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SUNS CEO Predicts Bifurcation in Commercial Mortgage Market by 2026

Brian Sedrish, Chief Executive Officer of SUNS, said, "Looking ahead to 2026, we continue to see a clear bifurcation in the commercial mortgage REIT landscape between lenders that are positioned to originate new loans and those that remain focused primarily on asset management. SUNS' strategy is designed for this environment: we are a lower-leverage lender that prioritizes real estate fundamentals and structured solutions for transitional assets in the Southern U.S. As larger lenders concentrate further on multifamily and industrial, we believe a meaningful portion of the transitional lending market will remain underserved, creating an opportunity set where SUNS can continue to be selective and pursue compelling, risk-adjusted returns."

Sunrise Realty Trust Commits $48M Financing for AJ Capital

Sunrise Realty Trust committed $48M of a $69M B-note, subordinate to a $337M A-note held by a third party lender, on behalf of the borrower, AJ Capital Partners. The combined $406M in proceeds were used for the refinancing of a 15-property portfolio of Graduate by Hilton hotels. An affiliate on the TCG Real Estate Platform holds the remaining $21M of the B-note.

Sunrise Realty Trust Closes $14M Loan Deal

Sunrise Realty Trust has originated, closed, and exited a $14M commitment to a $21.6M senior bridge loan to finance the acquisition of the western portion of Silver Mountain Ranch, a landmark property located in Huerfano County, Colorado. The borrower, JW Cattle Ranch, is a specialized land investor and operator with extensive experience in the region. The loan facilitated the borrower's acquisition of the Property from The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental non-profit organization. The Property is protected by a conservation easement, ensuring the preservation of its natural habitat while allowing for private ownership. Silver Mountain Ranch is located south of Denver near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and is renowned for its world-class hunting, including record-book quality elk and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. To finance the expansion to a larger contiguous parcel of approximately 15,000 acres, the loan was structured as a short-term bridge facility of up to six months, dependent on the closing of the contractual sale to the buyer.