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Mar 31, 2021
Sachem Capital Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Sachem Capital reported a revenue increase of 33% for Q1 2021, with interest income up by 56% compared to the same period last year.
Key Takeaways
Sachem Capital Corp. announced a 33% increase in total revenue for Q1 2021, driven by a 56% increase in interest income on its loan portfolio. Net income remained consistent with the previous year, despite increased operating costs and expenses related to unsecured bond debt and organizational investments.
Total revenue increased by 33% to $5.7 million compared to $4.3 million in the same quarter last year.
Interest income increased by 56% to $4.5 million, up from $2.9 million in Q1 2020.
Net income remained consistent at approximately $2.2 million, or $0.10 per share.
Total assets increased to $228.4 million, compared to $226.7 million at the end of 2020.
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Forward Guidance
Sachem Capital is well capitalized and encouraged by the prospects for continued growth in 2021 and beyond. They are targeting larger-value commercial loans and exploring financing alternatives to lower the cost of capital.
Positive Outlook
- Maintained a robust loan pipeline.
- Opportunistically expanding and diversifying the geographic footprint of mortgage loan portfolio.
- Benefiting from liquidity and financial flexibility provided by securities and low-interest line of credit.
- Prudently deploying capital while maintaining disciplined underwriting with a conservative loan-to-value ratio.
- Targeting larger-value commercial loans with financially stable, experienced sponsors.
Challenges Ahead
- Net income decreased slightly over the same period last year due to investments in the organization.
- Higher interest expense due to unsecured, unsubordinated five-year notes raised in 2020.
- Increase in operating costs and expenses primarily attributable to the increase in unsecured bond debt.
- Company's largest expenses were interest and amortization of deferred financing costs.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions.