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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2020
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Transition Period From to
Commission File Number 333-224557
SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified on its charter)
Delaware | 36-4608739 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer | |
Incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
13241 Bartram Park Blvd., Suite 2401, Jacksonville, Florida 32258
(Address of principal executive offices)
(302) 752-2688
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered | ||
None | None | None |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | [ ] | Accelerated filer | [ ] | |
Non-accelerated filer | [X] | Smaller reporting company | [X] | |
Emerging growth company | [X] |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
FORM 10-Q
SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q of Shepherd’s Finance, LLC, other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” or other similar words identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this report, including without limitation, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectation about, among other things, trends affecting the markets in which we operate, our business, financial condition and growth strategies. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: uncertainties relating to the effects of COVID-19; the length of the COVID-19 pandemic and severity of such outbreak nationally and across the globe; the pace of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic; general economic uncertainty in key global markets and a worsening of global economic conditions or low levels of economic growth; the rate and the pace of economic recovery following economic downturns; and those other risks described in other risk factors as outlined in our Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K. If any of the events described in “Risk Factors” occur, they could have an adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with our business, and important factors that could cause our actual results to vary materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, please refer to the factors set forth in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the documents we file from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep these risk factors, as well as the other cautionary statements in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 in mind. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. We are not obligated to update forward-looking statements.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands of dollars) | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,150 | $ | 1,883 | ||||
Accrued interest receivable | 748 | 1,031 | ||||||
Loans receivable, net | 47,984 | 55,369 | ||||||
Real estate investments | 1,154 | - | ||||||
Foreclosed assets | 3,690 | 4,916 | ||||||
Premises and equipment | 911 | 936 | ||||||
Other assets | 462 | 202 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 58,099 | $ | 64,337 | ||||
Liabilities and Members’ Capital | ||||||||
Customer interest escrow | $ | 447 | $ | 643 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 234 | 466 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable | 3,047 | 2,533 | ||||||
Notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs | 22,753 | 26,991 | ||||||
Notes payable unsecured, net of deferred financing costs | 26,484 | 26,520 | ||||||
PPP Loan and EIDL Advance | 371 | - | ||||||
Due to preferred equity member | 10 | 37 | ||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 53,346 | $ | 57,190 | ||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
Redeemable Preferred Equity | ||||||||
Series C preferred equity | $ | 3,197 | $ | 2,959 | ||||
Members’ Capital | ||||||||
Series B preferred equity | 1,550 | 1,470 | ||||||
Class A common equity | 6 | 2,718 | ||||||
Members’ capital | $ | 1,556 | $ | 4,188 | ||||
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred equity and members’ capital | $ | 58,099 | $ | 64,337 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||
Interest Income | ||||||||||||||||
Interest and fee income on loans | $ | 1,909 | $ | 2,600 | $ | 5,841 | $ | 7,486 | ||||||||
Interest expense: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest related to secured borrowings | 727 | 746 | 2,354 | 2,196 | ||||||||||||
Interest related to unsecured borrowings | 793 | 736 | 2,335 | 2,077 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 1,520 | 1,482 | 4,689 | 4,273 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income | 389 | 1,118 | 1,152 | 3,213 | ||||||||||||
Less: Loan loss provision | 70 | 3 | 1,665 | 201 | ||||||||||||
Net interest income after loan loss provision | 319 | 1,115 | (513 | ) | 3,012 | |||||||||||
Non-Interest Income | ||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets | 135 | - | 138 | - | ||||||||||||
Gain on foreclosure of assets | - | 86 | - | 181 | ||||||||||||
Impairment gain on foreclosed assets | 95 | - | 95 | - | ||||||||||||
Total non-interest income | 230 | 86 | 233 | 181 | ||||||||||||
Income | 549 | 1,201 | (280 | ) | 3,193 | |||||||||||
Non-Interest Expense | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 367 | 703 | 1,536 | 1,947 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 21 | 21 | 64 | 66 | ||||||||||||
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets | 51 | 274 | 86 | 274 | ||||||||||||
Loss on foreclosure of assets | 2 | - | 2 | 169 | ||||||||||||
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets | 4 | - | 205 | 107 | ||||||||||||
Total non-interest expense | 445 | 998 | 1,893 | 2,563 | ||||||||||||
Net Income | $ | 104 | $ | 203 | $ | (2,173 | ) | $ | 630 | |||||||
Earned distribution to preferred equity holders | 104 | 118 | 322 | 333 | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to common equity holders | $ | - | $ | 85 | $ | (2,495 | ) | $ | 297 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital - Unaudited
For the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in thousands of dollars) | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Members’ capital, beginning balance, December 31 | $ | 4,188 | $ | 3,697 | ||||
Net income less distributions to Series C preferred equity holders of $275 and $229 | (2,448 | ) | 401 | |||||
Contributions from Series B preferred equity holders | 80 | 130 | ||||||
Earned distributions to Series B preferred equity holders | (47 | ) | (104 | ) | ||||
Distributions to common equity holders | (217 | ) | (166 | ) | ||||
Members’ capital, ending balance September 30 | $ | 1,556 | $ | 3,958 |
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in thousands of dollars) | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Members’ capital, beginning balance, June 30 | $ | 1,526 | $ | 3,844 | ||||
Net income less distributions to Series C preferred equity holders of $94 and $85 | 10 | 118 | ||||||
Contributions from Series B preferred equity holders | 30 | 30 | ||||||
Earned distributions to Series B preferred equity holders | (10 | ) | (34 | ) | ||||
Distributions to common equity holders | - | - | ||||||
Members’ capital, ending balance September 30 | $ | 1,556 | $ | 3,958 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
(in thousands of dollars) | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Cash flows from operations | ||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (2,173 | ) | $ | 630 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 112 | 197 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses | 1,665 | 201 | ||||||
Change in loan origination fees, net | 89 | 440 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 64 | 66 | ||||||
Impairment of foreclosed assets, net | 110 | 107 | ||||||
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets, net | (138 | ) | (181 | ) | ||||
Loss on foreclosed assets | 2 | 169 | ||||||
Loss on sale of foreclosed assets | 86 | 274 | ||||||
Net change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Other assets | (313 | ) | (107 | ) | ||||
Accrued interest receivable | 283 | (116 | ) | |||||
Customer interest escrow | (270 | ) | (125 | ) | ||||
Accrued interest payable | 514 | 244 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (232 | ) | (312 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (201 | ) | 1,487 | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Loan originations and principal collections, net | 4,212 | (8,491 | ) | |||||
Investment in foreclosed assets | (801 | ) | (608 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets | 2,246 | 4,543 | ||||||
Premises and equipment additions | - | (4 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 5,657 | (4,560 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Contributions from preferred equity holders | 80 | 330 | ||||||
Distributions to redeemable preferred equity holders | (37 | ) | (30 | ) | ||||
Distributions to common equity holders | (217 | ) | (166 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from secured note payable | 9,739 | 13,954 | ||||||
Repayments of secured note payable | (14,010 | ) | (13,137 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from unsecured notes payable | 7,391 | 9,570 | ||||||
Redemptions/repayments of unsecured notes payable | (7,369 | ) | (6,356 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from PPP Loan and EIDL Advance | 371 | - | ||||||
Deferred financing costs paid | (137 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (4,189 | ) | 4,160 | |||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,267 | 1,087 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 1,883 | 1,401 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 3,150 | $ | 2,488 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 4,175 | $ | 4,029 | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities | ||||||||
Earned by Series B preferred equity holders but not distributed to customer interest escrow | $ | 10 | $ | 36 | ||||
Earned by Series B preferred equity holders and distributed to customer interest escrow | $ | 74 | $ | 100 | ||||
Foreclosure of assets transferred from loans receivable, net | $ | 279 | $ | 2,006 | ||||
Earned but not paid distributions of Series C preferred equity holders | $ | 275 | $ | 229 | ||||
Unsecured transferred to secured notes payable | $ | 38 | $ | 1,014 | ||||
Construction loans repaid through the reduction of Secured LOC Principal Balance | $ | - | $ | 410 | ||||
Reclassification of deferred financing costs from other assets | $ | - | $ | 330 | ||||
Transfer of loan receivables to real estate investments | $ | 1,140 | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Information presented throughout these notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) is in thousands of dollars.
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
Shepherd’s Finance, LLC and subsidiary (the “Company”) was originally formed as a Pennsylvania limited liability company on May 10, 2007. The Company is the sole member of a consolidating subsidiary, 84 REPA, LLC. The Company operates pursuant to its Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, as amended, by and among Daniel M. Wallach and the other members of the Company effective as of March 16, 2017.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company extends commercial loans to residential homebuilders (in 21 states) to:
● | construct single family homes, | |
● | develop undeveloped land into residential building lots, and | |
● | purchase and improve for sale older homes. |
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying (a) interim condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2020, which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements, and (b) unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. While certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), management believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the unaudited interim condensed consolidated information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The consolidated results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2019 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto (the “2019 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2019 Financial Statements.
