CIM Real Estate Finance Trust Extends $300M Credit Facility, Secures Lower Interest Rate

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CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. amended its $300 million revolving loan and security agreement, extending its maturity and significantly reducing the interest rate spread, enhancing financial flexibility and reducing borrowing costs.

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• Credit Facility Extension

  The revolving period end date for the $300 million loan and security agreement has been extended from February 10, 2026, to February 6, 2029, and the termination date has been extended to February 6, 2031.

• Reduced Interest Rate

  The interest rate spread on the facility has been reduced from SOFR + 2.875% to SOFR + 2.10%, representing a 0.775% decrease in borrowing costs.

• Operational Amendments

  The amendment also includes changes to the collateral management agreement, eliminating U.S. Bank National Association as the document custodian, and updates to the fee letter for administrative services.

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CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. has significantly improved its financial position by amending its $300 million revolving loan and security agreement. The extension of the revolving period by three years to February 2029 and the termination date to February 2031 provides crucial long-term financing stability and operational flexibility. A key benefit is the reduction in the interest rate spread by 0.775% (from SOFR + 2.875% to SOFR + 2.10%), which will lead to material annual savings in borrowing costs. These favorable terms enhance the company's financial outlook by lowering its cost of capital and securing liquidity for an extended period.