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Seven Hills Realty Trust Closes $17.8 Million Bridge Loan to Finance the Acquisition of a Multifamily Property in Virginia

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Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) closed a $17.8 million bridge loan to acquire a 160-unit apartment complex in Virginia. The loan has a three-year term with extension options. The property is well-leased and strategically located near a major employer. SEVN aims to diversify its portfolio and generate returns for shareholders.

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  • Acquisition of a 160-unit apartment complex in a strategic location near a major employer.

  • Securement of a $17.8 million bridge loan with extension options.

  • Demonstrated growth and diversification of SEVN's portfolio into the multifamily sector.

  • Continued activity in originating new loans to generate attractive returns for shareholders.

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $17.8 million first mortgage floating rate bridge loan to finance the acquisition of the Hilton Village Townhomes, a 160-unit apartment complex located at 531 Bulkeley Place in Newport News, Virginia.

The loan has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options, subject to the borrower meeting certain requirements. SEVN’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital, was introduced to the transaction by CBRE, which advised Ritz Banc Group, the Arlington, Virginia based sponsor.

Tom Lorenzini, President and Chief Investment Officer of SEVN, made the following statement:

“The closing of the Hilton Village Townhomes loan demonstrates continued growth and further diversification of our portfolio into the multifamily sector. This well leased property is located near downtown Newport News and is less than five miles from Newport News Shipbuilding, a significant employer in the region. Our investment pipeline remains strong and we continue to be active in the current lending environment seeking to originate new loans and generate attractive, risk adjusted returns for our shareholders.”

About Seven Hills Realty Trust

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that originates and invests in first mortgage loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. SEVN is managed by Tremont Realty Capital, an affiliate of The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR), a leading U.S. alternative asset management company with approximately $36 billion in assets under management and more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating commercial real estate. For more information about SEVN, please visit www.sevnreit.com.

WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. These statements may include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “will,” “may” and negatives or derivatives of these or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about SEVN’s investment focus and ability to complete additional loan investments in the future. Forward-looking statements reflect SEVN’s current expectations, are based on judgments and assumptions, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause SEVN’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from expected future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Some of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the ability of SEVN to make additional investments; the success of SEVN’s investments; SEVN’s available liquidity, access to capital and cost of capital; and various other matters. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements that are included in SEVN’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. The information contained in SEVN’s filings with the SEC, including under the caption “Risk Factors” in its periodic reports, or incorporated therein, identifies important factors that could cause SEVN’s actual results to differ materially from those stated in or implied by SEVN’s forward-looking statements. SEVN’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, SEVN does not intend to update or change any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust with transferable shares of beneficial interest listed on the Nasdaq.
No shareholder, Trustee or officer is personally liable for any act or obligation of the Trust.

Stephen Colbert, Director, Investor Relations

(617) 231-3223

www.sevnreit.com

Source: Seven Hills Realty Trust

FAQ

What is the recent announcement from Seven Hills Realty Trust?

Seven Hills Realty Trust closed a $17.8 million bridge loan to finance the acquisition of the Hilton Village Townhomes in Virginia.

Where is the multifamily property located?

The multifamily property, Hilton Village Townhomes, is located at 531 Bulkeley Place in Newport News, Virginia.

Who advised Ritz Banc Group on the transaction?

CBRE advised Ritz Banc Group, the sponsor based in Arlington, Virginia, on the loan transaction.

What are the terms of the bridge loan?

The bridge loan has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options.

Who is the President and Chief Investment Officer of SEVN?

Tom Lorenzini is the President and Chief Investment Officer of SEVN, the company behind the acquisition.

What is SEVN's goal in the current lending environment?

SEVN aims to originate new loans and generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders.

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