Ready Capital Corporation acquires Portland property amid SBA lending growth
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What happened
Ready Capital Corporation completed a bulk sale of $494 million in legacy multifamily bridge assets, generating net proceeds of $85 million. The company also took ownership of a mixed-use asset in Portland, Oregon, which includes a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, avoiding a foreclosure process. Ready Capital Corporation anticipates modest earnings growth in the second half of 2025, supported by new originations and increased SBA 7(a) lending volumes.
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Why it matters
The acquisition and stabilization of the Portland asset is expected to improve Ready Capital Corporation's net interest margin. Furthermore, the anticipated increase in SBA 7(a) lending volumes suggests growing demand for commercial loans, reflecting support for the economic agenda promoted by Donald Trump.
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Who's involved
- SBAThe Small Business Administration (SBA) is linked to increased lending volumes and economic initiatives.
- Donald TrumpDonald Trump's administration supports the economic agenda that includes SBA initiatives.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SBASpeculative
Increased SBA 7(a) lending volumes could boost the demand for commercial loans in the market.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- SBA promotes Trump's economic agenda while businesses like Shatto Milk worry about tariffs and individuals seek SBA loans.Sub-event
- Eagle Materials, involved in limestone mining for cement production, is benefiting from tariffs and onshoring trends, leading Stifel to raise its price target.Sub-event
- NuScale, an Oregon-based company, finalized a sales agreement for a stock offering amid potential benefits from Trump-era tariffs.Sub-event
Trump tariffs benefit AI stocks; separate local real estate and SBA lending news reported.1 source
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The entities involved
- SBA
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- Insider MonkeyBulk Asset Sale Drives Ready Capital Dividend Growth and Stabilization Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) is one of the 14 Best Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $10. The company’s second-quarter e
- GuruFocus.comReady Capital Corp (RC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges and Seizing ... Net Interest Income: Increased to $17 million in the quarter. GAAP Loss from Continuing Operations: $0.