."

Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.

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FAQ

What are the terms of AHT's new Renaissance Nashville Hotel mortgage refinancing?

The new loan has a $218.1 million balance with a two-year term plus three one-year extension options, featuring an interest rate of SOFR + 2.26% and final maturity in September 2030.

How much will AHT save with the Renaissance Nashville refinancing?

AHT will save 172 basis points on the interest rate spread (reduction from SOFR + 3.98% to SOFR + 2.26%), which will result in millions of dollars in annual interest expense savings.

What changes were made to the preferred equity investment in the Renaissance Nashville deal?

The preferred equity investment was increased by $53.0 million, while its rate of return was reduced from 14% to 11.14%.

When does the new Renaissance Nashville Hotel loan mature?

The loan has a final maturity date of September 2030, with an initial two-year term and three one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions.
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