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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2019

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period From to

Commission File Number 333-224557

SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified on its charter)

Delaware		36-4608739
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

13241 Bartram Park Blvd., Suite 2401, Jacksonville, Florida 32258

(Address of principal executive offices)

(302) 752-2688

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
None		None		None

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	[ ]	Accelerated filer	[ ]
Non-accelerated filer	[X]	Smaller reporting company	[X]
Emerging growth company	[X]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

FORM 10-Q

SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements	3

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	4

Item 1. Financial Statements	4

Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018	4

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	5

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	6

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018	7

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk	37

Item 4. Controls and Procedures	37

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION	37

Item 1. Legal Proceedings	37

Item 1A. Risk Factors	37

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities	39

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	39

Item 5. Other Information	39

Item 6. Exhibits	39

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q of Shepherd’s Finance, LLC, other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” or other similar words identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this report, including without limitation, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectation about, among other things, trends affecting the markets in which we operate, our business, financial condition and growth strategies. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of the events described in “Risk Factors” occur, they could have an adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep these risk factors, as well as the other cautionary statements in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 in mind. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. We are not obligated to update forward-looking statements.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands of dollars)	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,153	$	1,401
Accrued interest receivable		809		568
Loans receivable, net		50,377		46,490
Foreclosed assets		7,964		5,973
Premises and equipment		1,006		1,051
Other assets		399		327
Total assets	$	62,708	$	55,810
Liabilities and Members’ Capital
Customer interest escrow	$	1,109	$	939
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		412		724
Accrued interest payable		2,269		2,140
Notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs		28,690		23,258
Notes payable unsecured, net of deferred financing costs		23,635		22,635
Due to preferred equity member		34		32
Total liabilities	$	56,149	$	49,728

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)

Redeemable Preferred Equity
Series C preferred equity	$	2,715	$	2,385

Members’ Capital
Series B preferred equity		1,420		1,320
Class A common equity		2,424		2,377
Members’ capital	$	3,844	$	3,697

Total liabilities, redeemable preferred equity and members’ capital	$	62,708	$	55,810

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30,					June 30,
(in thousands of dollars)	2019			2018		2019		2018
Interest Income
Interest and fee income on loans	$	2,454		$	1,925	$	4,886	$	3,632
Interest expense:
Interest related to secured borrowings		769			517		1,450		928
Interest related to unsecured borrowings		716			513		1,341		963
Interest expense		1,485			1,030		2,791		1,891

Net interest income		969			895		2,095		1,741
Less: Loan loss provision		151			19		198		59

Net interest income after loan loss provision		818			876		1,897		1,682

Non-Interest Income
Gain on foreclosure of assets		95			–		95		–

Total non-interest income		95			–		95		–

Income		913			876		1,992		1,682

Non-Interest Expense
Selling, general and administrative		620			571		1,244		1,068
Depreciation and amortization		22			21		45		38
Loss on foreclosure of assets		169			–		169		–
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets		27			80		107		85

Total non-interest expense		838			672		1,565		1,191

Net Income	$	75		$	204	$	427	$	491

Earned distribution to preferred equity holders		110			67		215		130

Net income attributable to common equity holders	$	(35	)	$	137	$	212	$	361

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital - Unaudited

For the Six and Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(in thousands of dollars)	2019			2018

Members’ capital, beginning balance, December 31	$	3,697		$	3,686
Net income less distributions to preferred C of $148 and $68		279			423
Contributions from preferred B equity holders		100			40
Earned distributions to preferred B equity holders		(66	)		(62	)
Distributions to common equity holders		(166	)		(214	)
Members’ capital, ending balance June 30	$	3,844		$	3,873

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(in thousands of dollars)	2019			2018

Members’ capital, beginning balance, March 31	$	4,004		$	3,888
Net income less distributions to preferred C of $75 and $33		-			171
Contributions from preferred B equity holders		40			40
Earned distributions to preferred B equity holders		(34	)		(34	)
Distributions to common equity holders		(166	)		(192	)
Members’ capital, ending balance June 30	$	3,844		$	3,873

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

	Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands of dollars)	2019			2018

Cash flows from operations
Net income	$	427		$	491
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Amortization of deferred financing costs		133			95
Provision for loan losses		198			59
Net loan origination fees deferred		155			351
Change in deferred origination expense		65			(87	)
Impairment of foreclosed assets		107			85
Loss on foreclosed assets		169			-
Gain on foreclosed assets		(95	)		-
Depreciation and amortization		45			38
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Other assets		(72	)		(118	)
Accrued interest receivable		(241	)		(176	)
Customer interest escrow		170			(391	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(181	)		78

Net cash provided by operating activities		880			425

Cash flows from investing activities
Loan originations and principal collections, net		(6,021	)		(15,996	)
Investment in foreclosed assets		(456	)		(545	)
Premises and equipment additions		-			(63	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(6,477	)		(16,604	)

