Q1 Earnings Decline Offset by Key Credit Line Extension to 2029, Securing Funding for Lending Operations

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Manhattan Bridge Capital reported a Q1 earnings decline but secured a critical extension of its $32.5 million Webster Credit Line to 2029, bolstering long-term funding stability.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Net income decreased by 7.2% to $1.27 million, and total revenue declined by 9.1% to $2.07 million compared to Q1 2025. Basic and diluted EPS were $0.11, down from $0.12 in the prior year period.

• Major Credit Line Extended to 2029

  The $32.5 million Webster Credit Line, a primary funding source, was extended to February 28, 2029. This amendment also modified portfolio composition requirements and updated interest margins, providing significant long-term financial stability.

• Compliance with Debt Covenants

  The company confirmed it was in compliance with all covenants under both the Webster Credit Line and the $10.0 million Valley Credit Line as of March 31, 2026.

• Consistent Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share for Q2 2026, payable on July 15, 2026, maintaining its consistent dividend policy.

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Manhattan Bridge Capital reported a decline in Q1 2026 revenue and net income compared to the prior year, with EPS falling from $0.12 to $0.11. However, this financial update also includes a significant positive development: the extension of its $32.5 million Webster Credit Line to February 28, 2029. This extension provides crucial long-term funding stability for the company's real estate lending activities, which is a material event for a company of this size. The company remains in compliance with all debt covenants and continues its consistent dividend payments. While earnings were softer, the secured financing runway is a key factor for investor confidence in this real estate finance company.