NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 – Organization and Nature of Business

Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated as a Maryland corporation on July 25, 2008. The Company’s objective is to maximize long-term stockholder value by acquiring well-located institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets across the United States. The Company seeks to maximize returns through investments where it believes it can drive substantial growth in its funds from operations and net asset value through one or more of its Core-Plus, Value-Add, Opportunistic and Invest-to-Own investment strategies.

As of September 30, 2016, the Company's portfolio consisted of interests in twenty-five properties (seventeen operating properties and eight development properties). The Company’s twenty-five properties contain an aggregate of 7,790 units, comprised of 5,573 operating units and 2,217 units under development. As of September 30, 2016, these properties, exclusive of development properties, and EOS, the lease-up property, were approximately 94% occupied.

The Company has elected to be treated, and currently qualifies, as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to corporate-level income taxes. To maintain its REIT status, the Company is required, among other requirements, to distribute annually at least 90% of its “REIT taxable income,” as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to the Company’s stockholders. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it would be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates.

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The Company operates as an umbrella partnership REIT in which Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P. (its “Operating Partnership”), or the Operating Partnership’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns substantially all of the property interests acquired on the Company’s behalf. As of September 30, 2016, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 8.22% of the Operating Partnership (1.41% is held by holders of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”) and 6.81% is held by holders of the Operating Partnership’s long-term incentive plan units (“LTIP Units”)). Bluerock Real Estate, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, is referred to as Bluerock (“Bluerock”), and the Company’s external manager, BRG Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is referred to as its Manager (“Manager”). Both Bluerock and the Manager are related parties with respect to the Company, but are not within the Company’s control and are not consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.

Because the Company is the sole general partner of its Operating Partnership and has unilateral control over its management and major operating decisions (even if additional limited partners are admitted to the Operating Partnership), the accounts of the Operating Partnership are consolidated in its consolidated financial statements. The Company consolidates entities in which it controls more than 50% of the voting equity and in which control does not rest with other investors. Investments in real estate joint ventures over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but for which it does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. These entities are reflected on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as “Preferred equity investments and investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures.” All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.  The Company will consider future joint ventures for consolidation in accordance with the provisions required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810: Consolidation.

Certain amounts in prior year financial statement presentation have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. 

Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

The Company first analyzes its investments in joint ventures to determine if the joint venture is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in accordance with ASC 810 and if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary requiring consolidation.  A VIE is an entity that has (i) insufficient equity to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) equity holders that lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  VIEs are consolidated by the primary beneficiary, which is the entity that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that potentially could be significant to the entity.  Variable interests in a VIE are contractual, ownership, or other financial interests in a VIE that change with changes in the fair value of the VIE’s net assets. The Company continuously re-assesses at each level of the joint venture whether the entity is (i) a VIE, and (ii) if the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.  If it was determined an entity in which the Company holds a joint venture interest qualified as a VIE and the Company was the primary beneficiary, the entity would be consolidated. 

If, after consideration of the VIE accounting literature, the Company has determined that VIE accounting is not applicable to the joint ventures, the Company assesses the need for consolidation under all other provisions of ASC 810.  These provisions provide for consolidation of majority-owned entities through a majority voting interest held by the Company providing control, or through determination of control by virtue of the Company being the general partner in a limited partnership or the controlling member of a limited liability company.

In assessing whether the Company is in control of and requiring consolidation of the limited liability company and partnership venture structures, the Company evaluates the respective rights and privileges afforded each member or partner (collectively referred to as “member”).  The Company’s member would not be deemed to control the entity if any of the other members have either (i) substantive kickout rights providing the ability to dissolve (liquidate) the entity or otherwise remove the managing member or general partner without cause or (ii) has substantive participating rights in the entity.  Substantive participating rights (whether granted by contract or law) provide for the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions of the entity that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of business that are not otherwise protective rights.    

If it has been determined that the Company does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over the entity, the Company accounts for these unconsolidated investments under the equity method of accounting. The equity method of accounting requires these investments to be initially recorded at cost and subsequently increased (decreased) for the Company’s share of net income (loss), including eliminations for the Company’s share of intercompany transactions, and increased (decreased) for contributions (distributions). The Company’s proportionate share of the results of operations of these investments is reflected in the Company’s earnings or losses.

Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10-1 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, the financial statements for interim reporting do not include all of the information and notes or disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of the operating results for a full year.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the financial statements and notes thereto included in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 2016.  

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s accounting policies since it filed its audited consolidated financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

New Accounting Pronouncements   

In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments ” (“ASU-2016-15”). The ASU provides guidance on the treatment of cash receipts and cash payments for certain types of cash transactions, to eliminate diversity in practice in the presentation of the cash flow statement. For public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2016-15 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is permitted. The Company is still in the process of determining the impact that the implementation of ASU 2016-15 will have on the Company’s financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-07, “Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting”, which eliminates the requirement to retroactively adjust an investment, results of operations, and retained earnings when the investment qualifies for the use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is still in the process of determining the impact that the implementation of ASU 2016-07 will have on the Company’s financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). Under ASU 2016-02, an entity will be required to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. For public companies, ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period, and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the future impact of ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires an entity's management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2014-15 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-15 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). The updated standard is a new comprehensive revenue recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner that depicts the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, the FASB voted to approve the deferral of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Therefore, ASU 2014-09 will become effective for the Company in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, but not earlier than the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The ASU allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which adds guidance on identifying performance obligations within a contract. The Company has not selected a transition method, and is currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09, as amended, will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Note 3 – Sale of Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures and Held for Sale Property

Sale of Joint Venture Equity Interests

On January 14, 2015, the Company, along with the other two holders of tenant-in-common interests in Berry Hill, sold their respective interests to 2300 Berry Hill General Partnership, an unaffiliated third party. The aggregate purchase price was $61.2 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for payment of the existing mortgage indebtedness and payment of closing costs and fees, the sale of the Company’s interest in Berry Hill generated net proceeds of approximately $7.3 million to the Company and a consolidated gain on sale of $11.3 million, of which the Company’s pro rata share of gain is $5.3 million before disposition expenses of $0.1 million, which was included in the Company’s statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Sale of Springhouse at Newport News

On August 10, 2016, the Company closed on the sale of the Springhouse at Newport News property, located in Newport News, Virginia, and the buyout of our 25% joint venture partner in conjunction with the sale. The property was sold for approximately $38.0 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deduction for the defeasance of the existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering the Springhouse at Newport News property in the amount of $25.4 million and payment of closing costs and fees of $0.5 million the sale of the property generated net proceeds for the Company of approximately $9.0 million and a gain on sale of approximately $4.9 million.

Note 4 – Investments in Real Estate

As of September 30, 2016, the Company was invested in seventeen operating real estate properties and eight development properties generally through joint ventures. The following tables provide summary information regarding our operating and development investments, which are either consolidated or presented on the equity method of accounting.

⁽¹⁾ Represents date of last significant renovation or year built if there were no renovations.  

Depreciation expense was $5.9 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $16.7 million and $8.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Intangibles related to the Company’s consolidated investments in real estate consist of the value of in-place leases. In-place leases are amortized over the remaining term of the in-place leases, which is approximately six months. Amortization expense related to the in-place leases was $1.3 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $5.8 million and $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Note 5 – Acquisition of Real Estate

The following describes the Company’s significant acquisition activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

Acquisition of Summer Wind and Citation Club Apartments

On January 5, 2016, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, completed investments of approximately $15.9 million and approximately $13.6 million in a multi-tiered joint venture along with an affiliate of Carroll Organization, to acquire (i) a 368-unit apartment community located in Naples, Florida to be known as ARIUM Gulfshore, formerly known as the Summer Wind Apartments (“ARIUM Gulfshore”) and (ii) a 320-unit apartment community located in Sarasota, Florida to be known as ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, formerly known as Citation Club Apartments (“ARIUM at Palmer Ranch”), respectively. The Company’s indirect ownership interest in the joint venture that owns ARIUM Gulfshore and ARIUM at Palmer Ranch is 95.0%. ARIUM Gulfshore’s purchase price of approximately $47.0 million was funded, in part, with a $32.6 million senior mortgage loan secured by ARIUM Gulfshore property and improvements. ARIUM at Palmer Ranch’s purchase price of approximately $39.3 million was funded, in part, with a $26.9 million senior mortgage loan secured by the ARIUM at Palmer Ranch property and improvements.

