University Bancorp, Inc. Issues $25 Million of Subordinated Notes
A forward interest rate swap effectively fixes the notes' second five years of interest at 8.25%.
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Rhea-AI Summary
University Bancorp (OTCQB:UNIB) closed a $25 million private placement of subordinated notes, adding debt financing that matures on October 30, 2036. The company plans to use net proceeds to increase common equity at its wholly owned banking subsidiaries and redeem other outstanding senior or subordinated notes, alongside general corporate purposes.
The notes carry 8.125% fixed interest for the first five years, followed by a quarterly reset to three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate, an interest-rate benchmark, plus 355 basis points. A $25 million, five-year forward interest rate swap at 4.70% effectively fixes the second five years' interest rate at 8.25%. The company can redeem the notes without penalty, in whole or part, beginning October 30, 2031, and on subsequent interest payment dates, or earlier upon specified events.
How this balance works
Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Major pointCompleted private placement provides $25 million in debt financing. 22% of market cap
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned proceeds use includes increasing common equity at wholly owned banking subsidiaries.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned proceeds use includes redeeming outstanding senior or subordinated notes.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.$25 million forward swap at 4.70% effectively fixes second-five-year interest at 8.25%.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Penalty-free redemption begins October 30, 2031, with earlier redemption permitted upon specified events.
Negative
- Major point$25 million subordinated debt matures October 30, 2036, carrying 8.125% interest for the first five years. 22% of market cap
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ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / September 29, 2026 / University Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB:UNIB) (the "Company") today announced the closing of a
The Notes have a maturity date of October 30, 2036, and carry a fixed rate of interest of
The Company has also entered into a
Piper Sandler & Co. served as sole placement agent for the offering and was represented by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Varnum LLP served as legal counsel to the Company.
The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws. This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of the Company in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The indebtedness evidenced by the Notes is not a deposit and is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency or fund.
Shareholders and investors are encouraged to refer to the financial information including the investor presentations, audited financial statements, strategic plan and prior press releases, available on our investor relations web page at: http://www.university-bank.com/bancorp/.
About UNIB
Ann Arbor-based University Bancorp is a Federal Reserve regulated financial holding company that owns:
100% of University Bank, a bank based in Ann Arbor, Michigan;100% of Bank of Whittier, N.A., a faith-based bank based in Whittier, California;100% of Crescent Assurance, PCC, a captive insurance company licensed in Washington DC; and100% of Hyrex Servicing, a master mortgage servicing firm, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.- UIF, a faith-based banking firm based in Southfield, MI;
University Bank together with its Michigan-based subsidiaries holds and manages a total of over
- University Lending Group, a retail residential mortgage originator based in Clinton Township, MI;
- Midwest Loan Services, a residential mortgage subservicer based in Houghton, MI;
- Community Banking, based in Ann Arbor, MI, which provides traditional community banking services and wealth management;
- Ann Arbor Insurance Centre, an independent insurance agency based in Ann Arbor, MI.
- Mortgage Warehouse Lending, a mortgage warehouse lender based in Southfield, MI.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events, including the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering of the Notes and related matters. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future growth in assets, future profitability, efficiencies and economies of scale from mergers, the sustainability of past results, future products, valuations, economic, market or industry conditions, credit risks, vendor and technology related risks, and other expectations and/or goals. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services, interest rates and fees for services, or the operations of companies that we invest in. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any information or forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, herein are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Contact: Stephen Lange Ranzini, President and CEO
Phone: 734-741-5858, Ext. 9226
Email: ranzini@university-bank.com
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SOURCE: University Bancorp, Inc.
View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
FAQ
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How much did University Bancorp raise through its subordinated notes offering?
University Bancorp closed a $25 million private placement of subordinated notes. The company plans to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including increasing common equity at its wholly owned banking subsidiaries and redeeming other outstanding senior or subordinated notes.
What interest rate do University Bancorp's new subordinated notes pay?
The notes pay 8.125% for the first five years, then a floating rate reset quarterly at three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 355 basis points. A $25 million, five-year forward interest rate swap at 4.70% effectively fixes the interest rate for the second five years at 8.25%.
Are University Bancorp's new subordinated notes FDIC insured?
The subordinated notes are not deposits and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency or fund.