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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2016

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 000-54957

OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland
 
46-0778087
(State or Other Jurisdiction
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation or Organization)
   
     
2221 Olympic Boulevard
   
Walnut Creek, California
 
94595
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
(925) 935-3840
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code
 
                        NOT APPLICABLE                       
 (Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ]


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

      Large accelerated filer [   ]
        Accelerated filer [X]
      Non-accelerated filer [   ]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
        Smaller reporting company [  ]

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


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class                                                      Outstanding as of August 5, 2016
Common Stock, $.01 par value                                                              10,247,477 shares

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
    Page
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 4
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 39
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 62
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 64
 
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
     
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings   64
     
Item 1A Risk Factors 64
     
Item 6. Exhibits 65
 


 
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 (UNAUDITED)
   
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
ASSETS
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
747,494
 
$
1,255,842
 
Restricted cash
   
8,954,472
   
7,225,371
 
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $1,780,921 in 2016 and $1,842,446 in 2015
   
117,799,946
   
104,901,361
 
Interest and other receivables
   
2,186,080
   
1,764,918
 
Other assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $298,458 in 2016 and $275,277 in 2015
   
893,316
   
741,001
 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $209,086 in 2016 and $323,325 in 2015
   
276,250
   
126,308
 
Deferred tax assets, net
   
7,368,835
   
 
Investment in limited liability company
   
2,141,342
   
2,141,032
 
Real estate held for sale
   
119,713,119
   
100,191,166
 
Real estate held for investment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,584,503 in 2016 and $2,915,596 in 2015
   
43,136,122
   
53,647,246
 
   Total assets
 
$
303,216,976
 
$
271,994,245
  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
             
LIABILITIES:
             
Dividends payable
 
$
819,798
 
$
2,133,455
 
Due to Manager
   
334,554
   
408,643
 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
6,170,485
   
3,359,294
 
Deferred gains on sales of real estate
   
209,662
   
209,662
 
Lines of credit payable
   
38,747,415
   
20,915,500
 
Notes and loans payable on real estate
   
49,453,984
   
45,458,844
 
Total liabilities
   
95,735,898
   
72,485,398
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)
             
EQUITY:
             
Stockholders’ equity:
             
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
   
   
 
Common stock, $.01 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 11,198,119 shares issued, 10,247,477 shares outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
   
111,981
   
111,981
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
182,437,522
   
182,437,522
 
Treasury stock, at cost – 950,642 shares at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015
   
(12,852,058
)
 
(12,852,058
)
Retained earnings
   
33,495,951
   
25,282,553
 
Total stockholders’ equity
   
203,193,396
   
194,979,998
 
Non-controlling interests
   
4,287,682
   
4,528,849
 
   Total equity
   
207,481,078
   
199,508,847
 
   Total liabilities and equity
 
$
303,216,976
 
$
271,994,245
 

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

 
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OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income
 (UNAUDITED)

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
 
Revenues:
                         
Interest income on loans
 
$
2,196,012
 
$
2,500,866
 
$
4,239,020
 
$
5,324,738
 
Rental and other income from real estate properties
   
2,451,416
   
3,443,366
   
4,591,401
   
6,986,264
 
Income from investment in limited liability company
   
44,686
   
42,816
   
87,310
   
85,877
 
Total revenues
   
4,692,114
   
5,987,048
   
8,917,731
   
12,396,879
 
Expenses:
                         
Management fees to Manager
   
825,149
   
440,611
   
1,590,664
   
897,000
 
Servicing fees to Manager
   
75,014
   
40,055
   
144,606
   
81,546
 
General and administrative expense
   
349,927
   
280,078
   
903,345
   
659,048
 
Rental and other expenses on real estate properties
   
2,048,929
   
2,159,533
   
3,839,307
   
4,349,945
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
309,271
   
583,572
   
652,920
   
1,185,958
 
Interest expense
   
1,005,703
   
471,920
   
1,688,755
   
1,058,946
 
Provision for loan losses
   
274,920
   
340,477
   
385,995
   
428,043
 
Impairment losses on real estate properties
   
2,110,150
   
147,000
   
2,110,150
   
1,256,434
 
Total expenses
   
6,999,063
   
4,463,246
   
11,315,742
   
9,916,920
 
Operating (loss) income
   
(2,306,949
)
 
1,523,802
   
(2,398,011
)
 
2,479,959
 
Gain on sales of real estate, net
   
   
14,825,858
   
4,838,815
   
15,031,299
 
Net (loss) income before income tax benefit
   
(2,306,949
)
 
16,349,660
   
2,440,804
   
17,511,258
 
Income tax benefit
   
7,368,835
   
   
7,368,835
   
 
Net income
   
5,061,886
   
16,349,660
   
9,809,639
   
17,511,258
 
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests
   
56,847
   
(2,588,884
)
 
43,355
   
(2,598,762
)
Net income attributable to common  stockholders
 
$
5,118,733
 
$
13,760,776
 
$
9,852,994
 
$
14,912,496
 
                           
Per common share data:
                         
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
 
$
0.50
 
$
1.28
 
$
0.96
 
$
1.38
 
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
   
10,247,477
   
10,768,001
   
10,247,477
   
10,768,001
 
Dividends declared per share of common stock
 
$
0.08
 
$
0.18
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.25
 
                           

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








 
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OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
(UNAUDITED)


 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Treasury Stock
         
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
   
Non-
controlling
Interests
     
         
Retained Earnings
         
Total
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
     
Shares
   
Amount
               
                                                       
Balances, December 31, 2014
 
11,198,119
 
$
111,981
 
$
182,437,522
   
(430,118
)
$
(5,349,156
)
$
7,371,511
 
$
184,571,858
 
$
4,174,753
 
$
188,746,611
 
                                                       
Net income
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
14,912,496
   
14,912,496
   
2,598,762
   
17,511,258
 
Dividends declared
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
(2,692,000
)
 
(2,692,000
)
 
               —
   
(2,692,000
)
Contribution from non-controlling interest
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
279,184
   
279,184
 
Distributions to non-controlling interests
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
               —
   
                —
   
(2,483,790
)
 
(2,483,790
)
Balances, June 30, 2015
 
11,198,119
 
$
111,981
 
$
182,437,522
   
(430,118
)
$
(5,349,156
)
$
19,592,007
 
$
196,792,354
 
$
4,568,909
 
$
201,361,263
 
                                                       
Balances, December 31, 2015
 
11,198,119
 
$
111,981
 
$
182,437,522
   
(950,642
)
 
(12,852,058
)
$
25,282,553
 
$
194,979,998
 
$
4,528,849
 
$
 199,508,847
 
                                                       
Net income
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
9,852,994
   
9,852,994
   
(43,355
)
 
9,809,639
 
Dividends declared
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
(1,639,596
)
 
(1,639,596
)
 
   
(1,639,596
)
Contribution from non-controlling interest
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
               —
   
                —
   
44,208
   
44,208
 
Distributions to non-controlling interests
 
   
   
   
              —
   
              —
   
               —
   
                —
   
(242,020
)
 
(242,020
)
Balances, June 30, 2016
 
11,198,119
 
$
111,981
 
  $
182,437,522
   
(950,642
)
$
(12,852,058
)
$
33,495,951
 
$
203,193,396
 
$
4,287,682
 
$
207,481,078
 
                                                       

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




 
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OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 (UNAUDITED)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2016
 
2015
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
             
Net income
 
$
9,809,639
 
$
17,511,258
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
             
Gain on sales of real estate and other assets, net
   
(4,838,815
)
 
(15,031,299
)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
   
(7,368,835
)
 
 
Income from investment in limited liability company
   
(87,310
)
 
(85,877
)
Provision for loan losses
   
385,995
   
428,043
 
Impairment losses on real estate properties
   
2,110,150
   
1,256,434
 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate and related assets
   
652,920
   
1,185,958
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs to interest expense
   
244,756
   
170,112
 
Accretion of discount on loan to interest income
   
   
(536,816
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Interest and other receivables
   
(490,730
)
 
(520,413
)
Other assets
   
(163,788
)
 
(7,027
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
(1,465,000
)
 
(306,136
)
Due to Manager
   
(74,089
)
 
(66,533
)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
   
(1,285,107
)
 
3,997,704
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
             
Principal collected on loans
   
27,860,551
   
27,720,941
 
Investments in loans
   
(41,776,363
)
 
(28,737,011
)
Investment in real estate properties
   
(8,361,689
)
 
(8,404,537
)
Net proceeds from disposition of real estate properties and other assets
   
6,478,811
   
34,865,173
 
Purchases of furniture, fixtures and equipment
   
(27,512
)
 
(36,588
)
Transfer to restricted cash, net
   
(1,729,101
)
 
(1,107,390
)
Distribution received from investment in limited liability company
   
87,000
   
85,000
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
   
(17,468,303
)
 
24,385,588
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
             
Advances on notes payable
   
4,152,381
   
14,455,710
 
Repayments on notes payable
   
(333,587
)
 
(19,770,694
)
Advances on lines of credit
   
52,265,415
   
18,462,000
 
Repayments on lines of credit
   
(34,433,500
)
 
(29,912,000
)
Payment of deferred financing costs
   
(254,582
)
 
(41,735
)
Distributions to non-controlling interests
   
(242,020
)
 
(2,483,790
)
Contributions from non-controlling interest
   
44,208
   
279,184
 
Purchase of treasury stock
   
   
 
Dividends paid
   
(2,953,253
)
 
(2,045,920
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
18,245,062
   
(21,057,245
)
               
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
(508,348
)
 
7,326,047
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
1,255,842
   
1,413,545
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
747,494
 
$
8,739,592
 
               
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
             
Cash paid during the period for interest (excluding amounts capitalized)
 
$
1,291,839
 
$
964,543
 
Cash paid during the period for interest that was capitalized
   
274,562
   
116,661
 
 
 
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Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Activity
             
Increase in real estate from loan foreclosures
 
$
700,800
 
$
 
Decrease in loans, net of allowance for loan losses, from loan foreclosures
   
(631,232
)
 
 
Decrease in interest and other receivables from loan foreclosures
   
(69,568
)
 
 
Change in capital expenditures financed through accounts payable
   
(4,276,191
)
 
(2,654,294
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs capitalized to construction project
   
(36,230
)
 
(103,674
)
Dividends declared but not paid
   
(819,798
)
 
(1,938,240
)


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

 
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OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION
 
Owens Realty Mortgage, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated on August 9, 2012, under the laws of the State of Maryland. The Company is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of its $0.01 par value common stock (“Common Stock”). In addition, the Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.01 par value per share. The Company was created to effect the merger (the “Merger”) of Owens Mortgage Investment Fund, a California Limited Partnership (“OMIF”) with and into the Company as described in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, of the Company, declared effective on February 12, 2013 (File No. 333-184392).  The Merger was part of a plan to reorganize the business operations of OMIF so that it could elect to qualify as a real estate investment trust for Federal income tax purposes. The Merger was approved by OMIF limited partners on April 16, 2013 and was completed on May 20, 2013.

The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with the Company’s taxable year ended December 31, 2012. As a REIT, the Company is permitted to deduct distributions made to its stockholders, allowing its operating income represented by such distributions to avoid taxation at the entity level and to be taxed generally only at the stockholder level. The Company currently intends to distribute all of its REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains. As a REIT, however, the Company is subject to separate, corporate-level tax, including potential 100% penalty taxes under various circumstances, as well as certain state and local taxes. In addition, the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries are subject to full corporate income tax. Furthermore, the Company’s ability to continue to qualify as a REIT will depend upon its continuing satisfaction of various requirements, such as those related to the diversity of its stock ownership, the nature of its assets, the sources of its income and the distributions to its stockholders, including a requirement that the Company distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its REIT taxable income on an annual basis (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and by excluding net capital gain).

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of the management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial information included therein. Certain information and footnote disclosures presented in the annual consolidated financial statements are not included in these interim financial statements.  These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K of ORM for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2016. The Company evaluates subsequent events up to the date it files its Form 10-Q with the SEC. 

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”) and its majority- and wholly-owned limited liability companies. The Company is in the business of providing mortgage lending services and manages its business as one operating segment. Due to foreclosure activity, the Company also owns and manages real estate assets.

Certain reclassifications, not affecting previously reported net income or total stockholders’ equity, have been made to the previously issued consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period presentation.
 
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OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



Management Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Such estimates are inherently imprecise and actual results could differ significantly from such estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”, or ASU 2016-13. The amendments in ASU-2016-13 eliminate the probable and incurred credit loss recognition threshold in current GAAP and, instead, reflect an entity’s current estimate of all expected credit losses. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 broaden the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimate for assets measured either collectively or individually. The use of forecasted information incorporates more timely information in the estimate of expected credit loss. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-13 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-07, “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323) – Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting”, or ASU 2016-07. To simplify the accounting for equity method investments, the amendments in ASU 2016-07 eliminate the requirement in Topic 323 that an entity retroactively adopt the equity method of accounting if an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence. The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor’s previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-07 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” or ASU 2016-02.  ASU 2016-02 amends existing guidance related to leases, primarily by requiring the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under the current accounting guidance. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-02 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-01, “Financial Instruments- Overall (Subtopic 825-10) – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”, or ASU 2016-1.  ASU 2016-01 amends existing guidance related to the disclosure, presentation, recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities.  This accounting standard primarily amends the accounting for certain equity investments, fair value disclosures and presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting beginning after December 15, 2017, with certain aspects available for early adoption.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2016-01 may have on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” or ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 broadly amends the accounting guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the first interim or annual period beginning after December 15, 2017, and is to be applied prospectively. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2014-09 may have on its consolidated financial statements.
 
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OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) – Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,” or ASU 2015-03. ASU 2015-03 simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs by requiring that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15 which clarified that the SEC would not object to entities continuing to report debt issuance costs on line of credit arrangements as assets. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by these ASUs. The Company adopted these ASUs retrospectively during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 and elected to continue to report its deferred financing costs on lines of credit as assets, as allowed by the clarifying guidance issued in ASU 2015-15. Adoption of these standards resulted in net debt issuance costs (deferred financing costs) on the Company’s debt (other than lines of credit) being presented as a direct offset to the applicable debt on the balance sheet. Thus, both deferred financing costs and notes and loans payable on real estate on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were decreased by $482,000 and $658,000 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Significant Accounting Policies
 
      The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of these interim consolidated financial statements are disclosed in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in its 2015 annual report on Form 10-K.  There have been no significant changes to those significant accounting policies other than the adoption of ASU 2015-03 as discussed above.
 
NOTE 3 – LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
 
Loans are generally stated at the principal amount outstanding. Advances under the terms of a loan to pay property taxes, insurance, legal and other costs are generally capitalized and reported as interest and other receivables. The Company’s portfolio consists primarily of real estate loans generally collateralized by first, second and third deeds of trust.  Interest income on loans is accrued by the simple interest method. Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when the borrowers are past due greater than ninety days or when full payment of principal and interest is not expected. When a loan is classified as nonaccrual, interest accruals discontinue and all past due interest is included in the recorded investment in the impaired loan that is measured as described below. Interest accruals are resumed on such loans only when they are brought fully current with respect to interest and principal and when, in the judgment of management, the loans are estimated to be fully collectible as to both principal and interest. Cash receipts on nonaccrual loans are used to reduce any outstanding accrued interest, and then are recorded as interest income, except when such payments are specifically designated as principal reduction or when management does not believe the Company’s investment in the loan is fully recoverable. The Company does not incur origination costs and does not earn or collect origination fees from borrowers as OFG is entitled to all such fees (see Note 9).

Loans and the related accrued interest and advances are analyzed by management on a periodic basis for ultimate recovery. The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable credit losses inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio that have been incurred as of the balance sheet date.  The allowance is established through a provision for loan losses which is charged to expense.  Additions to the allowance are expected to maintain the adequacy of the total allowance after credit losses and loan growth.  Credit exposures determined to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance.  Cash received on previously charged off amounts is recorded as a recovery to the allowance.  The overall allowance consists of two primary components: specific reserves related to impaired loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and general reserves for inherent losses related to loans that are not considered impaired and are collectively evaluated for impairment.
 
        Regardless of a loan type, a loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, management believes it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the original agreement or when monthly payments are delinquent for more than 90 days on a loan.  All loans determined to be impaired are individually evaluated for impairment.  When a loan is considered impaired, management estimates impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, except that as a practical expedient, management may measure impairment based on a loan's observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  A loan is collateral dependent if the repayment of the loan is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral. These valuations are generally updated during the fourth quarter but may be updated during interim periods if deemed appropriate by management.
 
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A restructuring of a debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (“TDR”) if the Company for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties grants a concession to the debtor that it would not otherwise consider.  Restructured loans typically present an elevated level of credit risk as the borrowers are not able to perform according to the original contractual terms.  Loans that are reported as TDR’s are considered impaired and measured for impairment as described above.

The determination of the general reserve for loans that are not considered impaired and are collectively evaluated for impairment is based on estimates made by management, to include, but not limited to, consideration of historical losses by portfolio segment, internal asset classifications, and qualitative factors to include economic trends in the Company’s service areas, industry experience and trends, geographic concentrations, estimated collateral values, the Company’s underwriting policies, the character of the loan portfolio, and probable losses inherent in the portfolio taken as a whole.

The Company maintains a separate allowance for each portfolio segment (loan type).  These portfolio segments include commercial real estate, residential real estate and land loans.   The allowance for loan losses attributable to each portfolio segment, which includes both impaired loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and loans that are not considered impaired and are collectively evaluated for impairment, is combined to determine the Company’s overall allowance, which is included on the consolidated balance sheet. The reserve for loans that are not considered impaired consists of reserve factors that are based on management’s assessment of the following for each portfolio segment: (1) inherent credit risk, (2) historical losses, and (3) other qualitative factors.  These reserve factors are inherently subjective and are driven by the repayment risk associated with each portfolio segment described below.