Acquisition of The Preserve at Henderson Beach

On March 15, 2016, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a 340-unit apartment community located in Destin, Florida, known as Alexan Henderson Beach to be rebranded as The Preserve at Henderson Beach (“Henderson Beach”) for approximately $53.7 million.  The purchase price for Henderson Beach included the assumption of a $37.5 million loan secured by Henderson Beach.

Acquisition of ARIUM Westside

On July 14, 2016, the Company, through subsidiaries of its Operating Partnership, acquired a leasehold interest in a 336-unit, Class A, mixed-use apartment community located in Atlanta, Georgia, known as Tenside Apartment Homes, to be rebranded as ARIUM Westside (“Westside”).  The Company’s indirect ownership interest in the joint venture that owns Westside is 90%. The purchase price for Westside of approximately $74.5 million was funded, in part, with a $52.2 million senior mortgage loan secured by the Westside leasehold interest (the “Westside Loan”). The Westside Loan matures August 1, 2023 and bears interest at a rate of 3.68%. The Company provided certain standard scope non-recourse carveout guarantees in conjunction with the Westside Loan.

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocations

The acquisitions of ARIUM Gulfshore, ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, The Preserve at Henderson Beach and ARIUM Westside have been accounted for as business combinations. The purchase prices were allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The preliminary measurements of fair value reflected below are subject to change. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocations as soon as practical, but no later than one year from each property’s respective acquisition date.

The following table summarizes the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The amounts listed below reflect provisional amounts that will be updated as information becomes available (amounts in thousands): 

In connection with the acquisition of The Preserve at Henderson Beach, the Company assumed mortgage debt with a fair value of approximately $39.1 million.

The pro-forma information presented below represents the change in consolidated revenue and earnings as if the Company's significant acquisitions of Park & Kingston, Fox Hill, Ashton Reserve, ARIUM Palms, Sorrel, Sovereign, ARIUM Gulfshore, ARIUM at Palmer Ranch, The Preserve at Henderson Beach and ARIUM Westside (collectively, the "Recent Acquisitions"), had occurred on January 1, 2015 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts).

⁽¹⁾ Pro-forma (loss) earnings per share, both basic and diluted, are calculated based on the net (loss) income attributable to the Company.

Aggregate property level revenues and net loss for the Recent Acquisitions, since the properties’ respective acquisition dates, that are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 amounted to $29.6 million and $6.5 million, respectively.

Note 6 – Preferred Equity Investments and Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

Following is a summary of the Company’s ownership interests in the investments reported under the equity method of accounting. The carrying amount of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):

As of September 30, 2016, the Company had outstanding preferred equity investments in ten multi-tiered joint ventures, each of which were created to develop a multifamily property. In each case, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership made a preferred investment in a joint venture, except Flagler Village and APOK Townhomes, which are common interests. The common interests in these joint ventures, as well as preferred interests in some cases, are owned by affiliates of the Manager. In each case, the Company’s preferred investment in the joint venture generates a preferred return of 15% on its outstanding capital contributions and the Company is not allocated any of the income or loss. The joint venture then becomes the controlling member in an entity whose purpose is to develop a multifamily property. Each joint venture in which the Company owns a preferred interest is required to redeem the Company’s preferred membership interests plus any accrued but unpaid preferred return on the earlier of the date which is six months following the maturity of the related development’s construction loan, or any earlier acceleration or due date. Additionally, the Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to convert its preferred membership interest in each joint venture into a common membership interest for a period of six months from the date upon which 70% of the units in the related development have been leased.

The following provides additional information regarding the Company’s preferred equity and investments as of September 30, 2016:

The preferred returns and equity in income of the Company’s unconsolidated real estate joint ventures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

Summary combined financial information for the Company’s investments in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, is as follows:

Alexan CityCentre Interests

On July 1, 2014, through BRG T&C BLVD Houston, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Bluerock Growth Fund (“BGF”), Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund II, LLC, (“Fund II”) and Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund III, LLC (“Fund III”), affiliates of the Manager, and an affiliate of Trammell Crowe Residential, to develop a 340-unit Class A apartment community located in Houston, Texas, to be known as Alexan CityCentre. The Company has made a capital commitment of approximately $7.4 million to acquire 100% of the Class A preferred equity interests in BR T&C BLVD JV Member, LLC all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2016.

On June 7, 2016, the Company, through an indirectly owned unconsolidated subsidiary, entered into a loan modification agreement to amend the terms of its construction loan financing the construction and development of the Alexan CityCentre property (the “Alexan Development”). The maximum principal amount available to the borrower under the terms of the modified loan is $55.1 million of which approximately $16.7 million is outstanding at September 30, 2016. The maturity date is January 1, 2020, subject to a single one-year extension exercisable at the option of the borrower. The interest rate on the loan is a variable per annum rate equal to the prime rate plus 0.5%, or LIBOR plus 3.00%, at the borrower’s option. The loan requires monthly interest payments until the maturity date, after which $60,000 monthly payments of principal will be required in addition to payment of accrued interest during the maturity extension period. The borrower was required to initially fund approximately $2.6 million as an interest reserve and approximately $0.6 million as an operating deficit reserve. Certain unaffiliated third parties agreed to guaranty the completion of the development of the Alexan Development and provided partial guaranties of the borrower’s principal and interest obligations under the loan. The borrower is required to complete the Alexan Development by December 31, 2017 (without extension for any reason). To obtain the loan modification, the borrower was required to contribute additional equity for the Alexan Development in the amount of approximately $2.2 million to be applied to development costs, of which the Company funded approximately $0.7 million and Bluerock Growth Fund II (“BGF II”), an affiliate of the Manager, funded $1.3 million as Class B preferred interests earning a 20% preferred return.

Alexan Southside Place (formerly referred to as Alexan Blaire House) Interests

On January 12, 2015, through BRG Southside, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund II and Fund III, which are affiliates of the Manager, and an affiliate of Trammell Crow Residential, to develop an approximately 269-unit Class A apartment community located in Houston, Texas, to be known as Alexan Southside Place. Alexan Southside Place will be developed upon a tract of land ground leased from Prokop Industries BH, L.P., a Texas limited partnership, by BR Bellaire BLVD, LLC, as tenant under an 85-year ground lease. The Company has made a capital commitment of $17.3 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BRG Southside, LLC, all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2016.

In conjunction with the Alexan Southside development, on April 7, 2015, the Company, through an indirect unconsolidated subsidiary, entered into a $31.8 million construction loan with Bank of America, NA, which is secured by the leasehold interest in the Alexan Southside Place property. The loan matures on April 7, 2019, and contains a one-year extension option, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on the base rate plus 1.25% or LIBOR plus 2.25%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

APOK Townhomes Interests

On September 1, 2016, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made an investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and NCC Development Group, to develop a 90-unit Class A apartment community located in Boca Raton, Florida to be known as APOK Townhomes. The Company has made a capital commitment of approximately $11.7 million to acquire common interests in BR Boca JV Member, LLC, of which $1.1 million has been funded as of September 30, 2016.

The APOK property is currently encumbered by a land loan with Florida Community Bank of $2.6 million as of September 30, 2016. The loan matures on January 27, 2017. The loan requires interest-only payments at a fixed rate of 3.95%. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

Cheshire Bridge Interests

On May 29, 2015, through BRG Cheshire, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund III and an affiliate of Catalyst Development Partners II, to develop a 285-unit Class A apartment community located in Atlanta, Georgia, to be known as Cheshire Bridge Apartments. The Company has made a capital commitment of $16.4 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BRG Cheshire, LLC, all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2016.

