Hunt Companies Finance Trust Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: HCFT) has declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share for Q2 2020, payable on July 15, 2020, to stockholders of record by June 30, 2020. The company focuses on investing in, financing, and managing commercial real estate debt, primarily in transitional floating-rate commercial mortgage loans aimed at middle-market multi-family assets. This dividend underlines HCFT's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst a challenging economic backdrop.

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• Declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share for Q2 2020, indicating strong financial commitment to shareholders.

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• The company faces potential risks tied to market volatility and uncertainties related to the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19.

NEW YORK, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: HCFT) ("we", "HCFT" or "the Company") announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock with respect to the second quarter of 2020.  The dividend is payable on July 15, 2020 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 30, 2020.

About HCFT

HCFT is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments.  The Company primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets.

HCFT is externally managed and advised by OREC Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.  For additional information about OREC Investment Management, LLC, please see its Form ADV and brochure (Part 2A of Form ADV) available at https://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov or the Company website www.huntcompaniesfinancetrust.com or by directing requests to: Hunt Companies Finance Trust, 230 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10169, Attention: Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this press release, any related webcast / conference call, and other oral statements made by our representatives from time to time may constitute forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may," "will," "seek," "would," "could," or similar expressions or other comparable terms, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, may be forward-looking: the return on equity; the yield on investments; the ability to borrow to finance assets; and risks associated with investing in real estate assets, including changes in business conditions and the general economy. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us on the date of this press release or the date on which such statements are first made. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release and/or any related webcast / conference call and should consider carefully the factors described in Part I, Item IA "Risk Factors" in our annual reports on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other current or periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), when evaluating these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control.  Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors are contained in our 2019 10-K and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at -1%26h%3D741564196%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.sec.gov%252F%26a%3Dwww.sec.gov&a=www.sec.gov" rel="nofollow">www.sec.gov. Except as required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount for HCFT in Q2 2020?

Hunt Companies Finance Trust declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share for Q2 2020.

When will the HCFT dividend be paid?

The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2020.

What is the record date for the HCFT dividend?

The record date for the dividend is June 30, 2020.

What type of investments does HCFT focus on?

HCFT primarily invests in transitional floating-rate commercial mortgage loans, particularly in middle-market multi-family assets.

How does the COVID-19 pandemic affect HCFT's operations?

The company acknowledges potential risks and uncertainties due to the economic impact of COVID-19 on its operations.