RMR Mortgage Trust Closes $27.4 Million First Mortgage Bridge Loan Refinancing of an Office Property in Plano, Texas

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RMR Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: RMRM) has closed a $27.4 million floating-rate bridge loan to refinance a 237,000 square foot office property in Plano, Texas. The loan includes an initial funding of approximately $24.6 million and future advances of up to $2.8 million for improvements. The loan has a three-year term with two one-year extension options. RMRM’s President stated this loan aligns with their strategy to invest in quality loans backed by strong commercial real estate. RMRM aims for continued portfolio growth with promising opportunities and sufficient liquidity.

Positive

• Closed a $27.4 million floating-rate bridge loan, enhancing liquidity and positioning for portfolio growth.
• Loan aligns with the strategy of investing in quality loans secured by commercial real estate.
• Future advances of up to $2.8 million available for tenant enhancements and capital improvements.

Negative

• Risks associated with the competitive nature of the industry may hinder loan closings and investment objectives.
• Business expansion is subject to external factors, including the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

RMR Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: RMRM) today announced the closing of a $27.4 million first mortgage floating-rate bridge loan to refinance 500 N. Central Expressway in Plano, Texas, a five-story, 237,000 square foot, multi-tenant office property. RMRM’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital, was introduced to the transaction by Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, which advised the sponsor, MoxieBridge.

An initial advance of approximately $24.6 million was funded at closing with future advances of up to $2.8 million available for tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capital expenditures. The loan is structured with a three-year initial term and two one-year extension options, subject to the borrower meeting certain requirements.

Tom Lorenzini, President of RMRM, made the following statement:

“We continue to expand and diversify RMRM’s portfolio with the closing of this first mortgage whole loan. This loan fits squarely within our principal investment objective of investing in high quality loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate supported by well capitalized sponsors and cash-flowing properties. RMRM is well positioned for continued portfolio growth with numerous attractive opportunities in our pipeline and ample liquidity available for investment.”

RMR Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: RMRM) is a real estate finance company that originates and invests in first mortgage loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. RMRM is managed by an affiliate of The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR). Substantially all of RMR’s business is conducted by its majority owned subsidiary, The RMR Group LLC, which is an alternative asset management company with $32 billion in assets under management and more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating commercial real estate. For more information about RMRM, please visit www.rmrmortgagetrust.com.

Tremont Realty Capital, on behalf of its capital sources, Tremont Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: TRMT) and RMR Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: RMRM), is a direct lender that invests in loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. Tremont Realty Capital is the trade name of Tremont Realty Advisors LLC, which is an affiliate of The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR). For more information about Tremont Realty Capital please visit www.tremontcapital.com.

WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. Also, whenever RMRM uses words such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “will”, “may” and negatives or derivatives of these or similar expressions, RMRM is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon RMRM’s present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by RMRM’s forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond RMRM’s control. For example:

• This press release references recent loans closed and future plans to expand RMRM’s business as a commercial mortgage REIT and pursue its investment objective, which may imply that RMRM will close additional loans, that it will achieve its investment objective and that its business will continue to improve as a result. However, RMRM’s business and ability to execute loans and realize its investment objective are subject to various risks, including the competitive nature of the industry in which it operates, as well as other factors, many of which are outside its control, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. These risks and other factors may prevent RMRM from successfully closing additional loans, executing its new business and realizing its investment objective. Further, once RMRM invests or commits its remaining capital, its ability to continue to grow and fund loans will be subject to its ability to obtain additional cost-effective capital or its redeploying proceeds from repayments of its loan investments.

The information contained in RMRM’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including under “Risk Factors” in RMRM’s periodic reports or incorporated therein, identifies other important factors that could cause RMRM’s actual results to differ materially from those stated in or implied by RMRM’s forward looking statements. RMRM’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

You should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements.

Except as required by law, RMRM does not intend to update or change any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the recent transaction involving RMRM?

RMR Mortgage Trust has closed a $27.4 million floating-rate bridge loan for refinancing an office property in Plano, Texas.

How much did RMRM initially fund for the recent loan?

RMRM provided an initial funding of approximately $24.6 million at closing.

What are the terms of the loan closed by RMRM?

The loan features a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options, subject to certain requirements.

What potential risks does RMRM face in its loan business?

RMRM faces risks from competition in the industry and external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, which could affect loan closures and business growth.