Accounting Standards to be Adopted
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 introduce a new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model for certain financial assets, including mortgage loans and reinsurance receivables. The new model will not apply to debt securities classified as available-for-sale. For assets within the scope of the new model, an entity will recognize as an allowance against earnings its estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected on day one of the asset’s acquisition. The allowance may be reversed through earnings if a security recovers in value. This differs from the current impairment model, which requires recognition of credit losses when they have been incurred and recognizes a security’s subsequent recovery in value in other comprehensive income. ASU 2016-13 also makes targeted changes to the current impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, which comprise the majority of the Company’s invested assets. Similar to the CECL model, credit loss impairments will be recorded in an allowance against earnings that may be reversed for subsequent recoveries in value. The amendments in ASU 2016-13, along with related amendments in ASU No. 2018-19, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses,” are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. For smaller reporting companies, the effective date for annual and interim periods is January 1, 2023. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in ASU 2016-13.
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2. Fair Value
The Company had no financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.
The following tables present the balances of non-financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
September 30, 2020 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical | Significant Other Observable | Significant Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreclosed assets | $ | 3,690 | $ | 3,690 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,690 | ||||||||||
Impaired loans due to COVID-19, net | 9,107 | 9,107 | - | - | 9,107 | |||||||||||||||
Other impaired loans, net | 1,625 | 1,625 | - | - | 1,625 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 14,422 | $ | 14,422 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 14,422 |
December 31, 2019 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical | Significant Other Observable | Significant Unobservable | |||||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Assets | Inputs | Inputs | ||||||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Foreclosed assets | $ | 4,916 | $ | 4,916 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 4,916 | ||||||||||
Impaired assets, net | 1,487 | 1,487 | - | - | 1,487 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 6,403 | $ | 6,403 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 6,403 |
The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying | Estimated | Carrying | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Amount | Fair Value | Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Financial Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,150 | $ | 3,150 | $ | 1,883 | $ | 1,883 | ||||||||
Loans receivable, net | 47,984 | 47,984 | 55,369 | 55,369 | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest on loans | 748 | 748 | 1,031 | 1,031 | ||||||||||||
Financial Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Customer interest escrow | 447 | 447 | 643 | 643 | ||||||||||||
Notes payable secured, net | 22,753 | 22,753 | 26,991 | 26,991 | ||||||||||||
Notes payable unsecured, net | 26,484 | 26,484 | 26,520 | 26,520 | ||||||||||||
PPP Loan and EIDL Advance | 371 | 371 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Accrued interest payable | 3,047 | 3,047 | 2,533 | 2,533 |
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3. Financing Receivables
Financing receivables are comprised of the following as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Loans receivable, gross | $ | 51,521 | $ | 57,608 | ||||
Less: Deferred loan fees | (1,116 | ) | (856 | ) | ||||
Less: Deposits | (1,400 | ) | (1,352 | ) | ||||
Plus: Deferred origination costs | 375 | 204 | ||||||
Less: Allowance for loan losses | (1,396 | ) | (235 | ) | ||||
Loans receivable, net | $ | 47,984 | $ | 55,369 |
The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2020 was $1,396, of which $163 is related to loans without specific reserves. The Company recorded specific reserves for loans impaired due to impacts from COVID-19 of $1,041, special mention loans of $120 and impaired loans not due to impacts from COVID-19 of $72. As of December 31, 2019, the allowance was $235, of which $230 related to loans without specific reserves. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we incurred $504 in direct charge-offs compared to $173 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Commercial Construction and Development Loans
Commercial Loans – Construction Loan Portfolio Summary
The following is a summary of the loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Year | Number of States | Number Borrowers | Number Loans | Value
of Collateral(1) | Commitment Amount | Gross Amount Outstanding | Loan to Value Ratio(2) | Loan Fee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 21 | 67 | 235 | $ | 88,860 | $ | 63,928 | $ | 42,368 | 72 | %(3) | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 21 | 70 | 241 | 93,211 | 65,273 | 48,611 | 70 | %(3) | 5 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value. |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value. |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
Commercial Loans – Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
Year | Number of States |
Number of Borrowers |
Number of Loans |
Gross Value of Collateral(1) |
Commitment Amount(2) | Gross Amount Outstanding |
Loan to Value Ratio(3) |
Interest Spread | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 4 | 5 | 8 | $ | 10,748 | $ | 10,608 | $ | 9,153 | 86 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13,007 | 9,866 | 8,997 | 69 | % | 7 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid. A portion of this collateral is $1,550 and $1,470 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, of preferred equity in our Company. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity might be difficult to sell, which may impact our ability to recover the loan balance. In addition, a portion of the collateral value is estimated based on the selling prices anticipated for the homes. |
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(2) | The commitment amount does not include letters of credit and cash bonds. |
(3) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above. |
Credit Quality Information
The following tables present credit-related information at the “class” level in accordance with FASB ASC 310-10-50, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” See our 2019 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC, for more information.
Finance receivables – By risk rating:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Pass | $ | 37,314 | $ | 53,542 | ||||
Special mention | 2,353 | 2,571 | ||||||
Classified – accruing | - | - | ||||||
Classified – nonaccrual | 11,854 | 1,495 | ||||||
Total | $ | 51,521 | $ | 57,608 |
Finance receivables – Method of impairment calculation:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Performing loans evaluated individually | $ | 16,954 | $ | 26,233 | ||||
Performing loans evaluated collectively | 22,713 | 29,880 | ||||||
Non-performing loans without a specific reserve | 4,120 | 1,467 | ||||||
Non-performing loans with a specific reserve to COVID-19 | 7,015 | - | ||||||
Non-performing loans with a specific reserve | 719 | 28 | ||||||
Total evaluated collectively for loan losses | $ | 51,521 | $ | 57,608 |
As September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.
Impaired Loans
The following is a summary of our impaired nonaccrual commercial construction loans as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Unpaid principal balance (contractual obligation from customer) | $ | 11,875 | $ | 1,495 | ||||
Charge-offs and payments applied | (21 | ) | - | |||||
Gross value before related allowance | 11,854 | 1,495 | ||||||
Related allowance | (1,122 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
Value after allowance | $ | 10,732 | $ | 1,487 |
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Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable. Our concentration risks for our top three customers listed by geographic real estate market are summarized in the table below:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||
Percent of | Percent of | |||||||||||
Borrower | Loan | Borrower | Loan | |||||||||
City | Commitments | City | Commitments | |||||||||
Highest concentration risk | Pittsburgh, PA | 26 | % | Pittsburgh, PA | 25 | % | ||||||
Second highest concentration risk | Orlando, FL | 13 | % | Orlando, FL | 15 | % | ||||||
Third highest concentration risk | Cape Coral, FL | 7 | % | Cape Coral, FL | 3 | % |
4. Real Estate Investment Assets
During June 2020, the Company acquired two lots from a borrower in exchange for the transfer of loans secured by those lots. The Company extinguished the principal balance for the loans on the lots in the amount of $640 and in addition, paid a $500 management fee for the development of homes on certain of the Company’s lots that were previously carried as loan receivables. The management fee was paid through reducing the principal balance on a current loan receivable with the borrower.
The following table is a roll forward of real estate investment assets:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||
Transfers from loans | 1,140 | – | – | |||||||||
Additions for construction/development | 14 | – | – | |||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 1,154 | $ | – | $ | – |
5. Foreclosed Assets
The following table is a roll forward of foreclosed assets:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 4,916 | $ | 5,973 | $ | 5,973 | ||||||
Additions from loans | 279 | 3,352 | 2,006 | |||||||||
Additions for construction/development | 801 | 763 | 608 | |||||||||
Sale proceeds | (2,246 | ) | (4,543 | ) | (4,543 | ) | ||||||
Loss on sale | (86 | ) | (274 | ) | (274 | ) | ||||||
Gain on foreclosure | - | 203 | 181 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets | 138 | - | - | |||||||||
Impairment gain on foreclosed assets | 68 | - | - | |||||||||
Impairment gain on foreclosed assets due to COVID-19 | 27 | - | - | |||||||||
Loss on foreclosure | (2 | ) | - | (169 | ) | |||||||
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets | (114 | ) | - | (107 | ) | |||||||
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets due to COVID-19 | (91 | ) | (558 | ) | - | |||||||
Ending balance | $ | 3,690 | $ | 4,916 | $ | 3,675 |
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6. Borrowings
The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority:
Priority Rank | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||||
Borrowing Source | ||||||||||
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings | 1 | $ | 22,762 | $ | 26,806 | |||||
Secured lines of credit from affiliates | 2 | 1 | 189 | |||||||
Unsecured line of credit (senior) | 3 | - | 500 | |||||||
PPP Loan and EIDL Advance | 3 | 371 | - | |||||||
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated) | 4 | 1,377 | 1,407 | |||||||
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross | 5 | 21,319 | 20,308 | |||||||
Other unsecured debt (subordinated) | 5 | 3,633 | 4,131 | |||||||
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated) | 6 | 590 | 590 | |||||||
Total | $ | 50,053 | $ | 53,931 |
The following table shows the maturity of outstanding debt as of September 30, 2020:
Year Maturing | Total Amount Maturing | Public Offering |
Other Unsecured(1) | Secured Borrowings |
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2020 | $ | 25,431 | $ | 974 | $ | 2,676 | $ | 21,781 | ||||||||
2021 | 13,257 | 12,073 | 1,168 | 16 | ||||||||||||
2022 | 5,541 | 3,706 | 1,819 | 16 | ||||||||||||
2023 | 1,119 | 824 | 189 | 106 | ||||||||||||
2024 and thereafter | 4,705 | 3,742 | 120 | 843 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 50,053 | $ | 21,319 | $ | 5,972 | $ | 22,762 |
(1) | Other Unsecured includes our PPP Loan of $361 and EIDL Advance of $10 (each described below) of which $21, $247, and $103, collectively, matures during 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively. All or a portion of the PPP Loan may be forgiven. |
Secured Borrowings
New Lines of Credit
During September 2020, we entered into an amended line of credit agreement (the “Eppinger LOC Agreement”) with Jeffrey Eppinger. The original line of credit from Mr. Eppinger was one of the New LOC Agreements described in the 2019 Form 10-K. Pursuant to the Eppinger LOC Agreement, Mr. Eppinger will provide us with a revolving line of credit of $1,500, an increase of $500. Principal for the New LOC Agreements, as amended, will not exceed $5,500. All other terms were unchanged.
