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Commercial Real Estate Assets Commercial Real Estate Assets (Notes)

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Commercial Real Estate Assets Commercial Real Estate Assets (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Commercial Real Estate Assets [Abstract]  
Commercial Real Estate Assets [Text Block]
Commercial Real Estate Assets
The Company originates and purchases commercial real estate debt and related instruments generally to be held as long-term investments. These assets are classified as commercial real estate assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, the Company is the sole certificate holder of a trust entity that holds a commercial real estate loan. The underlying loan held by the trust is consolidated on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and classified as commercial real estate assets. See Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities for additional information regarding consolidation of the trust. Commercial real estate assets are reported at cost, net of any unamortized acquisition premiums or discounts, loan fees and origination costs as applicable, unless the assets are deemed impaired.
The following tables summarize the Company’s commercial real estate assets by asset type, property type and geographic location as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
 
March 31,
2017
(dollars in thousands)
Mezzanine Loans
 
First Mortgages
 
B-Notes
 
Total
Unpaid principal balance
$
135,364

 
$
1,409,678

 
$
14,979

 
$
1,560,021

Unamortized (discount) premium
(14
)
 
(181
)
 

 
(195
)
Unamortized net deferred origination fees
(111
)
 
(11,112
)
 

 
(11,223
)
Carrying value
$
135,239

 
$
1,398,385

 
$
14,979

 
$
1,548,603

Unfunded commitments
$
1,580

 
$
180,295

 
$

 
$
181,875

Number of loans
6

 
33

 
1

 
40

Weighted average coupon
8.8
%
 
5.3
%
 
8.0
%
 
5.6
%
Weighted average years to maturity (1)
2.2

 
2.7

 
9.8

 
2.7



 
December 31,
2016
(dollars in thousands)
Mezzanine Loans
 
First Mortgages
 
B-Notes
 
Total
Unpaid principal balance
$
138,245

 
$
1,286,200

 
$

 
$
1,424,445

Unamortized (discount) premium
(15
)
 
(185
)
 

 
(200
)
Unamortized net deferred origination fees
(221
)
 
(11,481
)
 

 
(11,702
)
Carrying value
$
138,009

 
$
1,274,534

 
$

 
$
1,412,543

Unfunded commitments
$
1,580

 
$
170,890

 
$

 
$
172,470

Number of loans
6

 
30

 

 
36

Weighted average coupon
8.6
%
 
5.1
%
 
%
 
5.4
%
Weighted average years to maturity (1)
1.5

 
2.9

 
0.0

 
2.8

____________________
(1)
Based on contractual maturity date. Certain loans are subject to contractual extension options which may be subject to conditions as stipulated in the loan agreement. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities stated herein as certain borrowers may have the right to prepay with or without paying a prepayment penalty. The Company may also extend contractual maturities in connection with loan modifications.

(in thousands)
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Property Type
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
Retail
 
$
246,000

 
15.9
%
 
$
237,414

 
16.8
%
Hotel
 
107,193

 
6.9
%
 
90,585

 
6.4
%
Industrial
 
144,116

 
9.3
%
 
105,081

 
7.4
%
Multifamily
 
264,197

 
17.1
%
 
260,683

 
18.5
%
Office
 
787,097

 
50.8
%
 
718,780

 
50.9
%
Total
 
$
1,548,603

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,412,543

 
100.0
%

(in thousands)
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Geographic Location
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
 
Carrying Value
 
% of Commercial Portfolio
West
 
$
305,731

 
19.8
%
 
$
250,044

 
17.7
%
Southeast
 
291,433

 
18.8
%
 
239,194

 
16.9
%
Southwest
 
289,686

 
18.7
%
 
267,944

 
19.0
%
Northeast
 
582,351

 
37.6
%
 
578,762

 
41.0
%
Midwest
 
79,402

 
5.1
%
 
76,599

 
5.4
%
Total
 
$
1,548,603

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,412,543

 
100.0
%

 
At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company pledged commercial real estate assets with a carrying value of $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, as collateral for repurchase agreements and FHLB advances. See Note 15 - Repurchase Agreements and Note 17 - Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Advances.
The following table summarizes activity related to commercial real estate assets for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in thousands)
2017
 
2016
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,412,543

 
$
660,953

Originations and purchases
139,384

 
87,266

Repayments
(3,809
)
 
(4,531
)
Net discount accretion (premium amortization)
1

 
73

(Increase) decrease in net deferred origination fees
(1,939
)
 
(1,110
)
Amortization of net deferred origination fees
2,423

 
1,608

Allowance for loan losses

 

Balance at end of period
$
1,548,603

 
$
744,259



The Company evaluates each loan for impairment at least quarterly by assessing the risk factors of each loan and assigning a risk rating based on a variety of factors. Risk factors include property type, geographic and local market dynamics, physical condition, leasing and tenant profile, projected cash flow, loan structure and exit plan, loan-to-value ratio, project sponsorship, and other factors deemed necessary. Risk ratings are defined as follows:

1 –
Lower Risk
2 –
Average Risk
3 –
Acceptable Risk
4 –
Higher Risk: A loan that has exhibited material deterioration in cash flows and/or other credit factors, which, if negative trends continue, could be indicative of future loss.
5 –
Impaired/Loss Likely: A loan that has a significantly increased probability of default or principal loss.

The following table presents the number of loans, unpaid principal balance and carrying value (amortized cost) by risk rating for commercial real estate assets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:
(dollars in thousands)
 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Risk Rating
 
Number of Loans
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying Value
 
Number of Loans
 
Unpaid Principal Balance
 
Carrying Value
1 – 3
 
40

 
$
1,560,021

 
$
1,548,603

 
36

 
$
1,424,445

 
$
1,412,543

4 – 5
 

 

 

 

 

 

Total
 
40

 
$
1,560,021

 
$
1,548,603

 
36

 
$
1,424,445

 
$
1,412,543



The Company has not recorded any allowances for losses as no loans are past-due and it is not deemed probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due pursuant to the contractual terms of the loans.