REFI Executive Chair buys 8,000 shares at $12.75; 416,607 direct

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) disclosed an insider transaction: Executive Chairman and Director John Mazarakis purchased 8,000 shares of common stock at $12.75 on October 16, 2025.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/16/2025 - 12:00 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) disclosed an insider transaction: Executive Chairman and Director John Mazarakis purchased 8,000 shares of common stock at $12.75 on October 16, 2025.

After the trade, he directly owns 416,607 shares. Additional indirect holdings are listed as 5,000 shares by spouse and 31,524 shares held through interests in Joppa Seasoning, LLC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirect shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 8,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Mazarakis John

Role Executive Chairman

Bought 8,000 shs ($102K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	8,000	$12.75	$102K
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 416,607 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 5,000 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Common Stock — 31,524 shares (Indirect, Held through ownership of interests in Joppa Seasoning, LLC)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did REFI report?

Executive Chairman John Mazarakis purchased 8,000 shares of REFI common stock at $12.75 on October 16, 2025.

How many REFI shares does John Mazarakis now hold directly?

Following the transaction, he directly owns 416,607 shares.

Were any indirect REFI holdings disclosed?

Yes. 5,000 shares are held by spouse and 31,524 shares are held through interests in Joppa Seasoning, LLC.

Does the insider claim full beneficial ownership of indirect shares?

No. He disclaims beneficial ownership of the indirect shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

What roles does the reporting person hold at REFI?

He is a Director and Officer, serving as Executive Chairman.

Was any derivative security activity reported?

No derivative transactions were listed in the provided table.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mazarakis John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE

1680 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 700

(Street)

MIAMI BEACH FL 33139

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. [ REFI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/16/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/16/2025		P		8,000	A	$12.75	416,607	D
Common Stock								5,000	I	By Spouse(1)
Common Stock								31,524	I	Held through ownership of interests in Joppa Seasoning, LLC(1)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

	/s/ John Mazarakis	10/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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