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Lines of Credit from Affiliates
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had borrowed $1 on its lines of credit from affiliates, which have a total limit of $2,500.
Secured Deferred Financing Costs
The Company had secured deferred financing costs of $9 and $5 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Summary
Borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||
Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | |||||||||||||
Loan Purchaser | ||||||||||||||||
Builder Finance, Inc. | $ | 8,860 | $ | 6,202 | $ | 13,711 | $ | 9,375 | ||||||||
S.K. Funding, LLC | 7,063 | 4,791 | 10,394 | 6,771 | ||||||||||||
Lender | ||||||||||||||||
Stephen K. Shuman | 1,722 | 1,325 | 1,785 | 1,325 | ||||||||||||
Jeffrey Eppinger | 3,170 | 1,500 | 1,821 | 1,000 | ||||||||||||
Hardy Enterprises, Inc. | 1,726 | 1,000 | 1,684 | 1,000 | ||||||||||||
Gary Zentner | 389 | 250 | 472 | 250 | ||||||||||||
R. Scott Summers | 1,416 | 847 | 841 | 628 | ||||||||||||
Paul Swanson | 8,304 | 5,862 | 8,377 | 5,824 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 32,650 | $ | 21,777 | $ | 39,085 | $ | 26,173 |
Unsecured Borrowings
Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)
On March 22, 2019, the Company terminated its second public offering and commenced its third public offering of fixed rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”). The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was 10.31% and 10.56%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs. We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. There are limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note has a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions. The following table shows the roll forward of our Notes Program:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Gross Notes outstanding, beginning of period | $ | 20,308 | $ | 17,348 | $ | 17,348 | ||||||
Notes issued | 6,454 | 11,127 | 9,201 | |||||||||
Note repayments / redemptions | (5,443 | ) | (8,167 | ) | (5,793 | ) | ||||||
Gross Notes outstanding, end of period | $ | 21,319 | $ | 20,308 | $ | 20,756 | ||||||
Less deferred financing costs, net | 435 | 416 | 425 | |||||||||
Notes outstanding, net | $ | 20,884 | $ | 19,892 | $ | 20,331 |
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The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance | $ | 786 | $ | 1,212 | $ | 1,212 | ||||||
Additions | 131 | 365 | 336 | |||||||||
Disposals | - | (791 | ) | - | ||||||||
Deferred financing costs, ending balance | 917 | 786 | 1,548 | |||||||||
Less accumulated amortization | (482 | ) | (370 | ) | (1,123 | ) | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | $ | 435 | $ | 416 | $ | 425 |
The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance | $ | 370 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||||
Additions | 112 | 161 | 123 | |||||||||
Disposals | - | (791 | ) | - | ||||||||
Accumulated amortization, ending balance | $ | 482 | $ | 370 | $ | 1,123 |
Other Unsecured Debts
Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:
Principal Amount Outstanding as of | ||||||||||||||
Loan | Maturity Date | Interest Rate(1) | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||
Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc. | Demand(2) | 9.5 | % | $ | 500 | $ | 500 | |||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Paul Swanson | October 2020(6) | 10.0 | % | 1,138 | 1,176 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2020 | 9.5 | % | 563 | 563 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2021 | 10.5 | % | 146 | 146 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2024 | 10.0 | % | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2021 | 10.0 | % | 174 | 174 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | August 2022 | 11.0 | % | 200 | 200 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2023 | 11.0 | % | 169 | 169 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2020 | 6.5 | % | - | 500 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2021 | 11.0 | % | 600 | 600 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | Demand | 5.0 | % | - | 500 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2020 | 5.0 | % | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2023 | 11.0 | % | 20 | - | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2024 | 11.0 | % | 20 | - | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2022(3) | 10.0 | % | 370 | 400 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2022(4) | 1.0 | % | 728 | 728 | |||||||||
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2022(4) | 22.5 | % | 417 | 417 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2020(5) | 1.0 | % | 279 | 279 | |||||||||
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2020(5) | 20.0 | % | 173 | 173 | |||||||||
$ | 5,600 | $ | 6,628 |
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(1) Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.
(2) Due six months after lender gives notice.
(3) Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice.
(4) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 11% per annum.
(5) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 10% per annum.
(6) Amount due in October 2020 is $1,000 with the remainder due in November 2020.
In May 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “PPP Loan”) with LCA Bank Corporation to borrow $361 pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. All or a portion of the loan may be forgivable, as provided by the terms of the PPP. During April 2020, the Company received a grant under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (the “EIDL Advance”) which may be used for payroll and other certain operating expenses. The EIDL Advance will reduce the forgiveness of the PPP Loan depending on certain parameters required by the CARES Act.
7. Redeemable Preferred Equity
The following is a roll forward of our Series C cumulative preferred equity (“Series C Preferred Units”):
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 2,959 | $ | 2,385 | $ | 2,385 | ||||||
Additions from new investment | - | 300 | 200 | |||||||||
Redemptions | (37 | ) | (42 | ) | (30 | ) | ||||||
Additions from reinvestment | 275 | 316 | 229 | |||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 3,197 | $ | 2,959 | $ | 2,784 |
The following table shows the earliest redemption options for investors in our Series C Preferred Units as of September 30, 2020:
Year of Available Redemption | Total Amount Redeemable | ||||
2024 | $ | 2,963 | |||
2025 | 234 | ||||
Total | $ | 3,197 |
8. Members’ Capital
There are currently two classes of equity units outstanding that the Company classifies as Members’ Capital: Class A common units (“Class A Common Units”) and Series B cumulative preferred units (“Series B Preferred Units”). As of September 30, 2020, the Class A Common Units are held by eight members, all of whom have no personal liability. All Class A common members have voting rights in proportion to their capital account. There were 2,629 Class A Common Units outstanding at both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
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Series B Preferred Units were initially issued to the Hoskins Group (consisting of Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC, Investor’s Mark Acquisitions, LLC, and Mark L. Hoskins) through a reduction in a loan issued by the Hoskins Group to the Company. In December 2015, the Hoskins Group agreed to purchase 0.1 Series B Preferred Units for $10 at each closing of a lot to a third party in the Hamlets and Tuscany subdivisions. As of September 30, 2020, the Hoskins Group owns a total of 15.5 Series B Preferred Units, which were issued for a total of $1,550.
Earned but unpaid distributions on the Series B cumulative preferred units for the second and third quarters of 2020 total approximately $37 and $28, respectively, and have been rolled forward to be paid in a subsequent quarter.
9. Related Party Transactions
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $1,249, $250, and $1,000 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and chairman of the board of managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President of Sales), respectively. A more detailed description is included in Note 6 of our 2019 Financial Statements. These borrowings are in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet.
In July 2020, the Company purchased two loans at cost from Daniel M. Wallach (the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the board of managers) for approximately $198. Those loans had previously been purchased from the Company by Mr. Wallach.
10. Commitments and Contingencies
Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit risk, and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $21,560 and $16,662 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
11. Selected Quarterly Condensed Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)
Summarized unaudited quarterly condensed consolidated financial data for the quarters of 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | Quarter 4 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2020(1) | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Interest Income (loss) | $ | 389 | $ | (228 | ) | $ | 990 | $ | 1,138 | $ | 1,118 | $ | 969 | $ | 1,126 | |||||||||||||
Loan loss provision | 70 | 1,560 | 35 | 21 | 3 | 151 | 47 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net (Loss) Interest Income after Loan Loss Provision | 319 | (1,788 | ) | 955 | 1,117 | 1,115 | 818 | 1,079 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets | 135 | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on foreclosure of assets | – | – | – | 22 | 86 | 95 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment gain on foreclosed assets | 95 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SG&A Expense | 367 | 462 | 708 | 447 | 703 | 620 | 624 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 21 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on Sale of Foreclosed Assets | 51 | – | 35 | – | 274 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on Foreclosure of Assets | 2 | – | – | – | – | 169 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment Loss on Foreclosed Assets | 4 | 91 | 109 | 282 | – | 27 | 80 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net (Loss) Income | $ | 104 | $ | (2,359 | ) | $ | 82 | $ | 384 | $ | 203 | $ | 75 | $ | 352 |
(1) | During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, net interest income after loan loss provision was reduced due to COVID-19 by $1,492. In addition, the Company wrote off $469 of interest income directly related to COVID-19. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, impairment loss on foreclosed assets of $91 was due to the impact of COVID-19. |
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12. Non-Interest Expense Detail
The following table displays our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses:
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||
Legal and accounting | $ | 202 | $ | 211 | ||||
Salaries and related expenses | 684 | 1,143 | ||||||
Board related expenses | 74 | 66 | ||||||
Advertising | 54 | 102 | ||||||
Rent and utilities | 36 | 36 | ||||||
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses | 303 | 179 | ||||||
Travel | 105 | 101 | ||||||
Other | 78 | 109 | ||||||
Total SG&A | $ | 1,536 | $ | 1,947 |
13. Subsequent Events
Management of the Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 5, 2020, the date these interim condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
(All dollar [$] amounts shown in thousands.)
