Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Common Stock Dividend and Business Update

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for Q3 2021, payable on October 19, 2021, to stockholders on record as of October 1, 2021. During the quarter, GPMT closed 5 senior floating-rate loans worth over $190 million and funded about $30 million for prior commitments. The company also reported loan repayments exceeding $215 million and repurchased approximately 1 million shares at an average price of $13.50.

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• Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, demonstrating shareholder returns.
• Closed 5 loans with commitments over $190 million, indicating strong business activity.
• Generated over $215 million in loan repayments, enhancing cash flow.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) (“GPMT,” “Granite Point” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2021. This dividend will be payable on October 19, 2021 to common stockholders of record as of October 1, 2021.

Third Quarter Business Update

• Closed 5 senior floating-rate commercial real estate loans with total commitments of over $190 million and initial fundings of over $184 million. Funded approximately an additional $30 million for prior loan commitments.
• Generated a forward pipeline of senior floating-rate loans with total commitments of over $255 million and initial fundings of over $220 million, which are expected to close over the next couple of months, subject to fallout.
• Realized over $215 million of loan repayments.
• Repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $13.50 per share. There remain approximately 0.7 million shares authorized for repurchase under the current share repurchase program.

About Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. is a Maryland corporation focused on directly originating, investing in and managing senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans and other debt and debt-like commercial real estate investments. Granite Point is headquartered in New York, NY. Additional information is available at www.gpmtreit.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, or incorporates by reference, not only historical information, but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “target,” “believe,” “outlook,” “potential,” “continue,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “goals,” “future,” “likely,” “may” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans or intentions. By their nature, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are not statements of historical facts or guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify, in particular those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the ultimate impact of COVID-19 on our business, financial performance and operating results. Our expectations, beliefs and estimates are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs and estimates will prove to be correct or be achieved, and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and any subsequent Form 10-Q and Form 8-K filings made with the SEC, under the caption “Risk Factors.” These risks may also be further heightened by the continued and evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Additional Information

Stockholders of Granite Point and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., 3 Bryant Park, 24^th floor, New York, NY 10036, telephone (212) 364-5500.

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Investors: Marcin Urbaszek, Chief Financial Officer, Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., (212) 364-5500, investors@gpmtreit.com.

Source: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by GPMT for Q3 2021?

Granite Point Mortgage Trust declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for Q3 2021.

When is the dividend for GPMT payable?

The dividend will be payable on October 19, 2021.

What were the total commitments for loans closed by GPMT in Q3 2021?

GPMT closed loans with total commitments of over $190 million in Q3 2021.

How much did GPMT repurchase in shares during the quarter?

GPMT repurchased approximately 1 million shares at a weighted average price of $13.50.