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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   August 16, 2011

CHATHAM LODGING TRUST
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Maryland 001-34693 27-1200777
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
50 Cocoanut Row, Suite 216, Palm Beach, Florida   33480
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (561) 802-4477

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

Wholly owned subsidiaries of Chatham Lodging Trust (the "Company") issued a $15.8 million loan that is secured by the Residence Inn New Rochelle, New York. The loan carries an interest rate of 5.75 percent and matures in 2021. The loans will amortize based on a 25-year amortization period.

The loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on the respective hotel and its related equipment, fixtures, personal property and other assets. The loan agreement and related documents contain representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and events of default customary for single-property mortgage financings of this type.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Press release dated August 17, 2011 announcing the Residence Inn New Rochelle, New York financing.






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 hereunto duly authorized.

         
    CHATHAM LODGING TRUST
          
August 17, 2011   By:   Dennis M. Craven
       
        Name: Dennis M. Craven
        Title: Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1
  Press release dated August 17, 2011