Benefit Street Partners L.L.C. Announces Purchase of a $391 Million Loan Portfolio

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Benefit Street Partners L.L.C. (“BSP” or the “Company”) today announced the purchase of an approximately $391 million loan portfolio secured by eight, newer-vintage multifamily properties across multiple markets in the United States sponsored by institutional-quality borrowers and operators. BSP allocated the loans across its commercial real estate platform, including a portion to Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT). “This transaction represents one of the la.

Business Wire • Jan 20, 2026

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (“FBRT” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss its financial results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. All conference call and webcast information can be found on the Company's website at https://ww.

Business Wire • Jan 15, 2026

Meet 19 Ideal "Safer" December Small/MidCap DiviDogs Of 30 S&P600

The S&P 600 SmallCap index offers quality small-cap exposure, emphasizing companies with positive earnings and robust liquidity requirements. Nineteen of the thirty highest-yielding S&P 600 'safer' dividend stocks are attractively valued, with free cash flow supporting their dividends. Top ten S&P 600 small/mid-cap dividend stocks project average net gains of 42.25% by December 2026, with lower-than-market average risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 2, 2026

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend of $0.355 Per Share and Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock Dividend of $0.46875 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (“FBRT” or the “Company”) today announced its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.355 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about January 12, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors also declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend on its convertible Series H Preferred Stock in an amount equal to the as-converted common dividend amount. FBR.

Business Wire • Dec 16, 2025

Two Classes Of Mortgage REITs

Agency mortgage REITs duel to the dividend cut. There are 7 facing off. The top 3 are much better than the other 4. Valuations are important and awful. Deal with it.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

4 Outsized Dividends From 4 Small Cap Stocks

Small-cap stocks have finally started to wake up lately, which could be a bullish sign as we head into 2026. Let's remember that a smaller market capitalization does not necessarily mean a diminutive dividend—today we'll discuss four small caps that yield between 7.1% and 13.3%.

Forbes • Dec 6, 2025

4 High-Yield Real Estate Stocks to Buy as Investors Get Defensive

Consumers are about as pessimistic about the state of the economy as they have ever been, amid a weakening labor market, disruptions related to the fall 2025 government shutdown, and concerns about an AI bubble. Though the S&P 500 appears to be continuing its ascent, having climbed by almost 17% this year, it is not surprising that investors are growing cautious as they wait for a (potentially major) course correction.

MarketBeat • Nov 13, 2025

Franklin BSP Realty: As Dividend Yield Expands To 14%, Fears Of A Cut Rise

Franklin BSP Realty has seen its dividend yield expand to 14% as its quarterly payouts are maintained and its common shares pull back from a year ago. The mREIT does not currently cover the dividend but has a substantial liquidity position that has been tapped to maintain distributions. A book value of $14.29 per share at the end of the third quarter means the mREIT is currently changing hands at a 30% discount.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2025

14% Dividend Yield Is Not Enough

Dividends matter. So do losses. Look at a couple of charts and call it a day. Most people don't want to go through all the history, but we can sum up over a decade in a few images. When we compare prices and book value over time, we can see that the huge dividends were not enough. They still are not enough.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2025

FBRT Reports Earnings

FBRT Reports Earnings

The Motley Fool • Oct 30, 2025