Further Enhances Balance Sheet to Promote Growth and Expansion
Conference Call and Webcast to be Held at 11:00 AM EST on November 15, 2019
Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. In addition, the company announced that it will host a conference call on November 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its financial condition and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
John Villano, CPA, co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Sachem Capital Corp., stated, “I am pleased to report that revenue for the third quarter of 2019 increased 10.7% to $3.4 million and net income increased 4.7% to $2.1 million, compared to the same period last year. In addition, our earnings per share for the third quarter improved sequentially to $0.10 compared to $0.06 for the second quarter of 2019. We believe these improved results validate our strategy to restructure our balance sheet as we have started to deploy the capital we raised during the first six months of the year. While we continue to be highly selective as we review lending opportunities, the demand for our products and services is robust and we are well capitalized with a much stronger balance sheet, which gives us greater flexibility to execute our growth strategy. With approximately $40 million of available capital, including the net proceeds from our recent note offering, we believe we are well positioned heading into the fourth quarter and 2020, in terms of both revenue growth and profitability. Overall, we believe we have built a highly scalable business model to drive both cash flow and value for our shareholders.”
Results of operations – three months ended September 30, 2019
Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was approximately $3.4 million compared to approximately $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of approximately 10.7%. Compared to the 2018 period, for the 2019 period, interest income was higher by approximately $171,000, origination fees were higher by approximately $114,000 and other income was higher by approximately $150,000. These increases were offset by reductions of approximately $107,000 in gain on sale of real estate and approximately $42,000 in late fee income.
Total operating costs and expenses for three months ended September 30, 2019 were approximately $1.3 million compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of approximately 21.6%. The increase in operating costs and expenses is primarily attributable to increases in interest and amortization of deferred financing costs of approximately $44,000 reflecting the increase in the mortgage loan portfolio, professional fees approximately $51,000 and compensation, fees and taxes of approximately $132,000 offset by stock-based compensation of approximately $25,000 and general and administrative expenses of approximately $11,000.
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was approximately $2.1 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to $2.0 million, or $0.13 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2018.
Results of operations – nine months ended September 30, 2019
Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was approximately $9.8 million compared to approximately $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of approximately $980,000, or 11.1%. The increase in revenue resulted from an increase in lending operations. For the 2019 period, interest income was approximately $7.5 million, net origination fees were approximately $1.2 million and other income was approximately $650,000. In comparison, for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, interest income was approximately $6.6 million, net origination fees were approximately $1.1 million and other income was approximately $675,000. Fee income increased by approximately $61,000. These increases were offset, in part, by a reduction in gain on the sale of real estate of approximately $100,000.
Total operating costs and expenses for nine months ended September 30, 2019 were approximately $4.5 million compared to $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of approximately 70.0%. The increase in operating costs and expenses is primarily attributable to $780,000 of expense incurred in connection with the termination of the Webster Credit Facility. In addition to that expense being a non-recurring charge, $439,446 represents a write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs, a non-cash item. Interest and amortization of deferred financing costs increased approximately $512,000 reflecting the increase in the mortgage loan portfolio, as well as an increase in the interest rate on the Webster Facility and the slightly higher cost of capital on our unsecured bonds, a $423,000 increase in compensation expense (including stock-based compensation) and an $86,000 increase in general and administrative expenses.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was approximately $5.3 million, or $0.30 per share. In comparison, net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $6.1 million, or $0.40 per share.
Investor Conference Call
The company will host a conference call on November 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2019 as well as the company’s corporate progress and other meaningful developments.
Interested parties can access the conference call by calling 844-602-0380 for U.S. callers, or +862-298-0970 for international callers. The call will be available on the company’s website via webcast at https://www.sachemcapitalcorp.com. John Villano, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will lead the conference call.
A webcast will also be archived on the company’s website and a telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through 11:00 a.m. on November 29, 2019, and can be accessed by calling: 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +919-882-2331 for international callers and entering conference ID: 56830.
About Sachem Capital Corp.
Sachem Capital Corp. specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans. It offers short term (i.e., three years or less) secured, nonbanking loans (sometimes referred to as “hard money” loans) to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation or improvement of properties located primarily in Connecticut. The Company does not lend to owner occupants. The company’s primary underwriting criteria is a conservative loan to value ratio. The properties securing the company’s loans are generally classified as residential or commercial real estate and, typically, are held for resale or investment. Each loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on real estate. Each loan is also personally guaranteed by the principal(s) of the borrower, which guaranty may be collaterally secured by a pledge of the guarantor’s interest in the borrower. The company also makes opportunistic real estate purchases apart from its lending activities. The company believes that it qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes and has elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with its 2017 tax year.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, strategy and plans, and our expectations for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “seek,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “likely,” “continue,” “design,” and the negative of such terms and other words and terms of similar expressions are intended to identify forward- looking statements.