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should also be read in conjunction with our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data (the “2019 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I.
Overview
The Company has been impacted by and continues to face risks related to COVID-19, which has caused disruptions to the economy and in all of the markets in which the Company lends. The Company’s operating results depend significantly on the homebuilding industry.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had 46 loans at a gross loans receivable balance of $12,993 of impaired loans primarily due to COVID-19. In addition, we recognized $1,492 in loan loss expense and $91 in impairment loss of foreclosed assets during the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had 37 loans at a gross loans receivable balance of $11,854 of impaired loans primarily due to COVID-19. In addition, we reversed $170 in loan loss expense and $27 in impairment loss of foreclosed assets during the quarter ended September 30, 2020 related to the write offs from the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
The Company continues to lose interest income on assets that do not accrue interest. During the quarter ended June 30 and September 30, 2020 the estimated loss on interest income related to impaired and foreclosed assets was $578 and 484, respectively. Looking ahead, we expect this to decrease by year end and again by the end of the first quarter of 2021. We anticipate the lack of interest income will primarily be resolved by the end of the first quarter of 2021.
Finally, the impact of COVID-19 and prior to COVID-19 is the lack of loan originations which impacts our earnings through the loss of fee income. Loan originations and fee income for the first six months of 2020 and 2019 was $18,504 and $796 and $32,860 and $1,325, respectively. For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, loan originations increased to $21,374 compared to $13,111 for the same period of 2019 and we anticipate this rate of increase to continue through the fourth quarter of 2020 and first quarter of 2021.
Response to COVID-19
During March 2020, the Company made the decision due to the potential impact of COVID-19 to inform its borrowers that the Company would fund all loans where the underlying asset was currently under construction. Borrowers with loans in which the underlying asset was at a non-start position were informed to not start construction until told to do so by the Company.
During April 2020, as the Company continued to monitor market conditions overall and in the specific markets in which the Company lends, the Company observed that some markets had little to no impact from a housing perspective as a result of COVID-19; however, the Company’s borrowers in Pennsylvania and Michigan were significantly impacted due to the government shutting down home construction completely, and customers in Florida were significantly impacted by the changes in lending rules for end users and the high levels of unemployment caused by COVID-19. The Company made the decision to fund new loans to borrowers in stronger markets for the purpose of developing presold homes, which loans have reduced loan-to-value ratios. In addition, the Company continued to monitor funding spec loans in some markets on a case-by-case basis for loans with reduced loan-to-value ratios. In addition, the Company stopped recognizing interest on loans issued to customers impacted by COVID-19 which continued through September and is expected to continue until those loans are paid off. Through the quarter ended September 30 2020, the amount of estimated unearned interest income due to COVID-19 that was not recognized was $355.
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On May 7, 2020, the Company made the decision to reopen lending under normal, pre-COVID-19 terms for a limited group of certain of its customers. In addition, the decision was made to allow rehab loans to builders at terms that are less conservative than those established in April 2020 but more conservative than terms prior to the arrival of COVID-19. Currently, the Company is offering normal terms to approximately 40% of its customers, and restricted terms to approximately 60% of its customers. The Company averaged $2,251 in new loan originations in the first five months of 2020, but under these terms the Company averaged $7,155 of loan originations in June through September 2020. The fees from these originations are typically recognized over 12 months. New loan fees from these four months before deferred loan origination costs were $746, which we will recognize over 12 months. The Company attributes this increase in volume to many of its larger nonbank competitors going out of business or leaving the lending business.
Overview of Financial Results
Net income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $99 and $2,803, respectively, when compared to the same periods of 2019. The decrease in net income was primarily due to the economic effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the following:
● | Interest income decreased $451 to $1,476 and $876 to $4,612 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. The decrease was due primarily to direct write offs of interest income of $469 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. In addition, the Company estimated $355 and $757 in reduced interest income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 due to non-performing loans not accruing interest due to COVID-19. | |
● | Fee income decreased $239 to $433 and $769 to $1,229 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. Originations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $21,374 and $39,878, respectively, compared to $13,111 and $58,771 for the same periods of 2019. The increase for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to stronger demand and less competition. The decrease in originations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. | |
● | Loan loss provision increased $67 to $70 and $1,464 to $1,665 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. The increase was due primarily to impairment on loans related to COVID-19. | |
● | Gain on sale of foreclosed assets increased $135 and $138 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold four foreclosed assets with a gain on sale of $135 compared to none for the same period of 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold five foreclosed assets with a gain on sale of $138 compared to the same period of 2019. | |
● | Impairment gain on foreclosed assets increased $95 during both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods of 2019. The increase was due primarily to percentage of completion increasing while costs remained low. In addition, during the third quarter of 2020 the Company reversed $27 in losses recognized during the second quarter of 2020. | |
● | Loss on sale of foreclosed assets decreased $223 to $51 and $188 to $86 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. The decreases related primarily to the sale of four and five foreclosed assets during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 for a loss of $51 and $86, respectively. During both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company sold one foreclosed asset for a loss of $274. | |
● | Impairment loss on foreclosed assets increased $4 and $98 for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the same periods of 2019. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized $91 in impairment loss on foreclosed assets due to COVID-19. |
The Company anticipates an increase in profit in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the third quarter of 2020. To achieve these increases in profits, the Company is focused on the following three things:
1. | First, the Company is focused on reducing the number of assets currently not paying interest. Due primarily to the impact of COVID-19, the Company transferred the loan receivables balance of $9,728 for one of our largest borrowers into a non-performing asset. The Company’s reduction of non-performing assets is expected to be achieved by a combination of the selling of foreclosed assets and the payoff of nonperforming loans; | |
2. | Second, the Company is focused on continuing the higher level of new loan originations that the Company did not realize during the first six months of 2020. Average originations during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and three months ended September 30, 2020 was $3,084 and $7,125, respectively; and | |
3. | Third, the Company seeks to have the cash to fund new originations through new financing and the potential reduction of nonperforming assets. |
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We anticipate that the housing market in most of the areas in which we do business will be strong despite the impact of COVID-19, and that doing business with our best customers in those markets will provide good performing loans for our balance sheet. We also anticipate that the losses we incurred in principal related to COVID-19 will not continue, and that the lack of interest due to nonperforming assets from COVID-19 will decrease significantly over the course of the rest of 2020.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company purchased $10,000 of life insurance covering Daniel M. Wallach for the benefit of the Company as a beneficiary, which renews annually.
We had $47,984 and $55,369 in loan assets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In addition, as of September 30, 2020, we had 235 construction loans in 21 states with 67 borrowers and eight development loans in four states with five borrowers.
Net cash (used in) provided by operations decreased $1,688 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019. Our decrease in operating cash flow was due primarily to impairment loss related to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Critical Accounting Estimates
To assist in evaluating our interim condensed consolidated financial statements, we describe below the critical accounting estimates that we use. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (1) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used, would have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. See our 2019 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC, for more information on our critical accounting estimates. No material changes to our critical accounting estimates have occurred since December 31, 2019 unless listed below.
Loan Losses
Fair value of collateral has the potential to impact the calculation of the loan loss provision (the amount we have expensed over time in anticipation of loan losses we have not yet realized). Specifically, relevant to the allowance for loan loss reserve is the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the outstanding loan balances. Fair value measurements are an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Due to a rapidly changing economic market, an erratic housing market, the various methods that could be used to develop fair value estimates, and the various assumptions that could be used, determining the collateral’s fair value requires significant judgment.
Change in Fair Value Assumption | September 30, 2020 Loan Loss Provision Higher/(Lower) |
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Increasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%* | $ | - | ||
Decreasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%** | $ | 5,192 |
* Increases in the fair value of the real estate collateral do not impact the loan loss provision, as the value generally is not “written up.”
** Assumes the loans were nonperforming and a book amount of the loans outstanding of $47,984.
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Foreclosed Assets
The fair value of real estate will impact our foreclosed asset value, which is recorded at 100% of fair value (after selling costs are deducted).
Change in Fair Value Assumption | September 30, 2020 Foreclosed Assets Higher/(Lower) |
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Increasing fair value of the foreclosed assets by 35%* | $ | - | ||
Decreasing fair value of the foreclosed assets by 35%** | $ | (1,292 | ) |
* Increases in the fair value of the foreclosed assets do not impact the carrying value, as the value generally is not “written up.” Those gains would be recognized at the sale of the asset.
