CareTrust REIT Funds $90 Million Loan and $9 Million Preferred Equity Investment for Acquisition of 8 Skilled Nursing Facilities in Southeast; Reports Expanded Pipeline of $460 Million
CareTrust REIT has funded a $90 million senior mortgage loan to support the acquisition of eight skilled nursing facilities in the Southeastern U.S. This loan, part of a total $165 million senior mortgage, carries a five-year maturity and an annual effective yield of 10.7%. The company also made a $9 million preferred equity investment in the borrower’s uptier parent entity, with a yield of 11%. Additionally, CareTrust announced the acquisition of five skilled nursing properties for $81 million, bringing total year-to-date investments to approximately $386 million. The company’s investment pipeline now includes $460 million in near-term opportunities. CareTrust has issued 2.5 million shares quarter-to-date, raising $62.3 million and increasing the total outstanding shares to 144.6 million. The company's current cash on hand is approximately $230 million.
- Funded $90 million senior mortgage loan for the acquisition of eight skilled nursing facilities.
- Loan has a five-year maturity with a 10.7% annual effective yield.
- Secured a $9 million preferred equity investment with an 11% yield.
- Acquired five skilled nursing properties for $81 million.
- Year-to-date investments total approximately $386 million.
- Expanded investment pipeline includes $460 million in near-term opportunities.
- Issued 2.5 million shares, raising $62.3 million.
- Cash on hand is approximately $230 million.
- The $90 million loan is part of a $165 million senior mortgage, indicating potential high leverage.
- Loan interest rate linked to SOFR with a floor of 5.15% plus 4.25%, potentially leading to high interest costs.
- Prepayment of the preferred equity investment is restricted until the senior mortgage is fully paid off, limiting financial flexibility.
- Issuance of 2.5 million shares could lead to shareholder dilution.
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The funding of a
The expansion in the Southeastern market, involving the acquisition of skilled nursing facilities with more than 1,000 skilled nursing beds and 150 assisted living beds, positions CareTrust favorably in a highly competitive market. This investment aligns with the growing demand for senior care services in the U.S. The healthcare real estate market has shown resilience, especially during economic downturns, due to the essential nature of the services provided. CareTrust's pipeline of
By securing a first priority lien on the borrower's ownership interest in the real estate, CareTrust has strategically mitigated its credit risk. This legal safeguard ensures priority repayment in case of borrower default, which is important for protecting investor interests. The terms, including the five-year maturity and extension options, provide flexibility and security for the company. The restriction on prepayment of the preferred equity investment until the senior mortgage is paid off in full ensures adequate returns over the investment period. Investors should remain aware of any potential legal or regulatory changes that could impact the enforceability of these agreements, especially in a highly regulated industry such as healthcare.
The loan is secured by a first priority lien on the borrowers’ ownership interest in the real estate and carries a five-year maturity with two, 6-month extension options and a starting annual effective yield of
“KeyBank is proud to partner with CareTrust to provide acquisition capital to a best-in-class regional skilled nursing owner,” according to Brandon Taseff, a Senior Vice President in KeyBank’s Healthcare Real Estate Group. “KeyBank’s relationship with CareTrust dates back to when the Company went public in 2014, and KeyBank is excited to expand that to partnering on this debt financing. The collaboration was seamless, a testament to CareTrust’s underwriting, transactional, and investment expertise in the healthcare real estate space.”
In addition, CareTrust also funded a
Dave Sedgwick, CareTrust’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Congratulations to James and the entire CareTrust investment team and to this new operator-borrower relationship. This deal showcases the team’s capabilities today to utilize our strong balance sheet to do accretive investments that provide proven operators a chance to expand their missions for quality patient care to more facilities.” Mr. Sedgwick continued, “Consistent with our lending criteria, which includes some line of sight to real estate acquisitions, this loan led to the other fee simple acquisition from the same seller we announced today.”
James Callister, CareTrust’s Chief Investment Officer, said, “We are honored that this exceptional regional owner-operator chose CareTrust to support their growth and we are excited to find more opportunities to work together in the future. We are happy to lend to great operators like this when we can also participate in the acquisition of a part of the portfolio as well.”
In a separate press release today, the Company announced the related acquisition of 5 skilled nursing properties for
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CareTrust REIT, Inc. is a self-administered, publicly-traded real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, acquisition, development and leasing of skilled nursing, seniors housing and other healthcare-related properties. With a nationwide portfolio of long-term net-leased properties, and a growing portfolio of quality operators leasing them, CareTrust REIT is pursuing both external and organic growth opportunities across
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