Land Loans – These loans generally possess a higher inherent risk of loss than other real estate portfolio segments.  A major risk arises from the necessity to complete the projects within the specified costs and time lines. Trends in the construction industry significantly impact the credit quality of these loans as demand drives construction activity. In addition, trends in real estate values significantly impact the credit quality of these loans, as property values generally determine the economic viability of construction projects.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Loans –Adverse economic developments or an overbuilt market impact commercial and residential real estate projects and may result in troubled loans.  Trends in vacancy rates of properties impact the credit quality of these loans.  High vacancy rates reduce operating revenues and the ability for properties to produce sufficient cash flow to service debt obligations.

Management monitors the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio on an ongoing basis using certain credit quality indicators including a loan’s delinquency status and internal asset classification. A loan is considered classified when it meets the definition of impaired as described above.
 
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        The following tables show the changes in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and the allocation of the allowance for loan losses and loans as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 by portfolio segment and by impairment methodology:

   
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Land
   
2016
       
Total
                 
Allowance for loan losses:
           
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,140,527
$
503,922
$
            309,072
$
1,953,521
   
Charge-offs
 
(447,520
)
            —
 
             —
 
(447,520)
 
Provision
 
            71,893
 
100,407
 
102,620
 
274,920
 
Ending Balance
 
$
764,900
$
604,329
$
411,692
$
1,780,921
                 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,140,530
$
                    455,587
$
 246,329
$
1,842,446
   
   Charge-offs
 
(447,520
)
            —
 
             —
 
(447,520)
 
   Provision
 
             71,890
 
148,742
 
165,363
 
385,995
Ending balance
 
$
764,900 
$
                    604,329
$
 411,692
$
      1,780,921
                 
   
As of June 30, 2016
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
            —
$
            —
$
             —
$
            —
                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
764,900
$
604,329
$
411,692
$
1,780,921
                 
 
Ending balance
 
$
764,900
$
604,329
$
411,692
$
1,780,921
                 
Loans:
               
 
Ending balance
 
$
92,022,283
$
20,915,061
$
6,643,523
$
119,580,867
                 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,432,000
$
      6,662,298
$
           —
$
8,094,298
                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
90,590,283
$
     14,252,763
$
        6,643,523
$
111,486,569

 
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Commercial
 
Residential
 
Land
   
2015
       
Total
                 
Allowance for loan losses:
           
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Beginning balance
 
$
911,766
$
1,973,021
$
            72,134
$
2,956,921
  
   Charge-offs
 
            —
 
            —
 
             —
 
 
   Provision
 
            28,449
 
101,596
 
210,432
 
340,477
 
Ending Balance
 
$
940,215
$
2,074,617
$
282,566
$
3,297,398
                 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Beginning balance
 
$
888,260
$
                    1,975,112
$
5,983
$
2,869,355
   
   Charge-offs
 
            —
 
            —
 
             —
 
 
   Provision
 
             51,955
 
            99,505
 
276,583
 
428,043
Ending balance
 
$
940,215 
$
                    2,074,617
$
 282,566
$
      3,297,398
                 
   
As of December 31, 2015
 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
485,823
$
            —
$
             —
$
 485,823
                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
654,707
$
455,587
$
246,329
$
1,356,623
                 
 
Ending balance
 
$
1,140,530
$
455,587
$
246,329
$
1,842,446
                 
Loans:
               
 
Ending balance
 
$
76,800,297
$
24,675,867
$
5,267,643
$
106,743,807
                 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment
$
1,078,752
$
      7,615,055
$
           —
$
8,693,807
                 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment
$
75,721,545
$
17,060,812
$
        5,267,643
$
98,050,000

 
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The following tables show an aging analysis of the loan portfolio by the time monthly payments are past due as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

   
Loans
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
Loans
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
Loans
90 or More Days
Past Due
           
         
Total Past
Due Loans
 
Current Loans
 
Total Loans
 June 30, 2016
           
                         
Commercial
$
1,175,000
$
       —
$
        1,432,000
$
         2,607,000
$
89,415,283
$
        92,022,283
Residential
 
1,950,859
 
 
         6,662,298
 
         8,613,157
 
              12,301,904
 
        20,915,061
Land
 
          —
 
           —
 
         —
 
        —
 
6,643,523
 
6,643,523
 
$
         3,125,859
$
      —
$
       8,094,298
$
11,220,157
$
       108,360,710
$
  119,580,867

   
Loans
30-59
Days
Past Due
 
Loans
60-89
Days
Past Due
 
Loans
90 or More Days
Past Due
           
         
Total Past
Due Loans
 
Current Loans
 
Total Loans
December 31, 2015
           
                         
Commercial
$
          —
$
          —
$
       1,078,752
$
       1,078,752
$
       75,721,545
$
76,800,297
Residential
 
 
 
        7,615,055
 
        7,615,055
 
       17,060,812
 
24,675,867
Land
 
          —
 
          —
 
        
 
 
5,267,643
 
5,267,643
 
$
         —
$
          —
$
   8,693,807
$
   8,693,807
$
      98,050,000
$
   106,743,807

All of the loans that are 90 or more days past due as listed above are on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

 
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The following tables show information related to impaired loans as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016:

   
As of June 30, 2016
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
 
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
           
 
Commercial
 
$
1,469,729
  $
         1,432,000
  $
 
 
Residential
 
         7,131,693
 
6,662,298
 
 
 
Land
 
       
 
         
 
 
 —
 
 
$
8,601,422
$
8,094,298
$
             
With an allowance recorded:
           
 
Commercial
$
         —
$
          —
$
 
 
Residential
 
       —
 
         —
 
 
Land
 
 
 
 
  —
 
 
 
 
$
$
$
             
Totals:
           
 
Commercial
 
$
 
1,469,729
  $
         1,432,000
  $
 
 
Residential
 
 
7,131,693
 
         6,662,298
 
 
 
Land
 
       
 
         
 
 
 
 
$
8,601,422
$
8,094,298
$

 
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
               
 
Commercial
  $
         1,467,371
  $
 
 
$
         2,167,256
 
$
 
 
Residential
 
7,278,422
 
 
5,183
 
6,501,620
 
 
             10,430
 
Land
 
         —
 
 
 
 
 
             —
 
 
$
8,745,793
$
5,183
$
8,668,876
$
10,430
                 
With an allowance recorded:
               
 
Commercial
$
          381,715
$
 
$
          1,730,569
$
 
 
Residential
 
         —
 
 
 
         —
 
 
 
Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
381,715
$
$
1,730,569
$
                 
Totals:
               
 
Commercial
  $
         1,849,086
  $
 
  $
         3,897,825
  $
 
 
Residential
 
         7,278,422
 
 
5,183
 
         6,501,620
 
 
10,430
 
Land
 
         —
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
9,127,508
$
5,183
$
10,399,445
$
10,430

 
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The following tables show information related to impaired loans as of December 31, 2015 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015:

   
As of December 31, 2015
 
 
 
Recorded
Investment
 
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
 
 
Related
Allowance
With no related allowance recorded:
           
 
Commercial
 
$
       
 
 $
              
 
 $
 
 
Residential
 
         8,063,450
 
          7,615,055
 
 
 
Land
 
       
 
         
 
 
 
 
 
$
8,063,450
$
7,615,055
$
             
With an allowance recorded:
           
 
Commercial
$
         1,144,864
$
          1,078,752
$
 
485,823
 
Residential
 
       
 
         
 
 
 
Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,144,864
$
1,078,752
$
485,823
             
Totals:
           
 
Commercial
 
$
1,144,864
  
$
         1,078,752
 
  $
485,823
 
Residential
 
 
8,063,450
 
         7,615,055
 
 
 
Land
 
       
 
         
 
 
 
 
$
9,208,314
$
8,693,807
$
485,823

 
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
               
 
Commercial
  $
              
  $
 
 
$
         3,868,828
 
$
 
601,660
 
Residential
 
          248,783
 
 
5,433
 
          250,281
 
 
             10,926
 
Land
 
         
 
 
 
         620,023
 
 
216,904
 
 
$
248,783
$
5,433
$
4,739,132
$
829,490
                 
With an allowance recorded:
               
 
Commercial
$
          1,105,184
$
 
8,990
$
          1,092,442
$
 
22,473
 
Residential
 
         7,983,345
 
 
59,600
 
         7,983,345
 
 
122,600
 
Land
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
9,088,529
$
68,590
$
9,075,787
$
145,073
                 
Totals:
               
 
Commercial
  $
         1,105,184
  $
 
8,990
  $
         4,961,270
  $
 
624,133
 
Residential
 
         8,232,127
 
 
65,033
 
         8,233,626
 
 
133,526
 
Land
 
         
 
 
 
         620,023
 
 
216,904
 
 
$
9,337,311
$
74,023
$
13,814,919
$
974,563

The recorded investment balances presented in the above tables include amounts advanced in addition to principal on impaired loans (such as property taxes, insurance and legal charges) that are reimbursable by borrowers and are included in interest and other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Interest income recognized on a cash basis for impaired loans approximates the interest income recognized as reflected in the tables above.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

The Company has allocated approximately $0 and $486,000 of specific reserves on loans totaling approximately $7,132,000 and $9,208,000 (recorded investments before reserves) to borrowers whose loan terms had been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.  The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts to any of these borrowers.

No loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, nor were there loans modified as troubled debt restructurings within the previous twelve months for which there was a payment default during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
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NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT IN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

During 2008, the Company entered into an operating agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) of 1850 De La Cruz LLC, a California limited liability company (“1850”), with Nanook Ventures LLC (“Nanook”), an unrelated party.  The purpose of the joint venture is to acquire, own and operate certain industrial land and buildings located in Santa Clara, California that were owned by the Company. The property was subject to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 24, 2007 (the “Sale Agreement”), as amended, between the Company, as seller, and Nanook, as buyer.  During the course of due diligence under the Sale Agreement, it was discovered that the property was contaminated and that remediation and monitoring may be required.  The parties agreed to enter into the Operating Agreement to restructure the arrangement as a joint venture.  At the time of closing in July 2008, the two properties were separately contributed to two new limited liability companies, Nanook Ventures One LLC and Nanook Ventures Two LLC that are wholly owned by 1850. The Company and Nanook are the Members of 1850 and NV Manager, LLC is the manager. (See Note 14 for further discussion of the Company’s environmental remediation obligation with respect to the properties owned by 1850.)

The Company received distributions from 1850 of $87,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and $85,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. The net income to the Company from its investment in 1850 De La Cruz was approximately $45,000 and $43,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $87,000 and $86,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

NOTE 5 - REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

Real estate properties held for sale as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consists of properties acquired through foreclosure classified by property type as follows:

   
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
Residential
 
$
58,710,324
 
$
51,942,601
 
Land (including land under development)
   
53,591,236
   
42,071,143
 
Office
   
5,476,645
   
4,716,487
 
Golf course
   
1,934,914
   
 
Industrial
   
   
1,460,935
 
   
$
119,713,119
 
$
100,191,166
 

Transfers

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company transferred three properties with book values totaling approximately $5,869,000 (one land, one office unit and one golf course) from “Held for Investment” to “Held for Sale” as the properties were listed for sale and sales are expected within a one year period. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company transferred four properties with book values totaling approximately $10,052,000 (one land, one office unit, one golf course and one condominium) from “Held for Investment” to “Held for Sale” as the properties were listed for sale and sales are expected within a one year period.

During the three months ended June 30, 2015, the Company transferred one golf course property with a book value of approximately $1,954,000 from “Held for Sale” to “Held for Investment” as the property was no longer listed for sale and a sale was not expected within a one year period. As a result of this transfer, the Company recorded approximately $79,000 of depreciation expense that would have previously been recorded had the property been continuously classified as “Held for Investment”. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company transferred three properties with book values totaling approximately $11,817,000 (one land, one residential and one industrial) from “Held for investment” to “Held for sale” as the properties were listed for sale and sales were expected within a one year period.
 
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Impairment Losses

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $2,110,000 on the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado due to a decrease in the listing price of the property.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company recorded impairment losses of approximately $147,000 and $1,256,000, respectively, on the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado due to a decrease in the listing price of the property and a reduction in the net fair market value estimated by management.

Sales

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company sold one industrial property and one office building in an office complex for aggregate net sales proceeds of approximately $6,479,000, resulting in total gain on sale of real estate of approximately $4,839,000.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company sold three and four real estate properties for net sales proceeds aggregating approximately $33,756,000 and $34,865,000, resulting in gains on sale of real estate totaling approximately $14,826,000 and $14,879,000, respectively. In addition, the Company recognized gain of approximately $152,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015 that had previously been deferred related to the sale of a real estate property in 2012.  The gain on the sale of this property was being accounted for under the installment method.

In March 2016, TOTB North and TOTB Miami entered into a Purchase Agreement and Deposit Receipt (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Interwest Capital Corporation (the “Buyer”) to sell all real estate and related properties owned by the TOTB entities (the “TOTB Sale”) for $82,000,000, subject to potential adjustments as described in the Purchase Agreement. The Company agreed to reduce the price to $75,500,000 and executed an amendment to the Purchase Agreement in June 2016. Buyer’s obligation to purchase the TOTB properties is subject to a number of conditions and there is no guarantee when or if the transaction will close. The aggregate book value of the TOTB properties subject to sale was approximately $54,527,000 as of June 30, 2016.

Foreclosure Activity

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company foreclosed on one loan secured by an office property located in Oakdale, California with a principal balance of approximately $1,079,000 and obtained the property via the trustee’s sale. In addition, accrued interest and advances made on the loan (for items such as legal fees and delinquent property taxes) in the total amount of approximately $70,000 were capitalized to the basis of the property. It was determined that the fair value of the property was lower than the Company’s investment in the loan and a specific loan allowance was previously established of approximately $495,000. This amount was then recorded as a charge-off against the allowance for loan losses at the time of foreclosure, after a reduction of the previously established allowance in the amount of approximately $48,000 as a result of an updated appraisal obtained (net charge-off of $448,000). The property, along with a unit in the building purchased by the Company in 2015, was contributed into a new taxable REIT subsidiary, East G, LLC, in June 2016. The property is classified as held for sale as a sale is expected to be completed within a one year period.

There were no foreclosures during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015.
 
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NOTE 6 - REAL ESTATE HELD FOR INVESTMENT

Real estate held for investment as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consists of properties acquired through foreclosure classified by property type as follows:


   
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
Retail
 
$
22,908,762
 
$
23,122,714
 
Land
   
4,234,131
   
8,112,676
 
Residential
   
2,429,661
   
6,673,540
 
Assisted care
   
5,477,136
   
5,402,376
 
Office
   
4,020,441
   
4,315,608
 
Marina
   
4,065,991
   
4,079,087
 
Golf course
   
   
1,941,245
 
   
$
43,136,122
 
$
53,647,246
 

The balances of land and the major classes of depreciable property for real estate held for investment as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:
   
June 30,
2016
   
December 31,
2015
 
Land and land improvements
 
$
17,142,092
   
$
23,443,676
 
Buildings and improvements
   
28,578,533
     
33,119,166
 
     
45,720,625
     
56,562,842
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(2,584,503
)
   
(2,915,596
)
   
$
43,136,122
   
$
53,647,246
 

It is the Company’s intent to sell its real estate properties held for investment, but expected sales of these properties are not probable to occur within the next year.
 
Depreciation expense was approximately $291,000 and $562,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $619,000 and $1,142,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
 
Certain of the Company’s real estate properties held for sale and investment are leased to tenants under noncancellable leases with remaining terms ranging from one to eight years. Certain of the leases require the tenant to pay all or some operating expenses of the properties. The future minimum rental income from noncancellable operating leases due within the five years subsequent to June 30, 2016 and thereafter is as follows:
 
Twelve months ending June 30:
       
2017
 
$
4,380,256
 
2018
   
2,267,019
 
2019
   
1,689,867
 
2020
   
1,022,851
 
2021
   
554,864
 
Thereafter (through 2024)
   
1,187,714
 
   
$
11,102,571
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)




NOTE 7 – LINES OF CREDIT PAYABLE
 
The Company borrows funds under the revolving California Bank & Trust (“CB&T”) line of credit and the revolving Opus Bank (“Opus”) line of credit (collectively, the “Funding Agreements”). As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balances and total commitments under the Funding Agreements consisted of the following:
 
   
As of June 30, 2016
 
As of December 31, 2015
 
                   
   
Outstanding
Balance
 
Total
Commitment
 
Outstanding
Balance
 
Total
Commitment
 
CB&T Line of Credit
 
$
30,934,915
 
$
40,241,942
 
$
8,289,500
 
$
22,574,753
 
    Opus Bank Line of Credit    
7,812,500
   
7,812,500
   
12,626,000
   
12,626,000
 
Total
 
$
38,747,415
 
$
48,054,442
 
$
20,915,500
 
$
35,200,753
 
 
The Funding Agreements are generally collateralized by assignments of specific loans and real estate properties owned by the Company.

CB&T Line of Credit

In February 2014, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement and Advance Formula Agreement and related agreements with CB&T as the lender (the “CB&T Credit Facility”).The agreements were amended and restated in April 2015 to add First Bank as an additional lender and to increase the maximum borrowings available (total commitment) under the facility to the lesser of a $30,000,000 maximum or the amount determined pursuant to a borrowing base calculation described in the Advance Formula Agreement. Pursuant to the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Loan Documents dated March 1, 2016 (the “First Amendment”), the maximum commitment of the lenders under the facility has been increased from $30,000,000 to $50,000,000, such maximum commitment can be increased (on request of the Company and with the permission of the lenders) in the future to up to $75,000,000, and borrowings under the CB&T Credit Facility now mature on March 1, 2018.