In conjunction with the Cheshire Bridge development, on December 16, 2015, the Company, through an indirect unconsolidated subsidiary, entered into a $38.1 million construction loan with The PrivateBank and Trust Company which is secured by the fee simple interest in the Cheshire property, of which approximately $7.7 million is outstanding at September 30, 2016. The loan matures on December 16, 2018, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on one-month LIBOR plus 2.50%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

Domain Phase 1 Interests

On November 20, 2015, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Domain Phase 1, LLC, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 301-unit, class A, apartment community located in Garland, Texas. The property will be developed upon a tract of approximately 10 acres of land. The Company has made a capital commitment of $24.4 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Member Domain Phase I, LLC, of which $5.1 million has been funded at September 30, 2016.

EOS Interests

On July 29, 2014, through BRG UCFP Investor, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Bluerock Special Opportunity + Income Fund I, LLC (“Fund I”), an affiliate of the Manager, and CDP UCFP Developer, LLC, to develop a 296-unit Class A apartment community located in Orlando, Florida, to be known as EOS. The Company has made a capital commitment of approximately $3.6 million to acquire 100% of the Class A preferred equity interests in BR Orlando UCFP, LLC all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2016.

In conjunction with the EOS development, on May 14, 2014, an indirect unconsolidated subsidiary, entered into a $27.5 million construction loan with KeyBank National Association which is secured by the EOS property, of which approximately $26.6 million is outstanding at September 30, 2016. The loan matures on May 14, 2017, and contains two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions including a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on one-month LIBOR plus 2.15%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

Flagler Village Interests

On December 18, 2015, through BRG Flagler Village, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Flagler Village, LLC, the Company made an investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 326-unit, Class A apartment community located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Company has made a capital commitment of $55.0 million to acquire common interests in BR Flagler Village, LLC, of which $12.1 million has been funded at September 30, 2016.

Lake Boone Trail Interests

On December 18, 2015, through BRG Lake Boone, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Lake Boone, LLC, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of Tribridge Residential, LLC, to develop an approximately 245-unit, Class A apartment community located in Raleigh, North Carolina (“Lake Boone Trail”). The Company has made a capital commitment of $12.3 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Lake Boone, LLC, of which $9.9 million has been funded at September 30, 2016.

In conjunction with the Lake Boone Trail development, on June 23, 2016, the Company, through an indirect unconsolidated subsidiary, entered into a $25.2 million construction loan with Citizens Bank, National Association which is secured by the fee simple interest in the Lake Boone Trail property, of which none is outstanding as of September 30, 2016. The loan matures on December 23, 2019, and contains one extension option for one year to five years, subject to certain conditions including construction completion, a debt service coverage, loan to value ratio and payment of an extension fee. The loan bears interest on a floating basis on the amount drawn based on one-month LIBOR plus 2.65%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only during the initial term, with payments during the extension period based on a thirty year amortization. The loan can be prepaid without penalty.

West Morehead Interests

On January 6, 2016, through BRG Morehead NC, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership, BRG Morehead NC, LLC, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture along with Fund II, an affiliate of the Manager, and an affiliate of ArchCo Residential, to develop an approximately 283-unit Class A apartment community located in Charlotte, North Carolina to be known as West Morehead.  The Company has made a capital commitment of approximately $24.7 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BR Morehead JV Member, LLC, of which $6.5 million has been funded at September 30, 2016.

Whetstone Interests

On May 20, 2015, through BRG Whetstone Durham, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, the Company made a convertible preferred equity investment in a multi-tiered joint venture, along with Fund III and an affiliate of TriBridge Residential, LLC, to acquire a 204-unit Class A apartment community located in Durham, North Carolina, to be known as Whetstone Apartments. The Company has made a capital commitment of $12.9 million to acquire 100% of the preferred equity interests in BRG Whetstone Durham, LLC, all of which has been funded as of September 30, 2016. Subsequent to September 30, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement that provided for an extended twelve month period in which it had a right to convert into common ownership. If the Company does not elect to convert into common ownership at that point, its preferred return would then decrease to 6.5%.

The acquisition of Whetstone Apartments was initially partially funded by a bridge loan of approximately $25.2 million secured by the Whetstone Apartment property all of which was outstanding at September 30, 2016. Subsequent to September 30, 2016, the bridge loan was paid off by entering into a mortgage loan of approximately $26.5 million secured by the Whetstone Apartment property. The loan matures on November 1, 2023. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.81%. Regular monthly payments are interest-only until November 1, 2017, with monthly payments beginning December 1, 2017 based on thirty year amortization. The loan may be prepaid with the greater of 1% prepayment fee or yield maintenance until October 31, 2021, and thereafter at par. The loan is nonrecourse to the Company and its joint venture partners with certain standard scope non-recourse carve-outs for certain deeds, acts or failures to act on the part of the Company and the joint venture partners.

KeyBank Land Loan

On March 15, 2016, the Company and several affiliated unconsolidated borrowers entered into an approximately $14.9 million secured credit facility with KeyBank as lender (the “Credit Facility”). The loan matures March 14, 2017 and contains a six month extension option, subject to certain conditions, including a maximum principal balance outstanding of $6.5 million. The borrowings under the Credit Facility are at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 3.75% or the base rate plus 2.75%, at the Company’s option. Our Operating Partnership’s obligations with respect to the Credit Facility are guaranteed by us, pursuant to the terms of a limited recourse guaranty dated as of March 15, 2016. The outstanding Credit Facility balance at September 30, 2016, was $10.6 million. The loan balance at September 30, 2016, has been allocated as follows, Domain, approximately $2.0 million; Flagler, approximately $6.0 million; and West Morehead, approximately $2.7 million; which amounts are reflected on the unconsolidated entities financial statements.

⁽¹⁾ ARIUM at Palmer Ranch loan bears interest at a floating rate of 2.17% plus one-month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rate was 2.69%.

⁽²⁾ ARIUM Grandewood principal balance includes the initial advance of $29.44 million at a floating rate of 1.67% plus one month LIBOR and a $4.85 million supplemental loan at a floating rate of 2.74% plus one month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rates on the initial advance and supplemental loan were 2.20% and 3.26%.

⁽³⁾ ARIUM Gulfshore loan bears interest at a floating rate of 2.17% plus one month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rate was 2.69%.

⁽⁴⁾ ARIUM Palms loan bears interest at a floating rate of 2.22% plus one month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rate was 2.74%.

⁽⁵⁾ Ashton Reserve II loan bears interest at a floating rate of 2.62% plus one-month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rate was 3.15%.

⁽⁶⁾ The principal includes a $17.0 million loan at a fixed rate of 3.97% and a $7.9 million supplemental loan at a fixed rate of 5.01%.

⁽⁷⁾ Lansbrook Village loan bears interest at a floating rate of 2.44% plus one month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rate was 2.97%.

⁽⁸⁾ The principal includes a $15.3 million loan at a fixed rate of 3.21% and a $3.1 million supplemental loan at a fixed rate of 4.34%.

⁽⁹⁾ Sorrel loan bears interest at a floating rate of 2.29% plus one-month LIBOR. At September 30, 2016, the interest rate was 2.81%.

Deferred financing costs

Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing, reflected as a reduction of Mortgages Payable in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the terms of the related debt agreements, as applicable.

ARIUM Gulfshore Mortgage Payable

On January 5, 2016, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an approximately $32.6 million loan with Jones Long LaSalle Multifamily, LLC, on behalf of Freddie Mac, which is secured by ARIUM Gulfshore. The loan matures February 1, 2023 and bears interest on a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 2.17%, with interest only payments until maturity. After January 5, 2017 the loan may be prepaid with a 1% prepayment fee through October 31, 2022, and thereafter at par.

ARIUM at Palmer Ranch Mortgage Payable

On January 5, 2016, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an approximately $26.9 million loan with Jones Long LaSalle Multifamily, LLC, on behalf of Freddie Mac, which is secured by ARIUM at Palmer Ranch. The loan matures February 1, 2023 and bears interest on a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 2.17%, with interest only payments until maturity. After January 5, 2017 the loan may be prepaid with a 1% prepayment fee through October 31, 2022, and thereafter at par.

