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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2024

 

or

 

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Transition Period From              to             

 

Commission File Number 333-224557

 

SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified on its charter)

 

Delaware   36-4608739
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

13241 Bartram Park Blvd., Suite 2401, Jacksonville, Florida 32258

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(302) 752-2688

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
None   None   None

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company    

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      Page
       
  Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 3
       
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
       
  Item 1. Financial Statements  
       
    Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023 4
       
    Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 5
       
    Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members’ Capital (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 6
       
    Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 8
       
    Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 9
       
  Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 26
       
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 48
       
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures 48
       
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  
       
  Item 1. Legal Proceedings 49
       
  Item 1A. Risk Factors 49
       
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 49
       
  Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 49
       
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 49
       
  Item 5. Other Information 49
       
  Item 6. Exhibits 50

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q of Shepherd’s Finance, LLC, other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” or other similar words identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this report, including without limitation, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectation about, among other things, trends affecting the markets in which we operate, our business, financial condition and growth strategies.

 

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the impact of inflation and rising interest rates on the economy and housing markets; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the rate and the pace of economic recovery following economic downturns; and those other risks described in other risk factors as outlined in our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with our business, and important factors that could cause our actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, please refer to the factors set forth in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the documents we file from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep these risk factors, as well as the other cautionary statements in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 in mind. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. We are not obligated to update forward-looking statements.

 

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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(in thousands of dollars)  June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,502   $3,522 
Accrued interest receivable   929    1,171 
Loans receivable, net   50,639    58,130 
Real estate investments   13,427    435 
Foreclosed assets, net   2,455    130 
Premises and equipment   817    828 
Other assets   1,633    618 
Total assets  $72,402   $64,834 
Liabilities, Redeemable Preferred Equity, and Members’ Capital          
Customer interest escrow  $297   $292 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   755    609 
Accrued interest payable   4,165    3,861 
Notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs   24,725    21,519 
Notes payable unsecured, net of deferred financing costs   33,885    31,786 
Deferred revenue – real estate investments   520    - 
Total liabilities   64,347    58,067 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)   -    - 
           
Redeemable Preferred Equity          
Series C preferred equity   -    4,773 
           
Members’ Capital          
Series C preferred equity   6,189    - 
Class A common equity   1,866    1,994 
Members’ capital   8,055    1,994 
           
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred equity and members’ capital  $72,402   $64,834 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

(in thousands of dollars)  2024   2023   2024   2023 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
(in thousands of dollars)  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Interest Income                    
Interest and fee income on loans  $2,557   $2,877   $5,560   $5,731 
Interest expense:                    
Interest related to secured borrowings   328    560    748    1,178 
Interest related to unsecured borrowings   895    808    1,776    1,593 
Interest expense   1,223    1,368    2,524    2,771 
                     
Net interest and fee income   1,334    1,509    3,036    2,960 
                     
Less: credit loss provision   165    43    387    163 
                     
Net interest and fee income after credit loss provision   1,169    1,466    2,649    2,797 
                     
Non-Interest Income                    
Other income   13    19    28    40 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   -    10    -    10 
Gain on foreclosed assets   -    17    -    15 
Total non-interest income   13    46    28    65 
                     
 Income before non-interest expense   1,182    1,512    2,677    2,862 
                     
Non-Interest Expense                    
Selling, general and administrative   586    617    1,415    1,443 
Depreciation and amortization   20    20    41    40 
Loss on foreclosed assets   278    -    479    34 
Total non-interest expense   884    637    1,935    1,517 
                     
Net Income  $298   $875   $742   $1,345 
                     
Earned Distribution to Preferred Equity Holders   183    141    328    301 
                     
Net Income Attributable to Common Equity Holders  $115   $734   $414   $1,044 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital – Unaudited

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

(in thousands of dollars) 

Series B

Preferred

Equity

  

Series C

Preferred

Equity

  

Class A

Common

Equity

  

Total

Members’

Capital

 
March 31, 2023  $-   $-   $1,619   $1,619 
Net income attributable to Common A equity   -    -    734    734 
Distributions to Common A equity   -    -    (236)   (236)
June 30, 2023  $-   $    $2,117   $2,117 
                               
March 31, 2024  $-   $6,073   $2,036   $8,109 
                     
Net income attributable to Common A equity   -    -    115    115 
Net income attributable to Series C equity   -    183    -    183 
Distributions to Series C equity   -    (67)   -    (67)
Distributions to Class A equity   -    -    (290)   (290)
Issuance of Common A equity units   -    -    5    5 
June 30, 2024  $-   $6,189   $1,866   $8,055 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

(in thousands of dollars) 

Series B

Preferred

Equity

  

Series C

Preferred

Equity

  

Class A

Common

Equity

  

Total

Members’

Capital

 
January 1, 2023  $1,900   $-   $180   $2,080 
Cumulative effect of CECL adoption as of January 1, 2023   -    -    (178)   (178)
Net income attributable to Common A equity   -    -    1,044    1,044 
Contributions from Common A equity   -    -    1,460    1,460 
Distributions to Common A equity   -    -    (389)   (389)
Distributions to Series B preferred equity   (1,900)   -    -    (1,900)
June 30, 2023  $-   $    $2,117   $2,117 
                     
January 1, 2024  $-   $-   $1,994   $1,994 
                     
Net income attributable to Common A equity   -    -    414    414 
Net income attributable to Series C equity   -    328    -    328 
Contributions from Series C equity   -    1,200    -    1,200 
Conversion of Series C equity   -    4,773    -    4,773 
Distributions to Series C equity   -    (112)   -    (112)
Distributions to Class A equity   -    -    (552)   (552)
Issuance of Common A equity units   -    -    10    10 
June 30, 2024  $-   $6,189   $1,866   $8,055 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

(in thousands of dollars)  June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023 
         
Cash flows from operations          
Net income  $742   $1,345 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Amortization of deferred financing costs   108    121 
Provision for credit losses   387    163 
Change in loan origination fees, net   (287)   6 
Depreciation and amortization   41    40 
Gain on foreclosed assets   -    (15)
Loss on foreclosed assets   479    34 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   -    (10)
Deferred revenue – real estate investments   520    - 
Issuance of common A equity units   10    - 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:          
Other assets   (1,046)   478 
Accrued interest receivable   242    (333)
Customer interest escrow   5    (470)
Accrued interest payable   585    822 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   146    216 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities   1,932    2,397 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Loan originations and principal collections, net   (1,037)   (1,163)
Additions for construction in foreclosed assets   (498)   (126)
Acquisition of 339, net of cash acquired   (2,996)   - 
Additions for construction in real estate investments   (1,662)   (1,461)
Proceeds from sale of real estate investments   -    2,131 
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets   -    1,549 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (6,193)   930 
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Contributions from common A equity holders   -    1,460 
Contributions from preferred C equity holders   1,200    - 
Distributions to preferred B equity holders   -    (1,900)
Distributions to preferred C equity holders   (112)   (1,251)
Distributions to common equity holders   (552)   (389)
Proceeds from secured note payable   5,809    4,963 
Repayments of secured note payable   (5,265)   (6,832)
Proceeds from unsecured notes payable   7,639    676 
Redemptions/repayments of unsecured notes payable   (5,433)   (883)
Deferred financing costs paid   (45)   (42)
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   3,241    (4,198)
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (1,020)   (871)
           
Cash and cash equivalents          
Beginning of period   3,522    4,196 
End of period  $2,502   $3,325 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information          
Cash paid for interest  $2,828   $2,623 
           
Non-cash investing and financing activities          
Earned by series B preferred equity holders and distributed to customer interest escrow  $-   $47 
Foreclosed assets transferred from loans receivable, net  $2,306   $228 
Secured and unsecured notes payable transfers  $893   $473 
Accrued interest payable transferred to notes payable  $743   $674 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

Information presented throughout these notes to the consolidated financial statements is in thousands of dollars.

 

1. Description of Business

 

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC and subsidiary (the “Company”, “we”, or “our”) was originally formed as a Pennsylvania limited liability company on May 10, 2007. We are the sole member of two consolidating subsidiaries, Shepherd’s Stable Investments, LLC and 339 Justabout Land Company. The Company operates pursuant to its Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement by and among Daniel M. Wallach and the other members of the Company effective as of March 16, 2017, and as subsequently amended.

 

The Company extends commercial loans to residential homebuilders (in 20 states as of June 30, 2024) to:

 

  construct single family homes,
     
  develop undeveloped land into residential building lots, and
     
  purchase and improve for sale older homes.

 

2. Acquisition

 

Acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co., LLC

 

Effective February 15, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co. LLC (“339”), in a transaction valued at $9,122. The Company paid cash consideration of $3,000 plus the amount of our intercompany debt.

 

The property has since been subdivided into two parcels. One parcel is being developed into 37 lots and are available for home construction, of which one lot was purchased and is currently owned by Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC (“BMH”), and the other parcel will be developed into 24 lots, which should be available for construction later this year or early next year (36 lots owned by 339 which should be available for construction, the “60 Lots”).

 

We charge an option fee to BMH for the right to buy the 36 lots owned by 339. The option fee was $890 as of February 15, 2024, and the Company will defer the revenue related to the option fee over the twelve months. As of June 30, 2024, deferred revenue, real estate investment was $520.

 

The total expected selling price of the 60 lots is approximately $18,500. The gross purchase price of approximately $3,900 (the “Purchase Price”). BMH immediately repaid an intercompany debt to 339 of $892, which in turn was returned to the Company, leaving the net investment at $3,000. We purchased subject to the debt owed by 339, which included a first position development loan from the Company, and two subordinate financings from lenders outside of the Company.

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 339 based on fair values as of February 15, 2024.

