Lument Finance Trust Secures $2.25M Loan and Extends $50M Secured Term Loan Maturity to 2030

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Lument Finance Trust secured a $2.25 million incremental secured term loan and extended the maturity date of its $50 million secured term loans by four years to February 20, 2030, despite an increase in the interest rate to 9.75% per annum.

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• Secured Incremental Term Loan

  The company obtained a new secured term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $2.25 million, which was drawn on February 23, 2026.

• Extended Secured Term Loan Maturity

  The maturity date for the company's secured term loans, totaling $50 million (including the initial $40.25M, first incremental $7.5M, and the new $2.25M loan), has been extended from February 20, 2026, to February 20, 2030.

• Increased Interest Rate

  Borrowings under the secured term loans will now bear interest at a fixed rate of 9.75% per annum, subject to step-ups after February 20, 2029.

• Amended Financial Covenants

  The company amended certain financial covenants, including increasing the maximum total net leverage ratio to 6.50:1.00 and introducing a new minimum liquidity financial covenant of $15 million.

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Lument Finance Trust has successfully secured a critical four-year extension for its $50 million secured term loans, pushing the maturity date from February 20, 2026, to February 20, 2030. This follows a very short, three-day extension granted just days prior, underscoring the urgency and significance of this long-term agreement for the company's financial stability. While the interest rate on these secured term loans increased to 9.75% per annum, the extended runway for a substantial portion of the company's debt significantly de-risks its financial position. The new $2.25 million incremental loan, along with amended financial covenants providing more flexibility on leverage and establishing a minimum liquidity threshold, further supports the company's operational stability. This development is a strong positive signal for the company's ability to manage its debt obligations and continue operations.