The Preserve at Henderson Beach Mortgage Payable

On March 15, 2016, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, assumed an approximately $37.5 million loan with Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, which is secured by Henderson Beach. The loan matures January 5, 2023 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.65%, with fixed monthly payments based on 30-year amortization. The loan may be prepaid with the greater of 1% prepayment fee or yield maintenance.

Park & Kingston Mortgage Payable

On May 27, 2016, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an additional loan of approximately $3.2 million loan with CBRE Multifamily Capital, Inc., on behalf of Fannie Mae, which is secured by 15-units of Park & Kingston. The loan matures April 1, 2020 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.34%, with interest only payments until maturity. The loan can be prepaid with the greater of 1% prepayment fee or yield maintenance until September 30, 2019, and thereafter at par.

Refinancing of Lansbrook Village

On July 8, 2016, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary (the “Lansbrook Village Borrower”), entered into an approximately $57.2 million loan with Walker & Dunlop, LLC, on behalf of Fannie Mae, which is secured by Lansbrook Village, and paid off the previous loans of $44.4 million plus prepayment costs of approximately $0.9 million. The loan matures August 1, 2026 and bears interest on a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 2.44%, with interest only payments until August 1, 2020, and thereafter will require principal installments of $92,671 in addition to accrued interest monthly until maturity. After July 8, 2017 the loan may be prepaid with a 1% prepayment fee through March 31, 2026, and thereafter at par. The loan is nonrecourse to the Company and the Lansbrook Village Borrower with certain standard scope non-recourse carve-outs for certain deeds, acts or failures to act on the part of the Company and the Lansbrook Village Borrower, or any of its officers, members, managers or employees.

Supplemental Financing at ARIUM Grandewood

On August 30, 2016, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, entered into an additional loan of approximately $4.9 million loan with Walker & Dunlop, LLC, on behalf of Fannie Mae, which is secured by ARIUM Grandewood. The loan matures December 1, 2024 and bears interest at a floating basis based on LIBOR plus 2.74%, with interest only payments until maturity. After September 1, 2017 the loan can be prepaid with a 1% prepayment fee until July 31, 2024, and thereafter at par.

Debt maturities

As of September 30, 2016, contractual principal payments for the five subsequent years and thereafter are as follows (amounts in thousands):

The net book value of real estate assets providing collateral for these above borrowings were $702.5 million and $530.6 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The mortgage loans encumbering the Company’s properties are generally nonrecourse, subject to certain exceptions for which the Company would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by the lender.  These exceptions vary from loan to loan but generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement or omission by the borrower, intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a loss to the lender, filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, either directly or indirectly and certain environmental liabilities.  In addition, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, the Company or our joint ventures would be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan, all interest accrued thereon and certain other costs, including penalties and expenses.

Note 8 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company believes the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, due to and from affiliates, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and distributions payable approximate their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities.  As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the approximate fair value of mortgages payable were $543.7 million and $387.1 million, respectively, compared to the carrying value, before adjustments for deferred financing costs, net, of $530.5 million and $383.6 million, respectively.  The fair value of mortgages payable is estimated based on the Company’s current interest rates (Level 3 inputs, as defined in ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”) for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

Note 9 – Related Party Transactions

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of an interest in the Villas at Oak Crest, the Company assumed a receivable of $0.3 million from Fund II related to accrued interest on Fund II’s investment in the Villas at Oak Crest prior to the contribution of their interest to the Company, and as of December 31, 2014, the Company had a corresponding payable to Fund II for this amount. The payable to Fund II of $0.3 million was paid off in September 2015 in conjunction with the sale of the Villas at Oak Crest.

In May 2015, the Company invested an additional $6.5 million, plus customary prorations, in equity in Park & Kingston, increasing the Company’s indirect ownership interest in the property from 46.95% to approximately 96.0%. The additional interests were purchased from Fund III, an affiliate of our Manager, based on the original purchase price on a pro rata basis, plus customary prorations.

In May 2015, the Company invested an additional $1.1 million, plus customary prorations, in equity in Fox Hill, increasing the Company’s indirect ownership interest in the property from 85.27% to approximately 94.62%. The additional interests were purchased from Fund III, an affiliate of our Manager, based on the original purchase price on a pro rata basis, plus customary prorations.

In December 2015, the Company invested an additional $3.7 million, plus customary prorations, in equity in Lansbrook, increasing the Company’s indirect ownership interest in the property from 76.8% to approximately 90.00%. The additional interests were purchased from Fund II and Fund III, affiliates of our Manager, based on an appraisal value, plus customary prorations.

In December 2015, in conjunction with the sale of Villas at Oak Crest, two former joint venture partners, who were related to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, converted their ownership in Villas at Oak Crest into 22,809 Operating Partnership Units.

Substantially concurrently with the completion of the IPO, the Company completed a series of related contribution transactions pursuant to which it acquired indirect equity interests in four apartment properties, and a 100% fee simple interest in a fifth apartment property for an aggregate asset value of $152.3 million (inclusive of the Villas at Oak Crest, which was accounted for under the equity method, and Springhouse, in which the Company already owned an interest and which had been reported as consolidated for the periods presented). As holders of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock issued in the contribution transactions in connection with the IPO, Fund II and Fund III and their respective managers have certain registration rights covering the resale of their shares of Class A common stock. In addition, BR-NPT Springing Entity, LLC (“NPT”) and Bluerock Property Management, LLC, the property manager of North Park Towers (“BPM”), as holders of OP Units issued in the contribution transactions, and the Manager and the former advisor, as holders of LTIP Units, have certain registration rights covering the resale of shares of the Class A common stock issued or issuable, at the Company’s option, in exchange for OP Units, including OP Units into which LTIP Units may be converted. On January 13, 2016, the Company filed, and on January 29, 2016, the SEC declared effective, a resale registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-208988) (the “Resale Registration Statement”) with respect to the resale of their shares of Class A common stock, including the Class A common stock issued or issuable, at the Company’s option, in exchange for OP Units, including OP Units into which LTIP Units may be converted.

The Company entered into a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”), with the Manager, on April 2, 2014. The terms and conditions of the Management Agreement, which became effective as of April 2, 2014, are described below.

Management Agreement

The Management Agreement requires the Manager to manage the Company’s business affairs in conformity with the investment guidelines and other policies that are approved and monitored by the Company’s board of directors. The Manager acts under the supervision and direction of the Board. Specifically, the Manager is responsible for (1) the selection, purchase and sale of the Company’s investment portfolio, (2) the Company’s financing activities, and (3) providing the Company with advisory and management services. The Manager provides the Company with a management team, including a chief executive officer, president, chief accounting officer and chief operating officer, along with appropriate support personnel. None of the officers or employees of the Manager are dedicated exclusively to the Company. The Company is dependent on its Manager to provide these services that are essential to the Company. In the event that the Manager or its affiliates are unable to provide the respective services, the Company will be required to obtain such services from other sources.

The Company pays the Manager a base management fee in an amount equal to the sum of: (A) 0.25% of the Company’s stockholders’ existing and contributed equity prior to the IPO and in connection with our contribution transactions, per annum, calculated quarterly based on the Company’s stockholders’ existing and contributed equity for the most recently completed calendar quarter and payable in quarterly installments in arrears, and (B) 1.5% of the equity per annum of the Company’s stockholders who purchase shares of the Company’s stock, calculated quarterly based on their equity for the most recently completed calendar quarter and payable in quarterly installments in arrears. The base management fee is payable independent of the performance of the Company’s investments. The Company amended the Management Agreement to provide that the base management fee can be payable in cash or LTIP Units, at the election of the Board. The number of LTIP Units issued for the base management fee or incentive fee will be based on the fees earned divided by the 5-day trailing average Class A common stock price prior to issuance. Base management fees for the Manager of $0.5 million were expensed for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Base management fees of $0.7 million were expensed during the three months ended June 30, 2015, which were paid through the issuance of 59,077 LTIP Units on August 13, 2015. Base management fees of $0.9 million were expensed during the three months ended September 30, 2015, which were paid through the issuance of 77,497 LTIP Units on November 18, 2015. Base management fees of $1.1 million were expensed during the three months ended December 31, 2015, which were paid through the issuance of 115,304 LTIP Units on February 29, 2016. Base management fees of $1.2 million were expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2016, which were paid through the issuance of 108,045 LTIP Units on May 10, 2016. Base management fees of $1.4 million were expensed during the three months ended June 30, 2016, which were paid through the issuance of 105,036 LTIP Units on August 9, 2016. Base management fees of $1.7 million were expensed during the three months ended September 30, 2016, which will be paid through the issuance of approximately 131,604 LTIP Units assuming the $13.00 closing share price for the Company’s Class A common stock on September 30, 2016. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued in payment of the base management fees for the three months ended September 30, 2016 is subject to change based on the average closing share price of the Company’s Class A common stock on the five business days prior to the date of issuance.