  Schedule of Purchase Price to Assets and Liabilities

Acquisition Consideration    
     
Gross purchase price  $3,892 
Debt of 339 to the Company   6,122 
Immediate repayment of previous 339 owner of intercompany debt   (892)
Purchase consideration  $9,122 

 

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The purchase price has been allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on estimated fair values. The table below provides the provisional recording of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

 Schedule of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities

   Amounts recognized as of the acquisition date 
     
Purchase Consideration  $9,122 
      
Fair value of identified assets acquired:     
Cash   4 
Real estate investments   11,330 
Total identifiable assets   11,334 
      
Fair value of liabilities assumed:     
Current liabilities   462 
Other liabilities   1,750 
Total liabilities assumed   2,212 
      
Net identifiable assets acquired  $9,122 

 

The allocation presented above is based upon management’s estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including appraisals and purchase contracts, as well as estimating completion costs and future interest costs. In estimating the fair value of the identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows and estimated discount rates. Except for real estate assets, all assets and liabilities are estimated at their historical carrying values, which approximates fair value.

 

3. Fair Value

 

The Company had no financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

The following tables present the balances of non-financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

 

   June 30, 2024  

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for

Identical

  

Significant

Other

Observable

  

Significant

Unobservable

 
   Carrying   Estimated   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Amount   Fair Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                     
Foreclosed assets, net  $2,455   $2,455   $   $   $2,455 
Impaired loans, net   4,650    4,650            4,650 
Total  $7,105   $7,105   $   $   $7,105 

 

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   December 31, 2023   Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical  

Significant

Other

Observable

  

Significant

Unobservable

 
   Carrying   Estimated   Assets   Inputs   Inputs 
   Amount   Fair Value   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                     
Foreclosed assets, net  $130   $130   $   $   $130 
Impaired loans, net   82    82            82 
Other impaired loans, net   5,393    5,393            5,393 
Total  $5,605   $5,605   $   $   $5,605 

 

The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments:

 

                 
   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Carrying   Estimated   Carrying   Estimated 
   Amount   Fair Value   Amount   Fair Value 
Financial Assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,502   $2,502   $3,522   $3,522 
Loan receivable, net   50,639    50,639    58,130    58,130 
Accrued interest on loans receivables, net   929    929    1,171    1,171 
Financial Liabilities                    
Customer interest escrow   297    297    292    292 
Notes payable secured, net   24,725    24,725    21,519    21,519 
Notes payable unsecured, net   33,885    33,885    31,786    31,786 
Accrued interest payable   4,165    4,165    3,861    3,861 

 

4. Real Estate Investment Assets

 

The following table is a roll forward of real estate investment assets:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $435   $660   $660 
Additions from 339 acquisition   11,330         
Gain on sale of real estate investments       10    10 
Proceeds from the sale of real estate investments       (2,131)   (2,131)
Additions for construction/development   1,662    1,896    1,461 
Ending balance  $13,427   $435   $ 

 

5. Loans Receivables, net

 

Financing receivables are comprised of the following:

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Loans receivables, gross  $53,406   $61,293 
Less: Deferred loan fees   (1,422)   (1,772)
Less: Deposits   (1,067)   (1,056)
Plus: Deferred origination costs   297    360 
Less: Allowance for credit losses   (575)   (695)
Loans receivable, net  $50,639   $58,130 

 

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Commercial Construction and Development Loans

 

Construction Loan Portfolio Summary

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 189 construction and nine development loans with 58 borrowers in 20 states.

 

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

Year  

Number

of States

   

Number

of Borrowers

   

Number

of Loans

   

Value of

Collateral(1)

    Commitment Amount    

Gross

Amount

Outstanding

   

Loan to Value

Ratio(2)

    Loan Fee  
2024     20       58       189     $ 98,249     $ 68,218     $ 48,154       69 %(3)     5 %
2023     20       62       225     $ 117,169     $ 75,300     $ 51,788       64 %(3)     5 %

 

(1) The value is determined by the appraised value.
   
(2) The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value.
   
(3) Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.

 

Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary

 

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

Year  

Number

of States

   

Number

of Borrowers

   

Number

of Loans

   

Gross Value of

Collateral(1)

   

Commitment

Amount

   

Gross

Amount

Outstanding

   

Loan to Value

Ratio(2)

    Interest Spread(4)  
2024     6       9       9     $ 15,888     $ 5,596     $ 5,252       33 %(3)     varies  
2023     6       9       11     $ 23,873     $ 11,256     $ 9,505       40 %(3)     varies  

 

(1) The value is determined by the appraised value.
   
(2) The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above.
   
(3) Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.
   
(4) The interest spread varies for the state of Pennsylvania and is 7% across other states.

 

The following is a roll forward of our loan receivables, net:

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Beginning balance  $58,130   $56,650 
Originations and modifications   21,026    58,216 
Principal collections   (19,912)   (57,895)
Transferred from loans receivables, net to foreclosed assets   (2,306)    
Transferred from loans receivables, net to real estate investments   (6,122)    
Change in builder deposit   (11)   (217)
Change in allowance for credit losses   121    1,832 
Change in loan fees, net   (287)   (456)
           
Ending balance  $50,639   $58,130 

 

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Credit Quality Information

 

Effective January 1, 2023, we adopted ASC 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which replaced the incurred loss methodology for determining out provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses with current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. Upon the adoption of ASC 326 the total amount of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans estimated using the CECL methodology increased $178 compared to the total amount of the allowance recorded using the prior incurred loss model.

 

Based on the Company’s size, complexity and historical data the aggregate method or loss-rate method was selected to estimate expected credit losses. An expected loss ratio is applied based on internal historical losses and originations. The aggregate method relies upon the performance of an entire segment of the loan portfolio to best represent the behavior of these specific segments over time. In addition, a modified open pool approach was used which utilizes our borrowers’ credit rankings for both construction and development loans. Internal risk-rating grades are assigned by the Company’s management based on an analysis of financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Loan grades are A, B and C and Unsecured for both construction and development loans where A and C defines the highest and lowest scores, respectively. Unsecured loans in our portfolio do not hold underlying collateral.

 

Each loan pool is adjusted for qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analysis. The qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation. We consider factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework which include the following: lending policy, changes in nature and volume of loans, staff experience, changes in volume and trends of non-performing loans, trends in underlying collateral values, quality of our loan review system and other economic conditions, including inflation.

 

Our Company construction loans are collateralized by land and real estate while our Company development loans are collateralized by land. Secured nonaccrual loans individually evaluated are also collateralized by land and real estate.

 

The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of June 30, 2024:

 

   Loans Receivable Gross   Commitment
Value
   ACL 
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $32,831   $46,727   $(182)
B Credit Risk   9,837    14,445    (85)
C Credit Risk   469    1,131    (14)
                
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $4,354   $4,561   $(2)
B Credit Risk   447    583    - 
C Credit Risk   452    452    (17)
                
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $   $   $ 
                
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $5,016   $5,915   $(366)
                
ACL Unfunded Commitments  $   $   $91
                
Total  $53,406   $73,814   $(575)

 

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The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of December 31, 2023.

 

   Loans Receivable Gross   Commitment
Value
   ACL 
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $40,252   $59,075   $(211)
B Credit Risk   5,718    10,339    (32)
C Credit Risk            
                
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $8,787   $9,793   $(5)
B Credit Risk   172    511     
C Credit Risk   452    454    (10)
                
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $86   $81   $(86)
                
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $5,826   $6,303   $(351)
                
Total  $61,293   $86,556   $(695)

 

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of June 30, 2024:

 

   Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss   Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss   Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing 
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $   $   $ 
                         
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $3,224   $1,792   $ 
                
Total  $3,224   $1,792   $ 

 

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of December 31, 2023:

 

   Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss   Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss   Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing 
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $   $86   $ 
                        
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $2,495   $3,331   $ 
                
Total  $2,495   $3,417   $ 

 

For loans greater than 12 months in age that are individually evaluated, appraisals are ordered and prepared if the current appraisal is greater than 13 months old and construction is greater than 90% complete. If construction is less than 90% complete the Company uses the latest appraisal on file. At certain times the Company may choose to use a broker’s opinions of value (“BOV”) as a replacement for an appraisal if deemed more efficient by management. Appraised values are adjusted for estimated costs associated with asset disposal. A broker’s opinion of selling price, use currently valid sales contracts on the subject property, or representative recent actual closings by the builder on similar properties may be used in place of a broker’s opinion of value.

 

Appraisers are state certified and are selected by first attempting to utilize the appraiser who completed the original appraisal report. If that appraiser is unavailable or unreasonably expensive, we use another appraiser who appraises routinely in that geographic area. BOVs are created by real estate agents. We try to first select an agent we have worked with, and then, if that fails, we select another agent who works in that geographic area.

 

In addition, our loan portfolio includes performing, forbearance and nonaccrual loans. The Company’s policies with respect to placing loans on nonaccrual and individually evaluated if they are past due greater than 90 days unless management deems the loan an exception. A fair market value analysis is performed and an allowance for credit loss is established based on the results of the analysis.

