Seven Hills Realty Trust Closes $24.8 Million First Mortgage Bridge Loan to Refinance an Office Building in Carlsbad, CA

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Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) has successfully closed a $24.8 million floating-rate bridge loan to refinance the Centerpoint Plaza, a 98,000 square foot office property in Carlsbad, California. The initial funding of approximately $23.7 million is supplemented by $1.1 million available for future enhancements. This loan features a three-year term with two one-year extensions. The company's President, Tom Lorenzini, noted this marks a significant milestone following the merger of RMR Mortgage Trust and Tremont Mortgage Trust, showcasing SEVN's growth trajectory.

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• Secured a $24.8 million floating-rate bridge loan, enhancing financial liquidity.
• Initial funding of approximately $23.7 million available for immediate use.
• $1.1 million available for tenant improvements, enhancing property value.
• Loan structured with flexible terms, including two one-year extension options.

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $24.8 million first mortgage floating-rate bridge loan to refinance Centerpoint Plaza, a 98,000 square foot multi-tenant office property located at 5910 Priestly Drive in Carlsbad, California.

An initial advance of approximately $23.7 million was funded at closing with future advances of approximately $1.1 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. SEVN’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital, was introduced to the transaction by Newmark.

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

“We are proud to announce the first loan closing of our recently rebranded company, Seven Hills Realty Trust, resulting from the merger of RMR Mortgage Trust and Tremont Mortgage Trust. This first mortgage loan is secured by a well-leased high-quality office property in San Diego’s North County submarket and carries an attractive risk adjusted return profile. Our originations platform is actively evaluating a robust pipeline of new lending opportunities to invest SEVN’s available capital and continue to build on our growth momentum.”

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) is a real estate finance company that originates and invests in first mortgage loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. SEVN is managed by Tremont Realty Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of The RMR Group LLC. The RMR Group LLC is an alternative asset management company, majority owned by The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR), with over $32 billion in assets under management and 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating commercial real estate. For more information about SEVN, please visit www.sevnreit.com.

Tremont Realty Capital is a direct lender that originates and invests in loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. 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 SEVN uses words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “will,” “may” and negatives or derivatives of these or similar expressions, SEVN is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon SEVN’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 SEVN’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 SEVN’s control. For example:

• This press release references recent loans closed and future plans to drive further growth at SEVN, which may imply that SEVN will close additional loans and that its business will continue to improve as a result. However, SEVN’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 SEVN from successfully closing additional loans, executing its new business and realizing its investment objective. Further, once SEVN 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 SEVN’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including under “Risk Factors” in SEVN’s periodic reports or incorporated therein, identifies other important factors that could cause SEVN’s actual results to differ materially from those stated in or implied by SEVN’s forward-looking statements. SEVN’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, SEVN 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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Kevin Barry, Director, Investor Relations

(617) 658-0776

www.sevnreit.com

 

Source: Seven Hills Realty Trust

FAQ

What is the significance of the $24.8 million loan closed by Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN)?

The $24.8 million loan is a significant financial move for SEVN, enabling the refinancing of Centerpoint Plaza and enhancing liquidity for future investments.

Where is Centerpoint Plaza located?

Centerpoint Plaza is located at 5910 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, California.

What are the terms of the new loan for SEVN?

The loan has a three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions, subject to certain requirements.

What does the recent loan mean for SEVN's growth trajectory?

This loan represents a key step in SEVN's growth following its merger, allowing for further lending opportunities and capital deployment.