Such borrowings bear interest payable monthly at the prime rate of interest established by CB&T from time-to-time plus one quarter percent (.25%) per annum (3.75% at June 30, 2016). Upon a default such interest rate increases by 2.00%. The original CB&T Credit Facility required the payment of an origination fee of $100,000 and other issuance costs totaling $177,000 that were capitalized to deferred financing costs and were being amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method through the maturity date of the CB&T Credit Facility (fully amortized as of June 30, 2016). The First Amendment required the payment of an origination fee and other costs totaling $255,000 that was capitalized to deferred financing costs and is being amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method through the new maturity date. The Company is also subject to certain ongoing administrative fees and expenses. Interest expense on the CB&T Credit Facility was approximately $304,000 and $66,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively (including $32,000 and $31,000, respectively, in amortization of deferred financing costs) and $493,000 and $227,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively (including $66,000 and $55,000, respectively, in deferred financing costs).

Borrowings are secured by certain assets of the Company. These collateral assets will include the grant to the lenders of first-priority deeds of trust on certain real property assets and trust deeds of the Company to be identified by the parties from time-to-time and all personal property of the Company, which collateral includes the assets described in the Security Agreement and in other customary collateral agreements that will be entered into by the parties from time-to-time. As of June 30, 2016, the carrying amount and classification of loans and real estate properties securing the CB&T Credit Facility were as follows:
 
Loans:
   
June 30,
2016
 
Commercial
 
$
51,914,214
 
Residential
   
5,403,501
 
Total
 
$
57,317,715
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


The CB&T Credit Facility agreements contain financial covenants which are customary for a loan of this type. Management is not aware of any breach of these covenants as of June 30, 2016.

Opus Bank Line of Credit

In April 2014, the Company entered into a Secured Revolving Credit Loan Agreement (the “Opus Credit Agreement”) and related agreements with Opus as the lender (the “Opus Credit Facility”).  The maximum borrowings available (total commitment) under the facility was the lesser of $20,000,000 or the Maximum Allowed Advance amount determined pursuant to a borrowing base calculation described in the Opus Credit Agreement.

Advances under the Opus Credit Facility were available from Opus until April 1, 2016.

All borrowings under the Opus Credit Facility bear interest payable monthly as follows: (i) commencing October 1, 2014, and on each successive six month anniversary during the term (the “Rate Change Date”), the rate of interest will be reset to the Six Month LIBOR rate of interest as reported on such Rate Change Date plus four percent (4.0%) per annum but in no event will the interest rate be lower than 4.5% per annum. The interest rate as of June 30, 2016 was 4.88%. Upon a default under the Opus Credit Facility such interest rate increases by an additional 5.00%. Commencing May 1, 2016, the Company began making required monthly principal payments in addition to interest payments.  All amounts under the Opus Credit Facility are to be repaid not later than April 1, 2017.

The Opus Credit Facility required the payment of an origination fee of $100,000 and other issuance costs totaling $231,000 that were capitalized as deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method through the maturity date of the Opus Credit Facility. The Company is also subject to certain ongoing administrative fees and expenses. Interest expense on the Opus Credit Facility was approximately $124,000 and $109,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively (including $19,000 and $19,000, respectively, in amortization of deferred financing costs) and $233,000 and $38,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively (including $38,000 and $38,000, respectively, in amortization of deferred financing costs).

Borrowings under the Opus Credit Facility are secured by certain of the Company's assets. These collateral assets include the following types of assets as identified by the parties and described in Borrowing Base Collateral Certificates entered into by the parties: (i) the grant to Opus of first-priority deeds of trust on certain of the Company's real property assets that meet related eligibility requirements set forth in the Opus Credit Agreement (as further defined in the Opus Credit Agreement, the “REO Collateral”); and (ii) the grant to Opus of a collateral interest in mortgage loan promissory notes issued by the Company in the ordinary course of business that meet related eligibility requirements set forth in the Opus Credit Agreement (as further defined in the Opus Credit Agreement, the “Note Collateral”). As of June 30, 2016, the carrying amount and classification of loans and real estate properties securing the Opus Credit Facility were as follows:

Loans:
   
June 30,
2016
 
Commercial
 
$
7,000,000
 
Real Estate:
       
Office
 
$
8,219,355
 

The Opus Credit Facility contains financial covenants which are customary for loans of this type. Management is not aware of any breach of these covenants as of June 30, 2016.
 
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NOTE 8 - NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE ON REAL ESTATE

The Company had the following notes and loans payable outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
   
June 30,
2016
 
Interest Rate
 
December 31,
2015
 
Interest Rate
 
Payment Terms/Frequency
 
Maturity Date
Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Note #1
 
$
2,900,000
 
5.00%
 
$
2,900,000
 
5.00%
 
Interest Only
Semi-annual
 
December 2016
Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Note #2
   
500,000
 
5.00%
   
500,000
 
5.00%
 
Interest Only
Quarterly
 
August 2017
TOTB North, LLC Construction Loan Payable
   
20,162,287
 
4.65%
   
16,009,906
 
4.61%
 
Amortizing
Monthly
 
June 2017
TOTB Miami, LLC Loan Payable
   
12,547,508
 
4.65%
   
12,693,231
 
4.61%
 
Amortizing
Monthly
 
November 2017
Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Loan Payable
   
13,826,037
 
3.47%
   
14,013,901
 
3.47%
 
Amortizing
Monthly
 
January 2021
Principal amount
 
$
49,935,832
     
$
46,117,038
           
Less unamortized deferred financing costs
   
(481,848
)
     
(658,194
)
         
Notes and loans payable, net
 
$
49,453,984
     
$
45,458,844
           

The following table shows maturities by year on these notes and loans payable as of June 30, 2016:
 
Twelve months ending June 30:
       
2017
 
$
23,752,658
 
2018
   
13,142,005
 
2019
   
413,308
 
2020
   
427,880
 
2021
   
12,199,981
 
Thereafter
   
 
   
$
49,935,832
 

Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Notes Payable

The Company obtained these obligations as a result of the foreclosure or purchase of nine parcels by TSV in 2013 and 2012. The Company paid approximately $85,000 and $85,000 of interest on the notes during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was approximately $18,000 and $18,000, respectively, in accrued but unpaid interest on these notes. The interest incurred has been capitalized to the basis of the land under development.
 
TOTB North, LLC Construction Loan Payable
 
In June 2014, TOTB North, LLC (“TOTB North”) entered into a Construction Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) and related documents with Bank of the Ozarks (“Ozarks”) as the lender providing TOTB North with a loan (the “North Loan”) of up to $21,304,000 to renovate and improve the vacant and unimproved “North” apartment building held in TOTB North (the “Project”).  The North Loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on the North building and all improvements and certain other assets, and is cross-defaulted and cross-collateralized with the TOTB Miami, LLC Loan Payable described below.

The initial maturity date (the “Maturity Date”) of the North Loan is June 12, 2017, which may be extended at the option of TOTB North for two additional one year periods, subject to certain conditions.
 
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All outstanding borrowings under the North Loan bear interest equal to the floating daily Three Month LIBOR rate of interest plus four percent (4.0%) per annum (the “Note Rate”), but the Note Rate will not be lower than four and one-half percent (4.5%) per annum. The Note Rate as of June 30, 2016 was 4.65% per annum.  Upon a default under the North Loan documents the Note Rate increases by an additional eight percent (8.00%) per annum. Interest only payments are payable monthly until the “Amortization Commencement Date” which is the earlier to occur of (i) October 1, 2016 or (ii) the first monthly interest payment date occurring after the Project is completed and the North property achieves a DSCR of greater than 1.25:1. Commencing on the Amortization Commencement Date, monthly principal payments are also required with principal amortizing over 300 months and the balance of the North Loan is due on the Maturity Date or at the earlier closing of the proposed TOTB Sale to Buyer.

TOTB North made a required deposit with Ozarks of $1.0 million (the “Bridge Equity”) in 2014 using a capital contribution by TOTB (excess funds held and capital contributions of $453,000 from the Company and $108,000 from OFG).  The Bridge Equity was provided to fund project costs pending satisfaction of additional post-closing conditions under the loan documents, and Ozarks reimbursed the Bridge Equity as part of the loan in February 2015. All post-closing conditions were met in February 2015, and TOTB North was given access to the remaining balance of the North Loan once the Company and OFG contributed an additional $1,170,000 and $279,000, respectively, during the first quarter of 2015 due to increased construction costs for the Project.

During 2014, TOTB North paid customary closing fees, disbursements and expenses, including an origination fee to Ozarks, which totaled $622,000. The majority of these costs were paid out of proceeds from the North Loan and capitalized to deferred financing costs and are being amortized to the Project using the straight-line method through the Maturity Date. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, approximately $0 and $36,000, respectively, of deferred financing costs was amortized and capitalized to the Project and $52,000 and $67,000, respectively, was expensed. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, approximately $52,000 and $104,000, respectively, of deferred financing costs was amortized and capitalized to the Project. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately $224,000 and $28,000, respectively, of interest was incurred of which $0 and $28,000, respectively, was capitalized to the Project. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately $421,000 and $42,000, respectively, of interest was incurred of which $134,000 and $42,000, respectively, was capitalized to the Project.

Pursuant to the amended Purchase Agreement with Buyer, TOTB North and TOTB Miami have agreed to sell all real estate and related properties owned by the TOTB entities for $75,500,000, subject to potential adjustments as described in the amended Purchase Agreement. The TOTB Sale is subject to a number of conditions and there is no guarantee when or if the transaction will close.

The North Loan documents contain financial covenants of TOTB North and the Guarantors which are customary for loans of this type. Management is not aware of any breach of these covenants as of June 30, 2016.
 
TOTB Miami, LLC Loan Payable
 
In November 2014, TOTB Miami, LLC (“TOTB”) entered into another loan agreement (the “TOTB Loan Agreement”) and related documents with Ozarks providing TOTB a loan (the “TOTB Miami Loan”) of $13,000,000 secured by a first mortgage lien on the 154 leased condominium units owned in the Pointe building and the related parcel and all improvements as well as certain other assets. As a condition of providing the TOTB Miami Loan, Ozarks required that the TOTB Miami Loan and the North Loan be cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted, that excess proceeds from any sale of the North property be used to reduce or pay off the TOTB Miami Loan and that excess proceeds from any sale of the TOTB property be used to pay off the North Loan.

The net cash proceeds from the TOTB Miami Loan were distributed to the members of TOTB in 2014. The initial maturity date (the “Maturity Date”) of the TOTB Miami Loan is November 16, 2017, and the Maturity Date may be extended at the option of TOTB for two additional one year periods if a number of conditions are met.

All outstanding borrowings under the TOTB Miami Loan will bear interest equal to the floating daily Three Month LIBOR rate of interest plus four percent (4.0%) per annum (the “Note Rate”), but in no event will the Note Rate be lower than four and one-quarter percent (4.25%) per annum. The Note Rate as of June 30, 2016 was 4.65% per annum.  Upon a default under the TOTB Miami Loan documents, including any cross-default, the Note Rate increases by an additional eight percent (8.00%) per annum. Principal and interest is payable monthly with principal amortizing over 300 months, and the balance of the loan is due on the Maturity Date or at the earlier closing of the proposed TOTB Sale.
 
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TOTB was obligated to pay customary closing fees, disbursements and expenses, including an origination fee to the Lender, which totaled approximately $323,000. The majority of these costs were paid out of proceeds from the loan and capitalized to deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method through the Maturity Date. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately $173,000 and $166,000, respectively, of interest expense was incurred (including approximately $26,000 and $31,000, respectively, of deferred financing costs amortized to interest expense). During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately, $350,000 and $331,000, respectively, of interest expense was incurred (including approximately $55,000 and $59,000, respectively, of deferred financing costs amortized to interest expense).

The TOTB Miami Loan documents contain financial covenants of TOTB and the Guarantors which are customary for loans of this type. Management is not aware of any breach of these covenants as of June 30, 2016.
 
Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Loan Payable
 
In December 2014, Tahoe Stateline Ventures, LLC (“TSV”) entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and related documents with RaboBank, N.A. as the lender (“Lender”) providing TSV with a loan (the “TSV Loan”) of up to $14,500,000. TSV borrowed $10,445,000 at the first closing under the TSV Loan and an additional $3,830,000 was borrowed in September 2015.

The maturity date of the TSV Loan is January 1, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). All outstanding borrowings under the TSV Loan documents bear interest initially at a rate of 3.47% per annum (the “Long Term Adjustable Rate”), provided that on January 1, 2018 the Long Term Adjustable Rate will be reset to Lender’s then current market rate for three year fixed rate loans from comparable commercial real estate secured transactions, as determined by Lender in its sole discretion. Upon a default under the TSV Loan documents, the interest rate on the outstanding principal balance increases by an additional five percent (5.00%) per annum and the rate on any other outstanding obligations thereunder increases to ten percent (10.00%) per annum. Prepayments under the TSV Loan documents are subject to certain prepayment fees; provided that during the 90 day period immediately prior to January 1, 2018, and the 90 day period immediately prior to the Maturity Date, TSV may prepay the entire unpaid balance of the Loan in full, without any Prepayment Fee or penalty.

During the term of the TSV Loan, TSV will make equal combined payments of principal and accrued interest on the first day of each month in an amount calculated to fully amortize the original principal amount over a period of 300 months, subject to certain adjustments and the balance of the TSV Loan is due on the Maturity Date.

The Credit Agreement required the payment of a closing fee of $108,750 and certain administrative fees totaling approximately $218,000. The majority of these costs were paid out of proceeds from the loan and capitalized to deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method through the Maturity Date. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately $129,000 and $98,000, respectively, of interest expense was incurred (including approximately $9,000 and $9,000, respectively, of deferred financing costs amortized to interest expense). During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, approximately $259,000 and $197,000, respectively, of interest expense was incurred (including approximately $18,000 and $18,000, respectively, of deferred financing costs amortized to interest expense).

The TSV Loan documents contain financial covenants which are customary for loans of this type. Management is not aware of any breach of these covenants as of June 30, 2016.
 
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NOTE 9 - TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

In consideration of the management services rendered to the Company pursuant to the management agreement between the Company and OFG (the “Management Agreement”), OFG is entitled to receive from the Company a management fee payable monthly, subject to a maximum of 2.75% per annum of the average unpaid balance of the Company’s loans.

All of the Company’s loans are serviced by OFG, in consideration for which OFG receives a monthly fee, which, when added to all other fees paid in connection with the servicing of a particular loan, does not exceed the lesser of the customary, competitive fee paid in the community where the loan is placed for the provision of such mortgage services on that type of loan, or up to 0.25% per annum of the unpaid principal balance of the loans.

OFG, at its sole discretion may, on a monthly basis, adjust the management and servicing fees as long as they do not exceed the allowable limits calculated on an annual basis. Even though the fees for a month may exceed 1/12 of the maximum limits, at the end of the calendar year the sum of the fees collected for each of the 12 months must be equal to or less than the stated limits. Management fees amounted to approximately $825,000 and $441,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $1,591,000 and $897,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Servicing fees amounted to approximately $75,000 and $40,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $145,000 and $82,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company owed management and servicing fees to OFG in the amount of approximately $299,000 and $267,000, respectively.
 
In determining the management fees to pay to OFG, OFG may consider a number of factors, including current market yields, delinquency experience, un-invested cash and real estate activities. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, OFG elected to take the maximum compensation that it is able to take pursuant to the Company’s charter and will likely continue to take the maximum compensation for the foreseeable future.

Pursuant to the charter, OFG receives all late payment charges from borrowers on loans owned by the Company. The amounts paid to or collected by OFG for such charges totaled approximately $4,000 and $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $6,000 and $17,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition, the Company remits other miscellaneous fees to OFG, which are collected from loan payments, loan payoffs or advances from loan principal (i.e. funding, demand and partial release fees). The amounts paid to or collected by OFG for such fees totaled approximately $4,000 and $2,000, respectively, during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 and $9,000 and $4,000, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

OFG originates all loans the Company invests in and receives loan origination and extension fees from borrowers. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, OFG earned approximately $535,000 and $1,253,000, respectively, on loans originated or extended of approximately $19,015,000 and $54,165,000, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, OFG earned approximately $467,000 and $712,000, respectively, on loans originated or extended of approximately $19,615,000 and $30,053,000, respectively.

OFG is reimbursed by the Company for the actual cost of goods, services and materials used for or by the Company and paid by OFG and the salary and related salary expense of OFG’s non-management and non-supervisory personnel performing services for the Company which could be performed by independent parties (subject to certain limitations in the Management Agreement). The amounts reimbursed to OFG by the Company for such services were $106,000 and $134,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $219,000 and $264,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was $36,000 and $142,000 payable to OFG for such services. The Company also reimbursed certain of OFG’s officers for allowed expenses in the total amount of $0 and $1,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
 
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The Company paid Investor’s Yield, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of OFG) approximately $3,000 and $7,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, in fees primarily related to certain foreclosure proceedings on Company loans.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company purchased OFG’s full interest in a loan secured by an industrial property located in San Ramon, California with a principal balance of $1,499,000 at face value.
 
NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
On May 27, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a Rule 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan (the “2015 Repurchase Plan”) under which the Company was able purchase up to $7.5 million of its Common Stock. Under the 2015 Repurchase Plan, repurchases were funded from available working capital, and repurchased shares were returned to the status of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock. The 2015 Repurchase Plan permitted repurchases commencing June 27, 2015 through its expiration in May 2016; however no shares had been repurchased under this plan as of June 30, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 520,524 shares of its Common Stock under this plan for a total cost of approximately $7,503,000 (including commissions), and no further purchases were made pursuant to this plan.