 

The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of June 30, 2024:

 

   Gross Loan   Current  

Past

Due

   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due 
   Value   0 - 59   60 - 89   90 - 179   180 - 269   >270 
Performing Loans                              
A Credit Risk  $37,185   $37,185   $   $   $   $ 
B Credit Risk   10,284    10,284                 
C Credit Risk   921    921                 
                               
Forbearance Loans                              
Secured Nonaccrual Loans   1,199                    1,199 
                               
Nonaccrual Loans                              
Unsecured Loans                        
Secured Loans   3,817        1,531    494        1,792 
Total  $53,406   $48,390   $1,531   $494   $   $2,991 

 

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The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of December 31, 2023:

 

   Gross Loan   Current  

Past

Due

   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due 
   Value   0 - 59   60 - 89   90 - 179   180 - 269   >270 
Performing Loans                              
A Credit Risk  $49,039   $49,039   $   $   $   $ 
B Credit Risk   5,890    5,890                 
C Credit Risk   452    452                 
                               
Nonaccrual Loans                              
Unsecured Loans   86                    86 
Secured Loans   5,826        881    1,497    1,641     
Total  $61,293   $55,381   $881   $1,497   $1,641   $86 

 

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a recency basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.)   181   $48,390    90.6%
60-89 days   1    1,531    2.9%
90-179 days   12    494    0.9%
180-269 days           %
>270 days   4    2,991    5.6%
                
Subtotal   198   $53,406    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   198   $53,406    100.0%

 

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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a recency basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.)   219   $55,381    90.4%
60-89 days   3    881    1.4%
90-179 days   3    1,497    2.4%
180-269 days   4    1,641    2.7%
>270 days   7    1,893    3.1%
                
Subtotal   236   $61,293    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   236   $61,293    100.0%

 

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a contractual basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.)   181   $48,390    90.6%
60-89 days   1    1,531    2.9%
90-179 days   12    494    0.9%
180-269 days           %
>270 days   4    2,991    5.6%
                
Subtotal   198   $53,406    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   198   $53,406    100.0%

 

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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a contractual basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.)   219   $55,381    90.4%
60-89 days   3    881    1.4%
90-179 days   3    1,497    2.4%
180-269 days   4    1,641    2.7%
>270 days   7    1,893    3.1%
                
Subtotal   236   $61,293    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   236   $61,293    100.0%

 

Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

 

The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024:

 

   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
   Performing Loans   Nonaccrual loans     
   Construction   Development             
   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
Allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2024  $(168)   (33)          (2)          (18)   (250)           $(471)
Charge-offs                           48        48 
Credit loss provision funded   42    (25)   (6)           1    (164)       (152)
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024   (126)   (58)   (6)   (2)       (17)   (366)       (575)
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments   (59)   (19)               -    -       (78)
Credit loss provision unfunded   3    (8)   (8)                       (13)
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024  $(56)   (27)   (8)                      $(91)

 

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The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

   Performing Loans   Nonaccrual loans     
   Construction   Development             
   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
Allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023  $(211)   (32)       (5)       (10)   (351)   (86)  $(695)
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments   59    19                            78 
Charge-offs                           364    52    416 
Credit loss provision funded   26    (45)   (6)   3        (7)   (379)   34    (374)
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024   (126)   (58)   (6)   (2)       (17)   (366)       (575)
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2023                                    
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments   (59)   (19)                          (78)
                                              
Credit loss provision unfunded   3    (8)   (8)                       (13)
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024  $(56)   (27)   (8)                      $(91)

 

The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023:

 

   Performing Loans   Nonaccrual loans     
   Construction   Development             
   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
December 31, 2022  $(174)   (66)   (9)   (37)   (2)   (7)   (247)   (1,985)  $(2,527)
Impact of the adoption of ASC 326   (33)   (1)   (12)   35    2    (30)       (139)   (178)
Charge-offs                           132    2,610    2,742 
Reduction in ACL for loan participations   5                                5 
Credit loss provision   (9)   35    21    (3)       27    (236)   (572)   (737)
December 31, 2023  $(211)   (32)       (5)       (10)   (351)   (86)  $(695)

 

Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments

 

Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $20,408 and $25,263 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The ACL is calculated at an estimated loss rate on the total commitment value for loans in our portfolio. The ACL on unfunded commitments is calculated as the difference between the ACL on commitment value less the estimated loss rated and the total gross loan value for loans in our portfolio. As of June 30, 2024, the ACL for unfunded commitments was $91. As of June 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.

 

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Concentrations

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable. Our concentration risks for our top three customers listed by geographic real estate market are summarized in the table below:

  

    June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
        Percent of         Percent of  
    Borrower   Loan     Borrower   Loan  
    City   Commitments     City   Commitments  
                     
Highest concentration risk   Pittsburgh, PA     32 %   Pittsburgh, PA     29 %
Second highest concentration risk   Orlando, FL     6 %   Cape Coral, FL     7 %
Third highest concentration risk   Williamston, SC     5 %   Palm Bay, FL     6 %

 

6. Foreclosed Assets

 

The following table is our roll forward of foreclosed assets:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $130   $1,582   $1,582 
Transferred from loans receivables, net   2,306    -    - 
Additions for construction in foreclosed assets   498    125    126 
Sale proceeds   -    (1,549)   (1,549)
Gain on foreclosed assets   -    8    15 
Loss on foreclosed assets   (479)   (36)   (34)
Ending balance  $2,455   $130   $140 

 

7. Borrowings

 

The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority:

 

  

Priority

Rank

  June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Borrowing Source             
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings  1  $24,132   $21,196 
Secured line of credit from affiliates  2   596    326 
Unsecured line of credit (senior)  3   1,251    1,160 
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated)  4   1,834    1,094 
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross  5   19,615    20,854 
Other unsecured debt (subordinated)  5   10,451    8,006 
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated)  6   907    907 
Less deferred financing fees      (176)   (238)
Total     $58,610   $53,305 

 

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The following table shows the maturity of outstanding debt as of June 30, 2024:

 

Year Maturing   Total Amount Maturing     Public Offering     Other Unsecured     Secured Borrowings  
2024   $ 30,700     $ 2,415     $ 5,361     $ 22,924  
2025     9,188       6,972       2,197       19  
2026     4,167       1,582       2,565       20  
2027     7,314       5,472       571       1,271  
2028     3,345       3,174       149       22  
2029 and thereafter     4,072       -       3,600       472  
Total   $ 58,786     $ 19,615     $ 14,443     $ 24,728  

 

Secured Borrowings

 

Lines of Credit

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $596 and $327 borrowed against its lines of credit from affiliates, respectively, which have a total limit of $2,500.

 

None of our lines of credit have given us notice of nonrenewal as of June 30, 2024. The lines will continue to automatically renew unless notice of nonrenewal is given by a lender.

 

Loan with Hanna Holdings, Inc.

 

This loan was debt acquired in the 339 acquisition which 339 used the loan to originally purchase the property.

 

  Principal not to exceed $1,250
  Secured with a second position mortgage
  7% interest rate
  Due in December 2027, but payable with a payoff associated with each lot sale. Interest accrues and is paid upon each payoff of principal, on the principal amount being paid back.

 

Secured Deferred Financing Costs

 

The Company had secured deferred financing costs of $3 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 

Secured Borrowings Secured by Loan Assets

 

Borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral   Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender   Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral   Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender 
Loan Purchaser                    
Builder Finance  $8,615   $6,672   $7,615   $5,770 
S.K. Funding   12,781    6,500    7,358    6,500 
                     
Lender                    
Shuman   175    125    358    125 
Jeff Eppinger   3,756    1,500    3,496    1,500 
R. Scott Summers   1,512    903    2,177    1,003 
John C. Solomon   678    563    598    563 
Judith Swanson   8,798    6,057    10,038    5,164 
                     
Total  $36,315   $22,320   $31,640   $20,625 

 

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Unsecured Borrowings

 

Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)

 

The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 9.07% and 9.01%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs.

 

We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. Our fourth public notes offering, which was declared effective on September 16, 2022, includes a mandatory early redemption option on all Notes, provided that the proceeds are reinvested. In our historical offerings, there were limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note sold in our third public notes offering had a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions.

 

The following table is a roll forward of our Notes Program:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Gross notes outstanding, beginning of period  $20,854   $21,576   $21,576 
Notes issued   2,229    1,353    562 
Note repayments / redemptions   (3,468)   (2,075)   (1,459)
                
Gross notes outstanding, end of period  $19,615   $20,854   $20,679 
                
Deferred financing costs, net   (173)   (235)   (287)
                
Notes outstanding, net  $19,442   $20,619   $20,392 

 

The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance  $939   $835   $835 
Additions   45    103    42 
Deferred financing costs, ending balance   984    939    877 
Less accumulated amortization   (811)   (703)   (590)
Deferred financing costs, net  $173  $235   $287 

 

The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance  $703   $468   $468 
Additions   108    235    121 
Accumulated amortization, ending balance  $811   $703   $590 

 

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Other Unsecured Debts

 

Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:

 

Loan  

Maturity

Date

 

Interest

Rate(1)

   

June 30,

2024

   

December 31,

2023

 
Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc. Senior Subordinated   Demand(2)     9.5 %   $ 501     $ 410  
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson   October 2024     10.0 %     943       1,836  
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson   April 2025     10.0 %     500       -  
Unsecured Line of Credit from Builder Finance, Inc. Senior Subordinated   January 2025     10.0 %     750       750  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2024     10.0 %     -        100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   February 2025     9.0 %     600       600  
Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2026     9.75 %     500       500  
Subordinated Promissory Note   December 2027     10.0 %     20       20  
Subordinated Promissory Note   February 2024     11.0 %     -       20  
Subordinated Promissory Note   January 2025     10.0 %     15       15  
Subordinated Promissory Note   February 2027     8.5 %     200       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2027     10.0 %     26       26  
Subordinated Promissory Note   November 2026     9.5 %     200       200  
Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2024     10.0 %     700       700  
Subordinated Promissory Note   December 2024     10.0 %     100       100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2025     10.0 %     202       202  
Subordinated Promissory Note   July 2025     8.0 %     100       100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   September 2027     10 %     108       108  
Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2025     8.0 %     100       100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   December 2025     8.0 %     180       180  
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2026(3)     8.0 %     374       374  
Subordinated Promissory Note   August 2026     8.0 %     291       291  
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note   July 2026(4)     1.0 %     740       740  
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note   July 2026(4)     20.0 %     460       460  
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2024(4)     1.0 %     720       720  
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2024(4)     20.0 %     447       447  
Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2029     10.0 %     1,600       1,200  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2024     10.0 %     -       750  
Subordinated Promissory Note   May 2027     10.0 %     97       98  
Subordinated Promissory Note   November 2027     10.0 %     120       120  
Subordinated Promissory Note   June 2025     10.0 %     1,000       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2028     10.0 %     149       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2029     11.0 %     2,000       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   Varies (5)     Prime +1.5 %     700       -  
Total Other Unsecured Debt                $ 14,443     $ 11,167  

 

(1) Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.
   
