MacKenzie Realty Capital Secures $2.0M in High-Cost Debt with Onerous Terms for REIT Acquisitions

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MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. secured an additional $2.0 million in high-cost, secured promissory notes with significant original issue discounts and strict default provisions, primarily to fund the acquisition of non-traded REIT securities.

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• New Secured Promissory Notes Issued

  The company issued Secured Note #2 for $545,000 (receiving $500,000 after OID) on August 1, 2025, and Secured Note #3 for $1,635,000 (receiving $1,500,000 after OID) on January 15, 2026, totaling $2.0 million in new capital.

• Onerous Debt Terms

  The notes carry a 9% annual interest rate, significant original issue discounts totaling $180,000, and include a monitoring fee. Default events can trigger a 22% default interest rate and immediate acceleration of the outstanding balance.

• Funds for REIT Acquisitions

  The proceeds from these secured notes are specifically designated to purchase non-traded REIT securities through a tender offer, rather than for general corporate purposes or to strengthen the balance sheet.

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MacKenzie Realty Capital has taken on a substantial amount of new debt relative to its market capitalization, securing $2.0 million through two secured promissory notes. The terms of this financing are notably unfavorable, including significant original issue discounts (OID) totaling $180,000, a 9% annual interest rate, and stringent default provisions that could lead to a 22% default interest rate and immediate acceleration of the debt. The company's decision to use this expensive capital to acquire non-traded REIT securities, rather than for general working capital or debt reduction, introduces additional risk. This financing structure suggests the company may have limited access to more favorable capital, and the high cost of funds could pressure future profitability and liquidity.