Fair Value Measurements
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to the short term nature of these financial instruments.
We estimate the fair values of our loans held for investment and outstanding principal balances under our Secured Financing Facilities by using Level III inputs, including discounted cash flow analyses and currently prevailing market terms as of the measurement date.
The table below provides information regarding our financial assets and liabilities not carried at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets:
As of December 31,
20252024
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
Financial assets
Loans held for investment$676,908 $682,999 $601,842 $603,558 
Financial liabilities
Secured Financing Facilities$487,657 $487,637 $417,796 $418,492 
There were no transfers of financial assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2025 or 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.