(2) Due six months after lender gives notice.
   
(3) Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice.
   
(4) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 10% per annum.
   
(5) Lender may elect to terminate, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year.

 

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8. Customer Interest Escrow

 

Below is a roll forward of interest escrow:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $292   $766   $766 
Preferred equity dividends   -    47    47 
Additions from Pennsylvania loans   520    654    69 
Additions from other loans   324    538    239 
Interest, fees, principal or repaid to borrower   (839)   (1,713)   (778)
Ending balance  $297   $292   $343 

 

9. Series C Preferred Equity

 

On April 19, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) with an effective date of March 31, 2024 to effect a 100-for-1 unit split of its Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) that became effective March 31, 2024. As a result of the split, every Series C Preferred Unit, issued and outstanding immediately prior to March 31, 2024 will automatically be reclassified (without any further act) into one hundred Series C Preferred Units.

 

The Fourth Amendment also increased the maximum number of authorized Series C Preferred Units to 20,000, of which 8,000 are to be issued only pursuant to the Preferred Unit Reinvestment Program. In addition, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, after six years from the date of investment, instead of being entitled to the right of redemption, the holders of Series C Preferred Units will be entitled to convert all or a portion of the Series C Preferred Units to the common units of the Registrant, on a 1 for 1 basis, after a 12-month waiting period after the notice of conversion is given.

 

In addition, the Fourth Amendment restricted the right to require the Company to redeem the Series C Preferred Units for cash; therefore, the units were reclassified from mezzanine equity to Members’ Capital. The Company’s redeemable Series C preferred equity was $4,773 as of December 31, 2023. The Company’s redeemable Series C preferred equity was $6,189 as of June 30, 2024.

 

The Series C Preferred Units have a fixed value which is their purchase price and preferred liquidation and distribution rights. Yearly distributions of 12% of the Series C Preferred Units’ value will be made on a quarterly basis.

 

Roll forward of Series C Preferred Equity:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $4,773   $5,725   $5,725 
Additions from new investment   1,200    -    - 
Distributions   (112)   (1,539)   (1,251)
Additions from reinvestments   328    587    301 
                
Ending balance  $6,189   $4,773   $4,775 

 

The following table shows the earliest conversion options for investors in Series C Preferred Equity as of June 30, 2024:

 

Year Maturing 

Total Amount

Convertible

 
     
2024  $2,595 
2025   542 
2026   309 
2027   1,299 
2028   206 
2029 and thereafter   1,238 
      
Total  $6,189 

 

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10. Related Party Transactions

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $830, $74, and $1,000 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President), respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had other unsecured debt of $700 with an interest rate of prime plus 1.5% with Sheldon Investment, LLC, which is related to Gregory Sheldon who is a member of our Board of Managers. Sheldon Investment, LLC may elect to terminate the debt, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year.

 

A more detailed description of related party transactions is included in Note 7 to our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data (the “2023 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. These borrowings are included in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim consolidated balance sheet.

 

11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit risk, and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $20,408 and $25,263 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

12. Selected Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)

 

  

Quarter 2

   Quarter 1   Quarter 4   Quarter 3   Quarter 2   Quarter 1 
   2024   2024   2023   2023   2023   2023 
                         
Net interest and fee income  $1,334   $1,702   $1,606   $1,464   $1,509   $1,451 
Credit loss provision   165    222    443    131    43    120 
Net interest and fee income after credit loss provision   1,169    1,480    1,163    1,333    1,466    1,331 
Gain on foreclosed assets                   17     
Gain on the sale of real estate assets                   10     
Dividend or other income   13    15    24    16    19    21 
SG&A expense   586    829    662    591    617    826 
Depreciation and amortization   20    21    20    21    20    20 
Loss on foreclosed assets   278    201    9            36 
Net income  $298   $444   $496   $737   $875   $470 

 

13. Non-Interest Expense Detail

 

The following table displays our selling, general and administrative expenses:

 

         
  

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   2024   2023 
Selling, general and administrative expenses          
Legal and accounting  $185   $197 
Salaries and related expenses   892    897 
Board related expenses   54    54 
Advertising   30    11 
Rent and utilities   44    30 
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses   52    57 
Travel   80    81 
Other   78    116 
Total SG&A  $1,415   $1,443 

 

14. Subsequent Events

 

Management of the Company has evaluated subsequent events through August 13, 2024, the date these interim consolidated financial statements were issued.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

(All dollar [$] amounts shown in thousands.)

 

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our interim consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should also be read in conjunction with our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data (the “2023 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”). See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I.

 

Overview

 

During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company continued to focus on the reduction of non-interest earning assets. As of June 30, 2024, gross loan values classified as nonaccrual were 17 or $5,016 compared to 17 or $5,912 as of December 31, 2023. In addition, as of June 30, 2024, we had seven foreclosed assets, net or $2,455 compared to one or $130 as of December 31, 2023.

 

The estimated loss on interest income resulting from non-interest earning assets for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $275 and $550, respectively, compared to $121 and $240 for the same periods of 2023. Looking ahead, we expect the balance of non-interest earning assets to remain somewhat constant.

 

While the Company continues to face risks as it relates to the economy and the homebuilding industry, management has decided to focus on the following during the remainder of 2024 and the beginning of 2025:

 

  1. Continue to manage the balance of non-interest-bearing assets, which includes foreclosed real estate and nonaccrual assets.
  2. Control SG&A expenses.
  3. Slightly increase margin, as compared to our current spread.
  4. Maintain liquidity at a level sufficient for loan originations.
  5. Alert attention and better manage the increase in loan loss and impairment expenses.

 

The continued rise in long-term rates is making it challenging for our customers to build and sale products. Housing starts bottomed out in November of 2022 and rose through January of 2024. Since then, they have declined about 10% through June 30, 2024. The Company has been planning on this reduction and is acting accordingly. The rise in short-term rates has likely benefited the Company as our competitors’ rates have risen faster than ours making us more competitive, but an additional rise in long-term interest rates would negatively impact the housing industry, and therefore us.

 

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We had $50,639 and $58,130 in loan receivables, net as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, we had 189 construction and nine development loans with 58 borrowers in 20 states. In addition, as of June 30, 2024 we transferred from loan receivables, net to foreclosed assets approximately $2,306.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company completed acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co. LLC (“339”), in a transaction valued at $9,122. The Company paid cash consideration of $3,000 plus the amount of our intercompany debt. The Company transferred $6,122 from loan receivables, net and acquired $462 in accrued interest payable and $1,750 in secured notes payable. The Company acquired $11,330 in real estate investments from the acquisition of 339.

 

Net cash provided by operations decreased $465 to $1,932 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023. The decrease in operating cash flow was due primarily to other assets.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

To assist in evaluating our interim consolidated financial statements, we describe below the critical accounting estimates that we use. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (1) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used, would have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. See our 2023 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC, for more information on our critical accounting estimates. No material changes to our critical accounting estimates have occurred since December 31, 2023, unless listed below.

 

Loan Losses

 

Fair value of collateral has the potential to impact the calculation of the loan loss provision (the amount we have expensed over time in anticipation of loan losses we have not yet realized). Specifically, relevant to the allowance for loan loss reserve is the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the outstanding loan balances. Fair value measurements are an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Due to a rapidly changing economic market, an erratic housing market, the various methods that could be used to develop fair value estimates, and the various assumptions that could be used, determining the collateral’s fair value requires significant judgment.

 

Change in Fair Value Assumption  June 30, 2024
Loan Loss
Provision
Higher/(Lower)
 
Increasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%*  $- 
Decreasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%**  $5,194 

 

* Increases in the fair value of the real estate collateral do not impact the loan loss provision, as the value generally is not “written up.”

 

** Assumes the loans were non-performing and a book amount of the loans outstanding of $50,639.

 

Foreclosed Assets

 

The fair value of real estate will impact our foreclosed asset value, which is recorded at 100% of fair value (after selling costs are deducted).

 

Change in Fair Value Assumption 

June 30, 2024

Foreclosed

Assets

Higher/(Lower)

 
Increasing fair value of the foreclosed asset by 35%*  $- 
Decreasing fair value of the foreclosed asset by 35%**  $859 

 

* Increases in the fair value of the foreclosed assets do not impact the carrying value, as the value generally is not “written up.” Those gains would be recognized at the sale of the assets.

 

** Assumes a book amount of the foreclosed assets of $2,455.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Interest Spread

 

The following table displays a comparison of our interest income, expense, fees, and spread:

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Interest Income        *         *         *         * 
Estimated interest income  $1,819    13%  $2,390    15%  $4,086    14%  $4,709    15%
Estimated unearned interest income due to COVID-19   -    -%   (122)   (1)%   -    -%   (240)   (1)%
Interest income on loans  $1,819    13%  $2,268    14%  $4,086    14%  $4,469    14%
                                         
Fee income on loans**   691    5%   748    5%   1,443    5%   1,561    5%
Deferred loan fees   (175)   (1)%   (139)   (1)%   (339)   (1)%   (299)   (1)%
Fee income on loans, net   516    4%   609    4%   1,104    4%   1,262    4%
                                         
Interest and fee income on loans   2,335    17%   2,877    18%   5,190    18%   5,731    18%
                                         
Interest expense unsecured   843    6%   749    5%   1,669    6%   1,472    5%
Interest expense secured   328    3%   560    4%   748    3%   1,178    4%
Amortization offering costs   52    -%   59    -%   107    -%   121    -%
Interest expense   1,223    9%   1,368    9%   2,524    9%   2,771    9%
Net interest and fee income (spread)   1,112    8%   1,509    9%   2,666    9%   2,960    9%
                                         
Weighted average outstanding loan asset balance  $54,081        $64,104        $56,553        $64,041      

 

*Annualized amount as percentage of weighted average outstanding gross loan balance

 

**Excludes fee income related to the 339 Acquisition

 

There are three main components that can impact our interest spread:

 

Difference between the interest rate received (on our loan assets) and the interest rate paid (on our borrowings). The loans we have originated have interest rates which are based on our cost of funds, with a minimum rate of 10.25%. For most loans, the margin is fixed at 2.5%; however, for our development loans the margin is generally fixed at 7%. This component is also impacted by the lending of money with no interest cost (our equity).

 

Interest income on loans for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, was 13% and 14%, respectively compared to 14% for both of the same periods of 2023. The interest rate decreased 1% due to the interest write-offs of approximately $193 in accrued interest for two borrowers.

 

We anticipate our standard margin to be 2.5% on all future construction loans and generally 7% on all development loans, which yields a blended margin of approximately 3.5%. This 2.5% may increase because some customers run past the standard repayment time and pay a higher rate of interest after that.

 

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Fee income. Our construction loan fee is 5% on the amount we commit to lend, which is amortized over the expected life of each loan. When loans terminate before their expected life, the remaining fee is recognized at that time. During 2022, we started charging an annual fee on most of our development loans which varies.

 

Fee income on loans before deferred loan fee adjustments was 5% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Amount of non-performing assets. Generally, two types of non-performing assets negatively affect our interest spread which are loans not paying interest and foreclosed assets.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, foreclosed assets were $2,455 and $140, respectively, which resulted in a negative impact to our interest spread.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, gross loans receivables nonaccrual loans or loans not earning interest were $5,016 and $5,912, respectively.

 

Credit Loss Provision

 

Credit loss provision (expense throughout the period) was $165 and $387 quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $43 and $163 for the same periods of the prior year.

 

The allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $575 and $695, respectively.

 

Non-Interest Income

 

Other Income

 

During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we consulted for one of our construction and development loan customers which included accounting guidance. Other income related to our consulting fees was $13 and $28 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $19 and $40 for the same period of 2023. We anticipate continuing our consulting services to our customers on an as needed basis during 2024.

 

Non-Interest Expense

 

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

 

The following table displays our SG&A expenses:

 

   Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Legal and accounting  $65   $34   $185   $197 
Salaries and related expenses   402    432    892    897 
Board related expenses   27    27    54    54 
Advertising   (4)   6    30    11 
Rent and utilities   16    13    44    30 
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses   33    16    52    57 
Travel   35    49    80    81 
Other   12    40    78    116 
Total SG&A  $586   $617   $1,415   $1,443 

 

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Our SG&A expense decreased $28 to $586 during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period of 2023. The change in SG&A was primarily due to lower salaries and related expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, SG&A expenses decreased $28 to $1,415 compared to the same periods of 2023 due primarily to other expenses. In addition, the Company had a credit of approximately $52 in advertising which related to a one-time vendor credit.

 

Loss on Impairment of Foreclosed Assets

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we transferred six loan receivable assets to foreclosed assets which incurred a loss on the transfer of $159 and additional impairment losses on foreclosed assets of $320. No foreclosed assets were transferred from loan receivables and no impairment losses were incurred during the same period of 2023.

 

Consolidated Financial Position

 

Acquisition

 

Acquisition of 339 Justabout Land Co., LLC

 

Effective February 15, 2024, the Company completed its acquisition of 339, in a transaction valued at $9,122. The Company paid cash consideration of $3,000 plus the amount of our intercompany debt.

 

The property has since been subdivided into two parcels. One parcel is being developed into 37 lots and are available for home construction, of which one lot was purchased and is currently owned by Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC (“BMH”), and the other parcel will be developed into 24 lots, which should be available for construction later this year or early next year (36 lots owned by 339 which should be available for construction, the “60 Lots”).

 

We charge an option fee to BMH for the right to buy the 36 lots owned by 339. The option fee was $890 as of February 15, 2024, and the Company will defer the revenue related to the option fee over the twelve months. As of June 30, 2024, deferred revenue, real estate investment was $520.

 

The total expected selling price of the 60 lots is approximately $18,500. The gross purchase price of approximately $3,900 (the “Purchase Price”). BMH immediately repaid an intercompany debt to 339 of $892, which in turn was returned to the Company, leaving the net investment at $3,000. We purchased subject to the debt owed by 339, which included a first position development loan from the Company, and two subordinate financings from lenders outside of the Company.

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of 339 based on fair values as of February 15, 2024.

 

Acquisition Consideration    
     
Gross purchase price  $3,892 
Debt of 339 to the Company   6,122 
Immediate repayment of previous 339 owner of intercompany debt   (892)
Purchase consideration  $9,122 

 

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The purchase price has been allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on estimated fair values. The table below provides the provisional recording of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

 

  

Amounts recognized

as of the

acquisition date

 
(in thousands of dollars)     
Purchase Consideration  $9,122 
      
Fair value of identified assets acquired:     
Cash   4 
Real estate investments   11,330 
Total identifiable assets   11,334 
      
Fair value of liabilities assumed:     
Current liabilities   462 
Other liabilities   1,750 
Total liabilities assumed   2,212 
      
Net identifiable assets acquired  $9,122 

 

The allocation presented above is based upon management’s estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including appraisals and purchase contracts, as well as estimating completion costs and future interest costs. In estimating the fair value of the identifiable acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the fair value estimates are based on, but not limited to, expected future revenue and cash flows and estimated discount rates. Except for real estate assets, all assets and liabilities are estimated at their historical carrying values, which approximates fair value.

 

Loans Receivables, net

 

The following is a roll forward of loans receivables, gross to net:

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Loans receivables, gross  $53,406   $61,293 
Less: Deferred loan fees   (1,422)   (1,772)
Less: Deposits   (1,067)   (1,056)
Plus: Deferred origination costs   297    360 
Less: Allowance for credit losses   (575)   (695)
Loans receivable, net  $50,639   $58,130 

 

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Commercial Loans – Construction Loan Portfolio Summary

 

We anticipate that the aggregate balance of our construction loan portfolio will increase as built homes take longer to sell.

 

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of June 30, 2024

 

State  

Number

of

Borrowers

   

Number

of

Loans

   

Value of

Collateral(1)

   

Commitment

Amount

   

Gross

Amount

Outstanding

   

Loan to

Value Ratio(2)

    Loan Fee  
Arizona     1       4     $ 1,805     $ 1,274     $ 832       71 %     5 %
California     1       1       2,551       1,530       1,531       60 %     5 %
Connecticut     1       2       1,040       728       162       70 %     5 %
Florida     9       43       16,369       11,124       8,933       68 %     5 %
Georgia     3       7       3,746       2,349       1,221       63 %     5 %
Idaho     1       4       1,462       1,060       129       73 %     5 %
Illinois     1       1       1,400       992       1,395       71 %     5 %
Indiana     1       1       335       235       206       70 %     5 %
Louisiana     3       4       1,216       851       586       70 %     5 %
Mississippi     1       1       369       258       247       70 %     5 %
New Jersey     2       7       2,950       2,262       1,804       77 %     5 %
New York     1       2       1,175       823       473       70 %     5 %
North Carolina     9       19       9,654       6,010       3,237       62 %     5 %
Ohio     2       6       2,480       1,885       1,066       76 %     5 %
Pennsylvania     2       24       23,589       18,441       16,259       78 %     5 %
South Carolina     12       50       20,052       12,996       5,964       65 %     5 %
Tennessee     3       4       1,289       862       790       67 %     5 %
Texas     2       4       2,895       2,126       1,430       73 %     5 %
Utah     1       3       2,918       1,792       1,422       61 %     5 %
Virginia     2       2       954       620       467       65 %     5 %
Total     58       189     $ 98,249     $ 68,218     $ 48,154       69 %(3)     5 %

 

  (1) The value is determined by the appraised value.
     
  (2) The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value.

 

  (3) Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.

 

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of December 31, 2023:

 

State  

Number

of

Borrowers

   

Number

of

Loans

   

Value of

Collateral(1)

   

Commitment

Amount

   

Gross

Amount

Outstanding

   

Loan to

Value

Ratio(2)

    Loan Fee  
Arizona     2       5     $ 2,148     $ 1,504     $ 846       70 %     5 %
California     1       1       2,551       1,530       1,511       60 %     5 %
Connecticut     1       2       1,039       681       510       66 %     5 %
Florida     12       71       36,644       19,279       14,093       53 %     5 %
Georgia     4       8       2,963       1,831       1,229       62 %     5 %
Illinois     1       1       1,600       992       763       62 %     5 %
Indiana     1       1       335       235       79       70 %     5 %
Louisiana     2       3       773       541       300       70 %     5 %
Maryland     1       1       480       336       336       70 %     5 %
Missouri     1       2       820       570       439       70 %     5 %
New Jersey     2       5       1,985       1,563       954       79 %     5 %
North Carolina     8       23       10,637       6,681       2,994       63 %     5 %
Ohio     3       10       3,776       2,601       1,686       69 %     5 %
Pennsylvania     2       21       21,301       16,763       13,205       79 %     5 %
South Carolina     11       50       20,029       12,624       6,694       63 %     5 %
Tennessee     3       5       1,554       1,047       696       67 %     5 %
Texas     2       4       1,970       1,773       1,693       90 %     5 %
Utah     1       3       2,918       1,792       910       61 %     5 %
Virginia     3       3       857       530       474       62 %     5 %
Washington     1       6       2,789       2,427       2,376       87 %     5 %
Total     62       225     $ 117,169     $ 75,300     $ 51,788       64 %(3)     5 %

 

  (1) The value is determined by the appraised value.
     
  (2) The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value.
     
  (3) Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.

 

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Commercial Loans – Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary

 

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of June 30, 2024:

 

States  

Number

of
Borrowers

   

Number of

Loans

   

Value of

Collateral(1)

    Commitment Amount(2)     Gross Amount Outstanding     Loan to Value Ratio(3)     Interest Spread(5)  
Florida     3       3     $ 4,311     $ 831     $ 694       16 %     7 %
Georgia     1       1       422       236       237       56 %     7 %
New York     1       1       5,440       300       300       6 %     7 %
North Carolina     1       1       170       10       10       6 %     7 %
Pennsylvania     1       1       3,565       3,700       3,493       98 %     varies %
South Carolina     2       2       1,980       519       519       26 %     7 %
Total     9       9     $ 15,888     $ 5,596     $ 5,253       33 %(4)     7 %

 

(1) The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid and third-party mortgage balances. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity in our Company might be difficult to sell, which could impact our ability to eliminate the loan balance.
   
(2) The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above.
   
(3) Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.
   
(4) Gross Amount Outstanding credit balances are due to deposits on account.
   
(5) The interest spread varies for the state of Pennsylvania and is 7% across other states.

 

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of December 31, 2023:

 

States  

Number

of
Borrowers

   

Number

of

Loans

    Value of Collateral(1)    

Commitment

Amount

   

Gross

Amount

Outstanding(4)

   

Loan to

Value Ratio(2)

   

Interest

Spread(5)

 
Delaware     1       1       543       147       147       27 %     7 %
Florida     3       3       207       1,378       133       64 %     7 %
New Jersey     1       1       50       26       26       51 %     7 %
North Carolina     1       2       1,110       240       210       19 %     7 %
Pennsylvania     1       2       19,983       8,500       8,365       42 %     varies  
South Carolina      2       2       1,980       965       624       32 %     7 %
Total     9       11     $ 23,873     $ 11,256     $ 9,505       40 %(3)     7 %

 

(1) The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid and third-party mortgage balances. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity in our Company might be difficult to sell, which could impact our ability to eliminate the loan balance.
   
(2) The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above.
   
(3) Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.
   
(4) Gross Amount Outstanding credit balances are due to deposits on account.
   
(5) The interest spread varies for the state of Pennsylvania and is 7% across other states.

 

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The following is a roll forward of our loan receivables, net:

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
         
Beginning balance  $58,130   $56,650 
Originations and modifications   21,026    58,216 
Principal collections   (19,912)   (57,895)
Transferred from loans receivables, net to foreclosed assets   (2,306)    
Transferred from loans receivables, net to real estate investments   (6,122)    
Change in builder deposit   (11)   (217)
Change in allowance for credit losses   121    1,832 
Change in loan fees, net   (287)   (456)
           
Ending balance  $50,639   $58,130 

 

Credit Quality Information

 

Effective January 1, 2023, we adopted ASC 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which replaced the incurred loss methodology for determining out provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses with current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. Upon the adoption of ASC 326 the total amount of the allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) on loans estimated using the CECL methodology increased $178 compared to the total amount of the allowance recorded using the prior incurred loss model.

 

Based on the Company’s size, complexity and historical data the aggregate method or loss-rate method was selected to estimate expected credit losses. An expected loss ratio is applied based on internal historical losses and originations. The aggregate method relies upon the performance of an entire segment of the loan portfolio to best represent the behavior of these specific segments over time. In addition, a modified open pool approach was used which utilizes our borrowers’ credit rankings for both construction and development loans. Internal risk-rating grades are assigned by the Company’s management based on an analysis of financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Loan grades are A, B and C and Unsecured for both construction and development loans where A and C defines the highest and lowest scores, respectively. Unsecured loans in our portfolio do not hold underlying collateral.

 

Each loan pool is adjusted for qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analysis. The qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation. We consider factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework which include the following: lending policy, changes in nature and volume of loans, staff experience, changes in volume and trends of non-performing loans, trends in underlying collateral values, quality of our loan review system and other economic conditions, including inflation.

 

Our Company construction loans are collateralized by land and real estate while our Company development loans are collateralized by land. Secured nonaccrual loans individually evaluated are also collateralized by land and real estate.

 

The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of June 30, 2024:

 

   Loans Receivable Gross   Commitment
Value
   ACL 
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $32,831   $46,727   $(182)
B Credit Risk   9,837    14,445    (85)
C Credit Risk   469    1,131    (14)
                
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $4,354   $4,561   $(2)
B Credit Risk   447    583    - 
C Credit Risk   452    452    (17)
                
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $   $   $ 
                
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $5,016   $5,915   $(366)
                
ACL Unfunded Commitments  $   $   $91 
                
Total  $53,406   $73,814   $(575)

 

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The following table presents the Company’s gross loans receivable, commitment value and ACL for each respective credit rank loan pool category as of December 31, 2023.

 

   Loans Receivable Gross   Commitment
Value
   ACL 
Construction Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $40,252   $59,075   $(211)
B Credit Risk   5,718    10,339    (32)
C Credit Risk            
                
Development Loans Collectively Evaluated               
A Credit Risk  $8,787   $9,793   $(5)
B Credit Risk   172    511     
C Credit Risk   452    454    (10)
                
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $86   $81   $(86)
                
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $5,826   $6,303   $(351)
                
Total  $61,293   $86,556   $(695)

 

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of June 30, 2024:

 

 

   Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss   Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss   Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing 
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $   $   $ 
                
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $3,224   $1,792   $ 
                
Total  $3,224   $1,792   $ 

 

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and loans past due over 89 days still accruing as of December 31, 2023:

 

   Nonaccrual with No Allowance for Credit Loss   Nonaccrual with Allowance for Credit Loss   Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing 
Unsecured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $   $86   $ 
                
Secured Nonaccrual Loans Individually Evaluated  $2,495   $3,331   $ 
                
Total  $2,495   $3,417   $ 

 

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For loans greater than 12 months in age that are individually evaluated, appraisals are ordered and prepared if the current appraisal is greater than 13 months old and construction is greater than 90% complete. If construction is less than 90% complete the Company uses the latest appraisal on file. At certain times the Company may choose to use a broker’s opinions of value (“BOV”) as a replacement for an appraisal if deemed more efficient by management. Appraised values are adjusted for estimated costs associated with asset disposal. A broker’s opinion of selling price, use currently valid sales contracts on the subject property, or representative recent actual closings by the builder on similar properties may be used in place of a broker’s opinion of value.

 

Appraisers are state certified and are selected by first attempting to utilize the appraiser who completed the original appraisal report. If that appraiser is unavailable or unreasonably expensive, we use another appraiser who appraises routinely in that geographic area. BOVs are created by real estate agents. We try to first select an agent we have worked with, and then, if that fails, we select another agent who works in that geographic area.

 

In addition, our loan portfolio includes performing, forbearance and nonaccrual loans. The Company’s policies with respect to placing loans on nonaccrual and individually evaluated if they are past due greater than 90 days unless management deems the loan an exception. A fair market value analysis is performed and an allowance for credit loss is established based on the results of the analysis.

 

The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of June 30, 2024:

 

   Gross Loan   Current  

Past

Due

   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due 
   Value   0 - 59   60 - 89   90 - 179   180 - 269   >270 
Performing Loans                              
A Credit Risk  $37,185   $37,185   $   $   $   $ 
B Credit Risk   10,284    10,284                 
C Credit Risk   921    921                 
                               
Forbearance Loans                              
Secured Nonaccrual Loans   1,199                    1,199 
                               
Nonaccrual Loans                              
Unsecured Loans                        
Secured Loans   3,817        1,531    494        1,792 
Total  $53,406   $48,390   $1,531   $494   $   $2,991 

 

The following is an aging of our gross loan portfolio as of December 31, 2023:

 

   Gross Loan   Current  

Past

Due

   Past Due   Past Due   Past Due 
   Value   0 - 59   60 - 89   90 - 179   180 - 269   >270 
Performing Loans                              
A Credit Risk  $49,039   $49,039   $   $   $   $ 
B Credit Risk   5,890    5,890                 
C Credit Risk   452    452                 
                               
Nonaccrual Loans                              
Unsecured Loans   86                    86 
Secured Loans   5,826        881    1,497    1,641     
Total  $61,293   $55,381   $881   $1,497   $1,641   $86 

 

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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a recency basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.)   181   $48,390    90.6%
60-89 days   1    1,531    2.9%
90-179 days   12    494    0.9%
180-269 days           %
>270 days   4    2,991    5.6%
                
Subtotal   198   $53,406    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   198   $53,406    100.0%

 

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a recency basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Current loans (Current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days.)   219   $55,381    90.4%
60-89 days   3    881    1.4%
90-179 days   3    1,497    2.4%
180-269 days   4    1,641    2.7%
>270 days   7    1,893    3.1%
                
Subtotal   236   $61,293    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   236   $61,293    100.0%

 

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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2024, on a contractual basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.)   181   $48,390    90.6%
60-89 days   1    1,531    2.9%
90-179 days   12    494    0.9%
180-269 days           %
>270 days   4    2,991    5.6%
                
Subtotal   198   $53,406    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   198   $53,406    100.0%

 

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2023, on a contractual basis:

 

  

No.