On December 11, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized a new Rule 10b5-1 stock repurchase plan (the “2016 Repurchase Plan”) under which the Company may purchase up to $7.5 million of its Common Stock. Under the 2016 Repurchase Plan, repurchases will be funded from available working capital, and the repurchased shares will return to the status of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock. The 2016 Repurchase Plan provides for stock repurchases to commence on April 1, 2016 and is subject to certain price, volume and timing constraints specified in the brokerage agreement. There is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased by the Company. The 2016 Repurchase Plan is set to expire on March 31, 2017, although the Company may terminate the Repurchase Plan at any time.  No shares had been repurchased under this new plan as of June 30, 2016.

NOTE 11 – RESTRICTED CASH
 
Contingency Reserves
 
In accordance with the charter, the Company is required to maintain cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as contingency reserves in an aggregate amount of 1-1/2% of Capital as defined in the charter. Although the Manager believes the contingency reserves are adequate, it could become necessary for the Company to sell or otherwise liquidate certain of its investments or other assets to cover such contingencies on terms which might not be favorable to the Company, which could lead to unanticipated losses upon sale of such assets.
 
The contingency reserves required per the charter as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were approximately $3,871,000 and $3,809,000, respectively, and are reported as part of restricted cash in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The $8,500,000 required to be held in non-interest bearing accounts as of June 30, 2016 pursuant to the Company’s two lines of credit agreements satisfy this contingency reserve requirement.
 
Escrow Deposits
 
Restricted cash includes deposits held in third party escrow accounts to fund construction costs and replacement reserves and to pay property taxes and insurance on Company real estate in the amounts of approximately $454,000 and $225,000 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.
 
 
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NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES
 
The Company operates in such a manner as to qualify as a REIT, under the provisions of the Code; therefore, applicable REIT taxable income is included in the taxable income of its shareholders, to the extent distributed by the Company. To maintain REIT status for federal income tax purposes, the Company is generally required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders as well as comply, generally, with certain other qualification requirements as defined under the Code. As a REIT, the Company is not subject to federal corporate income tax to the extent that it distributes 100% of its REIT taxable income each year.

Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company's taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”) (Lone Star Golf, Inc., Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC and East G, LLC) is subject to federal, state and local income taxes. The Company did not record a provision for current income taxes related to Lone Star for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 as it was in a net loss position. In addition, deferred taxes related to temporary differences in book and taxable income, as well as net operating losses of Lone Star, were not significant and the deferred taxes would likely not be realizable due to Lone Star’s loss history.

In June 2016, the Company converted Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC (“Zalanta”) into a TRS and contributed two additional real estate assets into Zalanta. These properties included 75 improved, residential lots previously held within Baldwin Ranch Subdivision, LLC and a medical office condominium complex previously held within AMFU, LLC. The conversion of Zalanta into a TRS and contribution of the additional real estate assets resulted in the Company recording a deferred tax asset and income tax benefit in the amount of approximately $7,369,000 primarily due to a $19,862,000 aggregate difference between the book and tax basis of the subject real estate assets as of June 30, 2016.

In addition, in June 2016, the Company established a new entity, East G, LLC (“East G”) and contributed an office property that was obtained via foreclosure of a loan in May 2016 into this new entity along with a unit in the same building that had been purchased in December 2015. The Company then converted East G into a TRS. Deferred taxes related to temporary differences in book and taxable income were not significant and the deferred taxes would likely not be realizable due to expected future operating losses from the property.

The components of the income tax benefit as it relates to the Company’s taxable income (loss) from domestic TRSs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were as follows:

   
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
               
   
Federal
 
State and Local
 
Total
 
Deferred benefit
 
$
6,436,164
 
$
932,671
 
$
7,368,835
 
Income tax benefit
 
$
6,436,164
 
$
932,671
 
$
7,368,835
 

A reconciliation of the income tax benefit (provision) based upon the statutory tax rates to the effective rates of our taxable REIT subsidiaries is as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016:

     
For the Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
 
Tax expense (benefit) at Federal statutory rate
 
$
 
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal effect
   
 
Real estate basis differences
   
7,923,612
 
Change in valuation allowance
   
(554,777
)
Income tax benefit
 
$
7,368,835
 
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows as of June 30, 2016:

Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
   
As of
June 30, 2016
 
Real estate basis differences
 
$
7,923,612
 
Total deferred tax assets
   
7,923,612
 
Valuation allowance
 
$
(554,777
)
Net deferred tax assets
   
7,368,835
 

NOTE 13 – FAIR VALUE
 
The Company discloses fair value of its financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities pursuant to ASC 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.  ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
 
Fair value is defined in ASC 820 as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
Level 1       Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
Level 2       Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are
observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full
term of the assets or liabilities

Level 3       Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, such as the
Company’s own data or assumptions.

Level 3 inputs include unobservable inputs that are used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability measured at fair value. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Management’s assessment of the significance of a particular input requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability being measured.

Management monitors the availability of observable market data to assess the appropriate classification of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy. Changes in economic conditions or model-based valuation techniques may require the transfer of financial instruments from one fair value level to another.  In such instances, the transfer is reported at the beginning of the reporting period.

Management evaluates the significance of transfers between levels based upon the nature of the financial instrument and size of the transfer relative to total assets, total liabilities or total earnings.

The following is a description of the Company’s valuation methodologies used to measure and disclose the fair values of its financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities on a nonrecurring basis. There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Impaired Loans
 
The Company does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, from time to time, a loan is considered impaired and a specific allowance for loan losses is established.  A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement or when monthly payments are delinquent greater than ninety days. Once a loan is identified as impaired, management measures impairment in accordance with ASC 310-10-35.  The fair value of impaired loans is estimated by either an observable market price (if available) or the fair value of the underlying collateral, if collateral dependent.  The fair value of the loan’s collateral is determined by third party appraisals (by licensed appraisers), broker price opinions, comparable property sales or other indications of value. Those impaired loans not requiring an allowance represent loans for which the fair value of the collateral exceed the recorded investments in such loans. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the majority of the total impaired loans were evaluated based on the fair value of the collateral by obtaining third party appraisals that valued the collateral primarily by utilizing an income or market approach or some combination of the two.  In accordance with ASC 820, impaired loans where an allowance is established based on the fair value of collateral require classification in the fair value hierarchy.  Because appraisals used by management generally include significant unobservable inputs and market data, the Company records the impaired loan as nonrecurring Level 3. Unobservable market data included in appraisals often includes adjustments to comparable property sales for such items as location, size and quality to estimate fair values using a sales comparison approach.  Unobservable market data also includes cash flow assumptions and capitalization rates used to estimate fair values under an income approach.

Real Estate Held for Sale and Investment
 
Real estate held for sale and investment includes properties acquired through foreclosure of the related loans. When property is acquired, any excess of the Company’s recorded investment in the loan and accrued interest income over the estimated fair market value of the property, net of estimated selling costs, is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Subsequently, real estate properties held for sale are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. The Company periodically compares the carrying value of real estate held for investment to expected future cash flows as determined by internally or third party generated valuations (including third party appraisals that primarily utilize an income or market approach or some combination of the two) for the purpose of assessing the recoverability of the recorded amounts. If the carrying value exceeds future undiscounted cash flows, the assets are reduced to fair value. The fair value of real estate held for sale and investment is estimated using appraisals in a manner similar to that of collateral dependent impaired loans described above which generally results in a Level 2 or Level 3 classification in the fair value hierarchy.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



 
The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
Fair Value
 
Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
June 30, 2016
               
Nonrecurring:
               
Real estate properties:
     
 
 
 
 
 
  Land
$
2,113,850
               $ $
$
$
2,113,850
  Commercial
 
756,125
 
 
 
756,125
 
Total real estate properties
 
$
 
2,869,975
$
$
 
 
$
 
2,869,975
                 
December 31, 2015
               
Nonrecurring:
               
Impaired loans:
               
  Commercial
$
659,041
 
$
 
659,041
 
Total impaired loans
 
$
 
659,041
$
 
$
 
$
 
   659,041
                 
Real estate properties:
               
  Land
$
4,224,000
 
$
$
         4,224,000
 
Total real estate properties
 
$
 
    4,224,000
$
$
 
      —
$
 
4,224,000

The (reversal of) provision for loan losses based on the fair value of loan collateral less estimated selling costs for the impaired loans above totaled approximately $(48,000) and $(9,000) during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(38,000) and $(6,000) during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Impairment losses were recorded on real estate properties in the amounts of approximately $2,110,000 and $147,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $2,110,000 and $1,256,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
 
There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

At June 30, 2016:

Description
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Input/Range
 
Weighted Average
                     
Real Estate Properties:
                 
Land
$
2,113,850
 
Appraisal
 
Comparable Sales Adjustment
 
(50)%
 
N/A
Commercial
 
756,125
 
Appraisal
 
Comparable Sales
Adjustment
 
(5.0)% to 5.0%
 
N/A
           
Capitalization Rate
 
7.3%
 
N/A
           
Estimated Cost of
Improvements
 
42.8%
 
N/A

At December 31, 2015:

Description
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Input/Range
 
Weighted Average
                     
Impaired Loans:
                   
Commercial
$
    659,041
 
Appraisal
 
Estimated Cost of Improvements
 
31.9%
 
N/A
           
Capitalization Rate
 
7.0%
 
N/A
           
Comparable Sales Adjustment
 
(20)% to 30%
 
N/A
Real Estate Properties:
                 
Land
$
  4,224,000
 
Appraisal
 
Comparable Sales Adjustment
 
(33.4)%
 
N/A

Where only one percentage is presented in the above table there was only one unobservable input of that type for one loan or property. Adjustments to comparable sales included items such as market conditions, location, size, condition, access/frontage and intended use. A weighted average of an unobservable input is presented in the table above only to the extent there were multiple impaired loans or real estate properties measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
 
 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



The approximate carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows:
 
         
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2016
     
 
Carrying Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets
                   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
747,000
$
747,000
$
$
$
747,000
 
Restricted cash
 
8,954,000
 
8,954,000
 
 
 
8,954,000
 
Loans, net
 
117,800,000
 
 
 
117,823,000
 
117,823,000
 
Investment in limited liability company
 
2,141,000
 
 
 
2,352,000
 
2,352,000
 
Accrued interest and advances receivable
 
1,295,000
 
 
 
1,295,000
 
1,295,000
                       
Financial liabilities
                   
 
Due to Manager
$
335,000
$
$
335,000
$
$
335,000
 
Accrued interest payable
 
326,000
 
 
268,000
 
58,000
 
326,000
 
Lines of credit payable
 
38,747,000
 
 
38,747,000
 
 
38,747,000
 
Notes and loans payable
 
49,454,000
 
 
32,392,000
 
16,909,000
 
49,301,000

         
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015
     
 
Carrying Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets
                   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,256,000
$
1,256,000
$
$
$
1,256,000
 
Restricted cash
 
7,225,000
 
7,225,000
 
 
 
7,225,000
 
Loans, net
 
104,901,000
 
 
 
104,895,000
 
104,895,000
 
Investment in limited liability company
 
2,141,000
 
 
 
2,352,000
 
2,352,000
 
Accrued interest and advances receivable
 
1,105,000
 
 
 
1,105,000
 
1,105,000
                       
Financial liabilities
                   
 
Due to Manager
$
409,000
$
$
409,000
$
$
409,000
 
Accrued interest payable
 
229,000
 
 
170,000
 
59,000
 
229,000
 
Lines of credit payable
 
20,916,000
 
 
20,916,000
 
 
20,916,000
 
Notes and loans payable
 
45,459,000
 
 
28,227,000
 
17,063,000
 
45,290,000

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash: The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximates the fair value because of the liquidity and/or relatively short maturity of these instruments and are classified as Level 1.
 
 
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Loans, net: Except as it relates to impaired loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis discussed previously, the fair value of loans is estimated using discounted cash flow methodology, using discount rates, which, in the opinion of management, best reflect current market interest rates that would be offered for loans with similar characteristics and credit quality but are often unobservable resulting in a Level 3 classification. Accrued interest and advances receivable relate to loans and are thus classified as Level 3.

Investment in limited liability company: The fair value of the Company’s investment in limited liability company is estimated based on an appraisal obtained and is classified as Level 3 because the appraisal itself and/or adjustments thereto include unobservable data similar to the unobservable data discussed in the disclosures related to assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Lines of credit payable: The fair values of the Company’s lines of credit are estimated based upon a discounted cash flow model using comparable market indicators of current pricing for the same or similar issue or on the current rate offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturity and is generally observable resulting in a Level 2 classification. Accrued interest payable associated with the lines of credit is also classified as Level 2.

Notes and loans payable: The fair values of the Company’s notes and loans payable and related accrued interest payable are estimated based upon a discounted cash flow model using comparable market indicators of current pricing for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities resulting in either a Level 2 or Level 3 classification. Generally, Level 2 inputs are used for notes and loans payable with maturities of one year or less or that have been entered into in relatively close proximity to the balance sheet date and Level 3 inputs are used for other notes and loans payable. Accrued interest payable associated with the notes and loans payable is also classified as either Level 2 or Level 3.

Due to Manager: The carrying value of Due to Manager is estimated to approximate fair value due to the short term nature of this instrument and is classified as Level 2.

NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Remediation Obligations

The Company has an obligation to pay all required costs to remediate and monitor contamination of the real properties owned by 1850. As part of the Operating Agreement executed by the Company and its joint venture partner in 1850, Nanook, the Company has indemnified Nanook against all obligations related to the expected costs to monitor and remediate the contamination. In 2008, the Company had accrued an amount that a third party consultant had estimated will need to be paid to monitor and remediate the site. The majority of clean-up activities were completed during 2012 as part of the tenant’s construction of a new building on the site. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately $23,000 and $36,000 of this obligation remains accrued on the Company’s books. In February 2016, the Company obtained a no further action letter from the water board, which effectively relieves the Company of any future remediation responsibility for the site.

During the course of due diligence performed by a potential buyer of TOTB in 2012, a low level of arsenic was found in the ground water of a monitoring well located on the property owned by TOTB. While the level of arsenic exceeds the minimum level acceptable for drinking water standards, the water under this property is subject to tidal influence and is not used for domestic consumption.  TOTB retained an environmental consultant to perform additional testing and analysis with the goal of petitioning the appropriate governmental agency to issue a no further action letter for this property due to the low level of contamination and the low quality of the ground water under the property.  TOTB has submitted a proposed closure letter to the governmental agency and is waiting for final approval. At this time, the costs of any potential remediation and/or monitoring are unknown and cannot be estimated. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately $150,000 and $104,000 has been accrued and/or paid for testing and analysis.

 
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)




Contractual Obligations

The Company has entered into various contracts for design, architectural, engineering, foundation work and construction for the phase I development of the land owned by Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC (“Zalanta”). The aggregate amount of these contracts totaled approximately $31,968,000 of which approximately $12,268,000 had been incurred as of June 30, 2016 in addition to other capitalized costs related to the construction project of $2,747,000 (total of $15,015,000). Management expects that all costs for this project will be paid from cash reserves, advances from the CB&T Credit Facility and/or construction financing to be obtained in the future. It is possible that additional change orders will be submitted and construction costs may be higher than expected.

The Company has entered into various contracts for design, architectural and engineering for the development of the land owned by Zalanta Resort at the Village- Phase II, LLC (“Zalanta II”). The aggregate amount of these contracts totaled approximately $1,021,000 of which approximately $251,000 had been incurred as of June 30, 2016 in addition to other capitalized costs related to the project of $97,000 (total of $348,000). Management expects that all costs for this phase of the project will be paid from cash reserves and/or advances from the CB&T Credit Facility. It is possible that additional change orders will be submitted and costs may be higher than expected.

As of June 30, 2016, the Company has commitments to advance additional funds to borrowers of construction, rehabilitation and other loans in the total amount of approximately $25,304,000 (including approximately $3,245,000 in interest reserves).
 
Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.  In the opinion of management, such matters will not have a material effect upon the financial position of the Company.

NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Zalanta Construction Loan

On August 3, 2016, Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC (“ZRV”) and Zalanta Resort at the Village – Phase II, LLC (“ZRVII” and, together with ZRV, the “Borrowers”) entered into a Construction Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Western Alliance Bank (“Lender”).  The Loan Agreement and related document provide Borrowers with a loan (the “Loan”) of up to $31,000,000, subject to the terms and conditions of the Loan documents, for the purpose of financing the construction of a new mixed-use retail and residential condo building (the “Project”) on land (the “Premises”) owned by ZRV in South Lake Tahoe. This Project is the Company’s second development in South Lake Tahoe, as the first phase retail project was completed on adjacent parcels owned by Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC (wholly-owned by the Company) in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The Loan is evidenced by the Loan Agreement, a Secured Promissory Note, an Environmental Indemnity Agreement and additional security agreements and related loan documents. As a condition to providing the Loan to the Borrowers, Lender also required completion and repayment guarantees from the Company and required the Company to be a party to the Indemnity Agreement.

Borrowings under the Loan documents are only for payment or reimbursement of approved Project costs and such borrowings are subject to customary conditions for loans of this type.  The borrowings under the Loan may not exceed the lesser of (i) 60% of the value of the Project, determined on an “as is” basis; and (ii) 65% of the Borrowers’ total costs of the Project, to be calculated in accordance with the Loan Agreement. All outstanding borrowings under the Loan will bear interest at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.50% (calculated on a floating daily basis) (the “Note Rate”), but in no event will the Note Rate be lower than the floor rate of five percent (5.0%) per annum. The Note Rate determined as of August 3, 2016 is 5% per annum.  Upon a default under the Loan documents the Note Rate increases by an additional five percent (5.0%) per annum.
 
 
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Interest only payments are payable monthly from an established interest reserve. In addition on the last day of the calendar quarter in which a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained with respect to completion of the first condominium in the Project, and continuing on the last day of each calendar quarter thereafter during the term of the Loan, Borrowers are required to repay $6 million of principal (the “Curtailment Requirement”). The balance of the Loan is due on the August 3, 2018.