We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to several risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2018 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2019. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release may not occur, and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. In addition, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. We disclaim any duty to update any of these forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements as well as others made in this press release. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made by us in the context of these risks and uncertainties.
BALANCE SHEETS
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2019
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2018
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(Unaudited)
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(Audited)
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Assets
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Assets:
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Cash
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$
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11,004,943
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$
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99,310
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Cash - restricted
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-
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59,549
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Escrow deposits
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-
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12,817
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Mortgages receivable
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89,020,538
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78,011,653
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Mortgages receivable, affiliate
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-
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879,457
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Interest and fees receivable
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1,431,414
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1,397,038
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Other receivables
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222,237
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155,000
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Due from borrowers
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843,409
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695,218
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Prepaid expenses
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37,171
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14,866
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Property and equipment, net
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1,320,424
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1,180,107
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Deposits on property and equipment
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49,881
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12,000
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Real estate owned
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5,310,523
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2,943,438
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Deferred financing costs
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38,351
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553,597
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Total assets
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$
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109,278,891
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$
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86,014,050
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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Liabilities:
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Unsecured unsubordinated fixed rate notes (net of deferred financing costs of $1,242,192)
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$
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22,420,808
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$
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-
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Line of credit
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-
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27,219,123
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Mortgage payable
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788,148
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290,984
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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131,901
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316,413
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Security deposits held
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7,800
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7,800
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Funds held in escrow
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25,000
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-
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Advances from borrowers
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498,504
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317,324
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Due to shareholder
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-
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1,200,000
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Deferred revenue
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1,067,667
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1,058,406
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Notes payable
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68,634
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-
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Capital leases payable
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11,573
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-
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Dividend payable
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-
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2,624,566
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Accrued interest
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3,323
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176,619
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Total liabilities
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25,023,358
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33,211,235
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Commitments and Contingencies
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Shareholders' equity:
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Preferred shares - $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
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-
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-
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Common stock - $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 22,088,325 and 15,438,621 issued and outstanding
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22,088
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15,439
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Paid-in capital
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83,787,674
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53,192,859
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Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
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445,771
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(405,483
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)
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Total shareholders' equity
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84,255,533
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52,802,815
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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$
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109,278,891
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$
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86,014,050
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(unaudited)
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Three Months
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Nine Months
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Ended September 30,
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Ended September 30,
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2019
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2018
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2019
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2018
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Revenue:
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Interest income from loans
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$
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2,442,750
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$
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2,272,100
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$
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7,509,155
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$
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6,610,273
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Origination fees, net
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497,237
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383,322
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1,202,777
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1,071,921
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Late and other fees
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18,149
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59,949
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205,182
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144,031
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Processing fees
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44,870
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30,680
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121,470
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101,480
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Rental income, net
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9,446
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10,136
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82,350
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87,865
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Other income
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353,671
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175,271
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650,202
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674,830
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Net gain on sale of real estate
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12,927
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119,666
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20,076
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119,666
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Total revenue
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3,379,050
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3,051,124
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9,791,212
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8,810,066
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Operating costs and expenses:
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Interest and amortization of deferred financing costs
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537,878
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493,992
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1,611,332
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1,098,912
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Stock based compensation
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4,107
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29,250
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12,327
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29,250
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Professional fees
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105,053
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54,330
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259,275
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212,789
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Compensation, fees and taxes
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476,404
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344,266
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1,325,822
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886,024
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Exchange fees
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11,343
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10,000
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32,850
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26,667
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Other expenses and taxes
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39,355
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7,669
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70,683
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67,668
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Expense in connection with termination of LOC
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-
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-
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779,641
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-
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Excise tax
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-
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-
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-
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19,000
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Depreciation
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18,618
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6,834
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44,286
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20,302
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General and administrative expenses
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131,206
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142,119
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400,561
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314,839
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Total operating costs and expenses
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1,323,964
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1,088,460
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4,536,777
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2,675,451
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Net income
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$
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2,055,086
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$
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1,962,664
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$
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5,254,435
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$
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6,134,615
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Basic and diluted net income per common share outstanding:
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Basic
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$
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0.10
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$
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0.13
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$
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0.30
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$
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0.40
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Diluted
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$
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0.10
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$
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0.13
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$
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0.30
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$
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0.40
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
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Basic
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21,336,870
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15,433,000
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17,622,480
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15,421,555
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Diluted
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21,336,870
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15,433,000
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17,662,480
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15,421,555
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
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(unaudited)
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Nine Months
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Ended September 30,
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2019
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2018
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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Net income
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$
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5,254,435
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$
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6,134,615
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
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Amortization of deferred financing costs
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159,872
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90,165
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Depreciation expense
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44,286
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20,302
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Stock based compensation
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12,327
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29,250
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Gain on sale of real estate
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(20,076
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)
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(119,666
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)
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Abandonment of office furniture
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12,000
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-
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Costs in connection with termination of line of credit
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439,446
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-
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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(Increase) decrease in:
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Escrow deposits
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12,813
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111,189
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Interest and fees receivable
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(454,487
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)
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(916,672
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)
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Other receivables
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(67,237
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)
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(150,520
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)
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Due from borrowers
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2,122,939
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(308,866
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)
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Prepaid expenses
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(22,305
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)
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(23,093
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)
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Deposits on property
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(37,881
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)
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-
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(Decrease) increase in:
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Due to note purchaser
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(176,619
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)
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(723,478
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)
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Accrued interest
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3,323
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117,128
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Accrued expenses
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(159,512
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)
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(295,734
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)
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Deferred revenue
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9,261
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44,265
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Advances from borrowers
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180,889
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(243,387
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)
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Total adjustments
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2,059,039
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(2,369,117
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)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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7,313,474
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3,765,498
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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Proceeds from sale of real estate owned
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362,136
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|
|
|
672,538
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Acquisitions of and improvements to real estate owned
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(443,217
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)
|
|
|
(104,799
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)
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Purchase of property and equipment
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(196,603
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)
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(331,386
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)
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Principal disbursements for mortgages receivable
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|
|
(42,163,704
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)
|
|
|
(37,278,346
|
)
|
Principal collections on mortgages receivable
|
|
|
27,917,331
|
|
|
|
20,958,280
|
|
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
(14,524,057
|
)
|
|
|
(16,083,713
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from notes sold to shareholder
|
|
|
1,017,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Repayment of notes sold to shareholder
|
|
|
(2,217,000
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from line of credit
|
|
|
42,720,829
|
|
|
|
61,067,401
|
|
Repayment of line of credit
|
|
|
(69,939,952
|
)
|
|
|
(43,648,867
|
)
|
Dividends paid
|
|
|
(7,027,746
|
)
|
|
|
(4,935,365
|
)
|
Pre-offering costs incurred
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(853
|
)
|
Financing costs incurred
|
|
|
(6,836
|
)
|
|
|
(566,886
|
)
|
Proceeds from mortgage payable
|
|
|
795,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Repayment of mortgage payable
|
|
|
(297,837
|
)
|
|
|
(7,535
|
)
|
Proceeds from notes payable, net
|
|
|
68,634
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
30,736,148
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cost associated with the issuance of common stock
|
|
|
(147,002
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of bonds
|
|
|
23,663,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cost associated with the issuance of notes
|
|
|
(1,307,571
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
|
|
18,056,667
|
|
|
|
11,907,895
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH
|
|
|
10,846,084
|
|
|
|
(410,320
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH- BEGINNING OF YEAR
|
|
|
158,859
|
|
|
|
954,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH - END OF PERIOD
|
|
$
|
11,004,943
|
|
|
$
|
543,903
|
|
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (Continued)
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxes paid
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
19,000
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
$
|
472,329
|
|
|
$
|
1,008,747
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company purchased a mortgage receivable from a third party at a discount in the amount of $21,433.
Real estate acquired in connection with the foreclosure of certain mortgages, inclusive of interest and other fees receivable, during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 amounted to $2,369,196.
The reversal of previously accrued capitalized costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, amounted to $6,212.
Real estate acquired in connection with the foreclosure of certain mortgages, inclusive of interest and other fees receivable, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 amounted to $2,265,927.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company purchased equipment for $13,005 subject to a capital lease.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 Mortgages receivable, affiliate in the amount of $879,457 were reduced to $0 as the underlying loans were transferred to the Company and are included in Mortgages receivable.
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