LTC Originates $52.5 Million Unitranche Loan for Purchase of 13-Property Seniors Housing Portfolio

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC) a real estate investment trust that primarily invests in seniors housing and health care properties, announced today it originated a $52.5 million unitranche loan for the purchase of a 13‑property seniors housing portfolio located in North and South Carolina. The communities will be operated by an existing LTC operator. The loan provides for additional commitments of $6.1 million for capital improvements and $650,000 for working capital, for a total investment commitment of approximately $60 million. The loan bears interest at 7.25% with an IRR of 8% and matures in 4 years.

“Our solid balance sheet and long history of providing creative financing solutions to strong regional operators, has allowed LTC to nimbly adapt to the changing landscape for investments in senior housing,” said Wendy Simpson, LTC’s Chairman and CEO. “On the heels of our recent announcement of $46 million in investments through a variety of loan vehicles, this structured finance investment is another example of our ability to provide operators with the financing they need, when they need it.”

About LTC Properties

LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC owns or holds first mortgages on 190 properties in 27 states with 33 operating partners. Based on LTC’s gross real estate investments, the portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties. Learn more at www.LTCreit.com.

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