Borrowings will be secured by: (i) a first mortgage lien on the Premises and certain additional property (the “Additional Premises”) held by ZRVII and all improvements, amenities and appurtenances to the Premises and the Additional Premises, (ii) an assignment of all personal property, sales contracts, rents, leases, and ground leases associated with the Premises, and (iii) all design, development, service, management, leasing and construction contracts associated with the Premises.  In addition, ZRV has established a deposit account with Lender of not less than $3,000,000 to be held as additional collateral for the Loan. The Loan documents contain provision that allow for the sale of individual condominiums in the Project during the term of the Loan, and the removal of those units from the collateral base, in exchange for payment of proceeds of the sales to Lender.  Any such payment of sales proceeds to Lender will be applied to reduce the principal balance of the Loan and will reduce the quarterly Curtailment Requirement.

The Borrowers are obligated to pay to the Lender customary closing fees, disbursements and expenses, including an origination fee of $310,000.

The Loan documents contain customary events of defaults, and also contain affirmative, negative and financial covenants of the Borrowers and the Company (as guarantor) which are customary for loans of this type, including among others: (i) a requirement that the Project be substantially completed (as defined) on or before March 28, 2017; and (ii) a requirement that the Borrowers and/or the Company in aggregate maintain a minimum of $5,000,000 of liquidity.



 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 

Forward Looking Statements

The following discussion provides information to assist you in understanding our financial condition and results of operations.  This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. When we use the words “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “project” or similar expressions, it intends to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, as more particularly set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. New risks and uncertainties arise over time and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect us. Except as required by law, we are not obligated to, and do not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview and Background

We are a specialty finance company that focuses on the origination, investment and management of commercial real estate mortgage loans.  We provide customized, short-term capital to small and middle-market investors and developers who require speed and flexibility. We are organized and conduct our operations to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We are externally managed and advised by Owens Financial Group, Inc. (“OFG” or the “Manager”), a specialized commercial real estate management company that has originated, serviced and managed alternative commercial real estate investments since 1951.

The Company is a Maryland corporation formed to reorganize the business of its predecessor, OMIF, into a publicly traded REIT. OMIF was a California Limited Partnership registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission that was formed in 1983 for the purposes of funding and servicing short-term commercial real estate loans. Beginning in 2009, OMIF experienced liquidity issues as its borrowers were unable to access credit sources to pay off its loans.  OMIF eventually foreclosed on a substantial portion of its loan portfolio, repositioning many of the properties for investment or eventual sale.  OMIF also experienced a significant increase in capital withdrawal requests that it was unable to honor due to insufficient cash, net of reserves and restrictions under the terms of its bank line of credit. In addition, OMIF was restricted by provisions within the partnership agreement from making additional investments in mortgage loans while qualified redemption requests remained pending and unpaid. In addition to increasing investor liquidity through public listing of its stock, the Company was created to provide the opportunity for resuming mortgage lending activities, with the goal of increasing income to stockholders.

On May 20, 2013, OMIF merged with and into the Company with the Company as the surviving entity, succeeding to and continuing the operations of OMIF. The Company now, by virtue of the Merger, directly or indirectly owns all of the assets and business formerly owned by OMIF. The Company is a deemed successor issuer to OMIF pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act, and on July 1, 2013, the Company’s Common Stock was listed on the NYSE MKT exchange. For accounting purposes, the Merger was treated as a transfer of assets and exchange of shares between entities under common control. The accounting basis used to initially record the assets and liabilities in the Company was the carryover basis of OMIF.

Our primary sources of revenue are interest income earned on our loan portfolio and revenues we generate from our operating real estate assets. We have resumed originating loans and believe the Company is well positioned to capitalize on lending opportunities as the economy continues to recover. However, there can be no assurances that we will be able to identify and make loans to suitable commercial real estate borrowers or have adequate capital and liquidity to fund such loans.

Our operating results are affected primarily by:

·  
the level of foreclosures and related loan and real estate losses experienced;
 
 
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·  
the income or losses from foreclosed properties prior to the time of disposal;
·  
the amount of cash available to invest in loans;
·  
the amount of borrowing to finance loan investments and our cost of funds on such borrowing;
·  
the level of real estate lending activity in the markets serviced;
·  
the ability to identify and lend to suitable borrowers;
·  
the interest rates we are able to charge on loans; and
·  
the level of delinquencies on loans.

Between 2008 and 2013, we experienced increased delinquent loans and foreclosures which created substantial losses. As a result, we now own significantly more real estate than in the past, which has reduced cash flow and net income. As of June 30, 2016, approximately 9.6% of our loans are impaired and/or past maturity. As of June 30, 2016, we own approximately $163 million (book value) of real estate held for sale or investment, which is approximately 54% of total assets. During the six month period ended June 30, 2016, we sold two real estate properties for aggregate net sales proceeds of $6,479,000 and gains totaling $4,839,000. We will continue to attempt to sell certain of our properties but may need to sell them for losses or wait until market values recover. In addition, under the REIT tax rules, we may be subject to a “prohibited transaction” penalty tax on tax gains from the sale of our properties in certain circumstances. In addition, we are also limited in the number and dollar amount of properties we can sell in a given year under the REIT tax rules.

Although management currently believes that none of our delinquent loans will result in loss to the Company, real estate values could decrease further. Management continues to perform frequent evaluations of such collateral values using internal and external sources, including the use of updated independent appraisals.  As a result of these evaluations, the allowance for loan losses and our investments in real estate could change in the near term, and such changes could be material.

Our website can be found at www.owensmortgage.com. We make available through the website, access to our annual and quarterly financial statements, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, as well as proxy statements and other periodic reports and filings submitted to the SEC. We also provide access to certain Company presentations, fact sheets, press releases and corporate governance information.

Business Strategy

Our primary business objective is to provide our stockholders with attractive risk-adjusted returns by producing consistent and predictable dividends while maintaining a strong balance sheet. We believe we have positioned the Company for future growth and seek to increase funds from operations, or FFO, adjusted funds from operations, or AFFO, and distributions to stockholders through active portfolio management and execution of our business plan which is outlined below:

·  
Capitalize on market lending opportunity by leveraging our existing origination network to expand our commercial real estate loan portfolio.
·  
Enhance and reposition our commercial real estate assets through the investment of capital and strategic management.
·  
Increase liquidity available for lending activities by focusing on opportunities to remove real estate assets from our balance sheet.
·  
Manage leverage to marginally expand sources of liquidity while maintaining a conservative balance sheet.

Current Market Conditions

During 2013 through 2015, the global capital and credit markets continued to slowly recover from the economic downturn which began in 2007. Real estate markets also continued to recover, slowly on a national basis and more significantly in major metropolitan areas, and we expect this trend to continue through 2016. Accordingly, as our real estate assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell, it is possible that we have substantial imbedded gains in certain of our real estate properties held for sale and investment that are not reflected in our financial statements or in the value of our stock.  However, despite these improvements, the overall market recovery remains uncertain. Should the economy regress, the commercial real estate sector may experience additional losses and operating challenges.

 
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Critical Accounting Policies

Please refer to the section of ORM’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Critical Accounting Policies” for a discussion of our critical accounting policies. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, accounting for income taxes became a critical accounting policy for the Company.

Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities, if any. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount that is “more likely than not” to be realized.

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT. As a result of our REIT qualification and distribution policy, we do not generally expect to pay U.S. federal corporate level income taxes. Many of the REIT requirements, however, are highly technical and complex. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that we distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to net capital gains, to our stockholders. If we have previously qualified as a REIT and fail to qualify as a REIT in any subsequent taxable year and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we will be subject to U.S. federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may be precluded from qualifying as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain U.S. federal, state, local and foreign taxes on our income and property and to U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed REIT taxable income.

Gains on sales of certain properties may be taxable to us if such properties were held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business, as contemplated by Internal Revenue Code Section 1221(a)(1), or were identified as foreclosure property under the related REIT taxation rules.

We have elected (or may elect) to treat certain of our existing or newly created corporate subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries (each a “TRS”). In general, a TRS of a REIT may hold assets that the REIT cannot hold directly and, subject to certain exceptions related to hotels and healthcare properties, may engage in any real estate or non-real estate related business. A TRS is treated as a regular corporation and is subject to federal, state, local and foreign taxes on its income and property.

The accounting guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. We have analyzed our various federal and state filing positions and believe that our income tax filing positions and deductions are well documented and supported. There was no reserve for uncertain tax positions recorded as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, are recorded as part of income tax expense in the consolidated statement of income.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates based on the information available that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet dates and revenues and expenses for the reporting periods. Such estimates relate principally to the determination of (1) the allowance for loan losses including the accrued interest and advances that are estimated to be unrecoverable based on estimates of amounts to be collected plus estimates of the value of the property as collateral; (2) the valuation of real estate held for sale and investment (at acquisition and subsequently); and (3) the estimate of environmental remediation liabilities. While we believe that these accounting policies and estimates are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates and forecasts.
 
 
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Results of Operations

Net income attributable to our common stockholders decreased approximately $8,642,000 and $5,060,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015. These decreases in 2016 were primarily a result of the following:

·  
A decrease in gain on sales of real estate of $14,826,000 and $10,192,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015 ($12,347,000 and $7,713,000 net of gain attributable to non-controlling interest in 2015), as a result of the sales of three and four real estate properties during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, resulting in gain on sales of real estate totaling $14,826,000 and $15,031,000. We sold no properties during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and two properties (resulting in gain on sales of real estate totaling $4,839,000) during the six months ended June 30, 2016.
 
·  
A decrease in interest income on loans of $305,000 and $1,086,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015, due primarily to a decrease in the collection of past due interest income on two impaired loans and the accretion of the remaining $512,000 discount on an impaired loan during 2015. The decreases were partially offset by increases in interest income on performing loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 as the average balance of performing loans increased 102% and 107% in 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015.

·  
A decrease in rental and other income from real estate properties of $992,000 and $2,395,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015, due primarily to the sale of four operating properties during 2015 and one in the beginning of 2016. As a result of these sales (net of other increases), rental expenses and depreciation on real estate also decreased by a total of $385,000 and $1,044,000 during the three and six month periods presented.

·  
An increase in total management and service fees of $419,000 and $757,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015, due to an increase in the average balance of loans in our portfolio of 77% and 87% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015.

·  
An increase in interest expense of $534,000 and $630,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015, due to increased interest incurred on our lines of credit as the balances were higher during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, due to an additional $3,830,000 advance taken on the Tahoe Stateline Venture loan during the third quarter of 2015 and due to the fact that interest incurred on the TOTB North loan could no longer be capitalized to the renovation project beginning in March 2016 as construction was completed, net of reduced interest expense as a result of the repayment of the 720 University loan during the second quarter of 2015.

·  
An increase in impairment losses on real estate properties of $1,963,000 and $854,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015, as a result of a decrease in the listing price of the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado.

These items that decreased net income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were partially offset by the following:

·  
An increase in income tax benefit of $7,369,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same periods in 2015, as a result of the conversion of Zalanta into a taxable REIT subsidiary and the contribution of additional real estate assets into Zalanta with book and tax basis differences that required the recording of deferred tax assets.

We believe, from period to period in the near term, there could be fluctuations in earnings and net income resulting from the lag time between the sale of our real estate assets and deployment of the proceeds into new loan investments.
 
 
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Comparison of Results of Operations for Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
   
2016
 
2015
   
Amount
 
Percent
 
Revenues:
                         
Interest income on loans
 
$
2,196,012
 
$
2,500,866
   
$
(304,854
)
(12)
%
Rental and other income from real estate properties
   
2,451,416
   
3,443,366
     
(991,950
)
(29)
%
Income from investment in limited liability company
   
44,686
   
42,816
     
1,870
 
4
%
   Total revenues
   
4,692,114
   
5,987,048
     
(1,294,934
)
(22)
%
Expenses:
                         
Management fees to Manager
   
825,149
   
440,611
     
384,538
 
87
%
Servicing fees to Manager
   
75,014
   
40,055
     
34,959
 
87
%
General and administrative expense
   
349,927
   
280,078
     
69,849
 
25
%
Rental and other expenses on real estate properties
   
2,048,929
   
2,159,533
     
(110,604
)
(5)
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
309,271
   
583,572
     
(274,301
)
(47)
%
Interest expense
   
1,005,703
   
471,920
     
533,783
 
113
%
Provision for loan losses
   
274,920
   
340,477
     
(65,557
)
(19)
%
Impairment losses on real estate properties
   
2,110,150
   
147,000
     
1,963,150
 
nm
 
   Total expenses
   
6,999,063
   
4,463,246
     
2,535,817
 
57
%
   Operating (loss) income
   
(2,306,949
)
 
1,523,802
     
(3,830,751
)
nm
 
Gain on sales of real estate, net
   
   
14,825,858
     
(14,825,858
)
(100)
%
   Net (loss) income before income taxes
   
(2,306,949
)
 
16,349,660
     
(18,656,609
)
(114)
%
Income tax benefit
   
7,368,835
   
     
7,368,835
 
100
%
   Net income
   
5,061,886
   
16,349,660
     
(11,287,774
)
(69)
%
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
56,847
   
(2,588,884
)
   
2,645,731
 
(102)
%
   Net income attributable to common stockholders
 
$
5,118,733
 
$
13,760,776
   
$
(8,642,043
)
(63)
%
nm – not meaningful

Revenues

Interest income on loans decreased $305,000 (12% decrease) during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily due to the collection of past due interest related to one impaired loan that we foreclosed on during 2014 of approximately $1,346,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2015. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in interest income from performing loans as the average balance of performing loans increased between the quarter ended June 30, 2015 and the quarter ended June 30, 2016 by approximately 102%.

Rental and other income from real estate properties decreased $992,000 (29% decrease) during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the sale of four operating properties during the year ended December 31, 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016. These properties had rental income totaling approximately $1,226,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2015.

 
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Expenses

Management fees increased $385,000 (87% increase) and servicing fees increased $35,000 (87% increase) during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, due to an increase in the average balance of loans in our portfolio of 87% during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to 2015.

The maximum management fee permitted under the Management Agreement is 2.75% per year of the average unpaid balance of mortgage loans. For the three months ended June 30, 2016 (annualized) and the calendar years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the management fees were 2.75%, 2.75%, 2.75% and 2.74% of the average unpaid balance of mortgage loans, respectively.
 
In determining the management fees, the Manager may consider a number of factors, including current market yields, delinquency experience, un-invested cash and real estate activities. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Manager chose to take the maximum compensation that it is able to take pursuant to the charter and will likely continue to take the maximum compensation for the foreseeable future.

General and administrative expense increased $70,000 (25% increase) during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. The increase was due primarily to higher legal and consulting expenses during 2016 as compared to 2015.

Rental and other expenses on real estate properties decreased $111,000 (5% decrease) during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the sale of four operating properties during the year ended December 31, 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016. These properties had rental expenses totaling approximately $415,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2015. This decrease was offset by an increase in TOTB Miami expenses of approximately $221,000 due to property taxes and other holding costs on the TOTB North apartment building that could no longer be capitalized to the basis of the project as construction was completed in March 2016 and also due to an increase in marketing related expenses of approximately $63,000 on the Zalanta property currently under construction during the quarter.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $274,000 (47% decrease) during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the discontinuation of depreciation on certain properties that were moved to Held for Sale during 2015 and 2016 and due to the sale of four depreciable properties during the year ended December 31, 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016. The properties sold had depreciation expense totaling approximately $46,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Interest expense increased $534,000 (113% increase) during the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015, due to a higher amount of interest incurred on our lines of credit as the balances were higher during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 as compared to 2015, due to an additional $3,830,000 advance taken on the TSV loan during the third quarter of 2015 and due to the fact that interest incurred on the TOTB North loan could no longer be capitalized to the renovation project beginning in March 2016 as construction was completed, net of reduced interest expense as a result of the repayment of the 720 University loan during the second quarter of 2015.

The provision for loan losses of $275,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 was the result of an analysis performed on the loan portfolio. The general loan loss allowance increased $323,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 due to an increase in the balance of performing loans during the quarter and revisions made to the calculation of the loss and delinquency factors by loan class. The specific loan loss allowance decreased $48,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 due to an adjustment to the reserve on one impaired loan that was foreclosed upon during the quarter. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $340,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2015.

The impairment losses on real estate properties of $2,110,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 was the result of a decrease in the listing price of the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado. We recorded an impairment loss of $147,000 on the same property during the three months ended June 30, 2015.

 
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Gain on Sales of Real Estate

Gain on sales of real estate decreased $14,826,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, as a result of the sale of three real estate properties during 2015, resulting in gains totaling $14,826,000 (see further detail under “Real Estate Properties Held for Sale and Investment” below). We sold no real estate properties during the three months ended June 30, 2016.
 
