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**Terra Property Trust, Inc. (TPT) - Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Company Overview:** Terra Property Trust, Inc. (TPT) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focusing on commercial real estate credit investments, including first mortgage loans, subordinated loans, and credit facilities. The company aims to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through high current income and potential capital appreciation. **Q1 2025 Financial Performance:** - **Revenue:** - Total revenue decreased by $2.6 million to $12.5 million, primarily due to a $1.9 million decrease in interest income and a $0.5 million decrease in real estate operating revenue. - Interest income fell to $10.2 million from $12.1 million, mainly due to a decrease in the weighted average principal balance of performing loans. - **Operating Expenses:** - Operating expenses decreased by $1.8 million to $8.4 million, driven by reductions in operating expenses reimbursed to the manager, asset management fees, and asset servicing fees. - Provision for credit losses increased by $0.3 million to $2.1 million, primarily due to a decline in the estimated recoverable amount on a non-performing subordinated loan. - **Net Loss:** - Net loss improved by $4.9 million to $1.3 million, primarily due to a decrease in interest expense on secured financing and an increase in equity income from unconsolidated investments. **Financial Position:** - **Cash Flow:** - Operating cash flow improved to $0.9 million from a use of $4.2 million, mainly due to a decrease in interest expense on secured financing and an increase in equity income distributions. - Investing activities provided $46.2 million, primarily from loan repayments. - Financing activities used $45.9 million, mainly for principal repayments on secured financing and distributions paid. - **Liquidity:** - TPT expects to fund approximately $11.2 million of unfunded commitments over the next twelve months, primarily through matching these commitments with principal repayments on outstanding loans or drawdowns on credit facilities. **Portfolio and Investment Activity:** - **Loan Portfolio:** - As of March 31, 2025, TPT held a net loan portfolio of 10 loans in eight states with an aggregate net principal balance of $252.5 million, a weighted average coupon rate of 13.3%, and a weighted average remaining term of 0.8 years. - The portfolio is diversified based on location, loan structure, and property type, including multifamily housing, student housing, commercial offices, medical offices, mixed-use, and infill properties. - **Real Estate Ownership:** - TPT owns eight industrial buildings with a net carrying value of $124.4 million, encumbered by mortgage loans payable of $74.4 million. - **Equity Interest in Unconsolidated Investments:** - TPT owns a 14.9% equity interest in a limited partnership investing in performing and non-performing mortgages, loans, mezzanines, and other credit instruments supported by underlying commercial real estate assets. **Future Outlook:** - **Liquidity Transactions:** - TPT continues to explore alternative liquidity transactions, including a listing of shares on a national securities exchange, a liquidation of assets, a sale of the company, or a strategic business combination. - **REIT Status:** - TPT has elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which allows it to distribute dividends to stockholders without being subject to federal income taxes on the distributed income. **Ticker:** TPTA **Market Risk and Uncertainties:** - **Interest Rate Risk:** - Changes in interest rates can affect the net interest income from the loan portfolio and the cost of financing. - **Credit Risk:** - The performance and value of loans depend on the ability of borrowers to operate properties and generate adequate cash flows. - **Prepayment and Extension Risk:** - Prepayments and extensions can affect the yield on the loan portfolio, impacting net interest income. - **Real Estate Risk:** - Market values of commercial and residential mortgage assets are subject to volatility due to economic conditions, local real estate conditions, and other factors. **Conclusion:** Terra Property Trust, Inc. (TPT) demonstrated improved financial performance in Q1 2025, with a reduction in net loss and positive cash flow from operating activities. The company's diversified loan portfolio and strategic investments position it for future growth, while ongoing liquidity transactions and REIT status provide additional financial flexibility. However, TPT faces market risks and uncertainties that could impact its financial performance and investment strategy.