The Company also pays the Manager an incentive fee with respect to each calendar quarter in arrears. The incentive fee is equal to the difference between (1) the product of (x) 20% and (y) the difference between (i) the Company’s adjusted funds from operations (“AFFO”), for the previous 12-month period, and (ii) the product of (A) the weighted average of the issue price of equity securities issued in the IPO and in future offerings and transactions, multiplied by the weighted average number of all shares of the Company’s Class A common stock outstanding on a fully-diluted basis (including any restricted stock units, any restricted shares of Class A common stock, LTIP Units, and other shares of common stock underlying awards granted under the Incentive Plans and OP Units) in the previous 12-month period, exclusive of equity securities issued prior to the IPO or in the contribution transactions, and (B) 8%, and (2) the sum of any incentive fee paid to the Manager with respect to the first three calendar quarters of such previous 12-month period; provided, however, that no incentive fee is payable with respect to any calendar quarter unless AFFO is greater than zero for the four most recently completed calendar quarters, or the number of completed calendar quarters since the closing date of the IPO, whichever is less. For purposes of calculating the incentive fee during the first 12 months after completion of the IPO, AFFO will be determined by annualizing the applicable period following completion of the IPO. One half of each quarterly installment of the incentive fee will be payable in LTIP Units, calculated pursuant to the formula above. The remainder of the incentive fee will be payable in cash or in LTIP Units, at the election of the Board, in each case calculated pursuant to the formula above. Incentive fees of $0.15 million were expensed during the three months ended December 31, 2014, which resulted in the issuance of 10,896 LTIP Units on February 18, 2015. Incentive fees to the Manager of $0.9 million were expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2015, which resulted in the issuance of 67,837 LTIP Units on May 14, 2015. No incentive fees to the Manager were earned or expensed during the nine months ended December 31, 2015. Incentive fees of $0.15 million were expensed during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 which will be paid through the issuance of approximately 11,977 LTIP Units assuming the $13.00 closing share price for the Company’s Class A common stock on September 30, 2016.

Management fee expense of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, and $0.1 million and $0.7 million, was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to the 179,562 LTIP Units granted in connection with the IPO. The expense recognized during 2016 and 2015 was based on the Class A common stock closing price at the vesting date or end of the period, as applicable. These LTIP Units vest over a three year period that began in April 2014, with 59,854 LTIP Units vested on April 30, 2015 and 59,854 LTIP Units vested on April 30, 2016.

On July 2, 2015, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 283,390 LTIP Units (the “2015 LTIP Units”). The 2015 LTIP Units will vest ratably over a three year period that began in July 2015, subject to certain terms and conditions. On August 3, 2016, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Company’s external manager, BRG Manager, LLC. The equity grant consisted of 176,610 LTIP Units (the “2016 LTIP Units”). The 2016 LTIP Units will vest ratably over a three year period that began in August 2016, subject to certain terms and conditions. These LTIP Units may be convertible into OP Units under certain conditions and then may be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. These LTIP Units provide for the payment of distribution equivalents at the same time distributions are paid to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock.

LTIP expense of $0.5 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and $1.0 million was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015, respectively, related to the 2015 LTIP Units and the 2016 LTIP Units. The expense recognized during 2016 and 2015 was based on the Class A common stock closing price at the vesting date or the end of the period, as applicable.

The Company is also required to reimburse the Manager for certain expenses and pay all operating expenses, except those specifically required to be borne by the Manager under the Management Agreement. The Manager waived all reimbursements through the six months ended June 30, 2015. Reimbursements of $0.3 million were expensed during the six months ended December 31, 2015 and are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses. Reimbursements of $0.2 million and $0.5 million were expensed during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses. In addition, BRG Manager was reimbursed for offering costs in conjunction with the Series B Preferred Offering of $0.08 million and $0.18 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

The initial term of the Management Agreement expires on April 2, 2017 (the third anniversary of the closing of the IPO), and will be automatically renewed for a one-year term on each anniversary date thereafter unless previously terminated in accordance with the terms of the Management Agreement. Following the initial term of the Management Agreement, the Management Agreement may be terminated annually upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Company’s independent directors, based upon (1) unsatisfactory performance that is materially detrimental to the Company, or (2) the Company’s determination that the fees payable to the Manager are not fair, subject to the Manager’s right to prevent such termination due to unfair fees by accepting a reduction of the fees agreed to by at least two-thirds of the Company’s independent directors. The Company must provide 180 days’ prior notice of any such termination. Unless terminated for cause, as further described in the Management Agreement, the Manager will be paid a termination fee equal to three times the sum of the base management fee and incentive fee earned, in each case, by the Manager during the 12-month period immediately preceding such termination, calculated as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal quarter before the date of termination. The Company may also terminate the Management Agreement at any time, including during the initial term, without the payment of any termination fee, for cause with 30 days’ prior written notice from the Board.

During the initial three-year term of the Management Agreement, the Company may not terminate the Management Agreement except as described above or in the following circumstance: At the earlier of (i) April 2, 2017 (three years following the completion of the IPO), and (ii) the date on which the value of the Company’s stockholders’ equity exceeds $250.0 million, the Board may, but is not obligated to, internalize the Company’s management. The Manager may terminate the Management Agreement if it becomes required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act, with such termination deemed to occur immediately before such event, in which case the Company would not be required to pay a termination fee. In addition, if the Company defaults in the performance of any material term of the Management Agreement and the default continues for a period of 30 days after written notice to the Company, the Manager may terminate the Management Agreement upon 60 days’ written notice. If the Management Agreement is terminated by the Manager upon a breach by the Company, the Company is required to pay the Manager the termination fee described above.

The Manager may retain, at its sole cost and expense, the services of such persons and firms as the Manager deems necessary in connection with our management and operations (including accountants, legal counsel and other professional service providers), provided that such expenses are in amounts no greater than those that would be payable to third-party professionals or consultants engaged to perform such services pursuant to agreements negotiated on an arm’s-length basis.

Prior and Terminated Advisory Agreement

Prior to the entry by the Company into the Management Agreement upon the completion of the IPO and the concurrent termination of the Advisory Agreement, the Former Advisor performed essentially the same duties and responsibilities as the Company’s new Manager. The Advisory Agreement had a one-year term expiring October 14, 2014, and was renewable for an unlimited number of successive one-year periods upon the mutual consent of the Company and its Advisor.

The Former Advisor was entitled to the payment of certain fees in compensation for advisory and general management services rendered thereunder for periods prior to the Company’s initial public offering on April 2, 2014, and reimbursements for certain costs and expenses incurred in connection with the provision thereof, in an aggregate amount of $1.18 million. Effective on September 4, 2015, the Former Advisor and Manager entered into an Assignment Agreement pursuant to which the Former Advisor assigned its right to payment of the obligation due to the Former Advisor to the Manager. The Manager agreed to receive the payment entirely in LTIP Units of the Operating Partnership. The obligation was paid by the number of LTIP Units equal to (i) the dollar amount of the obligation payable in such LTIP Units (calculated as $1.18 million), divided by (ii) the average of the closing prices of the Company’s Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, on the NYSE MKT on the five business days prior to the issuance date. The payment was made through the issuance of 108,119 LTIP Units by the Operating Partnership to the Manager on the September 14, 2015. The LTIP Units were fully vested upon issuance, and may convert to OP Units upon reaching capital account equivalency with the OP Units held by the Company, and may then be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Manager will be entitled to receive “distribution equivalents” with respect to the LTIP Units at the same time distributions are paid to the holders of the Company’s Class A common stock.