Income Tax Benefit

Income tax benefit increased $7,369,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, as a result of the transfer of two properties into Zalanta and conversion of Zalanta into a taxable REIT subsidiary during the quarter ended June 30, 2016, which now makes the income (loss) from these real estate assets taxable. Due to differences between the book and tax basis of these assets, a deferred tax asset and related income tax benefit totaling $7,369,000 was recorded as of June 30, 2016. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 differed from the statutory tax rate because the three properties now held within the Zalanta TRS had differences between their respective book basis and tax basis and management now projects that the Company will realize the benefits from deferred tax assets related to these basis differences. As a result, a $7,369,000 deferred tax benefit was recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests decreased $2,646,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, because a portion of the gain on sale of real estate during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 in the amount of approximately $2,479,000 was attributable to our joint venture partner in 720 University, LLC (as the shopping center owned by this entity was sold in June 2015). In addition, there was a net loss attributable to our joint venture partner (the Manager) in TOTB Miami, LLC of approximately $57,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2016, as opposed to net income of $13,000 during the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

 
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Comparison of Results of Operations for Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015:
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase/(Decrease)
   
2016
 
2015
   
Amount
 
Percent
 
Revenues:
                         
Interest income on loans
 
$
4,239,020
 
$
5,324,738
   
$
(1,085,718
)
(20)
%
Rental and other income from real estate properties
   
4,591,401
   
6,986,264
     
(2,394,863
)
(34)
%
Income from investment in limited liability company
   
87,310
   
85,877
     
1,433
 
2
%
   Total revenues
   
8,917,731
   
12,396,879
     
(3,479,148
)
(28)
%
Expenses:
                         
Management fees to Manager
   
1,590,664
   
897,000
     
693,664
 
77
%
Servicing fees to Manager
   
144,606
   
81,546
     
63,060
 
77
%
General and administrative expense
   
903,345
   
659,048
     
244,297
 
37
%
Rental and other expenses on real estate properties
   
3,839,307
   
4,349,945
     
(510,638
)
(12)
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
652,920
   
1,185,958
     
(533,038
)
(45)
%
Interest expense
   
1,688,755
   
1,058,946
     
629,809
 
59
%
Provision for loan losses
   
385,995
   
428,043
     
(42,048
)
(10)
%
Impairment losses on real estate properties
   
2,110,150
   
1,256,434
     
853,716
 
68
%
   Total expenses
   
11,315,742
   
9,916,920
     
1,398,822
 
14
%
   Operating (loss) income
   
(2,398,011
)
 
2,479,959
     
(4,877,970
)
nm
 
Gain on sales of real estate, net
   
4,838,815
   
15,031,299
     
(10,192,484
)
(68)
%
   Net income before income taxes
   
2,440,804
   
17,511,258
     
(15,070,454
)
(86)
%
Income tax benefit
   
7,368,835
   
     
7,368,835
 
100
%
   Net income
   
9,809,639
   
17,511,258
     
(7,701,619
)
(44)
%
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
   
43,355
   
(2,598,762
)
   
2,462,117
 
(102)
%
   Net income attributable to common stockholders
 
$
9,852,994
 
$
14,912,496
   
$
(5,059,502
)
(34)
%
nm – not meaningful

Revenues

Interest income on loans decreased $1,086,000 (20% decrease) during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily due to the accretion of the remaining $512,000 discount on an impaired loan as the loan was repaid prior to maturity in the first quarter of 2015 and the collection of past due interest related to two impaired loans (one of which we foreclosed on during 2014) of approximately $2,018,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in interest income from performing loans as the average balance of performing loans increased between the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the six months ended June 30, 2016 by approximately 107%.

Rental and other income from real estate properties decreased $2,395,000 (34% decrease) during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the sale of four operating properties during the year ended December 31, 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016. These properties had rental income totaling approximately $2,419,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 
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Expenses

Management fees increased $694,000 (77% increase) and servicing fees increased $63,000 (77% increase) during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, due to an increase in the average balance of loans in our portfolio of 77% during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to 2015.

The maximum management fee permitted under the Management Agreement is 2.75% per year of the average unpaid balance of mortgage loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 (annualized) and the calendar years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the management fees were 2.75%, 2.75%, 2.75% and 2.74% of the average unpaid balance of mortgage loans, respectively.
 
In determining the management fees, the Manager may consider a number of factors, including current market yields, delinquency experience, un-invested cash and real estate activities. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Manager chose to take the maximum compensation that it is able to take pursuant to the charter and will likely continue to take the maximum compensation for the foreseeable future.

General and administrative expense increased $244,000 (37% increase) during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015. The increase was due primarily to higher legal, appraisal and consulting expenses during the 2016 period as compared to 2015.

Rental and other expenses on real estate properties decreased $511,000 (12% decrease) during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the sale of four operating properties during the year ended December 31, 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016. These properties had rental expenses totaling approximately $870,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015. This decrease was offset by an increase in TOTB Miami expenses of approximately $292,000 due to property taxes and other holding costs on the TOTB North apartment building that could no longer be capitalized to the basis of the project as construction was completed in March 2016 and also due to an increase in marketing related expenses of approximately $147,000 on the Zalanta property currently under construction during the six month period.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $533,000 (45% decrease) during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily due to the discontinuation of depreciation on certain properties that were moved to Held for Sale during 2015 and 2016 and due to the sale of four depreciable properties during the year ended December 31, 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016. The properties sold had depreciation expense totaling approximately $195,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Interest expense increased $630,000 (59% increase) during the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015, due to a higher amount of interest incurred on our lines of credit as the balances were higher during the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to 2015, due to an additional $3,830,000 advance taken on the TSV loan during the third quarter of 2015 and due to additional interest expense incurred on the TOTB Miami and TOTB North loans during 2016, net of reduced interest expense as a result of the repayment of the 720 University loan during the second quarter of 2015.

The provision for loan losses of $386,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 was the result of an analysis performed on the loan portfolio. The general loan loss allowance increased $424,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 due to an increase in the balance of performing loans during the period and revisions made to the calculation of the loss and delinquency factors by loan class. The specific loan loss allowance decreased $38,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 due to adjustments to the reserve on one impaired loan that was foreclosed upon during the quarter ended June 30, 2016. We recorded a provision for loan losses of $428,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

The impairment losses on real estate properties of $2,110,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 was the result of a decrease in the listing price of the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado and a reduction in the fair market value estimated by management. We recorded impairment losses totaling $1,256,000 on the same property during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 
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Gain on Sales of Real Estate

Gain on sales of real estate decreased $10,192,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, as a result of the sale of four real estate properties during 2015, resulting in gains totaling $14,879,000 (see further detail under “Real Estate Properties Held for Sale and Investment” below). We also recognized $152,000 of deferred gain under the installment method related to the sale of the condominiums located in Santa Barbara, California in 2012 due to the remaining repayment of the carry back loan during the first quarter of 2015. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, we sold one industrial property and one office building in an office complex for gains totaling approximately $4,839,000.
 
Income Tax Benefit

Income tax benefit increased $7,369,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, as a result of the transfer of two properties into Zalanta and conversion of Zalanta into a taxable REIT subsidiary during the quarter ended June 30, 2016, which now makes the income (loss) from these real estate assets taxable. Due to differences between the book and tax basis of these assets, a deferred tax asset and related income tax benefit totaling $7,369,000 was recorded as of June 30, 2016. The Company’s effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 differed from the statutory tax rate because the three properties now held within the Zalanta TRS had differences between their respective book basis and tax basis and management now projects that the Company will realize the benefits from deferred tax assets related to these basis differences. As a result, a $7,369,000 deferred tax benefit was recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.

Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests decreased $2,642,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, because a portion of the gain on sale of real estate during the six months ended June 30, 2015 in the amount of approximately $2,479,000 was attributable to our joint venture partner in 720 University, LLC (as the shopping center owned by this entity was sold in June 2015). In addition, there was a net loss attributable to our joint venture partner (the Manager) in TOTB Miami, LLC of approximately $43,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016, as opposed to net income of $19,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Financial Condition

June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

Loan Portfolio

During the quarter ended June 30, 2016, we originated five new loans with aggregate principal balances totaling $15,024,000 ($16,315,000 when fully funded) and advanced additional amounts to borrowers on existing loans of approximately $3,788,000 (total of $18,812,000). Three of the new loans are incrementally funded for construction, renovation and/or interest and have $1,491,000 available to be funded in the future. We also received full or partial payoffs (including principal amortization) on loans totaling $9,832,000 during the quarter.

Our portfolio of loan investments decreased from 56 to 53 and the average loan balance increased from $1,906,000 to $2,256,000, between December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2016.

As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had three loans that were impaired totaling approximately $8,094,000 (6.8%) and $8,694,000 (8.1%), respectively.  This included one and two past maturity loans totaling $6,427,000 (5.4%) and $8,452,000 (7.9%), respectively. In addition, three loans totaling approximately $3,401,000 (2.8%) were past maturity but current with respect to monthly payments as of June 30, 2016 (combined total of impaired and past maturity loans of $11,495,000 (9.6%) and $8,694,000 (8.1%), respectively). Of the impaired and past maturity loans, one loan with a principal balance of $1,432,000 (1.2%) was in the process of foreclosure as of June 30, 2016. No loans were in the process of foreclosure as of December 31, 2015. No loans involved borrowers who were in bankruptcy as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
 
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As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately $119,346,000 (99.8%) and $106,502,000 (99.8%) of our loans are interest-only and require the borrower to make a “balloon payment” on the principal amount upon maturity of the loan. To the extent that a borrower has an obligation to pay mortgage loan principal in a large lump sum payment, its ability to satisfy this obligation may be dependent upon its ability to sell the property, obtain suitable refinancing or otherwise raise a substantial cash amount. As a result, these loans involve a higher risk of default than fully amortizing loans. Borrowers occasionally are not able to pay the full amount due at the maturity date.  We may allow these borrowers to continue making the regularly scheduled monthly interest payments for certain periods of time to assist the borrower in meeting the balloon payment obligation without formally filing a notice of default.  These loans for which the principal is due and payable, but the borrower has failed to make such payment of principal, are referred to as “past maturity loans”. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we had four and two past maturity loans totaling approximately $9,828,000 and $8,452,000, respectively.

As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, we held the following types of loans:

     
June 30,
2016
 
 
December 31,
2015
By Property Type:
           
Commercial
 
$
92,022,283
   
$
76,800,297
 
Residential
   
20,915,061
     
24,675,867
 
Land
   
6,643,523
     
5,267,643
 
   
$
119,580,867
   
$
106,743,807
 
By Position:
               
Senior loans
 
$
116,770,586
   
$
103,716,010
 
Junior loans
   
2,810,281
     
3,027,797
 
   
$
119,580,867
   
$
106,743,807
 

The types of property securing our commercial real estate loans are as follows as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

   
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
Commercial Real Estate Loans:
             
Retail
 
$
24,513,937
 
$
9,206,415
 
Office
   
25,468,069
   
28,210,997
 
Apartment
   
10,141,888
   
13,094,806
 
Industrial
   
6,966,477
   
3,483,318
 
Marina
   
3,500,000
   
3,500,000
 
Hotel
   
8,845,096
   
7,985,000
 
Church
   
1,175,000
   
1,175,000
 
Restaurant
   
400,000
   
400,000
 
Storage
   
8,881,859
   
7,652,116
 
Golf course
   
1,145,000
   
1,145,000
 
Assisted care
   
984,957
   
947,645
 
   
$
92,022,283
 
$
76,800,297
 


 
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Scheduled maturities of loan investments as of June 30, 2016 and the interest rate sensitivity of such loans are as follows: 

   
Fixed
 
Variable
     
   
Interest
 
Interest
     
   
Rate
 
Rate
 
Total
 
Year ending June 30:
                   
2016 (past maturity)
 
$
8,378,073
 
$
1,450,000
 
$
9,828,073
 
2017
   
30,889,652
   
5,810,945
   
36,700,597
 
2018
   
58,504,045
   
3,500,000
   
62,004,045
 
2019
   
   
3,813,069
   
3,813,069
 
2020
   
7,000,000
   
   
7,000,000
 
2021
   
   
   
 
Thereafter (through Mar. 2028)
   
235,083
   
   
235,083
 
   
$
105,006,853
 
$
14,574,014
 
$
119,580,867
 

Our variable rate loans currently use as an index the three-month or six-month LIBOR rates (0.65% and 0.92%, respectively, as of June 30, 2016), or include terms whereby the interest rate is increased at a later date. Premiums over the index vary for each loan and all such loans have specified floor rates.

The following is a schedule by geographic location of loan investments as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
   
June 30, 2016
 
Portfolio
 
December 31, 2015
 
Portfolio
 
   
Balance
 
Percentage
 
Balance
 
Percentage
 
Arizona
 
$
9,227,214
 
7.71%
 
$
10,103,722
 
9.47%
 
California
   
89,850,011
 
75.14%
   
82,406,162
 
77.20%
 
Hawaii
   
1,450,000
 
1.21%
   
1,450,000
 
1.36%
 
Michigan
   
7,195,095
 
6.02%
   
6,335,000
 
5.93%
 
Nevada
   
6,059,287
 
5.07%
   
6,298,923
 
5.90%
 
Oregon
   
 
—%
   
150,000
 
0.14%
 
Texas
   
5,799,260
 
4.85%
   
 
—%
 
   
$
119,580,867
 
100.00%
 
$
106,743,807
 
100.00%
 

As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our loans secured by real property collateral located in Northern California totaled approximately 56% ($67,148,000) and 71% ($75,971,000), respectively, of the loan portfolio. The Northern California region (which includes Monterey, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Inyo counties and all counties north) is a large geographic area which has a diversified economic base. The ability of borrowers to repay loans is influenced by the economic strength of the region and the impact of prevailing market conditions on the value of real estate.

The allowance for loan losses decreased by $376,000 (allowance net of charge-offs) and increased by $428,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The Manager believes that the allowance is appropriate given the estimated underlying collateral values of impaired loans and estimates of probable incurred credit losses on loans not considered to be impaired. There is no precise method used by the Manager to predict delinquency rates or losses on specific loans.  The Manager has considered the number and amount of delinquent loans, loans subject to workout agreements and loans in bankruptcy in determining the allowance for loan losses, but there can be no absolute assurance that the allowance is sufficient.  Because any decision regarding allowance for loan losses reflects judgment about the probability of losses yet to be realized, there is an inherent risk that such judgments will prove incorrect.  Upon realization, actual losses may exceed (or be less than) the amount of any reserve.  To the extent that we experience losses greater than the amount of our reserves, we may incur a charge to earnings that will adversely affect operating results and the amount of any dividends paid.

 
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Changes in the allowance for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

   
June 30,
2016
 
June 30,
2015
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
1,842,446
 
$
2,869,355
 
Provision for loan losses                                         
   
385,995
   
428,043
 
Charge-offs
   
(447,520
)
 
 
Balance, end of period
 
$
1,780,921
 
$
3,297,398
 

As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was a general allowance for loan losses of $1,780,921 and $1,356,623, respectively, and a specific allowance for loan losses on one loan in the amount of $485,823 as of December 31, 2015.  There was no specific allowance as of June 30, 2016.

Real Estate Properties Held for Sale and Investment

As of June 30, 2016, the Company held title to twenty-five properties that were acquired through foreclosure with a total carrying amount of approximately $162,849,000 (including properties held in three corporations and seven limited liability companies), net of accumulated depreciation on real estate held for investment of $2,585,000. As of June 30, 2016, properties held for sale total $119,713,000 and properties held for investment total $43,136,000. When we acquire property by foreclosure, we typically earn less income on those properties than could be earned on loans and may not be able to sell the properties in a timely manner.

Real estate properties held for sale as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consists of the following properties acquired through foreclosure:

   
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Undeveloped, industrial land, San Jose, California
 
$
1,970,448
 
$
1,958,400
Light industrial building, Paso Robles, California – sold in January 2016
   
   
1,460,935
75 improved, residential lots, Auburn, California (held within Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC) – transferred from held for investment in 2016
   
3,878,544
   
Golf course, Auburn, California (held within Lone Star Golf, Inc.) – transferred from held for investment in 2016
   
1,934,914
   
Medical office condominium complex, Gilbert, Arizona (held within Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC)
   
4,720,519
   
4,716,487
61 condominium units, Lakewood, Washington (held within Phillips Road, LLC) – transferred from held for investment in 2016
   
4,183,386
   
169 condominium units and 160 unit renovated and unoccupied apartment building, Miami, Florida (held within TOTB Miami, LLC)
   
54,526,938
   
51,942,602
Unimproved, residential and commercial land, Gypsum, Colorado
   
2,113,850
   
4,224,000
Commercial and residential land under development, South Lake Tahoe, California (held within Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC)
   
23,216,154
   
23,094,481
Commercial and residential land under development, South Lake Tahoe, California (held within Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC)
   
20,031,057
   
12,794,261
Residential land under development, South Lake Tahoe, California (held within Zalanta Resort at the Village- Phase II, LLC)
   
2,381,183
   
Office condominium complex, Oakdale, California (held within East G, LLC) – obtained via foreclosure in 2016 and one unit transferred from held for investment in 2016
   
756,126
   
   
$
119,713,119
 
$
100,191,166


 
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Real estate held for investment is comprised of the following properties as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

   
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
Commercial buildings, Roseville, California – one building sold in February 2016
 
$
521,605
 
$
701,897
 
Undeveloped, residential land, Marysville, California
   
403,200
   
403,200
 
Undeveloped land, Auburn, California (formerly part of golf course owned by DarkHorse Golf Club, LLC)
   
103,198
   
103,198
 
75 improved, residential lots, Auburn, California (previously held within Baldwin Ranch Subdivision, LLC) – transferred to held for sale in 2016
   
   
3,878,544
 
One improved residential lot, West Sacramento, California
   
58,560
   
58,560
 
Undeveloped, residential land, Coolidge, Arizona
   
1,017,600
   
1,017,600
 
Golf course, Auburn, California (held within Lone Star Golf, Inc.) – transferred to held for sale in 2016
   
   
1,941,245
 
Office condominium complex (15 units), Roseville, California
   
3,498,836
   
3,558,386
 
61 condominium units, Lakewood, Washington (held within Phillips Road, LLC) – transferred to held for sale in 2016
   
   
4,219,657
 
1/7th interest in single family home, Lincoln City, Oregon
   
93,647
   
93,647
 
12 condominium and 3 commercial units, Tacoma, Washington (held within Broadway & Commerce, LLC)
   
2,336,014
   
2,360,237
 
6 improved residential lots, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho
   
316,800
   
316,800
 
Retail Complex, South Lake Tahoe, California (held within Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC)
   
22,908,763
   
23,122,714
 
Marina and yacht club with 179 boat slips, Isleton, California (held within Brannan Island, LLC)
   
2,582,543
   
2,600,360
 
Unimproved, residential and commercial land, Bethel Island, California (held within Sandmound Marina, LLC)
   
2,334,773
   
2,334,773
 
Marina with 52 boat slips and campground, Bethel Island, California (held within Sandmound Marina, LLC)
   
1,483,448
   
1,478,727
 
Assisted living facility, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
   
5,477,135
   
5,402,376
 
Office condominium unit, Oakdale, California – transferred to held for sale in 2016
   
   
55,325
 
   
               $
43,136,122
 
                $
53,647,246
 

Changes in real estate held for sale and investment during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 were as follows:
   
June 30,
2016
 
June 30,
2015
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
153,838,412
 
$
163,016,805
 
Real estate acquired through foreclosure, net of specific loan loss allowance
   
700,800
   
 
Investments in real estate properties
   
12,674,110
   
11,162,505
 
Sales of real estate properties
   
(1,635,231
)
 
(19,500,491
)
Impairment losses on real estate properties
   
(2,110,150
)
 
(1,256,434
)
Depreciation of properties held for investment
   
(618,700
)
 
(1,141,778
)
Balance, end of period
 
$
162,849,241
 
$
152,280,607
 

Twelve of the Company’s twenty-five properties do not currently generate revenue. Nine of the Company’s thirty-four commercial leases and virtually all of the Company’s residential leases are set to expire during the twelve months ending June 30, 2017. The Company expects that new leases will be signed with existing or new tenants for the majority of these spaces and at rental rates that are at market and are at or above expiring rental amounts.

