FAIR VALUE
The following tables summarize the valuation of the Company’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis within the fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
FAIR VALUE
 December 31, 2025
Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical assets
Level 1
Significant
other observable
inputs
Level 2
Unobservable
inputs
Level 3
Balance as of December 31,
2025
Assets:    
Mortgage servicing rights$— $— $554,246 $554,246 
Total$ $ $554,246 $554,246 
 December 31, 2024
Quoted prices in
active markets
for identical assets
Level 1
Significant
other observable
inputs
Level 2
Unobservable
inputs
Level 3
Balance as of December 31,
2024
Assets:    
Mortgage servicing rights$— $— $649,287 $649,287 
Total$ $ $649,287 $649,287 
 
As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had $554,246 and $649,287, respectively, in Level 3 assets. The Company’s Level 3 assets are comprised of MSRs. For more detail about Level 3 assets, also see Notes 2 and 7.
 
The following table provides quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s MSRs classified as Level 3 fair value assets at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
 
As of December 31, 2025
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted Average
Discounted cash flowConstant prepayment rate
7.0 - 8.6%
7.8 %
 Discount rate12.0 %12.0 %
 
As of December 31, 2024
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRangeWeighted Average
Discounted cash flowConstant prepayment rate
7.0 - 8.6%
7.9 %
 Discount rate12.0 %12.0 %

As discussed in Note 2, GAAP requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The following table details the carrying amount, face amount and fair value of the financial instruments described in Note 2:

December 31, 2025
Level in Fair Value HierarchyCarrying ValueFace AmountFair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents1$23,112,995 $23,112,995 $23,112,995 
Restricted cash13,505,087 3,505,087 3,505,087 
Commercial mortgage loans held-for-investment31,114,047,992 1,140,268,217 1,119,645,026 
Total$1,140,666,074 $1,166,886,299 $1,146,263,108 
Liabilities:
Collateralized loan obligations2748,433,484 $754,638,462 $756,051,842 
Master repurchase agreement3175,204,869 177,193,781 175,204,869 
Term lending agreement316,738,351 17,000,000 16,738,351 
Secured term loan347,719,278 47,750,000 47,746,394 
Total$988,095,982 $996,582,243 $995,741,456 
FAIR VALUE
December 31, 2024
Level in Fair Value HierarchyCarrying ValueFace AmountFair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents1$69,173,444 $69,173,444 $69,173,444 
Restricted cash12,390,654 2,390,654 2,390,654 
Commercial mortgage loans held-for-investment31,048,803,078 1,065,563,644 1,061,313,204 
Total$1,120,367,176 $1,137,127,742 $1,132,877,302 
Liabilities:
Collateralized loan obligations2$828,390,189 $830,698,696 $824,857,756 
Secured term loan3$47,470,094 $47,750,000 $47,227,497 
Total$875,860,283 $878,448,696 $872,085,253 

Estimates of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are measured using quoted prices, or Level 1 inputs. Estimates of the fair value of collateralized loan obligations and secured financings are measured using observable, quoted market prices, in active markets, or Level 2 inputs. All other fair value significant estimates are measured using unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs. See Note 2 for further discussion regarding fair value measurement of certain of our assets and liabilities.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 23, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 19, 2025
2023Mar 15, 2024
2022Mar 23, 2023
2021Mar 15, 2022
2020Mar 15, 2021
2019Mar 16, 2020
2018Mar 18, 2019
2017Mar 16, 2018
2016Mar 16, 2017
2015Mar 23, 2016

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.