Selling Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees

In conjunction with the offering of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Company engaged a related party, as dealer manager, and pays up to 10% of the gross offering proceeds from the offering as selling commissions and dealer manager fees. The dealer manager may re-allow the selling commissions and dealer manager fees to participating broker-dealers, and is expected to incur costs in excess of the 10%, which costs will be borne by the dealer manager. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has incurred $0.6 million and $0.3 million, in selling commissions and dealer manager fees, respectively.

All of the Company’s executive officers, and some of its directors, are also executive officers, managers and/or holders of a direct or indirect controlling interest in the Manager and other Bluerock-affiliated entities.  As a result, they owe fiduciary duties to each of these entities, their members, limited partners and investors, which fiduciary duties may from time to time conflict with the fiduciary duties that they owe to the Company and its stockholders.

Some of the material conflicts that the Manager or its affiliates face are: 1) the determination of whether an investment opportunity should be recommended to us or another Bluerock-sponsored program or Bluerock-advised investor; 2) the allocation of the time of key executive officers, directors, and other real estate professionals among the Company, other Bluerock-sponsored programs and Bluerock-advised investors, and the activities in which they are involved; and 3) the fees received by the Manager and its affiliates.

Pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement, summarized below are the related party amounts payable to our Manager, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no amounts and $0.1 million, respectively, in payables due to related parties other than the Manager.

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in receivables due from related parties other than the Manager primarily for accrued preferred returns for the most recent month.

Preferred Equity Investments and Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

The Company invests with related parties in various joint ventures in which the Company owns either preferred or common interests. Please refer to Footnote 6 for further information.

Bluerock Property Management, LLC

The Company incurred $0.14 million in property management fees to Bluerock Property Management, LLC, an affiliate of Bluerock, on behalf of the North Park Towers property during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. No property management fees were payable in 2016 due to the sale of North Park Towers in October 2015.

Note 10 – Stockholders’ Equity

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, less dividends on restricted stock expected to vest plus gains on redemptions on common stock, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and any potential dilutive shares for the period.  Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders is computed by adjusting net income (loss) for the non-forfeitable dividends paid on non-vested restricted stock.

The Company considers the requirements of the two-class method when preparing earnings per share. Earnings per share is not affected by the two-class method because the Company’s Class A, B-1, B-2 and B-3 common stock and LTIP Units participate in dividends on a one-for-one basis.

The following table reconciles the components of basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

The effect of the conversion of OP Units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, as they are exchangeable for Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to such units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of these units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share.

Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock

The Company raised capital in a continuous registered offering, carried out in a manner consistent with offerings of non-listed REITs, from its inception until September 9, 2013, when it terminated the continuous registered offering in connection with the Board’s consideration of strategic alternatives to maximize value to the Company’s stockholders. Through September 9, 2013, the Company had raised an aggregate of $22.6 million in gross proceeds through its continuous registered offering, including its distribution reinvestment plan.

The Company subsequently determined to register shares of newly authorized Class A common stock that were to be offered in a firmly underwritten public offering (the “IPO”), by filing a registration statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-192610) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 27, 2013. On March 28, 2014, the SEC declared the registration statement effective and the Company announced the pricing of the IPO of 3,448,276 shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $14.50 per share for total gross proceeds of $50.0 million. The net proceeds of the IPO, which closed on April 2, 2014, were approximately $44.0 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs. The Company listed its Class A common stock on the NYSE MKT on March 28, 2014.

In connection with the IPO, on January 23, 2014, the Company's stockholders approved the second articles of amendment and restatement to the Company’s charter (the “Second Charter Amendment”), which provided, among other things, for the designation of a new share class of Class A common stock, and for the change of each existing outstanding share of the Company’s common stock into:

This transaction was effective upon filing the Second Charter Amendment with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland on March 26, 2014. Immediately following the filing of the Second Charter Amendment, the Company effectuated a 2.264881 to 1 reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of Class B-1 common stock, Class B-2 common stock and Class B-3 common stock, and on March 31, 2014, the Company effected an additional 1.0045878 to 1 reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of Class B-1 common stock, Class B-2 common stock and Class B-3 common stock.

The Company refers to Class B-1 common stock, Class B-2 common stock and Class B-3 common stock collectively as “Class B” common stock. The Class B common stock is identical to the Class A common stock, except that (i) the Company does not intend to list the Class B common stock on a national securities exchange, and (ii) shares of the Class B common stock convert automatically into shares of Class A common stock at specified times, as follows:

On March 23, 2015, 353,630 shares of Class B-1 common stock converted into Class A common stock in accordance with the above, and no Class B-1 common stock remains outstanding. On September 19, 2015, 353,630 shares of Class B-2 common stock converted into Class A common stock in accordance with the above, and no Class B-2 common stock remains outstanding. On March 17, 2016, 353,629 shares of Class B-3 common stock converted into Class A common stock in accordance with the above, and no Class B-3 common stock remains outstanding.

Follow-On Equity Offerings

On January 20, 2015, the Company completed an underwritten shelf takedown offering (the “January 2015 Follow-On Offering”) of 4,600,000 shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, inclusive of shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the overallotment option by the underwriters. The shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-200359) filed with the SEC on November 19, 2014 and declared effective on December 19, 2014 (the “December 2014 Shelf Registration Statement”). The public offering price of $12.50 per share was announced on January 14, 2015. Net proceeds of the January 2015 Follow-On Offering were approximately $53.7 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

On May 22, 2015, the Company completed an underwritten shelf takedown offering (the “May 2015 Follow-On Offering”) of 6,348,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, inclusive of shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the overallotment option by the underwriters. The shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the December 2014 Shelf Registration Statement. The public offering price of $13.00 per share was announced on May 19, 2015. Net proceeds of the May 2015 Follow-On Offering were approximately $77.6 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs.

On October 21, 2015, the Company completed an underwritten offering of 2,875,000 shares of 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, liquidation preference $25.00 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), inclusive of shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the overallotment option by the underwriters (the “October 2015 Preferred Stock Offering”). The shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the December 2014 Shelf Registration Statement. The public offering price of $25.00 per share was announced on October 16, 2015. Net proceeds of the October 2015 Preferred Stock Offering were approximately $69.2 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs.

On April 25, 2016, the Company completed an underwritten offering of 2,300,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, inclusive of shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the overallotment option by the underwriters (the “April 2016 Preferred Stock Offering”). The shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement. The public offering price of $25.00 per share was announced on April 20, 2016. Net proceeds of the April 2016 Preferred Stock Offering were approximately $55.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs.

On May 26, 2016, the Company completed an offering of 400,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, (the “May 2016 Preferred Stock Offering”). The shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement. The offering price of $25.00 per share was announced on May 26, 2016. Net proceeds of the May 2016 Preferred Stock Offering were approximately $9.5 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs.

On July 19, 2016, the Company completed an underwritten offering (the “July 2016 Preferred Stock Offering”) of 2,300,000 shares of 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, liquidation preference $25.00 per share, inclusive of shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the overallotment option by the underwriters. The shares were registered with the SEC pursuant to the January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement. The public offering price of $25.00 per share was announced on July 12, 2016. Net proceeds of the July 2016 Preferred Stock Offering were approximately $55.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering costs.

At-the-Market Offerings

On March 29, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Series A Sales Agreement”) with FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBR”), and MLV & Co. LLC (“MLV”). Pursuant to the Series A Sales Agreement, FBR and MLV will act as distribution agents with respect to the offering and sale of up to $100,000,000 in shares of Series A Preferred Stock in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly on or through the NYSE MKT, or on any other existing trading market for Series A Preferred Stock or through a market maker (the “Series A ATM Offering”). Since March 31, 2016, the Company sold 146,460 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in the ATM Offering through April 8, 2016. On April 8, 2016, the Company delivered notice to each of FBR and MLV, pursuant to the terms of the Series A Sales Agreement, to suspend all sales under the Series A ATM Offering. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has sold 146,460 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in the Series A ATM Offering for net proceeds of approximately $3.6 million after commissions.

On August 8, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Class A Sales Agreement”) with FBR. Pursuant to the Class A Sales Agreement, FBR will act as distribution agent with respect to the offering and sale of up to $100,000,000 in shares of Class A common stock in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly on or through the NYSE MKT, or on any other existing trading market for Class A common stock or through a market maker (the “Class A Common Stock ATM Offering”). The Company has not commenced any sales through the Class A Common Stock ATM Offering.

On September 14, 2016, the Company, its Operating Partnership and its Manager entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Series C Sales Agreement”) with FBR. Pursuant to the Series C Sales Agreement, FBR will act as distribution agent with respect to the offering and sale of up to $36,000,000 in shares of Series C Preferred Stock in “at the market offerings” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act, including without limitation sales made directly on or through the NYSE MKT, or on any other existing trading market for Series C Preferred Stock or through a market maker (the “Series C ATM Offering”). Since September 14, 2016, the Company sold 23,750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock in the Series C ATM Offering through September 27, 2016. On September 27, 2016, the Company delivered notice to FBR, pursuant to the terms of the Series C Sales Agreement, to suspend all sales under the Series C ATM Offering. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has sold 23,750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock in the Series C ATM Offering for net proceeds of approximately $0.6 million after commissions.

Shelf Registration Statements

On January 12, 2016, the Company filed, and on January 29, 2016, the SEC declared effective on Form S-3 (File No. 333-208956), a shelf registration statement that expires in January 2019 (the “January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement”). The securities covered by the January 2016 Shelf Registration Statement cannot exceed $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate and include common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares representing preferred stock, debt securities, warrants to purchase stock or debt securities and units. The Company may periodically offer one or more of these securities in amounts, prices and on terms to be announced when and if these securities are offered. The specifics of any future offerings, along with the use of proceeds of any securities offered, will be described in detail in a prospectus supplement, or other offering materials, at the time of the offering.

On January 13, 2016, the Company filed, and on January 29, 2016, the SEC declared effective on Form S-3 (File No. 333-208988), a resale shelf registration statement that expires in January 2019 (the “Resale Registration Statement”). The Resale Registration Statement provides that selling stockholders named therein may offer for sale up to 2,262,621 shares of Class A common stock currently held or issuable in exchange for units of limited partnership in the Operating Partnership, tendered for redemption by the selling stockholders. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these securities.

Termination of Original Series B Preferred Stock Offering, Reclassification of Original Series B Preferred Stock, and Filing of New Prospectus Supplement for Offering of Reclassified Series B Preferred Stock

On December 17, 2015, the Company filed a prospectus supplement to the December 2014 Shelf Registration Statement offering a maximum of 150,000 Units (the “Original Units”) consisting of 150,000 shares of Series B redeemable preferred stock (the “Original Series B Preferred Stock”) and warrants (the “Original Warrants”) to purchase 3,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (liquidation preference $1,000 per share of Original Series B Preferred Stock). As of December 31, 2015, no Original Units had been sold.

On February 22, 2016, the Company’s board of directors authorized the termination of the offering of the Original Series B Preferred Stock in order to revise certain terms thereof, and the reclassification of the Original Series B Preferred Stock. On February 23, 2016, the Company terminated the offering of the Original Series B Preferred Stock, and on February 24, 2016, the Company filed a new prospectus supplement to the December 2014 Shelf Registration Statement offering a maximum of 150,000 Units (the “Series B Units”) consisting of 150,000 shares of the reclassified Series B redeemable preferred stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase 3,000,000 shares of Class A common stock (liquidation preference $1,000 per share of Series B Preferred Stock) (the “Series B Preferred Offering”). As of September 30, 2016, the Company has sold 8,827 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 8,827 Warrants to purchase 176,540 shares of Class A common stock for net proceeds of approximately $7.9 million after commissions and fees.

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

The Series A Preferred Stock ranks senior to common stock and on parity with the Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock as to rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to priority cumulative dividends to be paid quarterly, in arrears, when, as and if authorized by the board of directors. Commencing October 21, 2022, the annual dividend rate will increase by 2.0% annually, up to a maximum of 14.0%, if not redeemed by the holder or not previously redeemed by the Company. Commencing on October 21, 2022, holders may, at their option, elect to have the Company redeem their shares at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to accrued but unpaid dividends, payable by the Company at its option in cash or shares of Class A common stock. The Company may not redeem the Series A Preferred Stock before October 21, 2020, except in limited circumstances related to its qualification as a REIT, complying with an asset coverage ratio or upon a change in control. After October 21, 2020, the Company can redeem for a redemption price of $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.

At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series A Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be increased by periodic accretions so that the carrying value will equal the redemption amount at the earliest redemption date. Such accretion is recorded as a preferred stock dividend on the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

The Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior to common stock and on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock as to rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to priority cumulative dividends to be paid monthly, in arrears, when, as and if authorized by the board of directors. Holders may, at their option, elect to have the Company redeem their shares through the first year from issuance subject to a 13% redemption fee. After year one, the redemption fee decreases to 10%, after year three it decreases to 5%, after year four it decreases to 3%, and after year five there is no redemption fee. Any redeemed shares are entitled to any accrued but unpaid dividends at the time of the redemption, payable by the Company at its option in cash or shares of Class A common stock. The Company may redeem the Series B Preferred Stock beginning two years from the original issuance for the liquidation preference per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends in either cash or shares of Class A common stock, based on the volume weighted average price for the Class A common shares for the 20 trading days prior to the redemption.

At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series B Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be increased by periodic accretions so that the carrying value will equal the redemption amount at the earliest redemption date. Such accretion is recorded as a preferred stock dividend on the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.
 

Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

The Series C Preferred Stock ranks senior to common stock and on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock and the Series B Preferred Stock as to rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to priority cumulative dividends to be paid quarterly, in arrears, when, as and if authorized by the board of directors. Commencing July 19, 2023, the annual dividend rate will increase by 2.0% annually, up to a maximum of 14.0%, if not redeemed by the holder or not previously redeemed by the Company. Commencing on July 19, 2023, holders may, at their option, elect to have the Company redeem their shares at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to accrued but unpaid dividends, payable by the Company at its option in cash or shares of Class A common stock. The Company may not redeem the Series C Preferred Stock before July 19, 2021, except in limited circumstances related to its qualification as a REIT, complying with an asset coverage ratio or upon a change in control. After July 19, 2021, the Company can redeem for a redemption price of $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.

At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series C Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be increased by periodic accretions so that the carrying value will equal the redemption amount at the earliest redemption date. Such accretion is recorded as a preferred stock dividend on the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.

Operating Partnership and Long-Term Incentive Plan Units

On April 2, 2014, concurrently with the completion of the IPO, the Company entered into the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of its Operating Partnership, Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P. Pursuant to the amendment, the Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and may not be removed as general partner by the limited partners with or without cause. The limited partners of the Operating Partnership were Bluerock REIT Holdings, LLC, BR-NPT Springing Entity, LLC (“NPT”), Bluerock Property Management, LLC (“BPM”), our Manager, and Bluerock Multifamily Advisor, LLC (the “Former Advisor”), all of which are affiliates of Bluerock.

Prior to the completion of the IPO, the Company owned, directly and indirectly, 100% of the limited partnership units in the Operating Partnership. Effective as of the completion of the IPO, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 9.87% of the Operating Partnership (282,759 OP Units, or 4.59%, were held by OP Unit holders, and 325,578 LTIP Units, or 5.28%, were held by LTIP Unit holders.) As of September 30, 2016, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately 8.22% of the Operating Partnership (301,136 OP Units, or 1.41%, is held by OP Unit holders, and 1,451,527 LTIP Units, or 6.81%, is held by LTIP Unit holders.)

The Partnership Agreement, as amended, provides, among other things, that the Operating Partnership initially has two classes of limited partnership interests, which are units of limited partnership interest (“OP Units”), and the Operating Partnership’s long-term incentive plan units (“LTIP Units”). In calculating the percentage interests of the partners in the Operating Partnership, LTIP Units are treated as OP Units. In general, LTIP Units will receive the same per-unit distributions as the OP Units. Initially, each LTIP Unit will have a capital account balance of zero and, therefore, will not have full parity with OP Units with respect to any liquidating distributions. However, the Partnership Agreement Amendment provides that “book gain,” or economic appreciation, in the Company’s assets realized by the Operating Partnership as a result of the actual sale of all or substantially all of the Operating Partnership’s assets, or the revaluation of the Operating Partnership’s assets as provided by applicable U.S. Department of Treasury regulations, will be allocated first to the holders of LTIP Units until their capital account per unit is equal to the average capital account per-unit of the Company’s OP Unit holders in the Operating Partnership. The Company expects that the Operating Partnership will issue OP Units to limited partners, and the Company, in exchange for capital contributions of cash or property, and will issue LTIP Units pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan for Individuals and Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan for Entities (collectively, the “Amended 2014 Incentive Plans”), to persons who provide services to the Company, including the Company’s officers, directors and employees.

Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, as amended, any holders of OP Units, other than the Company or its subsidiaries, will receive redemption rights which, subject to certain restrictions and limitations, will enable them to cause the Operating Partnership to redeem their OP Units in exchange for cash or, at the Company’s option, shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, on a one-for-one basis. The Company agreed to file, not earlier than one year after the closing of the IPO, one or more registration statements registering the issuance or resale of shares of its Class A common stock issuable upon redemption of the OP Units issued upon conversion of LTIP Units, which include those issued to the Manager and the Former Advisor. Subject to certain exceptions, the Operating Partnership will pay all expenses in connection with the exercise of registration rights under the Partnership Agreement. The Resale Shelf Registration Statement covers all such OP Units and LTIP Units issued prior to January 18, 2016.

The Operating Partnership, in conjunction with the issuance of preferred stock by the Company, has issued preferred OP Units which provide for similar rights as for each class of preferred stock.

Equity Incentive Plans

Prior to the Company’s IPO on April 2, 2014, the Company’s independent directors received an automatic grant of 5,000 shares of restricted stock on the initial effective date of the continuous registered offering and received an automatic grant of 2,500 shares of restricted stock when such directors were re-elected at each annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders thereafter through the 2013 annual meeting held on August 5, 2013. The restricted stock vested 20% at the time of the grant and 20% on each anniversary thereafter over four years from the date of the grant. All shares of restricted stock granted to the independent directors receive distributions, whether vested or unvested. The value of the restricted stock granted was determined at the date of grant. Commencing with the Company’s IPO, the Company’s independent directors no longer receive automatic grants upon appointment or reelection at each annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders.

On March 24, 2015, in accordance with the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan for Individuals (the “2014 Individuals Plan”), the Board authorized and each of the Company’s independent directors received two grants of 2,500 restricted shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The first grant of 2,500 restricted shares related to services rendered in 2014 (each, a “2014 Restricted Stock Award”), while the second grant of 2,500 restricted shares relates to services rendered or to be rendered in 2015 (each, a “2015 Restricted Stock Award”). The vesting schedule for each 2014 Restricted Stock Award was as follows: (i) 834 shares as of March 24, 2015, (ii) 833 shares on March 24, 2016, and (iii) 833 shares on March 24, 2017. The vesting schedule for each 2015 Restricted Stock Award was as follows: (i) 834 shares as of March 24, 2016, (ii) 833 shares on March 24, 2017, and (iii) 833 shares on March 24, 2018.  The stock awards were made pursuant to certain stock award agreements by and between the Company and each independent director, each dated effective as of March 24, 2015 (collectively, the “2014-2015 Stock Award Agreements”).

On February 22, 2016, the board reviewed peer REIT compensation practices for independent directors, and found that equity awards for peer REITs generally vest either on the grant date, or after one year. In order to normalize compensation practices with peer REITs, on February 22, 2016, the board approved the amendment of each of the 2014-2015 Stock Award Agreements, effective as of March 24, 2016, such that the Stock Awards that did not vest on the grant date of March 24, 2015 vested on the one-year anniversary of such grant date. As a result, (i) 1,666 shares of the 2014 Stock Award to each independent director, and (ii) all 2,500 shares of the 2015 Stock Award to each independent director, became vested and nonforfeitable on March 24, 2016. The expense for the accelerated vesting was approximately $0.1 million which was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2016.

On May 28, 2015, the Company’s stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of the 2014 Individuals Plan (the “Amended 2014 Individuals Plan”), and the Company’s 2014 Entities Plan (the “Amended 2014 Entities Plan” and together with the Amended 2014 Individuals Plan, the “Amended 2014 Incentive Plans”). The Amended 2014 Incentive Plans allow for the issuance of up to 475,000 shares of Class A common stock. The Amended 2014 Incentive Plans provide for the grant of options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, performance units, incentive awards and other equity-based awards.

On March 24, 2016, the Company granted a total of 7,500 shares of Class A common stock to its independent directors. The fair value of the grants was approximately $0.1 million and the shares vested immediately.

A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares as of September 30, 2016 is as follows (amounts in thousands, except share amounts): 

⁽¹⁾ The number of shares and per share amounts for the prior period have been retroactively restated to reflect the two reverse stock splits of the Class B common stock discussed above.

At September 30, 2016, there was $0.01 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stocks granted under the independent director compensation plan. The original cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 0.83 years.

Equity Incentive Plans - LTIP Grants

On July 2, 2015, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 283,390 LTIP Units (the “2015 LTIP Units”). The 2015 LTIP Units will vest ratably over a three year period that began in July 2015, subject to certain terms and conditions. On August 3, 2016, the Company issued a grant of LTIP Units under the Amended 2014 Incentive Plans to the Manager. The equity grant consisted of 176,610 LTIP Units (the “2016 LTIP Units”). The 2016 LTIP Units will vest ratably over a three year period that began in August 2016, subject to certain terms and conditions. These LTIP Units may be convertible into OP Units under certain conditions and then may be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. These LTIP Units provide for the payment of distribution equivalents at the same time distributions are paid to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock.

LTIP expense of $0.5 million and $1.7 million was recorded as part of general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, related to the 2015 LTIP Units and the 2016 LTIP Units. The expense recognized during 2016 was based primarily on a price of $13.00 per LTIP Unit, which represents the closing share price for the Company’s Class A common stock on September 30, 2016.

A portion of each dividend may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare dividends or at this rate.

Holders of OP and LTIP Units are entitled to receive "distribution equivalents" at the same time as dividends are paid to holders of the Company's Class A common stock.

The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan that allows for participating stockholders to have their dividend distributions automatically invested in additional Class A common shares based on the average price of the shares on the investment date. The Company plans to issue Class A common shares to cover shares required for investment.

 Distributions declared and paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to various legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that any of these legal proceedings or matters will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations or liquidity of the Company.

On March 15, 2016, the Company, through its Operating Partnership and several affiliated unconsolidated co-borrowers that are accounted for on the equity method of accounting, entered into an approximately $14.9 million secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with KeyBank as lender. The proceeds of the Credit Facility may be used for payment (or reimbursement) of acquisition costs, fees and expenses of the mortgaged properties and to fund interest advances. Draws under the Credit Facility are secured by properties owned by unconsolidated real estate joint ventures in Garland, Texas, Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At the closing of the loan, an initial advance of approximately $10.4 million was made directly to the affiliated property entities and the liability was recorded by the unconsolidated entities and prior advances were repaid to the Operating Partnership. Principal amounts may be repaid at any time without penalty, and amounts repaid may not be re-borrowed. The borrowings under the Credit Facility are at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 3.75% or the base rate plus 2.75%, at the company’s option. Our Operating Partnership’s obligations with respect to the Credit Facility are guaranteed by us, pursuant to the terms of a limited recourse guaranty dated as of March 15, 2016. The outstanding credit facility balance at September 30, 2016, was $10.6 million.