 
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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, we recorded an impairment loss of approximately $2,110,000 on the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado due to a decrease in the listing price of the property.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded an impairment loss of approximately $147,000 and $1,256,000, respectively, on the unimproved residential and commercial land located in Gypsum, Colorado due to a decrease in the listing price of the property and a reduction in the fair market value estimated by management.

Sales Activity

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, we sold two real estate properties with details as follows:

   
Net Sales Proceeds
 
Gain
Light industrial building, Paso Robles, California
 
$
6,023,679
 
$
4,557,979
Commercial building in building complex, Roseville, California
   
455,132
   
280,836
   
$
6,478,811
 
$
4,838,815

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, we sold four real estate properties with details as follows:

   
Net Sales Proceeds
 
Gain
Retail complex, Greeley, Colorado (held within 720 University, LLC)*
 
$
20,318,559
 
$
8,642,156
Industrial building, Sunnyvale, California (held within Wolfe Central, LLC)
   
8,284,081
   
4,920,957
Commercial buildings, Sacramento, California
   
5,153,713
   
1,262,745
Retail buildings, San Jose, California
   
1,108,820
   
52,820
   
$
34,865,173
 
$
14,878,678
* $9,771,000 of proceeds were used to pay off debt securing the property and $2,479,000 was distributed to the non-controlling
interest.
           

In addition to the above table, we recognized gain of approximately $152,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2015 that had previously been deferred related to the sale of a real estate property in 2012.  The gain on the sale of this property was being accounted for under the installment method.

Foreclosure Activity

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company foreclosed on one loan secured by an office property located in Oakdale, California with a principal balance of approximately $1,079,000 and obtained the property via the trustee’s sale. In addition, accrued interest and advances made on the loan (for items such as legal fees and delinquent property taxes) in the total amount of approximately $70,000 were capitalized to the basis of the property. It was determined that the fair value of the property was lower than the Company’s investment in the loan and a specific loan allowance was previously established of approximately $495,000. This amount was then recorded as a charge-off against the allowance for loan losses at the time of foreclosure, after reversal of the previously established allowance in the amount of approximately $48,000 as a result of an updated appraisal obtained (net charge-off of $448,000). The property is classified as held for sale as a sale is expected to be completed within a one year period.

We foreclosed on no loans during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

 
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Majority and Wholly-Owned Limited Liability Companies

720 University, LLC

We had an investment in a limited liability company, 720 University, LLC (720 University), which owned a commercial retail property located in Greeley, Colorado. We received 65% of the profits and losses in 720 University after priority return on partner contributions was allocated at the rate of 10% per annum. The assets, liabilities, income and expenses of 720 University were consolidated into the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations of the Company. 720 University was dissolved in December 2015.
 
In November 2014, 720 University entered into a Real Estate Sale Agreement pursuant to which 720 University agreed to sell the property for $20,750,000. On January 30, 2015, an initial closing was held for the purpose of refinancing the existing 720 University note payable, and the buyer extended a new loan to 720 University to repay the existing note payable to the bank. The principal amount of the new loan was $9,771,263 and accrued interest at 6.0% per annum until paid off upon the closing of the sale of the property to the buyer. The sale closed in June 2015 resulting in gain on sale of approximately $8,642,000 ($6,163,000 to the Company after the gain attributable to the non-controlling interest or approximately $2,479,000).
 
The net income to the Company from 720 University was approximately $6,289,000 and $6,412,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

TOTB Miami, LLC

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company and two co-lenders (which included OFG and PRC Treasures, LLC, or PRC) foreclosed on a participated, first mortgage loan secured by a condominium complex located in Miami, Florida with a principal balance to the Company of approximately $26,257,000 and obtained an undivided interest in the properties via the trustee’s sale. The Company and the other lenders formed a Florida limited liability company, TOTB Miami, LLC (“TOTB”), to own and operate the complex. The complex consists of three buildings, two of which have been renovated and are being leased, and in which 169 units remain unsold and one which has been contributed to a wholly-owned subsidiary of TOTB, TOTB North, and contains 160 vacant units that were recently renovated.
 
In March 2012, we made a priority capital contribution to TOTB in the amount of $7,200,000. TOTB then purchased PRC’s member interest in TOTB for $7,200,000. Thus, the remaining members in TOTB are now the Company and OFG.  On the same date, the Company and OFG executed an amendment to the TOTB operating agreement to set the percentage of capital held by each at 80.74% for the Company and 19.26% for OFG based on the dollar amount of capital invested in TOTB (excluding the Preferred Class A Units discussed below). Income and loss allocations are made based on these percentages. The change in capital as a result of the PRC buyout and the amended agreement resulted in an increase to our capital of approximately $2,760,000.

During 2014, TOTB contributed the vacant and unimproved 160 unit apartment building to TOTB North. TOTB North then entered into a construction loan agreement which provides up to $21,304,000 for the purpose of renovating and improving the apartment building. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately $20,162,000 and $16,010,000, respectively, had been drawn from the construction loan to date. In addition, TOTB North entered into various contracts for the design, engineering, demolition, concrete remediation and construction for the renovation project in the aggregate amount of approximately $20,519,000, all of which had been incurred as of June 30, 2016. In addition, another $2,238,000 in renovation-related costs, interest, property taxes, and amortization of deferred financing costs have been capitalized (total of $22,757,000) as of June 30, 2016. The construction project was substantially completed at the beginning of March 2016.

During 2014, TOTB entered into a new loan agreement whereby it borrowed $13,000,000 secured by the 154 renovated and leased condominium units in the Pointe building. The outstanding balance as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was approximately $12,548,000 and $12,693,000, respectively. The loan bears interest at the floating daily three month LIBOR rate of interest plus 4.0% per annum, but in no event will the rate be lower than 4.25%. The interest rate as of June 30, 2016 was 4.65%. Principal and interest is payable monthly with principal amortizing over 300 months. The initial maturity date is November 16, 2017 which may be extended for two additional one year periods if all conditions in the loan agreement are met. The net cash proceeds from the new loan were distributed to the members of TOTB during 2014 ($10,256,000 to ORM and $2,446,000 to OFG).

 
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TOTB and TOTB North have agreed to sell all real estate and related properties owned by the TOTB entities to Buyer in the TOTB Sale transaction for $75,500,000 subject to possible adjustments described in the amended Purchase Agreement. Buyer’s obligation to purchase the TOTB properties is subject to a number of conditions and there is no guarantee when or if the transaction will close. The aggregate book value of the TOTB properties subject to sale was approximately $54,526,000 as of June 30, 2016.

The noncontrolling interest of OFG totaled approximately $4,288,000 and $4,524,000 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The net (loss) income to the Company from TOTB was approximately $(238,000) and $54,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(182,000) and $80,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Equity Method Investment in Limited Liability Company

1850 De La Cruz, LLC

During 2008, we entered into an Operating Agreement for 1850 De La Cruz LLC, a California limited liability company (“1850”), with Nanook Ventures LLC (“Nanook”), an unrelated party.  The purpose of the joint venture is to acquire, own and operate certain industrial land and buildings located in Santa Clara, California that were owned by the Company. The property was subject to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 24, 2007 (the “Sale Agreement”), as amended, between the Company, as seller, and Nanook, as buyer.  During the course of due diligence under the Sale Agreement, it was discovered that the property was contaminated and that remediation and monitoring were required.  The parties agreed to enter into the Operating Agreement to restructure the arrangement as a joint venture.  At the time of closing in July 2008, the two properties were separately contributed to two new limited liability companies, Nanook Ventures One LLC and Nanook Ventures Two LLC that are wholly owned by 1850. The Company and Nanook are the Members of 1850 and NV Manager, LLC is the manager.

The net income to the Company from its investment in 1850 De La Cruz was approximately $45,000 and $43,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $87,000 and $86,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased from approximately $8,481,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $9,702,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($1,221,000 or 14% increase) primarily due to a $1,500,000 increase in the balance of restricted cash held with CB&T that was required by the First Amendment to the CB&T Credit Facility in March 2016.

Interest and Other Receivables

Interest and other receivables increased from approximately $1,765,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $2,186,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($421,000 or 24% increase) due primarily to an additional unsecured loan of $250,000 made to our tenant in the assisted care facility located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The tenant is in the process of transitioning the facility and business to memory care in order to increase occupancy and income on the property and needed funds to continue to operate during this transition. The remaining increase was due primarily to growth in the loan portfolio during the six month period.

Other Assets

Other assets increased from approximately $741,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $893,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($152,000 or 21% increase) due primarily to an increase in deferred rent, net lease commissions, prepaid expenses and other assets related to several of our real estate properties.

 
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Deferred Financing Costs

Deferred financing costs accounted for as assets increased from approximately $126,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $276,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($150,000 or 119% increase) due primarily to a new origination fee and other loan costs paid on the amended CB&T Credit Facility during the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Deferred Taxes, Net

Deferred taxes, net increased from $0 as of December 31, 2015 to $7,369,000 as of June 30, 2016 due to the transfer of two properties into Zalanta and the conversion of Zalanta into a TRS during the quarter ended June 30, 2016, which now makes the income (loss) from these real estate assets taxable. Due to temporary differences between the book and tax basis of these assets, a deferred tax asset and related income tax benefit totaling $7,369,000 was recorded as of June 30, 2016.

Dividends Payable

Dividends payable decreased from approximately $2,133,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $820,000 as of
June 30, 2016 ($1,313,000 or 62% decrease) because the dividend declared and accrued as of December 31, 2015 included a regular dividend of $0.08 per share and dividends accrued in the form of a tax payment made on behalf of stockholders of $1,313,657, whereas the dividend declared and accrued as of June 30, 2016 only included a regular dividend of $0.08 per share.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased from approximately $3,359,000 as of December 31, 2015 to approximately $6,170,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($2,811,000 or 84% increase) due primarily to increased payables related to the construction activities on the properties owned by Zalanta.

Lines of Credit Payable

Lines of credit payable increased from $20,916,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $38,747,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($17,832,000 or 85% increase) due primarily to advances made for loan originations and to pay certain construction costs on the project owned by Zalanta during the six month period.

Notes and Loans Payable on Real Estate

Notes and loans payable increased from $45,459,000 as of December 31, 2015 to $49,454,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($3,995,000 or 9% increase) due primarily to additional advances obtained by TOTB North on the construction loan (which is now fully funded). This increase was partially offset by principal payments on the loans securing the TOTB Miami condominium units and the TSV retail property.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests decreased from approximately $4,529,000 as of December 31, 2015 to approximately $4,288,000 as of June 30, 2016 ($241,000 or 5% decrease), due primarily to a cash distribution made to OFG of $237,000 and net loss allocated to OFG of $43,000 from TOTB during the six months ended June 30, 2016, net of an additional contribution by OFG to TOTB of $44,000 during the period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds from Operations

We utilize supplemental non-GAAP measures of operating performance, including funds from operations (“FFO”), an industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance, and adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”). We believe FFO and AFFO provide investors with additional information concerning our operating performance and a basis to compare our performance with those of other REITs. We determine FFO in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT"), as net income attributable to common stockholders (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding real estate-related depreciation and amortization, impairment losses on depreciable real estate, gains or losses on the sales of depreciable real estate, and after adjustments for unconsolidated ventures.

 
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We calculate AFFO by adding or subtracting from FFO the impact of non-cash accounting items, as well as gains/losses on sales of other real estate. We adjust for these items to analyze our ability to produce cash flow from on-going operations, which we use to pay dividends to our shareholders. Non-cash adjustments to FFO include the following: provisions for (reversals of) loan losses; amortization of deferred financing costs; depreciation of other assets; impairment of other real estate; accretion of loan discount; gain on foreclosure of loans; and straight-line rental adjustments.

Our calculations of FFO and AFFO may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other REITs. These nonGAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income as a measure of our operating performance or to cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of liquidity, nor are they indicative of cash flows from operating and financial activities.

We urge investors to carefully review the GAAP financial information included as part of the Annual Report, as well as in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and quarterly earnings releases.

The following table reconciles FFO and AFFO to the comparable GAAP financial measures:

   
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30, 2016
   
June 30, 2015
   
June 30, 2016
   
June 30, 2015
 
Funds from Operations
                       
Net income attributable to common stockholders
    $
5,118,733   
   
$
13,760,776   
 
$
9,852,994
 
$
14,912,496
 
Adjustments:
                       
Depreciation and amortization of real estate
 
302,482   
   
571,058   
   
639,676
   
1,160,646
 
Depreciation allocated to non-controlling interests
 
—   
   
(30,780   
)
 
   
(61,769
)
Gain on sales of depreciable real estate, net
 
—   
   
(13,563,112   
)
 
(4,838,815
)
 
(13,715,734
)
Gains on sale of depreciable real estate allocated to noncontrolling interest
 
—   
   
2,479,268   
   
   
2,479,268
 
Adjustments for unconsolidated ventures
 
42,314   
   
42,184   
   
(310
)
 
(877
)
FFO attributable to common stockholders
$
5,463,529
 
$
3,259,394   
 
$
5,653,545
 
$
4,774,030
 
Basic and diluted FFO per common share
$
0.53   
 
$
0.30   
 
$
0.55
 
$
0.44
 
                         
Adjusted Funds from Operations
                       
FFO attributable to common stockholders
$
5,463,529   
 
$
3,259,394   
 
$
5,653,545
 
$
4,774,030
 
Adjustments:
                       
Non-cash items:
                       
Provision for loan losses
 
274,920   
   
340,477   
   
385,995
   
428,043
 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
 
137,734   
   
90,693   
   
244,756
   
170,112
 
Depreciation of other assets
 
6,788   
   
12,514   
   
13,243
   
25,312
 
Impairment of other real estate
 
2,110,150   
   
147,000   
   
2,110,150
   
1,256,434
 
Accretion of discount on loan to interest income
 
—   
   
—   
   
   
(536,817
)
Straight-line rental adjustments
 
(31,756   
)
 
932   
   
(41,080
)
 
757
 
Deferred income tax benefit
 
(7,368,835   
)
 
—   
   
(7,368,835
)
 
 
Less:
Gain on sales of other real estate, net
 
—   
   
(1,262,746   
)
 
   
(1,315,566
)
AFFO attributable to common stockholders
$
592,530   
 
$
2,588,264   
 
$
997,774
 
$
4,802,305
 
 Note: FFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 includes an income tax benefit in the amount of $7,368,835, which as previously described, is due to our decision to convert Zalanta into a taxable REIT subsidiary; a transaction we do not expect will be recurring. FFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 includes the one-time collection of past due interest related to one impaired loan that the Company foreclosed on during 2014 of approximately $1,346,000 and $1,723,000, respectively.
 
 

 
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Asset Quality

A consequence of lending activities is that losses will be experienced and that the amount of such losses will vary from time to time, depending on the risk characteristics of the loan portfolio as affected by economic conditions and the financial experiences of borrowers.  Many of these factors are beyond our control. There is no precise method of predicting specific losses or amounts that ultimately may be charged off on specific loans or on segments of the loan portfolio.

The conclusion that a Company loan may become uncollectible, in whole or in part, is a matter of judgment. Although institutional lenders are subject to regulations that, among other things, require them to perform ongoing analyses of their loan portfolios (including analyses of loan-to-value ratios, reserves, etc.), and to obtain current information regarding their borrowers and the securing properties, we are not subject to these regulations and have not adopted these practices. Rather, management, in connection with the quarterly closing of our accounting records and the preparation of the financial statements, evaluates our loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses based on management’s evaluation of the risk inherent in our loan portfolio and current economic conditions. Such evaluation, which includes a review of all loans on which the management determines that full collectability may not be reasonably assured, considers among other matters the following:

·
prevailing economic conditions;
 
·
our historical loss experience;
 
·
the types and dollar amounts of loans in the portfolio;
 
·
borrowers’ financial condition and adverse situations that may affect the borrowers’ ability to pay;
 
·
evaluation of industry trends;
 
·
review and evaluation of loans identified as having loss potential; and
 
·
estimated net realizable value or fair value of the underlying collateral.

