BayFirst Financial Corp. Restructures $6M Subordinated Debt with PIK Interest, Defers $1.6M Term Loan Payment

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BayFirst Financial Corp. has amended its $6.0 million subordinated notes to defer interest payments through June 2026 by increasing the principal, and also deferred a quarterly interest payment on a $1.6 million term loan, signaling significant liquidity challenges.

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• Subordinated Notes Amended for PIK Interest

  BayFirst Financial Corp. amended its $6.0 million 4.5% Fixed to Floating Subordinated Notes, converting interest payments through June 30, 2026, into additional principal (Paid-in-Kind). An additional 3% principal increase or payment is due if the notes are not fully paid by June 30, 2026.

• Term Loan Interest Payment Deferred

  The company secured an agreement with First National Bankers Bank to defer a quarterly interest payment due December 10, 2025, on its $1.6 million term loan until March 10, 2026.

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This 8-K filing reveals BayFirst Financial Corp. is facing substantial liquidity challenges, evidenced by its inability to make cash interest payments on significant debt obligations. The amendment to the $6.0 million subordinated notes, converting interest into additional principal (Paid-in-Kind or PIK), will increase the company's debt burden over time. Furthermore, the deferral of an interest payment on a $1.6 million term loan underscores the immediate cash flow pressures. These actions suggest the company is actively conserving cash and managing its debt, but they also highlight a deteriorating financial position that could impact future profitability and solvency. Investors should monitor the company's ability to meet its obligations by June 2026 and assess its overall financial health.