Sachem Capital Corp.

Sachem Capital Corp. is a U.S.-based real estate investment trust that originates, underwrites, funds, services, and manages short-term first mortgage loans. Its lending is focused on real estate owners, investors, developers, and contractors financing acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation, or improvement projects, primarily in the northeastern and southeastern United States.

— Sachem Capital Corp.
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First mortgage loans80% Short-duration secured loans backed by first mortgage liens on real estate.
Origination and modification fees8% Fees earned from arranging and modifying commercial mortgage loans.
LLC and co-investment income7% Income from preferred membership and direct loan co-investment vehicles.
Real estate owned and investment gains5% Gains or losses from sales and valuation changes on owned real estate and investments.

Sachem Capital lends primarily to small and mid-size real estate developers, owners, and contractors that need fast,...

  • Small and mid-size real estate developersprimary

    They borrow for acquisition, renovation, development, or rehabilitation projects and value speed and structure flexibility.

  • Real estate owners and investorsprimary

    They use secured bridge loans to finance property purchases, improvements, or transitional assets.

  • Contractors and project sponsorssecondary

    They seek short-term secured financing tied to specific real estate projects and timelines.

  • Repeat borrowers and referralssecondary

    Existing customers and their networks provide recurring originations because of prior service experience.

  • Broker and bank referral channelssecondary

    Intermediaries source borrowers that need non-bank lending solutions and faster execution.

The company lends primarily in the northeastern and southeastern United States, with additional brand recognition along...

  • •Primary lending footprint is the northeastern United States
  • •Primary lending footprint is the southeastern United States
  • •Brand recognition extends along the eastern seaboard
  • •Collateral values depend on local U.S. real estate markets
  • •No disclosed international operating footprint

Sachem Capital’s strategy is to win business by offering fast execution, flexible loan structures, and conservative...

01
Preserve a niche in non-bank real estate lendingshort-term

Fast execution and tailored structures differentiate the company from banks and larger specialty lenders.

02
Expand origination channelsmedium-term

Digital marketing, listed-lender platforms, brokers, and referrals support a steadier pipeline of borrowers.

03
Manage portfolio quality and asset resolutionmedium-term

Loan performance and real estate owned outcomes drive credit costs and earnings volatility.

The business is exposed to credit losses, borrower defaults, and collateral value declines because it lends against...

high

Credit losses on commercial real estate loans

The portfolio is secured by property, but borrower distress or weak collateral values can still produce losses.

Scope
Loans held for investment and nonperforming loans
Materiality
high
high

Real estate market downturn

Lower property values and slower sales can weaken collateral coverage and delay recoveries.

Scope
Residential and commercial real estate collateral
Materiality
high
high

Funding and interest rate risk

Loan economics depend on access to capital and the spread between asset yields and borrowing costs.

Scope
Debt facilities and note financing
Materiality
high
medium

Competitive pressure from banks and specialty lenders

Many lenders compete for the same borrowers, which can compress spreads or reduce deal flow.

Scope
Origination pipeline and pricing
Materiality
medium
medium

Cybersecurity incident

A breach could affect borrower data, servicing operations, and reputation.

Scope
Digital marketing and loan servicing systems
Materiality
medium
medium

Key personnel dependence

The lending platform relies on experienced underwriting, servicing, and relationship management.

Scope
Executive and origination teams
Materiality
medium
CECL allowance for credit losses
Loan portfolio and unfunded commitments
Fair value of loans held for sale
Earnings and balance sheet carrying values
Valuation of real estate owned
Impairment loss and asset recovery
Fee amortization on commercial loans
Revenue timing
Nonperforming loan resolution
Quarterly earnings comparability

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: 29/04/2026