Based upon this evaluation, a determination is made as to whether the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable incurred credit losses. Additions to the allowance for loan losses are made by charges to the provision for loan losses. Loan losses deemed to be uncollectible are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Recoveries of previously charged off amounts are credited to the allowance for loan losses. As of June 30, 2016, management believes that the allowance for loan losses of approximately $1,781,000 is adequate in amount to cover probable incurred losses. Because of the number of variables involved, the magnitude of swings possible and management’s inability to control many of these factors, actual results may and do sometimes differ significantly from estimates made by management. As of June 30, 2016, three loans totaling $8,094,000 were impaired. This includes one past maturity loan of $6,427,000. After management’s evaluation of the loan portfolio, we recorded an increase in the allowance for loan losses of approximately $386,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2016 (decrease in specific loan loss allowance of $38,000 and increase in general allowance of $424,000).  We also recorded a charge-off of $448,000 due to the foreclosure of one loan during the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Management believes that the specific allowance for loan losses is appropriate given the estimated fair values of the underlying collateral of impaired loans.

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, fund and maintain our assets and operations, make distributions to our stockholders and other general business needs.

We believe our available cash and restricted cash balances, other financing arrangements, and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our liquidity requirements for the next 12 months.

We require liquidity to:

 
 
fund future loan investments;
 
 
to improve and maintain real estate properties;

 
 
to repay principal and interest on our borrowings;

 
 
to pay our expenses, including compensation to our Manager;

 
 
to pay U.S. federal, state, and local taxes of our TRSs;

 
 
to distribute a minimum of 90% of our REIT taxable income and to make investments in a manner that enables us to maintain our qualification as a REIT; and
 
 
to make tax payments associated with undistributed capital gains.
 
We intend to meet these liquidity requirements primarily through the following:

 
 
the use of our cash and cash equivalent balances of $747,000 as of June 30, 2016;

 
 
cash generated from operating activities, including interest income from our loan portfolio and income generated from our real estate properties;

 
 
proceeds from the sales of real estate properties;

 
 
proceeds from our existing and new revolving lines of credit;
 
 
proceeds from future borrowings, including potential temporary and/or permanent financing on the Zalanta property; and

 
 
proceeds from potential future offerings of our equity securities.

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the periods presented:
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2016
   
2015
 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
(1,285,107
)
$
3,997,704
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 
(17,468,303
)
 
24,385,588
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
18,245,062
   
(21,057,245
)

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, our cash and cash equivalents decreased approximately $508,000 primarily due to the $1,500,000 increase in restricted cash held at CB&T as required pursuant to the First Amendment to the CB&T Credit Facility in March 2016.

Operating Activities

Cash flows from operating activities are primarily rental and other income from real estate properties, net of real estate expenses, and interest received from our investments in loans, partially offset by payment of operating expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, cash flows from operating activities decreased $5,283,000, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015. The decrease reflects decreased cash flow from rental properties as a result of the sale of four operating properties during 2015 and one at the beginning of 2016, decreased interest income received on delinquent loans and higher management and service fees, general and administrative expenses and interest expense during 2016 as compared to 2015.

 
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Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities for both periods presented reflect our investing activity. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, cash flows from investing activities decreased $41,854,000 as compared to the same period in 2015. Approximately $17,468,000 was used in investing activities during the six month period of 2016 as $51,867,000 was used for investment in loans, improvements to real estate properties and transfer to restricted cash during the period, which was partially offset by $34,339,000 that was received from the sales of real estate properties and the payoff of loans.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled approximately $18,245,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and consisted primarily of $21,651,000 of net advances on our lines of credit and notes payable, net of $2,953,000 of dividends and income taxes paid to or on behalf of stockholders, $242,000 in distributions to non-controlling interests and $255,000 in deferred financing costs paid. Net cash used in financing activities totaled approximately $21,057,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and consisted primarily of $11,450,000 of net repayments on our lines of credit, $5,315,000 of net repayments on notes payable, $2,484,000 of distributions to non-controlling interests and $2,046,000 of dividends paid to stockholders.

Dividends

We intend to make regular quarterly distributions to holders of our Common Stock. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT annually distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains, in any taxable year, and that it pay tax at regular corporate rates on that undistributed portion. We intend to make regular quarterly distributions to our stockholders in an amount equal to or greater than our REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gains, if and to the extent authorized by our Board of Directors. Before we make any distributions, whether for U.S. federal income tax purposes or otherwise, we must first meet both our operating requirements and debt service on our debt payable. If our cash available for distribution is less than our REIT taxable income, we could be required to sell assets or borrow funds to make cash distributions or we may make a portion of the required distribution in the form of a taxable stock distribution or distribution of debt securities.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured investment vehicles, special purpose entities or VIEs, established to facilitate off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. Further, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated entities or entered into any commitment or intend to provide additional funding to any such entities.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments
 
There were no material changes outside of the ordinary course of business in the contractual obligations and commitments as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.  All of our debt obligations are described in more detail in Note 7 — “Lines of Credit Payable” and Note 8 – “Notes and Loans Payable on Real Estate.”  Refer to Note 14 — “Commitments and Contingencies” and below for a description of our other contractual obligations as of June 30, 2016.

Company Debt

The terms of the Company debt summarized below are described in more detail in Note 7 – “Lines of Credit Payable” and Note 8 – “Notes and Loans Payable on Real Estate”.

 
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CB&T Line of Credit

As of June 30, 2016, the total amount available to borrow under the CB&T Credit Facility was $40,242,000 and the balance outstanding was $30,935,000 (leaving $9,307,000 available). As of August 5, 2016, the total amount available to borrow under the CB&T Credit Facility is $43,671,000 and the balance outstanding was $35,842,000 (leaving $7,829,000 available).  Interest on borrowings under the CB&T Credit Facility are payable monthly and all amounts outstanding under the facility are to be repaid not later than March 1, 2018 and advances may be made up to that date.

Opus Line of Credit

As of June 30, 2016, the balance outstanding under the Opus Credit Facility was $7,813,000 and as of August 5, 2016, the balance outstanding is $7,031,000.  Commencing May 1, 2016, in addition to the required monthly interest payments, we began to make required principal payments and all amounts under the facility are to be repaid not later than April 1, 2017. No further advances under the Opus Credit Facility are available.

TOTB North, LLC Construction Loan
 
The full amount available under the North Loan has been borrowed, and the balance of the North Loan was approximately $20,162,000 as of June 30, 2016 and approximately $20,321,000 as of August 5, 2016. The initial maturity date (“Maturity Date”) of the North Loan is June 12, 2017, which may be extended at the option of TOTB North for two additional one year periods subject to certain conditions. Monthly interest only payments are required until the Amortization Commencement date, at which time monthly principal payments are also required and the balance of the loan is due on the Maturity Date or at such earlier date as the proposed TOTB sale may occur pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

TOTB Miami, LLC Loan Payable
 
The full amount available under the TOTB Miami Loan has been borrowed, and the balance of the TOTB Miami Loan was approximately $12,548,000 as of June 30, 2016 and approximately $12,499,000 as of August 5, 2016. The initial maturity date (the “Maturity Date”) of the TOTB Miami Loan is November 16, 2017, which may be extended at the option of TOTB Miami for two additional one year periods subject to certain conditions. Principal and interest is payable monthly and the balance of the loan is due on the Maturity Date or at such earlier date as the proposed TOTB Sale may occur pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Loan Payable
 
The full amount available under the TSV Loan has been borrowed, and the balance of the TSV Loan was approximately $13,826,000 as of June 30, 2016 and $13,963,000 as of August 5, 2016. Principal and interest is payable monthly and the balance of the loan is due on the maturity date, which is January 1, 2021.

Tahoe Stateline Venture, LLC Notes Payable

We had two secured notes payable in the aggregate amount of $3,400,000 as of June 30 2016. One note with a principal balance of $2,900,000 as of June 30, 2016 requires semi-annual interest-only payments and is due in December 2016, and one note with a principal balance of $500,000 at June 30, 2016 requires quarterly interest-only payments and is due in August 2017.
 
Commitments and Contingencies

As of June 30, 2016, we have commitments to advance additional funds to borrowers of construction, rehabilitation and other loans (including interest reserves) in the total amount of approximately $25,304,000.
 
We have an obligation to pay all required costs to remediate and monitor contamination of the real properties owned by 1850 De La Cruz, LLC (“1850”). As part of the Operating Agreement executed by the Company and its joint venture partner in 1850, Nanook, we have indemnified Nanook against all obligations related to the expected costs to monitor and remediate the contamination. In 2008, we accrued an amount that a third party consultant had estimated will need to be paid to monitor and remediate the site. The majority of clean-up activities were completed during 2012 as part of the tenant’s construction of a new building on the site. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately $23,000 and $36,000, respectively, of this obligation remains accrued on our books. In February 2016, we obtained a no further action letter from the water board, which effectively relieves the Company of any future remediation responsibility for the site.

 
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During the course of due diligence performed by a potential buyer of TOTB in 2012, a low level of arsenic was found in the ground water of a monitoring well located on the property. While the level of arsenic exceeds the minimum level acceptable for drinking water standards, the water under this property is subject to tidal influence and is not used for domestic consumption.  TOTB retained an environmental consultant to perform additional testing and analysis with the goal of petitioning the appropriate governmental agency to issue a no further action letter for this property due to the low level of contamination and the low quality of the ground water under the property.  TOTB has submitted a proposed closure letter to the governmental agency and is waiting for final approval. At this time, the costs of any potential remediation and/or monitoring are unknown and cannot be estimated.  As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, approximately $150,000 and $104,000, respectively, had been accrued and/or paid for testing and analysis.

The Company has entered into various contracts for design, architectural, engineering, foundation work and construction for the phase II development of the land owned by Zalanta Resort at the Village, LLC (“Zalanta”). The aggregate amount of these contracts totaled approximately $31,968,000 of which approximately $12,268,000 had been incurred as of June 30, 2016 in addition to other capitalized costs related to the construction project of $2,747,000 (total of $15,015,000). Management expects that all costs for this project will be paid from cash reserves, advances from the CB&T Credit Facility and/or construction financing to be obtained in the future. It is possible that additional change orders will be submitted and construction costs may be higher than expected.

The Company has entered into various contracts for design, architectural and engineering for the development of the land owned by Zalanta Resort at the Village- Phase II, LLC (“Zalanta II”). The aggregate amount of these contracts totaled approximately $1,021,000 of which approximately $251,000 had been incurred as of June 30, 2016 in addition to other capitalized costs related to the project of $97,000 (total of $348,000). Management expects that all costs for this phase of the project will be paid from cash reserves and/or advances from the CB&T Credit Facility. It is possible that additional change orders will be submitted and costs may be higher than expected.

Contingency Reserves

We are required to maintain cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as contingency reserves in an aggregate amount of at least 1.50% of Capital (as defined in our charter). Although the Manager believes the contingency reserves are adequate, it could become necessary for us to sell or otherwise liquidate certain of our investments or other assets to cover such contingencies on terms which might not be favorable to us. The contingency reserves held in cash and cash equivalents were approximately $3,871,000 and $3,809,000 as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risk is the exposure to loss resulting from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and real estate values. The primary market risks that we are exposed to are real estate risk and interest rate risk.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors beyond our control.

Our operating results are exposed to the risks related to interest rate fluctuations as the results depend to a significant extent on the differences between income from our loans and our borrowing costs. We generally originate fixed rate loan investments and partially finance those investments with floating rate liabilities.  Our investments in fixed rate assets are generally exposed to changes in value due to interest rate fluctuations; however, the short maturity and low debt to investments of our loan portfolio are intended to partially offset that risk. Our average weighted maturity of fixed rate loans as of June 30, 2016 is approximately 14 months though in the past we have extended the maturity date on certain loans which would increase our exposure to interest rate risk.  In addition, our outstanding variable rate debt to loan investments as of June 30, 2016 is 60%. All of our variable rate investment loans and certain of our borrowings are subject to various interest rate floors. As a result, the impact of a change in interest rates may be different on our interest income than it is on our interest expense. As a result of the floors on our variable rate investment loans (which are a small part of our loan portfolio), and the short term nature of these loans, the impact of a change in prevailing interest rates on our income is unlikely to be material.

 
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The following table projects the potential impact on our interest expense for a 12-month period assuming an instantaneous increase of 100 basis points in 3 Month LIBOR and one percent in the Prime Rate based on balances outstanding as of June 30, 2016:

   
As of June 30, 2016
   
Variable Rate Loans tied to
3 Mo. Libor
   
Variable Rate Loans tied to Prime Rate
   
Total
 
                   
Aggregate Principal Balance of Debt
$
40,522,295
 
$
30,934,915
 
$
71,457,210
 
                   
Effect of 100 basis point increase in 3 Mo. Libor
$
405,223
 
$
 
$
405,223
 
Effect of one percent increase in the Prime Rate
 
   
309,349
   
309,349
 
Totals
$
405,223
 
$
309,349
 
$
714,572
 
                   
In the event of a significant rising interest rate environment and/or economic downturn, default on our loan portfolio could increase and result in losses to us.  Such delinquencies or defaults could also have an adverse effect on the spreads between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

Credit Risks

Our loans and investments are also subject to credit risk. The performance and value of our loans and investments depend upon the borrowers’ ability to operate the properties that serve as our collateral so that they produce cash flows adequate to pay interest and principal due to us and the borrowers’ ability to refinance the loans or sell the underlying collateral upon maturity. To monitor this risk, our Manager’s asset management team reviews our investment portfolios and in certain instances is in regular contact with our borrowers, monitoring performance of the collateral and enforcing our rights as necessary.

In addition, we are exposed to the risks generally associated with the commercial real estate market, including variances in occupancy rates, capitalization rates, absorption rates, and other macroeconomic factors beyond our control. We seek to manage these risks through our underwriting and asset management processes.

Counterparty Risk

The nature of our business requires us to hold our cash and cash equivalents and obtain financing from various financial institutions. This exposes us to the risk that these financial institutions may not fulfill their obligations to us under these various contractual arrangements. We mitigate this exposure by depositing our cash and cash equivalents and entering into financing and agreements with high quality credit institutions.

The nature of our loans and investments also expose us to the risk that our counterparties do not make required interest and principal payments on scheduled due dates. We seek to manage this risk through our credit analysis prior to making an investment and actively monitoring the asset portfolios that serve as our collateral.

 
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Real Estate Risk

        Commercial mortgage assets may be viewed as exposing an investor to greater risk of loss than residential mortgage assets since such assets are typically secured by larger loans to fewer obligors than residential mortgage assets. Multi-family and commercial property values and net operating income derived from such properties are subject to volatility and may be affected adversely by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, events such as natural disasters including hurricanes and earthquakes, acts of war and/or terrorism and others that may cause unanticipated and uninsured performance declines and/or losses to us or the owners and operators of the real estate securing our investment; national, regional and local economic conditions (which may be adversely affected by industry slowdowns and other factors); local real estate conditions (such as an oversupply of housing, retail, industrial, office or other commercial space); changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments; construction quality, construction delays, construction cost, age and design; demographic factors; retroactive changes to building or similar codes; and increases in operating expenses (such as energy costs). In the event net operating income decreases, a borrower may have difficulty repaying our loans, which could result in losses to us. In addition, decreases in property values reducing the value of collateral and a lack of liquidity in the market, could reduce the potential proceeds available to a borrower to repay our loans, which could also cause us to suffer losses. Even when the net operating income is sufficient to cover the related property's debt service, there can be no assurance that this will continue to be the case in the future.

Prepayment Risk

        Our revenue and earnings may be affected by prepayment rates on our existing investment loans. When we originate our investment loans, we anticipate that we will generate an expected yield. When borrowers prepay their loans faster than we expect, there are no prepayment penalties, and we may be unable to replace these loans with new investment loans that will generate yields which are as high as the prepaid mortgage loans.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2016, which is the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q,  the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company may become involved in various types of legal proceedings including, but not limited to, assignment of rents, bankruptcy proceedings, appointment of receivers, unlawful detainers, and judicial foreclosure. These proceedings may seek to enforce the provisions of the deeds of trust, collect the debt owed under the promissory notes, or to protect, or recoup the Company’s investment from the real property secured by the deeds of trust.  The Company believes that it is not party to any pending legal or arbitration proceedings that would have a material effect on its financial condition or results of operations or cash flows, although it is possible that the outcome of any such proceedings could have a material impact on net income in any particular period.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
 
 
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Item 6. Exhibits
 
(a) Exhibits
 
 
      *        3.1   Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Owens Realty Mortgage, Inc.,  dated January 23, 2013, and related Certificate of Correction dated September 17, 2013, incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2015
*        3.2   Bylaws of Owens Realty Mortgage, Inc.,  incorporated herein by reference to Annex C to Proxy Statement/Prospectus on Form S-4 which was filed with the SEC on February 13, 2013
      *        3.3   Articles Supplementary, dated November 13, 2014, relating to the election to be subject to Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the Maryland General Corporation Law, incorporated by reference to exhibit 3.1 of the current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2013
*        4.1   Form of Common Stock Certificate, incorporated herein by reference to exhibit 4.1 to Proxy Statement/Prospectus on Form S-4 which was filed with the SEC on January 25, 2013
*      10.1   Seventh Amendment to Purchase Agreement and Deposit Receipt, dated as of June 7, 2016, among TOTB Miami, LLC, TOTB North, LLC and Interwest Capital Corporation, incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K, which was filed with the SEC on June 8, 2016
**      31.1   Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**      31.2   Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
**         32   Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
***101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
***101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
***101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
***101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
***101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
***101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
*Previously filed.
**Filed herewith.
***This exhibit is being furnished rather than filed, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

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.

   
OWENS REALTY MORTGAGE, INC.
     
Dated:           August 8, 2016
 
By: 
 
/s/ Bryan H. Draper
     
Bryan H. Draper, Chief Executive Officer and President
     
(Principal Executive Officer)
Dated:           August 8, 2016
 
By: 
 
/s/ Melina A. Platt
     
Melina A. Platt, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
     
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


 
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