Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Upsizes its Revolving Credit Facility to $65 Million

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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) announced an increase in its secured revolving credit facility from $45 million to $65 million. This amendment, effective immediately, allows for the loan's maturity to extend to December 16, 2023, with an option for a one-year extension. The loan will have an interest rate ranging from 0% to 1.25% above the Prime Rate, maintaining a minimum floor of 3.25%. The Company plans to utilize these funds for additional loans and general corporate purposes, enhancing its capacity to support growth.

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• Increased revolving credit facility to $65 million enhances liquidity and growth potential.
• Extension option for loan maturity until December 2024 may provide operational stability.

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CHICAGO, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) ("Chicago Atlantic" or the “Company”), a commercial real estate finance company, today announced that Chicago Atlantic Lincoln, LLC (“Chicago Atlantic Lincoln”), its wholly-owned financing subsidiary, entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and among Chicago Atlantic Lincoln and two FDIC-insured financial institutions related to upsizing its secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan”).

The Revolving Loan’s aggregate commitment was increased from $45.0 million to $65.0 million with a maturity date of December 16, 2023, and a one-year extension option, subject to customary conditions.

The Revolving Loan bears interest at a floating rate, based upon Chicago Atlantic Lincoln’s leverage ratio, ranging from 0% to 1.25% over the Prime Rate, subject to a 3.25% Prime Rate floor. The Company expects to use the available borrowing base from the Revolving Loan to fund additional loans and for general corporate purposes.

John Mazarakis, Executive Chairman of Chicago Atlantic, noted, “We are pleased to work with our lending group to increase our revolving credit facility to $65 million and support our continued growth.”

About Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) is a market-leading mortgage REIT utilizing significant real estate, credit and cannabis expertise to originate senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states in the United States.

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FAQ

What is the recent loan announcement for Chicago Atlantic (REFI)?

Chicago Atlantic announced an increase of its revolving credit facility from $45 million to $65 million, which supports its ongoing growth.

When does the new revolving loan agreement mature for REFI?

The new revolving loan agreement matures on December 16, 2023, with a one-year extension option.

How will Chicago Atlantic (REFI) utilize the new borrowing capacity?

The Company plans to use the increased funds for additional loans and general corporate purposes.

What are the interest rates associated with the new loan for REFI?

The interest rate for the new revolving loan ranges from 0% to 1.25% over the Prime Rate, with a floor of 3.25%.