Loans

  

Unpaid

Balances

   % 
Contractual terms (All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.)   219   $55,381    90.4%
60-89 days   3    881    1.4%
90-179 days   3    1,497    2.4%
180-269 days   4    1,641    2.7%
>270 days   7    1,893    3.1%
                
Subtotal   236   $61,293    100.0%
                
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days.)      $    %
                
Partial payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)      $    %
                
Total   236   $61,293    100.0%

 

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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

 

The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024:

 

   Performing Loans   Nonaccrual loans     
   Construction   Development             
   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
Allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2024  $(168)   (33)       (2)       (18)   (250)      $(471)
Charge-offs                           48        48 
Credit loss provision funded   42    (25)   (6)           1    (164)       (152)
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024   (126)   (58)   (6)   (2)       (17)   (366)       (575)
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments   (59)   (19)               1    (164)       (78)
Credit loss provision unfunded   3    (8)   (8)                       (13)
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024  $(56)   (27)   (8)                      $(91)

 

The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

   Performing Loans   Nonaccrual loans     
   Construction   Development             
   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
Allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023  $(211)   (32)       (5)       (10)   (351)   (86)  $(695)
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments   59    19                            78 
Charge-offs                           364    52    416 
Credit loss provision funded   26    (45)   (6)   3        (7)   (379)   34    (374)
Allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2024   (126)   (58)   (6)   (2)       (17)   (366)       (575)
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2023                                    
Reclassification of ACL on unfunded commitments   (59)   (19)                          (78)
                                              
Credit loss provision unfunded   3    (8)   (8)                       (13)
Reserve for unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2024  $(56)   (27)   (8)                      $(91)

 

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The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2023:

 

   Performing Loans   Nonaccrual loans     
   Construction   Development             
   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   A Credit Risk   B Credit Risk   C Credit Risk   Secured   Unsecured   Total 
December 31, 2022  $(174)   (66)   (9)   (37)   (2)   (7)   (247)   (1,985)  $(2,527)
Impact of the adoption of ASC 326   (33)   (1)   (12)   35    2    (30)       (139)   (178)
Charge-offs                           132    2,610    2,742 
Reduction in ACL for loan participations   5                                5 
Credit loss provision   (9)   35    21    (3)   -    27    (236)   (572)   (737)
December 31, 2023  $(211)   (32)       (5)       (10)   (351)   (86)  $(695)

 

Allowance for Credit Losses on Unfunded Loan Commitments

 

Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $20,408 and $25,263 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The ACL is calculated at an estimated loss rate on the total commitment value for loans in our portfolio. The ACL on unfunded commitments is calculated as the difference between the ACL on commitment value less the estimated loss rated and the total gross loan value for loans in our portfolio. As of June 30,2024, the ACL for unfunded commitments was $91. As of June 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.

 

Concentrations

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable. Our concentration risks for our top three customers listed by geographic real estate market are summarized in the table below:

 

    June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023
        Percent of         Percent of  
    Borrower   Loan     Borrower   Loan  
    City   Commitments     City   Commitments  
                     
Highest concentration risk   Pittsburgh, PA     32 %   Pittsburgh, PA     29 %
Second highest concentration risk   Orlando, FL     6 %   Cape Coral, FL     7 %
Third highest concentration risk   Williamston, SC     5 %   Palm Bay, FL     6 %

 

Foreclosed Assets

 

Below is a roll forward of foreclosed assets:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $130   $1,582   $1,582 
Transferred from loans receivables, net   2,306    -    - 
Additions for construction in foreclosed assets   498    125    126 
Sale proceeds   -    (1,549)   (1,549)
Gain on foreclosed assets   -    8    15 
Loss on foreclosed assets   (479)   (36)   (34)
Ending balance  $2,455   $130   $140 

 

Real Estate Investments

 

The following table is a roll forward of real estate investment assets:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $435   $660   $660 
Additions from 339 acquisition   11,330    -    - 
Gain on sale of real estate investments   -    10    10 
Proceeds from the sale of real estate investments   -    (2,131)   (2,131)
Additions for construction/development   1,662    1,896    1,461 
Ending balance  $13,427   $435   $- 

 

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Customer Interest Escrow

 

Below is a roll forward of interest escrow:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Beginning balance  $292   $766   $766 
Preferred equity dividends   -    47    47 
Additions from Pennsylvania loans   520    654    69 
Additions from other loans   324    538    239 
Interest, fees, principal or repaid to borrower   (839)   (1,713)   (778)
Ending balance  $297   $292   $343 

 

Related Party Borrowings

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $830, $74, and $1,000 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President), respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had other unsecured debt of $700 with an interest rate of prime plus 1.5% with Sheldon Investment, LLC, which is related to Gregory Sheldon who is a member of our Board of Managers. Sheldon Investment, LLC may elect to terminate the debt, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year.

 

A more detailed description of related party transactions is included in Note 7 to the 2023 Financial Statements. These borrowings are included in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim consolidated balance sheet.

 

Secured Borrowings

 

Lines of Credit

 

As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had $596 and $327 borrowed against its lines of credit from affiliates, respectively, which have a total limit of $2,500.

 

None of our lines of credit have given us notice of nonrenewal as of June 30, 2024. The lines will continue to automatically renew unless notice of nonrenewal is given by a lender.

 

Loan with Hanna Holdings, Inc.

 

This loan was debt acquired in the 339 acquisition which 339 used the loan to originally purchase the property.

 

  Principal not to exceed $1,250
  Secured with a second position mortgage
  7% interest rate
  Due in December 2027, but payable with a payoff associated with each lot sale. Interest accrues and is paid upon each payoff of principal, on the principal amount being paid back.

 

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Secured Deferred Financing Costs

 

The Company had secured deferred financing costs of $3 as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral   Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender   Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral   Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender 
Loan Purchaser                    
Builder Finance  $8,615   $6,672   $7,615   $5,770 
S.K. Funding   12,781    6,500    7,358    6,500 
                     
Lender                    
Shuman   175    125    358    125 
Jeff Eppinger   3,756    1,500    3,496    1,500 
R. Scott Summers   1,512    903    2,177    1,003 
John C. Solomon   678    563    598    563 
Judith Swanson   8,798    6,057    10,038    5,164 
                     
Total  $36,315   $22,320   $31,640   $20,625 

 

Unsecured Borrowings

 

Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)

 

The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 9.07% and 9.01%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs.

 

We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. Our fourth public notes offering, which was declared effective on September 16, 2022, includes a mandatory early redemption option on all Notes, provided that the proceeds are reinvested. In our historical offerings, there were limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note sold in our third public notes offering had a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions.

 

The following is a roll forward of our Notes Program:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Gross Notes outstanding, beginning of period  $20,854   $21,576   $21,576 
Notes issued   2,229    1,353    562 
Note repayments / redemptions   (3,468)   (2,075)   (1,459)
                
Gross Notes outstanding, end of period  $19,615   $20,854   $20,679 
                
Deferred financing costs, net   (173)   (235)   (287)
                
Notes outstanding, net  $19,442   $20,619   $20,392 

 

The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance  $939   $835   $835 
Additions   45    103    42 
Deferred financing costs, ending balance   984    939    877 
Less accumulated amortization   (811)   (703)   (590)
Deferred financing costs, net  $173  $235   $287 

 

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The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:

 

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2024

  

Year Ended

December 31, 2023

  

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2023

 
             
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance  $703   $468   $468 
Additions   108    235    121 
Accumulated amortization, ending balance  $811   $703   $590 

 

Other Unsecured Debts

 

Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:

 

Loan  

Maturity

Date

 

Interest

Rate(1)

   

June 30,

2024

   

December 31,

2023

 
Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc. Senior Subordinated   Demand(2)     9.5 %   $ 501     $ 410  
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson   October 2024     10.0 %     943       1,836  
Unsecured Line of Credit from Judith Swanson   April 2025     10.0 %     500       -  
Unsecured Line of Credit from Builder Finance, Inc. Senior Subordinated   January 2025     10.0 %     750       750  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2024     10.0 %             100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   February 2025     9.0 %     600       600  
Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2026     9.75 %     500       500  
Subordinated Promissory Note   December 2027     10.0 %     20       20  
Subordinated Promissory Note   February 2024     11.0 %     -       20  
Subordinated Promissory Note   January 2025     10.0 %     15       15  
Subordinated Promissory Note   February 2027     8.5 %     200       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2027     10.0 %     26       26  
Subordinated Promissory Note   November 2026     9.5 %     200       200  
Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2024     10.0 %     700       700  
Subordinated Promissory Note   December 2024     10.0 %     100       100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2025     10.0 %     202       202  
Subordinated Promissory Note   July 2025     8.0 %     100       100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   September 2027     10 %     108       108  
Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2025     8.0 %     100       100  
Subordinated Promissory Note   December 2025     8.0 %     180       180  
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2026(3)     8.0 %     374       374  
Subordinated Promissory Note   August 2026     8.0 %     291       291  
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note   July 2026(4)     1.0 %     740       740  
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note   July 2026(4)     20.0 %     460       460  
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2024(4)     1.0 %     720       720  
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note   October 2024(4)     20.0 %     447       447  
Subordinated Promissory Note   March 2029     10.0 %     1,600       1,200  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2024     10.0 %     -       750  
Subordinated Promissory Note   May 2027     10.0 %     97       98  
Subordinated Promissory Note   November 2027     10.0 %     120       120  
Subordinated Promissory Note   June 2025     10.0 %     1,000       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2028     10.0 %     149       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   April 2029     11.0 %     2,000       -  
Subordinated Promissory Note   Varies (5)     Prime +1.5 %     700       -  
                $ 14,443     $ 11,167  

 

  (1) Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.
     
  (2) Due six months after lender gives notice.
     
  (3) Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice.
     
  (4) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 10% per annum.
     
  (5) Lender may elect to terminate, effective semi-annually as of August 16 and/or February 16 of any given year.

 

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Preferred Equity and Members’ Capital

 

On April 19, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated limited Liability Company Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”) with an effective date of March 31, 2024 to effect a 100-for-1 unit split of its Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) that became effective March 31, 2024. As a result of the split, every Series C Preferred Units, issued and outstanding immediately prior to March 31, 2024, will automatically be reclassified (without any further act) into one hundred Series C Preferred Units.

 

The Fourth Amendment also increased the maximum number of authorized Series C Preferred Units to 20,000, of which 8,000 are to be issued only pursuant to the Preferred Unit Reinvestment Program. In addition, pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, after six years from the date of investment, instead of being entitled to the right of redemption, the holders of Series C Preferred Units will be entitled to convert all or a portion of the Series C Preferred Units to the common units of the Registrant, on a 1 for 1 basis, after a 12-month waiting period after the notice of conversion is given.

 

In addition, the Fourth Amendment restricted the right to require the Company to redeem the Series C Preferred Units for cash; therefore, the units were reclassified from mezzanine equity to Members’ Capital of $6,073 as of June 30, 2024. The Company’s redeemable preferred equity was $4,773 as of December 31, 2023.

 

We strive to maintain a reasonable (about 15%) balance between (1) preferred equity plus members’ capital and (2) total assets. The ratio of preferred equity plus members’ capital to total assets was 11.1% and 10.4% as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. We anticipate this ratio to increase as more earnings are retained in 2024 and 2025 and some additional preferred equity may be added.

 

Priority of Borrowings

 

The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority. The lower the number, the higher the priority.

 

  

Priority

Rank

  June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
Borrowing Source             
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings  1  $24,132   $21,196 
Secured line of credit from affiliates  2   596    326 
Unsecured line of credit (senior)  3   1,251    1,160 
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated)  4   1,834    1,094 
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross  5   19,615    20,854 
Other unsecured debt (subordinated)  5   10,451    8,006 
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated)  6   907    907 
Less deferred financing fees      (176)   (238)
Total     $58,610   $53,305 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary liquidity management objective is to meet expected cash flow needs while continuing to service our business and customers. As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, we had combined loans outstanding of 198 and 236, respectively. In addition, gross loans outstanding were $53,406 and $61,293 as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 

Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $20,408 and $25,263 as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively. For off-balance-sheet credit exposures, the estimate of expected credit losses has been presented as a liability on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2024. Other than unfunded commitments, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.

 

We anticipate originations to continue to lower in 2024 due to higher interest rates which slow the of sales of our customer’s homes.

 

To fund our combined loans, we rely on secured debt, unsecured debt, and equity, which are described in the following table:

 

Source of Liquidity 

As of

June 30, 2024

  

As of

December 31, 2023

 
Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs  $24,725   $21,519 
Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs  $33,885   $31,786 
Equity*  $8,055   $6,767 
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,502   $3,522 

 

* Equity includes Members’ Capital and Preferred Equity.

 

As of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $2,502 and $3,552, respectively.

 

Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs increased $3,206 to $24,725 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $21,519 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in secured debt was due primarily to borrowings pursuant to our loan purchase and sale agreements.

 

Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs increased $2,099 to $33,885 as of June 30, 2024 compared to $31,786 as of December 31, 2023.

 

Equity increased $1,288 to $8,055 as of June 30, 2024, compared to $6,767 as of December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to contributions from Series C Preferred Equity holders of $1,200.

 

We anticipate an increase in our equity during the nine months subsequent to June 30, 2024, mostly through retained earnings. If we are not able to maintain our equity, we will rely more heavily on raising additional funds through the Notes Program.

 

The total amount of our debt maturing through year ending December 31, 2024, is $30,700, which consists of secured borrowings of $22,924 and unsecured borrowings of $7,776.

 

Secured borrowings maturing through the year ending December 31, 2024, significantly consists of loan purchase and sale agreements with two loan purchasers (Builder Finance and S. K. Funding) and six lenders. These secured borrowings are listed as maturing over the next 12 months due primarily to their related demand for loan collateral. The following are secured facilities with actual maturity and renewal dates:

 

  Swanson – $6,057 automatically renews unless notice given;
  Shuman – $125 due July 2025 and automatically renews unless notice is given;
  S. K. Funding – $4,500 due July 2025 and automatically renews unless notice is given;
  S. K. Funding – $2,000 due July 2025 and automatically renews unless notice is given;
  Builder Finance, Inc – $6,673 with no expiration date;
  New LOC Agreements - $2,965 generally one-month notice and nine months to reduce principal balance to zero;
  Wallach LOC - $420 due upon demand;
  Wallach Trust - $176 due upon demand; and
  Mortgage Payable – $9, with payments due monthly.

 

Unsecured borrowings due by December 31, 2024, consist of Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program and other unsecured debt of $2,415 and $5,361, respectively. To the extent that Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program are not reinvested upon maturity, we will be required to fund the maturities, which we anticipate funding through the issuance of new Notes in our Notes Program. Historically, approximately 73% of our Note holders reinvest upon maturity. The 36-month Note in our Notes program has a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions. As of June 30, 2024, the 36-month Notes were $3,254. Our other unsecured debt has historically renewed. For more information on other unsecured borrowings, see Note 7 – Borrowings. If other unsecured borrowings are not renewed in the future, we anticipate funding such maturities through investments in our Notes Program.

 

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Summary

 

We have the funding available to address the loans we have today, including our unfunded commitments. We anticipate our assets reducing in the remainder of 2024; however, we are prepared for an increase of our assets through the net sources and uses (12-month liquidity) listed above as well as future capital from debt, preferred equity, and regular equity. Our expectation to reduce loan asset balances is subject to changes in the housing market and competition. Although our secured debt is almost entirely listed as currently due because of the underlying collateral being demand notes, much of our secured debt is either contractually set to automatically renew unless notice is given or, in the case of purchase and sale agreements, has no end date as to when the purchasers will not purchase new loans (although they are never required to purchase additional loans).

 

Inflation, Interest Rates, and Housing Starts

 

Since we are in the housing industry, we are affected by factors that impact that industry. Housing starts impact our customers’ ability to sell their homes. Faster sales generally mean higher effective interest rates for us, as the recognition of fees we charge is spread over a shorter period. Slower sales generally mean lower effective interest rates for us. Slower sales also are likely to increase the default rate we experience.

 

Housing inflation has a positive impact on our operations. When we lend initially, we are lending a percentage of a home’s expected value, based on historical sales. If those estimates prove to be low (in an inflationary market), the percentage we loaned of the value decreases, reducing potential losses on defaulted loans. The opposite is true in a deflationary housing price market. It is our opinion that values are well above average in many of the housing markets in the U.S. today, and our lending against these values is having more risk than prior years. In some of our markets, prices of sold homes are dropping. This is both because some homes are selling for less and because the average home selling is smaller (more affordable). However, we anticipate significant declines in home values in many markets over the next 12 months.

 

Interest rates have several impacts on our business. First, rates affect housing (starts, home size, etc.). High long-term interest rates may decrease housing starts, having the effects listed above. Housing starts have been increasing for the last several months, but customers are reporting longer hold times of built product. Higher interest rates will also affect our investors. We believe that there will be a spread between the rate our Notes yield to our investors and the rates the same investors could get on deposits at FDIC insured institutions. We also believe that the spread may need to widen if these rates rise. For instance, if we pay 7% above average CD rates when CDs are paying 0.5%, when CDs are paying 5%, we may have to have a larger than 7% difference. This may cause our lending rates, which are based on our cost of funds, to be uncompetitive. High interest rates may also increase builder defaults, as interest payments may become a higher portion of operating costs for the builder. Below is a chart showing three-year U.S. treasury rates and 30-year fixed mortgage rates. The U.S. treasury rates, are used by us here to approximate CD rates. Both the short- and long-term interest rates have risen slightly to historically normal levels.

 

 

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Housing prices are also generally correlated with housing starts, so that increases in housing starts usually coinciding with increases in housing values, and the reverse is generally true. Below is a graph showing single family housing-starts from 2000 through today.

 

 

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

 

To date, changes in housing starts, CD rates, and inflation have not had a material impact on our business.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

  (a) Reinvestments in Partial Series C Cumulative Preferred Units
     
    Investors in the Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) may elect to reinvest their distributions in additional Series C Preferred Units (the “Series C Reinvestment Program”). Pursuant to the Series C Reinvestment Program, we issued the following Series C Preferred Units during the quarter ended June 30, 2024:

 

(amounts in this table are not in thousands)

Owner

  Units   Amount 
Daniel M. and Joyce S. Wallach   37.53100   $37,531.00 
Gregory L. Sheldon and Madeline M. Sheldon   25.02759    25,027.59 
Schultz Family Living Trust   5.75693    5,756.93 
Fernando Ascencio and Lorraine Carol Ascencio   10.77124    10,771.24 
Mark and Tris Ann Garboski   36.41985    36.41985 
Total   115.50662   $115,506.62 

 

    The proceeds received from the sales of the partial Series C Preferred Units in these transactions were used for the funding of construction loans. The transactions in Series C Preferred Units described above were effected in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The transactions described above did not involve any public offering, were made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyer represented to us that he/she/it is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series C Preferred Units.
     
  (b) We registered up to $70,000 in Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes (“Notes”) in our current public offering, which is our fourth public offering of Notes (SEC File No. 333-263759, effective September 16, 2022). As of June 30, 2024, we had issued $19,031 in Notes pursuant to our current public offering. As of June 30, 2024, we incurred expenses of $284 in connection with the issuance and distribution of the Notes in our current public offering, which were paid to third parties. These expenses were not for underwriters or discounts, but were for advertising, printing, and professional services. Net offering proceeds as of June 30, 2024 were $18,747 all of which was used to increase loan balances.
     
  (c) None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

  (a) During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, there was no information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K which was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K.
     
  (b) During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, there were no material changes to the procedures by which members may recommend nominees to our board of managers.
     
  (c) During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

The following exhibits are included in this report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2024 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).

 

Exhibit

No.

  Name of Exhibit
3.1   Certificate of Conversion, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on May 11, 2012, Commission File No. 333-181360
     
3.2   Certificate of Formation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on May 11, 2012, Commission File No. 333-181360
     
3.3   Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K, filed on November 13, 2017, Commission File No. 333-203707
     
3.4   Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 9, 2019, Commission File No. 333-203707
     
3.5   Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 31, 2020, Commission File No. 333-224557
     
3.6   Amendment No. 3 to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of the Registrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed March 15, 2024, Commission File No. 333-224557.
     
3.7   Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Shepherd’s Finance, LLC , incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 22, 2024, Commission File No. 333-224557.
     
4.1   Indenture Agreement (including Form of Note) dated September 16, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1, filed on September 16, 2022, Commission File No. 333-263759
     
31.1*   Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2*   Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1**   Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.2**   Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
101.INS*   Inline XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH*   Inline XBRL Schema Document
     
101.CAL*   Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF*   Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB*   Inline XBRL Labels Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE*   Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
     
104*   Inline XBRL Cover Page Interactive Data File

 

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC

(Registrant)

   
Dated: August 13, 2024 By:  /s/ Catherine Loftin
    Catherine Loftin
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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