Sotherly Hotels Inc. Debt Disclosure
4. Debt
Mortgage Loans, Net. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had approximately $315.2 million and approximately $316.5 million of outstanding mortgage debt, respectively. The following table sets forth our mortgage debt obligations on our hotels.
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Balance Outstanding as of |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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Prepayment |
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Maturity |
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Amortization |
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Interest |
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Property |
2025 |
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2024 |
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Penalties |
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Date |
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Provisions |
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Rate |
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The DeSoto (1) |
$ |
42,000,000 |
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$ |
34,219,589 |
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Yes |
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10/06/2030 |
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(1) |
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7.130% |
DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville |
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25,592,100 |
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26,056,500 |
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None |
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07/08/2029 |
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25 years |
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SOFR plus 3.00% |
DoubleTree by Hilton Laurel (3) |
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10,000,000 |
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10,000,000 |
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(3) |
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05/06/2028 |
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(3) |
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7.350% |
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport (4) |
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35,915,488 |
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35,915,488 |
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None |
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04/29/2026 |
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(4) |
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SOFR plus 3.50% |
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hollywood |
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48,966,397 |
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50,211,533 |
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None |
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(5) |
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30 years |
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4.913% |
Georgian Terrace (6) |
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33,469,112 |
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38,375,095 |
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None |
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06/01/2026 |
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30 years |
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4.42% (6) |
Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (7) |
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35,000,000 |
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35,000,000 |
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(7) |
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03/06/2029 |
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(7) |
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8.490% |
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by |
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28,742,014 |
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29,770,045 |
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Yes |
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01/01/2027 |
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25 years |
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4.250% |
Hyatt Centric Arlington (9) |
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44,118,386 |
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45,317,273 |
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Yes |
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10/01/2028 |
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30 years |
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5.250% |
The Whitehall (10) |
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13,486,401 |
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13,777,078 |
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None |
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02/26/2028 |
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25 years |
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PRIME plus 1.25% |
Total Mortgage Principal Balance |
$ |
317,289,898 |
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$ |
318,642,601 |
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Deferred financing costs, net |
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(2,090,036 |
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(2,144,656 |
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Unamortized premium on loan |
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— |
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18,203 |
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Total Mortgage Loans, Net |
$ |
315,199,862 |
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$ |
316,516,148 |
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(1) |
The note requires payments of interest only and cannot be prepaid without penalty until the last four months of the loan term. |
(2) |
The note provides for an initial tranche in the amount of $26.25 million and a renovation tranche in the amount of $9.49 million. |
(3) |
The note requires payments of interest only and cannot be prepaid without penalty until the last four months of the loan term. |
(4) |
The note requires payments of interest only. On May 3, 2024, we entered into an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $26.0 million with Webster Bank, N.A. The cap has a strike rate of 3.0%, is indexed to SOFR, and expires on May 1, 2026. |
(5) |
The note matured on October 1, 2025 and went into default. The Company subsequently entered into discussion with the special servicer for an extension. |
(6) |
The note matured on June 1, 2025 and went into default. On December 16, 2025, obtained a 1-year extension to June 1, 2026. Principal and interest are payable monthly, with default interest accruing through the maturity date. |
(7) |
The note requires payments of interest only and cannot be prepaid without penalty until the last four months of the term. |
(8) |
The note amortizes on a 25-year schedule after an initial interest-only period of one year and cannot be prepaid without penalty until the last four months of the loan term. |
(9) |
The note cannot be prepaid without penalty until the final months of the term. |
(10) |
The note bears a floating interest rate of New York Prime Rate plus 1.25%, with a floor of 7.50%. |
As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all debt covenants, current on all loan payments and not otherwise in default under any of our mortgage loans, with the exception of (i) a payment at maturity default on the non-recourse mortgage on the Georgian Terrace; (2) a payment at maturity default on the mortgage the on the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hollywood Beach ; and (iii) a covenant default on the mortgage on the DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront. If we are unable to obtain a waiver for the covenant default, we may be required to provide cash collateral or reduce the outstanding indebtedness by approximately $4.9 million.
Please refer to Note 16, Subsequent Events, for details regarding the refinance of the mortgages in the table above with the exception of the mortgage on the DeSoto.
Total future mortgage debt maturities, including with respect to any extensions of loan maturity, as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
December 31, 2026 |
$ |
121,488,754 |
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December 31, 2027 |
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29,830,958 |
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December 31, 2028 |
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64,771,286 |
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December 31, 2029 |
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59,198,900 |
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December 31, 2030 |
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42,000,000 |
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Total future maturities |
$ |
317,289,898 |
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Unsecured Notes. The Operating Partnership and certain of its subsidiaries received PPP Loans administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration pursuant to the CARES Act. Each PPP Loan had an initial term of two years, with the ability to extend the term to five years, if not forgiven, and carries an interest rate of 1.00%. Equal payments of principal and interest were required to begin no later than 10 months following origination of the loan and were to be amortized over the remaining term of the loan. Pursuant to the terms of the CARES Act, the proceeds of each PPP Loan may be used for payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent or utility costs. The promissory note for each PPP Loan contained customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults and breach of the representations and warranties or of provision of the relevant promissory note.
Under the terms of the CARES Act, each borrower could apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of the PPP Loan. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company received principal debt forgiveness totaling approximately $0.0, $0.0 and $0.3 million, respectively.
On April 16, 2020, our Operating Partnership entered into a promissory note with Village Bank in connection with a PPP Loan and received proceeds of $333,500. The Company made monthly payments of $18,000 through December 25, 2025 to fully extinguish the loan.
On April 28, 2020, we entered into a promissory note and received proceeds of approximately $9.4 million under a PPP Loan from Fifth Third Bank, National Association. On December 9, 2022, the Company was notified it had received principal forgiveness in the amount of approximately $4.6 million made monthly payments of $56,809 through July 1, 2025 to fully extinguish the loan.
On May 6, 2020, we entered into a second promissory note with Fifth Third Bank, National Association and received proceeds of $952,700 under a PPP Loan. On February 3, 2023, the Company was notified it had received principal forgiveness in the amount of approximately $268,309 and made monthly payments of $13,402 through May 6, 2025 to fully extinguish the loan.
Revolving Line of Credit. In connection with the Merger Agreement, on October 24, 2025, the Operating Partnership entered into a Note KWHP providing for a revolving line of credit in the principal amount of up to $25.0 million. Interest accrues on the Note
at a floating rate equal to Term SOFR plus an applicable margin, initially 3.25% for nine months, then 7.50%, with a 3.35% SOFR floor. Interest is payable monthly and at maturity. Mandatory prepayments are required from asset sale or refinancing proceeds, and certain asset sales are restricted unless minimum proceeds are received. Each such prepayment permanently reduces the amount of the Revolving Commitment.
As of December 31, 2025, the outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit was $7.5 million.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Mar 21, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Mar 25, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Mar 24, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Mar 16, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Mar 15, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Mar 16, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Mar 25, 2016 | |
About Debt Disclosures
Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.
Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.