** Assumes a book amount of the foreclosed assets of $3,690.
Interest Spread
The following table displays a comparison of our interest income, expense, fees, and spread:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Income | * | * | * | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estimated interest income | $ | 1,831 | 14 | % | $ |
1,927 |
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% | $ | 5,838 | 14 | % | $ |
5,488 |
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% | ||||||||||||||||
Estimated unearned interest income due to COVID-19 | (355 | ) | (3 | )% |
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% | (757 | ) | (2 | )% |
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% | ||||||||||||||||||
Write-offs due to COVID-19 | - | - | % | - | - | % | (469 | ) | (1 | )% | - | - | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest income on loans | $ | 1,476 | 11 | % | $ | 1,927 | 14 | % | $ | 4,612 | 11 | % | $ | 5,488 | 14 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Fee income on loans | 433 | 3 | % | 673 | 5 | % | 1,229 | 3 | % | 1,998 | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and fee income on loans |
1,909 |
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% |
2,600 |
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% |
5,841 |
14 |
% |
7,486 |
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% | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense unsecured | 760 | 5 | % | 696 | 4 | % | 2,223 | 5 | % | 1,954 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense secured | 727 | 6 | % | 746 | 4 | % | 2,354 | 6 | % | 2,196 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization offering costs | 33 | - | % | 40 | - | % | 112 | - | % | 123 | - | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 1,520 | 12 | % | 1,482 | 11 | % | 4,689 | 11 | % | 4,273 | 11 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income (spread) | 389 | 3 | % | 1,118 | 8 | % | 1,152 | 3 | % |
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Weighted average outstanding loan asset balance | $ | 51,881 | $ | 54,029 | $ | 55,124 | $ | 52,389 |
* Annualized amount as percentage of the weighted average outstanding gross loan balance.
There are three main components that can impact our interest spread:
● Difference between the interest rate received (on our loan assets) and the interest rate paid (on our borrowings). The loans we have originated have interest rates which are based on our cost of funds, with a minimum cost of funds of 7%. For most loans, the margin is fixed at 3%; however, for our development loans the margin is fixed at 7%. This component is also impacted by the lending of money with no interest cost (our equity).
Interest income on loans decreased to 11% for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 14% for the same periods of 2019. The Company expensed $469 in interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 due to impairment of loans associated with four of our borrowers directly related to COVID-19. In addition, estimated interest not earned during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 related to those borrowers was approximately $355 and $757, respectively.
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The difference between estimated interest income on loans due to COVID-19 and the interest paid was 2% for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods of 2019, which is our standard margin.
We anticipate our standard margin to be 3% on all future construction loans and 7% on all development loans which yields a blended margin of approximately 3.4%.
● Fee income. Our construction loan fee is 5% on the amount we commit to lend, which is amortized over the expected life of each loan. We do not recognize a loan fee on our development loans. When loans terminate before than their expected life, the remaining fee is recognized at the termination of the loan.
During both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, fee income on loans decreased 2% compared to the same periods of 2019. The decrease related primarily due to less loan originations.
● Amount of nonperforming assets. Generally, we can have two types of nonperforming assets that negatively affect interest spread: loans not paying interest and foreclosed assets.
As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, we had 37 impaired loans in the aggregate amount of $11,854 and 10 impaired loans in the aggregate amount of $1,780 that were not paying interest, respectively. Non-performing assets not related to the impact of COVID-19 were $1,705. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Company transferred the loan receivables balance of $9,728 as of June 30, 2020 for one of our largest borrowers into a non-performing asset. As of September 30, 2020, the amount due from this certain borrower is $8,058.
Foreclosed assets do not provide a monthly interest return. As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, foreclosed assets were $3,690 and $3,675, respectively, which resulted in a negative impact on our interest spread in both years.
The amount of nonperforming assets is expected to decrease in the fourth quarter of 2020 as we continue to sell our assets when construction is complete.
SG&A Expenses
The following table displays our SG&A expenses:
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Legal and accounting | $ | 21 | $ | 37 | $ | 202 | $ | 211 | ||||||||
Salaries and related expenses | 200 | 359 | 684 | 1,143 | ||||||||||||
Board related expenses | 24 | 25 | 74 | 66 | ||||||||||||
Advertising | 18 | 52 | 54 | 102 | ||||||||||||
Rent and utilities | 13 | 11 | 36 | 36 | ||||||||||||
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses | 69 | 132 | 303 | 179 | ||||||||||||
Travel | 23 | 55 | 105 | 101 | ||||||||||||
Other | (1 | ) | 32 | 78 | 109 | |||||||||||
Total SG&A | $ | 367 | $ | 703 | $ | 1,536 | $ | 1,947 |
Our SG&A expense decreased $336 and $411 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019 due significantly to the following:
● | Salaries and related expenses decreased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 by $159 and $459, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. The decrease was due to the increase in deferred originations costs of $138 to $260 and $188 to $573 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. In addition, profit sharing expense decreased by $66 and $210 to $0 for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively compared to the same period of 2019. |
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● | Loan and foreclosed asset expenses decreased $63 to $69 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the completion and sale of our largest foreclosed asset during the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses increased $124 to $303 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period of 2019 due to additional real estate owned asset expenses for taxes and insurance. |
Loan Loss Provision
Our loan loss provision increased $67 to $70 and $1,464 to $1,665 for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2019. The increase in loan loss provision was primarily due to specific reserves for loan assets impaired due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic of $1,042 and special mention assets of $120.
Consolidated Financial Position
Loans Receivable
Commercial Loans – Construction Loan Portfolio Summary
We anticipate that the aggregate balance of our construction loan portfolio will increase as loans near maturity and as we have new loan originations.
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of September 30, 2020:
State | Number of Borrowers | Number of Loans | Value of Collateral(1) | Commitment Amount | Gross Amount Outstanding | Loan to Value | Loan Fee | |||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona | 2 | 3 | $ | 2,289 | $ | 1,290 | $ | 754 | 56 | % | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Connecticut | 1 | 1 | 343 | 226 | 141 | 66 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | 1 | 1 | 585 | 410 | 142 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 17 | 108 | 30,425 | 24,375 | 17,485 | 80 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 2 | 2 | 595 | 452 | 430 | 76 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | 1 | 2 | 700 | 490 | 259 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Illinois | 1 | 1 | 1,245 | 747 | 368 | 60 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Indiana | 1 | 1 | 347 | 243 | 233 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Michigan | 4 | 10 | 2,713 | 2,112 | 775 | 78 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey | 2 | 8 | 2,495 | 2,415 | 1,728 | 97 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New York | 3 | 3 | 2,433 | 1,235 | 1,252 | 51 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 6 | 20 | 5,118 | 3,542 | 1,640 | 69 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Ohio | 3 | 9 | 3,794 | 2,520 | 1,584 | 66 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Oregon | 1 | 2 | 1,267 | 887 | 475 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 3 | 20 | 19,193 | 12,102 | 8,925 | 63 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 8 | 20 | 5,878 | 4,419 | 2,438 | 75 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 3 | 5 | 2,169 | 1,463 | 297 | 67 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas | 4 | 7 | 2,405 | 1,684 | 1,167 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah | 2 | 6 | 2,558 | 1,822 | 1,469 | 71 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Washington | 1 | 5 | 1,769 | 1,162 | 474 | 66 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | 539 | 332 | 332 | 62 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | 67 | 235 | $ | 88,860 | $ | 63,928 | $ | 42,368 | 72 | %(3) | 5 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value. | |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value. | |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
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The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of December 31, 2019:
State | Number of Borrowers | Number of Loans | Value of Collateral(1) | Commitment Amount | Gross Amount Outstanding | Loan to Value Ratio(2) | Loan Fee | |||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado | 1 | 1 | $ | 630 | $ | 425 | $ | 424 | 67 | % | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Connecticut | 1 | 1 | 340 | 224 | 55 | 66 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Florida | 17 | 112 | 32,259 | 24,031 | 16,826 | 74 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Georgia | 3 | 4 | 2,085 | 1,343 | 917 | 64 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Idaho | 1 | 1 | 310 | 217 | 173 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Indiana | 2 | 3 | 1,687 | 1,083 | 383 | 64 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Michigan | 4 | 11 | 3,696 | 2,566 | 1,820 | 69 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey | 3 | 6 | 1,925 | 1,471 | 1,396 | 76 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
New York | 2 | 3 | 1,370 | 940 | 743 | 69 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 6 | 20 | 5,790 | 4,009 | 2,471 | 69 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Ohio | 3 | 9 | 4,117 | 2,664 | 2,153 | 65 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Oregon | 1 | 2 | 1,137 | 796 | 739 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 3 | 24 | 20,791 | 13,322 | 11,772 | 64 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 11 | 25 | 8,809 | 6,419 | 4,786 | 73 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 3 | 4 | 1,367 | 1,069 | 503 | 78 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Texas | 3 | 4 | 1,984 | 1,270 | 843 | 64 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Utah | 2 | 4 | 1,862 | 1,389 | 1,000 | 75 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Virginia | 1 | 3 | 1,245 | 815 | 734 | 65 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Washington | 1 | 2 | 1,040 | 728 | 445 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin | 1 | 1 | 539 | 332 | 285 | 62 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming | 1 | 1 | 228 | 160 | 143 | 70 | % | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | 70 | 241 | $ | 93,211 | $ | 65,273 | $ | 48,611 | 70 | %(3) | 5 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value. | |
