Welcome to our dedicated page for Ready Capital news (Ticker: RC), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Ready Capital stock.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance REIT focused on lower-to-middle-market investor and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and small-balance commercial lending. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings releases, dividend declarations, and transaction updates related to Ready Capital’s lending, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.
Investors following RC news can review periodic earnings reports in which Ready Capital discusses GAAP results, its non-GAAP distributable earnings measure, loan originations in lower-to-middle-market commercial real estate and Small Business Lending, and actions taken to manage underperforming assets. These releases often describe portfolio sales, changes in loan and real estate exposure, and steps the company is taking to address balance sheet strength and liquidity.
News items also cover Ready Capital’s regular dividend declarations on its common stock and Operating Partnership units, as well as on its 6.25% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and 6.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. These announcements provide details on declared amounts, record dates, and payment dates, reflecting the company’s REIT distribution practices.
In addition, Ready Capital issues updates on specific transactions and assets, such as securing ownership of collateral properties through consensual deed-in-lieu arrangements, and on activities of subsidiaries like iBusiness Funding, LLC, which supports SBA lending with its LenderAI platform. Regulatory news filed on Form 8-K, including earnings releases, investor presentations, and annual meeting voting results, also appears in the company’s news flow.
By using this page, readers can follow Ready Capital’s reported financial performance, lending volumes, asset sales, capital structure developments, and governance-related announcements in one place.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) will announce its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 4, 2021, before the NYSE opens. A conference call is scheduled for November 5, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, where management will discuss the results and provide a business update. Investors can access the call through a webcast available on the company's website, with dial-in options also provided. The replay will be available post-call until November 19, 2021. Ready Capital specializes in financing small- to medium-sized commercial loans.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) announced the closing of a private placement of $350 million in senior secured notes due 2026 at a 4.50% interest rate. These notes are backed by a first-priority lien on certain assets and guaranteed by multiple subsidiaries. The funds will be used to redeem existing 7.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 and for general corporate purposes. Placement agents for this offering included Piper Sandler & Co. and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) announced it has exceeded $1 billion in SBA 7(a) Loans, marking its position as the second-largest non-bank SBA lender in the U.S. Key year-to-date metrics include:
- Ranked #2 among non-bank SBA lenders in loan approvals
- Ranked #6 among all SBA lenders
- Top 1% in loans closed
- Closed 489 loans with a volume exceeding $616 million
Ready Capital aims to become the largest non-bank lender within three years.
Waterfall Asset Management has been recognized in Inc.'s 2021 list of founder-friendly private equity and venture capital investors. As of July 1, 2021, Waterfall managed approximately $9.7 billion in assets, focusing on structured credit and private equity across various sectors. The list highlights 146 firms actively supporting entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of partnership over mere financial investment. Notably, Waterfall is also the external manager for Ready Capital (NYSE: RC), which has provided over $3 billion in capital nationwide.
Peaks Strategies, a financial services PR consultancy based in New York, has announced significant growth driven by new client acquisitions and team expansion. Recently appointed as the agency of record for Ready Capital (NYSE: RC), Peaks Strategies will enhance its media and content strategy. The firm also welcomed Vaibhav Kumar as a Senior Associate to strengthen client services. Additional client acquisitions include firms in carbon capture, blockchain investment, and fintech, reflecting Peaks' commitment to innovative communication in diverse sectors.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, payable on October 29, 2021. Shareholders of record as of September 30, 2021, will receive the dividend. Additionally, the Company announced dividends for its preferred stock: $0.390625 for Series C Preferred Stock, payable on October 15, 2021, and $0.40625 for Series E Preferred Stock, payable on November 1, 2021.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) has successfully closed a $652.5 million commercial mortgage collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO), with rights to acquire $87.8 million in future funding interests. This marks the sixth CRE CLO issued by the company, backed by a total of $2.45 billion of collateral. Moody's and DBRS assigned high ratings of Aaa(sf) and AAA(sf), respectively, to the senior certificates. The portfolio consists of 52 loans secured by 55 properties, primarily multifamily, originated post-pandemic. So far this year, the company closed over $1.5 billion across more than 70 loans.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) reported strong financial results for Q2 2021, with a net income of $30.9 million, equivalent to $0.38 per share, and distributable earnings of $41.4 million, or $0.52 per share. The company achieved record loan originations, totaling $1.1 billion for small-to-medium balance commercial loans and $145.7 million in SBA loans. Additionally, it maintained liquidity of $428 million and declared a dividend of $0.42 per share. The performance reflects Ready Capital's strategic growth as a prominent non-bank lender.
Ready Capital (NYSE: RC) announced its acquisition of Red Stone, a company specializing in affordable housing finance, on August 3, 2021. This strategic move aims to diversify Ready Capital's business and enhance its presence in a growing market with low correlation to its existing operations. Red Stone’s management team and employees will join Ready Capital, which acquired the company through cash, stock, and assuming certain financial guarantees. The acquisition reflects Ready Capital's commitment to affordable housing, highlighting a significant opportunity for future growth and shareholder benefits.
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) will release its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 5, 2021, before market opening. A webcast and conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time for a business update and financial discussion. The company, which focuses on small- to medium-sized commercial loans, encourages investors to join via webcast due to potential wait times for dial-in access. The conference call will be available for replay on the company's website until August 20, 2021.