Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. reports developments tied to its real estate investment trust platform for commercial real estate debt secured by properties in the United States. News commonly covers quarterly results, loan originations and repayments, credit watch list activity, dividend decisions, and the resolution or sale of real estate owned assets.
The company’s updates also include activity in its Agency Business through NewPoint, including loan commitments under Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD programs, as well as commercial real estate mortgage securitizations and managed CRE CLO transactions. Corporate news includes leadership changes and integration steps involving its commercial real estate financing and servicing operations.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) has successfully closed its largest Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), worth $900 million. The FL7 CRE CLO features an 80.25% initial advance rate and a weighted average interest rate of L+1.64%. Since June 2017, this marks FBRT's seventh CLO, signaling solid demand from investors. CEO Richard Byrne emphasizes the importance of capital market access in transitioning the Capstead portfolio to a commercial loan strategy. The initiative enhances funding diversification for the company.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) announced its fourth quarter 2021 common dividend of $0.355 per share, which includes a $0.07 interim dividend paid on October 18, 2021, and a $0.285 dividend declared on December 17, 2021, to be paid on January 10, 2022. Additionally, a dividend of $0.46875 per share was declared for its Series E Preferred Stock, payable on January 18, 2022. The company's dividend reinvestment plan has been reinstated for upcoming payments.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) reported third quarter 2021 financial results with a GAAP net income of $38.5 million or $0.67 per diluted share, yielding a 14.5% return on equity. The distributable earnings reached $40.0 million or $0.69 per diluted share, indicating a 15.0% annualized ROE. Following the merger with Capstead Mortgage Corporation, total equity surpassed $1.8 billion. The core portfolio saw growth of $138 million, totaling $3.3 billion, and a cash dividend of $0.355 was declared.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) is set to release its third quarter 2021 results on November 10, 2021, after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on November 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. With over $3 billion in assets as of September 30, 2021, FBRT focuses on managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt across the U.S. Participants can register for the call on the company’s website.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) has successfully completed its merger with Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO), following the Merger Agreement dated July 25, 2021. As of October 19, 2021, Capstead's shares have been converted into FBRT common stock and cash. Former Capstead directors have joined FBRT's Board, enhancing governance. The combined entity aims to leverage its position as a leading commercial mortgage REIT with a compelling $100 million share repurchase program to support stock value. The transaction positions FBRT for long-term growth in the real estate debt market.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) and Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO) completed their merger as of October 18, 2021. Under the terms of the merger, CMO shareholders received 0.3288 shares of FBRT and cash totaling $0.94 per share. CMO ceased trading on NYSE following the merger, with FBRT now being the publicly traded entity. The combined company aims to leverage its scale for long-term growth and returns, with a $100 million share repurchase program set to begin shortly. Additionally, three former CMO directors joined FBRT's Board.