(2) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value. | |
(3) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
Commercial Loans – Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary
The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of September 30, 2020:
State | Number of Borrowers | Number of Loans | Value of Collateral(1) | Commitment Amount(2) | Gross Amount Outstanding | Loan to Value | Interest Spread | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 1 | 3 | $ | 8,425 | $ | 8,200 | $ | 7,583 | 90 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Florida | 2 | 2 | 843 | 898 | 730 | 87 | % | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 1 | 1 | 400 | 260 | 136 | 34 | % | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 1 | 2 | 1,080 | 1,250 | 704 | 65 | % | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 5 | 8 | $ | 10,748 | $ | 10,608 | $ | 9,153 | 86 | %(4) | 7 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid and third-party mortgage balances. Part of this collateral is $1,550 of preferred equity in our Company. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity in our Company might be difficult to sell, which could impact our ability to eliminate the loan balance. |
(2) | The commitment amount does not include unfunded letters of credit. |
(3) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above. |
(4) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
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The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of December 31, 2019:
State | Number of Borrowers | Number of Loans | Value of Collateral(1) | Commitment Amount(2) | Gross Amount Outstanding | Loan to Value | Interest Spread | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania | 1 | 3 | $ | 10,191 | $ | 7,000 | $ | 7,389 | 73 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Florida | 2 | 3 | 1,301 | 1,356 | 891 | 68 | % | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 1 | 1 | 400 | 260 | 99 | 25 | % | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 1 | 2 | 1,115 | 1,250 | 618 | 55 | % | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 5 | 9 | $ | 13,007 | $ | 9,866 | $ | 8,997 | 69 | %(4) | 7 | % |
(1) | The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid and third-party mortgage balances. Part of this collateral is $1,470 of preferred equity in our Company. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity in our Company might be difficult to sell, which could impact our ability to eliminate the loan balance. |
(2) | The commitment amount does not include unfunded letters of credit. |
(3) | The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above. |
(4) | Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans. |
Combined Loan Portfolio Summary
Financing receivables are comprised of the following as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Loans receivable, gross | $ | 51,521 | $ | 57,608 | ||||
Less: Deferred loan fees | (1,116 | ) | (856 | ) | ||||
Less: Deposits | (1,400 | ) | (1,352 | ) | ||||
Plus: Deferred origination costs | 375 | 204 | ||||||
Less: Allowance for loan losses | (1,396 | ) | (235 | ) | ||||
Loans receivable, net | $ | 47,984 | $ | 55,369 |
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The allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2020 was $1,396, of which $163 is related to loans without specific reserves. The Company recorded specific reserves for loans impaired due to impacts from COVID-19 of $1,041, special mention loans of $120 and impaired loans not due to impacts from COVID-19 of $72. As of December 31, 2019, the allowance was $235, of which $230 related to loans without specific reserves. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we incurred $504 in direct charge-offs compared to $173 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The following is a roll forward of combined loans:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 55,369 | $ | 46,490 | $ | 46,490 | ||||||
Additions | 33,347 | 56,842 | 41,902 | |||||||||
Principal collections | (37,511 | ) | (45,009 | ) | (34,551 | ) | ||||||
Transferred to foreclosed assets | (279 | ) | (3,352 | ) | (2,006 | ) | ||||||
Transferred to real estate investments | (1,140 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Change in builder deposit | (48 | ) | 157 | 25 | ||||||||
Loan loss provision | (1,665 | ) | (49 | ) | (201 | ) | ||||||
Change in loan fees, net | (89 | ) | 290 | 265 | ||||||||
Ending balance | $ | 47,984 | $ | 55,369 | $ | 51,924 |
Finance Receivables – By risk rating:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Pass | $ | 37,314 | $ | 53,542 | ||||
Special mention | 2,353 | 2,571 | ||||||
Classified – accruing | - | – | ||||||
Classified – nonaccrual | 11,854 | 1,495 | ||||||
Total | $ | 51,521 | $ | 57,608 |
Finance Receivables – Method of impairment calculation:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Performing loans evaluated individually | $ | 16,954 | $ | 26,233 | ||||
Performing loans evaluated collectively | 22,713 | 29,880 | ||||||
Non-performing loans without a specific reserve | 4,120 | 1,467 | ||||||
Non-performing loans with a specific reserve to COVID-19 | 7,015 | – | ||||||
Other non-performing loans with a specific reserve | 719 | 28 | ||||||
Total evaluated collectively for loan losses | $ | 51,521 | $ | 57,608 |
As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.
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Impaired Loans
The following is a summary of our impaired nonaccrual commercial construction loans as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Unpaid principal balance (contractual obligation from customer) | $ | 11,875 | $ | 1,495 | ||||
Charge-offs and payments applied | (21 | ) | - | |||||
Gross value before related allowance | 11,854 | 1,495 | ||||||
Related allowance | (1,122 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
Value after allowance | $ | 10,732 | $ | 1,487 |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of September 30, 2020, on a recency basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Current loans (current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days) | 208 | $ | 39,883 | 78 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | - | - | - | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 32 | 10,149 | 20 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | 3 | 1,489 | 2 | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 243 | $ | 51,521 | 100 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days) | - | $ | - | - | % | |||||||
Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | - | $ | - | - | % | |||||||
Total | 243 | $ | 51,521 | 100 | % |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of September 30, 2020, on a contractual basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Contractual Terms - All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date. | 208 | $ | 39,883 | 78 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | - | - | - | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 32 | 10,149 | 20 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | 3 | 1,489 | 2 | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 243 | $ | 51,521 | 100 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days) | - | $ | - | - | % | |||||||
Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | - | $ | - | - | % | |||||||
Total | 243 | $ | 51,521 | 100 | % |
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Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2019, on a recency basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Current loans (current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days) | 246 | $ | 56,113 | 97 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | – | – | – | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 4 | 1,495 | 3 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | – | – | – | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 250 | $ | 57,608 | 100 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | – | $ | – | – | % | |||||||
Total | 250 | $ | 57,608 | 100 | % |
Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2019, on a contractual basis:
No. Loans | Unpaid Balances | % | ||||||||||
Contractual Terms - All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date. | 246 | $ | 56,113 | 97 | % | |||||||
60-89 days | - | - | - | % | ||||||||
90-179 days | 4 | 1,495 | 3 | % | ||||||||
180-269 days | - | - | - | % | ||||||||
Subtotal | 250 | $ | 57,608 | 100 | % | |||||||
Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days) | - | $ | - | - | % | |||||||
Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.) | - | $ | - | - | % | |||||||
Total | 250 | $ | 57,608 | 100 | % |
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Foreclosed Assets
Below is a roll forward of foreclosed assets:
Nine Months September 30, | Year Ended December 31, | Nine Months September 30, | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 4,916 | $ | 5,973 | $ | 5,973 | ||||||
Additions from loans | 279 | 3,352 | 2,006 | |||||||||
Additions for construction/development | 801 | 763 | 608 | |||||||||
Sale proceeds | (2,246 | ) | (4,543 | ) | (4,543 | ) | ||||||
Loss on sale | (86 | ) | (274 | ) | (274 | ) | ||||||
Gain on foreclosure | - | 203 | 181 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of foreclosed assets | 138 | - | - | |||||||||
Impairment gain on foreclosed assets | 68 | - | - | |||||||||
Impairment gain on foreclosed assets due to COVID-19 | 27 | - | - | |||||||||
Loss on foreclosure | (2 | ) | - | (169 | ) | |||||||
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets | (114 | ) | - | (107 | ) | |||||||
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets due to COVID-19 | (91 | ) | (558 | ) | - | |||||||
Ending balance | $ | 3,690 | $ | 4,916 | $ | 3,675 |
Customer Interest Escrow
Below is a roll forward of interest escrow:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Beginning balance | $ | 643 | $ | 939 | $ | 939 | ||||||
Preferred equity dividends | 73 | 136 | 100 | |||||||||
Additions from Pennsylvania loans | 819 | 1,107 | 964 | |||||||||
Additions from other loans | 308 | 768 | 570 | |||||||||
Interest, fees, principal or repaid to borrower | (1,396 | ) | (2,307 | ) | (1,659 | ) | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | 447 | $ | 643 | $ | 914 |
Related Party Borrowings
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $1,249, $250, and $1,000 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and chairman of the board of managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President of Sales), respectively. A more detailed description is included in Note 6 to the 2019 Financial Statements. These borrowings are in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Secured Borrowings
New Lines of Credit
During September 2020, we entered into an amended line of credit agreement (the “Eppinger LOC Agreement”) with Jeffrey Eppinger. The original line of credit from Mr. Eppinger was one of the New LOC Agreements described in the 2019 Form 10-K. Pursuant to the Eppinger LOC Agreement, Mr. Eppinger will provide us with a revolving line of credit of $1,500, an increase of $500. Principal for the New LOC Agreements, as amended, will not exceed $5,500. All other terms were unchanged.
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Lines of Credit from Affiliates
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had borrowed $1 on its lines of credit from affiliates, which have a total limit of $2,500.
