Ready Capital Corporation Announces Closing of Public Sale of Senior Notes Due 2028

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Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) announced the completion of a public offering of $110 million in 5.50% senior unsecured notes due 2028. The funds will be utilized to acquire mortgage loans and related assets, aligning with the company's investment strategy. Piper Sandler & Co. served as the book-running manager for this offering, which priced each note at $1,000. The offering is registered with the SEC, and the company emphasizes the non-offer nature of this press release.

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• Successfully raised $110 million through a public offering.
• Funds will support the acquisition of mortgage loans and related assets.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) ("Ready Capital" or the "Company") today announced that it closed an underwritten public offering of $110.00 million aggregate principal amount of  5.50% senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the "Notes"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to originate or acquire additional mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets consistent with its investment strategy and for general business purposes. Piper Sandler & Co. served as book-running manager for the offering. The issue price to investors was $1,000.00 per Note. The Notes were issued in minimum denominations of $2,000.00 and integral multiples of $1,000.00.

A registration statement relating to these Notes was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  The offering was made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which have been filed with the SEC.  A copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or from the underwriters by contacting:  Piper Sandler & Co. at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020, or by calling toll-free 866-805-4128, or by email at fsg-dcm@psc.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall there be any sale of the Company's securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state.

About Ready Capital Corporation

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services small- to medium-sized balance commercial loans. Ready Capital specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program. Headquartered in New York, New York, Ready Capital employs over 400 lending professionals nationwide. The Company is externally managed and advised by Waterfall Asset Management, LLC.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements.  Words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "could," "would," "may," "potential" or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, the risk factors and other matters set forth in the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the SEC and in its other filings with the SEC.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Contacts:

Investor Relations
Ready Capital Corporation
212-257-4666
InvestorRelations@readycapital.com

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FAQ

What was the total amount raised by Ready Capital in the recent note offering?

Ready Capital raised a total of $110 million in their recent offering.

What is the interest rate on the senior unsecured notes issued by Ready Capital?

The senior unsecured notes issued by Ready Capital have an interest rate of 5.50%.

When are the notes due that Ready Capital issued?

The notes issued by Ready Capital are due in 2028.

Who managed the public offering of Ready Capital's senior unsecured notes?

The public offering was managed by Piper Sandler & Co..

What will Ready Capital use the proceeds from the note offering for?

Ready Capital intends to use the proceeds to acquire mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets.