BrightSpire Capital, Inc.BRSP
BrightSpire Capital, Inc. Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value
PE Investments
The Company accounts for PE Investments at fair value which is determined based on either a valuation model using assumptions for the timing and amount of expected future cash flow for income and realization events for the underlying assets in the funds and discount rate, or pending sales prices, if applicable. This fair value measurement is generally based on unobservable inputs and, as such, is classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, unless the PE Investments are valued based on pending sales prices, which are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company considers cash flow and NAV information provided by general partners of the underlying funds (“GP NAV”) and the implied yields of those funds in valuing its PE Investments. The Company also considers the values derived from the valuation model as a percentage of GP NAV, and
compares the resulting percentage of GP NAV to precedent transactions, independent research, industry reports as well as pricing from executed purchase and sale agreements related to the disposition of its PE Investments. The Company may, as a result of that comparison, apply a mark-to-market adjustment. The Company has not elected the practical expedient to measure the fair value of its PE Investments using the NAV of the underlying funds.
Fair Value Hierarchy
Financial assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table presents financial assets that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, by level within the fair value hierarchy (dollars in thousands):
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other assets - PE Investments | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,115 | $ | 2,115 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,235 | $ | 2,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table presents the changes in fair value of financial assets which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs to determine fair value for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Other assets - PE Investments | ||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 2,235 | $ | 2,251 | ||||||||||
| Distributions/paydowns | (120) | (16) | ||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 2,115 | $ | 2,235 | ||||||||||
As of December 31, 2025, the Company elected to apply the fair value option for its PE Investments and the key unobservable inputs used in the analysis included a discount rate of 11.0%.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company utilized a discounted cash flow model, comparable precedent transactions and other market information to quantify Level 3 fair value measurements on a recurring basis. The key unobservable inputs used in the analysis of PE Investments included discount rates with a range of 11.0% to 12.0% and timing and amount of expected future cash flows. Significant increases or decreases in any one of the inputs described above in isolation may result in significantly different fair value of the financial assets and liabilities using such Level 3 inputs.
Fair Value Option
The Company may elect to apply the fair value option of accounting for certain of its financial assets or liabilities due to the nature of the instrument at the time of the initial recognition of the investment. The Company elected the fair value option for PE Investments because management believes it is a more useful presentation for such investments. The Company determined recording the PE Investments based on the change in fair value of projected future cash flow from one period to another better represents the underlying economics of the respective investment. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has elected not to apply the fair value option for any other eligible financial assets or liabilities.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
In addition to the above disclosures regarding financial assets or liabilities which are recorded at fair value, GAAP requires disclosure of fair value about all financial instruments. The following disclosure of estimated fair value of financial instruments was determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is necessary to interpret market data and develop estimated fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize on disposition of the financial instruments. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on estimated fair value.
The following table presents the principal amount, carrying value and fair value of certain financial assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal Amount | Carrying Value | Fair Value | Principal Amount | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial assets:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loans and preferred equity held for investment, net(2)(3) | $ | 2,679,909 | $ | 2,678,315 | $ | 2,657,083 | $ | 2,515,278 | $ | 2,518,925 | $ | 2,349,346 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial liabilities:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization bonds payable, net | $ | 982,090 | $ | 977,082 | $ | 982,090 | $ | 1,094,372 | $ | 1,087,074 | $ | 1,094,372 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage and other notes payable, net | 416,302 | 414,060 | 394,819 | 621,666 | 619,055 | 587,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Master repurchase facilities | 1,078,098 | 1,078,098 | 1,078,098 | 785,183 | 785,183 | 785,183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1)The fair value of other financial instruments not included in this table is estimated to approximate their carrying value.
(2)Excludes future funding commitments of $112.2 million and $106.3 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
(3)Carry value excludes CECL reserves of $87.4 million and $165.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Disclosure about fair value of financial instruments is based on pertinent information available to management as of December 31, 2025. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect fair value, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these consolidated financial statements since that date and current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.