None of our lines of credit (including with related parties and non-related parties) have given us notice of nonrenewal, and the lines will continue to automatically renew unless notice is given by a lender.
Secured Deferred Financing Costs
The Company had secured deferred financing costs of $9 and $5 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense for secured deferred financing costs was immaterial for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Summary
The borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||||
Book Value of Loans which Served as | Due from Shepherd’s Lender | Book Value of Loans which Served as Collateral | Due from Shepherd’s Finance to Loan Purchaser or Lender | |||||||||||||
Loan Purchaser | ||||||||||||||||
Builder Finance, Inc. | $ | 8,860 | $ | 6,202 | $ | 13,711 | $ | 9,375 | ||||||||
S.K. Funding, LLC | 7,063 | 4,791 | 10,394 | 6,771 | ||||||||||||
Lender | ||||||||||||||||
Stephen K. Shuman | 1,722 | 1,325 | 1,785 | 1,325 | ||||||||||||
Jeffrey Eppinger | 3,170 | 1,500 | 1,821 | 1,000 | ||||||||||||
Hardy Enterprises, Inc. | 1,726 | 1,000 | 1,684 | 1,000 | ||||||||||||
Gary Zentner | 389 | 250 | 472 | 250 | ||||||||||||
R. Scott Summers | 1,416 | 847 | 841 | 628 | ||||||||||||
Paul Swanson | 8,304 | 5,862 | 8,377 | 5,824 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 32,650 | $ | 21,777 | $ | 39,085 | $ | 26,173 |
Unsecured Borrowings
Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)
On March 22, 2019, we terminated our second public offering and commenced our third public offering of fixed rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”). The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was 10.31% and 10.56%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs. We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. There are limited rights of early redemption. Our 36-month Note has a mandatory early redemption option, subject to certain conditions. The following table shows the roll forward of our Notes Program:
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | Year Ended December 31, 2019 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Gross Notes outstanding, beginning of period | $ | 20,308 | $ | 17,348 | $ | 17,348 | ||||||
Notes issued | 6,454 | 11,127 | 9,201 | |||||||||
Note repayments / redemptions | (5,443 | ) | (8,167 | ) | (5,793 | ) | ||||||
Gross Notes outstanding, end of period | $ | 21,319 | $ | 20,308 | $ | 20,756 | ||||||
Less deferred financing costs, net | 435 | 416 | 425 | |||||||||
Notes outstanding, net | $ | 20,884 | $ | 19,892 | $ | 20,331 |
The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:
Nine Months Ended September 30, | Year Ended December 31, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, beginning balance | $ | 786 | $ | 1,212 | $ | 1,212 | ||||||
Additions | 131 | 365 | 336 | |||||||||
Disposals | - | (791 | ) | - | ||||||||
Deferred financing costs, ending balance | 917 | 786 | 1,548 | |||||||||
Less accumulated amortization | (482 | ) | (370 | ) | (1,123 | ) | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net | $ | 435 | $ | 416 | $ | 425 |
The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:
Nine Months Ended September 30, | Year Ended December 31, | Nine Months September 30, | ||||||||||
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance | $ | 370 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000 | ||||||
Additions | 112 | 161 | 123 | |||||||||
Disposals | - | (791 | ) | - | ||||||||
Accumulated amortization, ending balance | $ | 482 | $ | 370 | $ | 1,123 |
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Other Unsecured Debts
Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:
Principal Amount Outstanding as of | ||||||||||||||
Loan | Maturity Date | Interest Rate(1) | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||
Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc. | Demand(2) | 9.5 | % | $ | 500 | $ | 500 | |||||||
Unsecured Line of Credit from Paul Swanson | October 2020(6) | 10.0 | % | 1,138 | 1,176 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2020 | 9.5 | % | 563 | 563 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2021 | 10.5 | % | 146 | 146 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2024 | 10.0 | % | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2021 | 10.0 | % | 174 | 174 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | August 2022 | 11.0 | % | 200 | 200 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2023 | 11.0 | % | 169 | 169 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | April 2020 | 6.5 | % | - | 500 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2021 | 11.0 | % | 600 | 600 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | Demand | 5.0 | % | - | 500 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2020 | 5.0 | % | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | December 2023 | 11.0 | % | 20 | - | |||||||||
Subordinated Promissory Note | February 2024 | 11.0 | % | 20 | - | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2022(3) | 10.0 | % | 370 | 400 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2022(4) | 1.0 | % | 728 | 728 | |||||||||
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note | March 2022(4) | 22.5 | % | 417 | 417 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2020(5) | 1.0 | % | 279 | 279 | |||||||||
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note | October 2020(5) | 20.0 | % | 173 | 173 | |||||||||
$ | 5,600 | $ | 6,628 |
(1) Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.
(2) Due six months after lender gives notice.
(3) Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice.
(4) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 11% per annum.
(5) These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended rate of 10% per annum.
(6) Amount due in October 2020 is $1,000 with the remainder due in November 2020.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
On May 5, 2020 the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “PPP Loan”) with LCA Bank Corporation to borrow $361 pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. The PPP is intended to provide loans to qualified businesses to cover payroll and certain other identified costs. The loan has an interest rate of 1.0% and a term of 24 months. No payments are due for the first six months, although interest accrues, and monthly payments, which include interest, are due over the next 18 months to pay off the loan. Funds from the loan may only be used for certain purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent, and utilities. All or a portion of the loan may be forgivable, as provided by the terms of the PPP. The loan is evidenced by a promissory note, which contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults and breaches of representations. We may prepay the loan at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance (the “EIDL Advance”)
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance is a $10 grant for companies that successfully submit an EIDL (“Economic Injury Disaster Loan”) application. During April 2020, the Company received the grant (the “EIDL Advance”) which may be used for payroll and other certain operating expenses. The EIDL Advance will reduce the forgiveness of the PPP Loan depending on certain parameters required by the CARES Act.
Redeemable Preferred Equity and Members’ Capital
We strive to maintain a reasonable (about 15%) balance between (1) redeemable preferred equity plus members’ capital and (2) loan assets, net. The ratio of redeemable preferred equity plus members’ capital to loan assets, net was 9.8% and 12.9% as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The ratio decreased significantly due to losses related to COVID-19. We anticipate this ratio to increase as we retain earnings for the remainder of 2020.
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Priority of Borrowings
The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority. The lower the number, the higher the priority.
Priority Rank | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||
Borrowing Source | ||||||||||||
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings | 1 | $ | 22,762 | $ | 26,806 | |||||||
Secured lines of credit from affiliates | 2 | 1 | 189 | |||||||||
Unsecured line of credit (senior) | 3 | - | 500 | |||||||||
PPP Loan and EIDL Advance | 3 | 371 | - | |||||||||
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated) | 4 | 1,377 | 1,407 | |||||||||
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross | 5 | 21,319 | 20,308 | |||||||||
Other unsecured debt (subordinated) | 5 | 3,633 | 4,131 | |||||||||
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated) | 6 | 590 | 590 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 50,053 | $ | 53,931 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary liquidity management objective is to meet expected cash flow needs while continuing to service our business and customers. Combined loans outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were 243 and 250, respectively. Gross loans receivable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 totaled $51,521 and $57,608, respectively. Our unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit, and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $21,560 and $16,662 as September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
We anticipate an increase in our gross loan receivables over the 12 months subsequent to September 30, 2020 by directly increasing originations by funding new loans to borrowers in stronger markets. Competition has declined and, therefore, we believe the ability to return to historical levels may be achieved through 2021.
To fund our combined loans, we rely on secured debt, unsecured debt, and equity, which are described in the following table:
Source of Liquidity | As of September 30, 2020 | As of December 31, 2019 | ||||||
Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs | $ | 22,753 | $ | 26,991 | ||||
Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs | 26,484 | 26,520 | ||||||
Equity | 4,753 | 7,147 |
Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs decreased $4,238 to $22,753 as of September 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 which consisted of a decrease in borrowings secured by loans and affiliate lines of $4,050 and $188, respectively. We anticipate increasing our secured debt by roughly half of the increase in loan asset balances over the 12 months subsequent to September 30, 2020 through our existing loan purchase and sale agreements and additional lines of credit.
We anticipate that the other half of the loan asset growth will come from a combination of decreases in nonperforming assets, many of which are not used as collateral in secured lines, and increases in our unsecured debt and equity. Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs decreased $36 to $26,484 as of September 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019 due primarily to a decrease in other unsecured debts of $1,027 which was offset by an increased participation in our Notes Program of $991.
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In addition, in May 2020, we borrowed approximately $361 pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. The PPP is intended to provide loans to qualified businesses to cover payroll and certain other identified costs. Funds from the loan may only be used for certain purposes, including payroll, benefits, rent, and utilities. All or a portion of the loan may be forgivable, as provided by the terms of the PPP.
Equity decreased $2,394 to $4,753 as of September 30, 2020 compared to $7,147 as of December 31, 2019. The decrease was due primarily to the decline in net income for Class A common equity of $2,495. Equity increased $112 during the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2020. We anticipate an increase in our equity during the 12 months subsequent to September 30, 2020, through retaining earnings and the issuance of additional Series C cumulative preferred equity (“Series C Preferred Units”). If we are not able to increase our equity through retained earnings or the issuance of additional Series C Preferred Units, we will rely more heavily on raising additional funds through the Notes Program.
If we anticipate the ability to not fund our projected increases in loan balances as discussed above, we may reduce new loan originations to reduce need for additional funds.
Contractual Obligations
The following table shows the maturity of outstanding debt as of September 30, 2020:
Year Maturing | Total Amount Maturing | Public Offering | Other Unsecured(1) | Secured Borrowings | |||||||||||||
2020 | $ | 25,431 | $ | 974 | $ | 2,676 | $ | 21,781 | |||||||||
2021 | 13,257 | 12,073 | 1,168 | 16 | |||||||||||||
2022 | 5,541 | 3,706 | 1,819 | 16 | |||||||||||||
2023 | 1,119 | 824 | 189 | 106 | |||||||||||||
2024 and thereafter | 4,705 | 3,742 | 120 | 843 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 50,053 | $ | 21,319 | $ | 5,972 | $ | 22,762 |
(1) | Other Unsecured includes our PPP Loan of $361 and EIDL Advance of $10 of which $21, $247, and $103, collectively, matures during 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. All or a portion of the PPP Loan may be forgiven. |
The total amount maturing through the year ending December 31, 2020 is $25,431, which consists of secured borrowings of $21,781 and unsecured borrowings of $3,650.
Secured borrowings maturing through year ending December 31, 2020 significantly consist of loan purchase and sale agreements with two loan purchasers (Builder Finance, Inc. and S. K. Funding, LLC) and six lenders. Our secured borrowings are classified as maturing during 2020 primarily because the related collateral is demand loans. The following lists our secured facilities with maturity and renewal dates:
● | Swanson – $5,862 due July 2021, will automatically renew unless notice is given; | |
● | Shuman – $1,325 due July 2021, will automatically renew unless notice is given; | |
● | S. K. Funding, LLC – $3,500 of the total due July 2021, will automatically renew unless notice is given; | |
● | S. K. Funding, LLC – $1,291 with no expiration date; | |
● | Builder Finance, Inc. – $6,202 with no expiration date; | |
● | New LOC Agreements – $3,596 generally one-month notice and six months to reduce principal balance to zero; | |
● | Mortgage payable – $4 due monthly; and | |
● | Wallach LOC – $1 with no expiration date. |
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Unsecured borrowings due by December 31, 2020 consist of Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program and other unsecured debt of $974 and $2,676, respectively. To the extent that Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program are not reinvested upon maturity, we will be required to fund the maturities, which we anticipate funding through the issuance of new Notes in our Notes Program. Historically, approximately 80% of our Note holders reinvest upon maturity. Our other unsecured debt has historically renewed. For more information on other unsecured borrowings, see Note 6 – Borrowings. If other unsecured borrowings are not renewed in the future, we anticipate funding such maturities through investments in our Notes Program.
Summary
We have the funding available to address the loans we have today, including our unfunded commitments. We anticipate growing our assets through the net sources and uses (12-month liquidity) listed above as well as future capital increases from debt, redeemable preferred equity, and regular equity. Our expectation to grow loan asset balances is subject to changes due to changes in demand, competition, and COVID-19. Although our secured debt is almost entirely listed as currently due because of the underlying collateral being demand notes, the vast majority of our secured debt is either contractually set to automatically renew unless notice is given or, in the case of purchase and sale agreements, has no end date as to when the purchasers will not purchase new loans (although they are never required to purchase additional loans).
Inflation, Interest Rates, and Housing Starts
Since we are in the housing industry, we are affected by factors that impact that industry. Housing starts impact our customers’ ability to sell their homes. Faster sales generally mean higher effective interest rates for us, as the recognition of fees we charge is spread over a shorter period. Slower sales generally mean lower effective interest rates for us. Slower sales also are likely to increase the default rate we experience.
Housing inflation generally has a positive impact on our operations. When we lend initially, we are lending a percentage of a home’s expected value, based on historical sales. If those estimates prove to be low (in an inflationary market), the percentage we loaned of the value actually decreases, reducing potential losses on defaulted loans. The opposite is true in a deflationary housing price market. It is our opinion that values are average in many of the housing markets in the U.S. today, and our lending against these values is safer than loans made by financial institutions in 2006 to 2008. Our analysis of the COVID-19 impact on housing in the markets in which we do business is mixed. In many markets, our customers see demand as outpacing new housing starts. In Orlando, Florida (which is our second highest geographic concentration risk by borrower), there has been a significant lack of demand for housing sold by customers who sell more affordable homes, which has resulted in losses that we recognized in the third quarter of 2020. We note that nationwide, fewer first-time home buyers will qualify for government backed loans due to FICO score and other criteria changes.
Interest rates have several impacts on our business. First, rates affect housing (starts, home size, etc.). High long-term interest rates may decrease housing starts, having the effects listed above. Higher interest rates will also affect our investors. We believe that there will be a spread between the rate our Notes yield to our investors and the rates the same investors could get on deposits at FDIC insured institutions. We also believe that the spread may need to widen if these rates rise. For instance, if we pay 7% above average CD rates when CDs are paying 0.5%, when CDs are paying 3%, we may have to have a larger than 7% difference. This may cause our lending rates, which are based on our cost of funds, to be uncompetitive. High interest rates may also increase builder defaults, as interest payments may become a higher portion of operating costs for the builder. Higher short-term rates may increase the rates builders are charged by banks faster than our rates to the builder will grow, which might be a benefit for us. Below is a chart showing three-year U.S. treasury rates, which are being used by us here to approximate CD rates. The rates we are paying our investors are going down due to COVID-19, including the rate on our three-month Note which has additional redemption options but lower returns, because other alternative investments are paying lower rates. This in turn will lower the rates to our borrowers over time. We also anticipate lower cost secured funding in the fourth quarter of 2020 which will also lower both our cost of funds and the rate we charge our customers.
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Housing prices are also generally correlated with housing starts, so that increases in housing starts usually coincide with increases in housing values, and the reverse is generally true. Below is a graph showing single family housing starts from 2000 through today.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
To date, changes in housing starts, CD rates, and inflation have not had a material impact on our business.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of both September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.
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ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK |
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, management including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Acting Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our CEO (our principal executive officer) and Acting CFO (our principal financial officer) concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO (our principal executive officer) and Acting CFO (our principal financial officer), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
None.
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
Not applicable.
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ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
(a) | Reinvestments in Partial Series C Cumulative Preferred Units | |
Investors in the Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) may elect to reinvest their distributions in additional Series C Preferred Units (the “Series C Reinvestment Program”). Pursuant to the Series C Reinvestment Program, we issued the following Series C Preferred Units as of September 30, 2020: |
Owner | Units | Amount | ||||||
Daniel M. and Joyce S. Wallach | 1.3314226 | $ | 133,142.26 | |||||
Gregory L. and Madeline M. Sheldon | 0.3158608 | 31,586.08 | ||||||
BLDR, LLC | 0.4307552 | 43,075.52 | ||||||
Schultz Family Living Trust | 0.1071557 | 10,715.57 | ||||||
Jeffrey L. Eppinger | 0.3636120 | 36,361.20 | ||||||
Fernando Ascencio and Lorraine Carol Ascencio | 0.2004889 | 20,048.89 | ||||||
Total | 2.7492952 | $ | 274,929.52 |
The proceeds received from the sales of the partial Series C Preferred Units in these transactions were used for the funding of construction loans. The transactions in Series C Preferred Units described above were effected in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). The transactions described above did not involve any public offering, were made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyer represented to us that he/she/it is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series C Preferred Units.
Issuance of Partial Series B Cumulative Preferred Units
We previously entered into an agreement with the Hoskins Group (consisting of Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC, Investor’s Mark Acquisitions, LLC, and Mark L. Hoskins) pursuant to which we sell the Hoskins Group 0.1 Series B cumulative preferred units (“Series B Preferred Units”) upon the closing of certain lots. We issued 0.3 Series B Preferred Units to the Hoskins Group during the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
The proceeds received from the sales of the Series B Preferred Units in those transactions were used for the funding of construction loans. The transactions in Series B Preferred Units described above were effected in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The transactions described above did not involve any public offering, were made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyers represented to us that they are an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series B Preferred Units.
(b) | We registered up to $70,000,000 in Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes (“Notes”) in our current public offering, which is our third public offering of Notes (SEC File No. 333-224557, effective March 22, 2019). As of September 30, 2020, we had issued $15,198,000 in Notes pursuant to our current public offering. As of September 30, 2020, we incurred expenses of $484,000 in connection with the issuance and distribution of the Notes in our current public offering, which were paid to third parties. These expenses were not for underwriters or discounts, but were for advertising, printing, and professional services. Net offering proceeds as of September 30, 2020 were $14,714,000, all of which was used to increase loan balances. |
(c) | None. |
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION |
(a) | During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, there was no information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K which was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K. | |
(b) | During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, there were no material changes to the procedures by which members may recommend nominees to our board of managers. |
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS |
The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are included in this report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2020 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
* Filed herewith.
** Pursuant to Regulation 406T of Regulation S-T, these Interactive Data Files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purpose of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are otherwise not subject to liability.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC (Registrant) | ||
Dated: November 5, 2020 | By: | /s/ Catherine Loftin |
Catherine Loftin | ||
Acting Chief Financial Officer |
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