Loans and Preferred Equity Held for Investment, Net
For loans and preferred equity held for investment, net, fair values were determined: (i) primarily by using rates currently available with similar terms and remaining maturities to estimate fair value. These measurements are determined using comparable U.S. Treasury rates as of the end of the reporting period; or (ii) in some cases, based on discounted cash flow projections or similar analysis of principal and interest expected to be collected, which includes consideration of the financial standing of the borrower or sponsor as well as operating results of the underlying collateral. Since some fair value measurements are based on unobservable inputs, they are classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Securitization Bonds Payable, Net
The Company’s securitization bonds payable, net bear floating rates of interest. As of December 31, 2025, the Company believes the unpaid principal balance approximates fair value given the floating rate nature of the bonds and significant level of subordination within the securitization. These fair value measurements are based on observable inputs, and as such, are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Mortgage and Other Notes Payable, Net
For mortgage and other notes payable, net, the Company primarily uses rates currently available with similar terms and remaining maturities to estimate fair value. These measurements are determined using comparable U.S. Treasury rates as of the end of the reporting period. These fair value measurements are based on observable inputs, and as such, are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Master Repurchase Facilities
The Company has amounts outstanding under Master Repurchase Facilities. The Master Repurchase Facilities bear floating rates of interest. As of December 31, 2025, the Company believes the carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the debt, and as a result, contractual rates should equate to market rates. These fair value measurements are based on observable inputs, and as such, are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Other
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, and accrued and other liabilities approximate fair value due to their short term nature and credit risks, if any, are negligible.
Nonrecurring Fair Values
The Company measures fair value of certain assets on a nonrecurring basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. Adjustments to fair value generally result from the application of lower of amortized cost or fair value accounting for assets held for sale or write-down of asset values due to impairment.
CECL
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded specific CECL reserves of $101.0 million related to four multifamily loans, three office loans, one multifamily development loan, one industrial loan and one hotel loan. The specific CECL reserves were based on the estimated fair value of the collateral using a discounted cash flow model and Level 3 inputs, which included capitalization rates ranging from 6.5% and 8.5% (weighted average capitalization rate of 7.8% based on carrying value) and discount rates ranging from 7.0% and 12.0% (weighted average discount rate of 10.0% based on carrying value), recent sales comparisons which assumed a sales price per unit ranging from $42,823 to $86,824, or were determined by the expected proceeds from the sale of the underlying collateral. All specific CECL reserves recorded during the year ended December 31, 2025, were charged off following resolution or the pending resolution of those loans.
The Company elected to apply the practical expedient, afforded to the Company under ASC 326, to use the fair value of the collateral to determine the specific CECL reserves.
Impairment of Operating Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded $61.6 million of impairment related to four office properties. Refer to Note 4, “Real Estate, net and Real Estate Held for Sale” for further discussion.
Prior Year Nonrecurring Fair Values
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded specific CECL reserves of $30.0 million related to two multifamily loans, two office loans and one development mezzanine loan based on the proceeds received from the repayment of the loans. Following repayment of one of the office loans, the Company recognized a specific CECL reversal of $1.0 million after receiving higher than expected proceeds. The Company also recorded specific CECL reserves of $9.0 million related to one multifamily loan that was acquired through a foreclosure in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company elected to apply the practical expedient, afforded to the Company under ASC 326, to use the fair value of the collateral to determine the specific CECL reserve. The specific CECL reserves on the one multifamily loan were based on the estimated fair value of the collateral using a discounted cash flow model and Level 3 inputs, which included a capitalization rate of 5.3% and discount rate of 6.0%. All specific CECL reserves recorded during the year ended December 31, 2024, were charged off.
Additionally, the Company recorded general CECL reserves on two office loans, one hotel loan and one multifamily loan that it determined to be collateral dependent as of December 31, 2024. The Company estimated expected losses based on the loan’s collateral value, which was determined either by applying a capitalization rate between 8.0% and 8.8% and a discount rate between 9.5% and 20.2%, or by the expected proceeds from the sale of the underlying collateral.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded $47.5 million of impairment related to three office properties. The impairment was due to a reduction in the current expected holding period of the properties. The estimated fair value of the collateral was determined by using a discounted cash flow model and Level 3 inputs, which included capitalization rates ranging from 5.5% to 9.5%, discount rates ranging from 8.1% to 9.8% and a weighted average capitalization rate of 7.6% based on carrying value. The Company also recorded $6.7 million of impairment related to one office property held for sale. The impairment was due to a reduction in the expected holding period as well as the proceeds expected from the sale of the property. The Company sold the office property during the first quarter of 2025. Refer to Note 4, “Real Estate, net and Real Estate Held for Sale” for further discussion.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 21, 2024 | |
About Fair Value Disclosures
Fair value disclosures classify all assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a three-level hierarchy: Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (observable inputs like yield curves), and Level 3 (unobservable inputs requiring management estimates). The proportion of Level 3 assets directly reflects how much of the balance sheet depends on internal models rather than market evidence.
Key signals: a growing Level 3 balance relative to total fair-value assets increases valuation uncertainty and earnings volatility risk. Watch for transfers between levels — assets moving from Level 2 to Level 3 often signal deteriorating market liquidity. Unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 positions flow through earnings or other comprehensive income, so large swings deserve scrutiny. For financial institutions, examine the sensitivity disclosures that show how Level 3 valuations change under alternative assumptions. Compare the fair value of debt against its carrying amount to gauge hidden leverage.