Cash flows from financing activities
Contributions from preferred equity holders		300			40
Distributions to preferred equity holders		(85	)		(62	)
Distributions to common equity holders		(166	)		(214	)
Proceeds from secured note payable		11,016			13,538
Repayments of secured note payable		(6,648	)		(4,118	)
Proceeds from unsecured notes payable		6,186			8,784
Redemptions/repayments of unsecured notes payable		(3,923	)		(4,953	)
Deferred financing costs paid		(331	)		(67	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		6,349			12,948

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		752			(3,231	)

Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period		1,401			3,478
End of period	$	2,153		$	247

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	$	2,662		$	1,533

Non-cash investing and financing activities
Earned by preferred B equity holders but not distributed to customer interest escrow	$	34		$	31
Earned by preferred B equity holders and distributed to customer interest escrow	$	33		$	31
Foreclosure of assets transferred from loans receivable	$	1,716		$	3,897
Accrued interest reduction due to foreclosure	$	-		$	243
Earned but not paid distributions of preferred C equity holders	$	148		$	68
Unsecured transferred to secured notes payable	$	1,014		$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Information presented throughout these notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) is in thousands of dollars.

1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

Shepherd’s Finance, LLC and subsidiary (the “Company”) was originally formed as a Pennsylvania limited liability company on May 10, 2007. The Company is the sole member of a consolidating subsidiary, 84 REPA, LLC. The Company operates pursuant to its Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, as amended, by and among Daniel M. Wallach and the other members of the Company effective as of March 16, 2017.

The Company extends commercial loans to residential homebuilders (in 20 states as of June 30, 2019) to:

	●	construct single family homes,
	●	develop undeveloped land into residential building lots, and
	●	purchase and improve for sale older homes.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying (a) interim condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2019, which has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements, and (b) unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. While certain information and disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), management believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the unaudited interim condensed consolidated information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The consolidated results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the 2018 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto (the “2018 Financial Statements”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the 2018 Financial Statements.

Accounting Standards Adopted in the Period

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13 – “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 introduce a new current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model for certain financial assets, including mortgage loans and reinsurance receivables. The new model will not apply to debt securities classified as available-for-sale. For assets within the scope of the new model, an entity will recognize as an allowance against earnings its estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected on day one of the asset’s acquisition. The allowance may be reversed through earnings if a security recovers in value. This differs from the current impairment model, which requires recognition of credit losses when they have been incurred and recognizes a security’s subsequent recovery in value in other comprehensive income. ASU 2016-13 also makes targeted changes to the current impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, which comprise the majority of the Company’s invested assets. Similar to the CECL model, credit loss impairments will be recorded in an allowance against earnings that may be reversed for subsequent recoveries in value. The amendments in ASU 2016-13, along with related amendments in ASU No. 2018-19 - Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company is reviewing its policies and processes to ensure compliance with the requirements in ASU 2016-13.

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (An Amendment of FASB ASC 825).” The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-01 in January 2016, and it was intended to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with improved decision-making information. The amendments of ASU 2016-01 include: (i) requiring equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in the consolidation of an investee, to be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (ii) requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values; and (iii) clarifying that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets.

ASU 2016-01 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” Issued in May 2014, ASU 2014-09 added FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” and superseded revenue recognition requirements in FASB ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and certain cost guidance in FASB ASC Topic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition – Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts.” ASU 2014-09 requires an entity to recognize revenue when (or as) an entity transfers control of goods or services to a customer at the amount to which the entity expects to be entitled. Depending on whether certain criteria are met, revenue should be recognized either over time, in a manner that depicts the entity’s performance, or at a point in time, when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer. ASU 2014-09 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On January 1, 2018, the Company implemented ASU 2014-09, codified at ASC Topic 606. The Company adopted ASC Topic 606 using the modified retrospective transition method. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had no uncompleted customer contracts and, as a result, no cumulative transition adjustment was made during the first quarter of 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC Topic 606, while prior period amounts continue to be reported under legacy U.S. GAAP.

The majority of the Company’s revenue is generated through interest earned on financial instruments, including loans, which falls outside the scope of ASC Topic 606. All of the Company’s revenue that is subject to ASC Topic 606 would be included in non-interest income; however, not all non-interest income is subject to ASC Topic 606. The Company had no contract liabilities or unsatisfied performance obligations with customers as of June 30, 2019.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with current period presentation.

2. Fair Value

The Company had no financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

The following tables present the balances of non-financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

					Quoted Prices
					in Active Markets for		Significant Other		Significant
	June 30, 2019				Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Estimated		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

Foreclosed assets	$	7,964	$	7,964	$	–	$	–	$	7,964
Impaired assets		1,663		1,663		–		–		1,663
Total	$	9,627	$	9,627	$	–	$	–	$	9,627

					Quoted Prices
					in Active Markets for		Significant Other		Significant
	December 31, 2018				Identical		Observable		Unobservable
	Carrying		Estimated		Assets		Inputs		Inputs
	Amount		Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

Foreclosed assets	$	5,973	$	5,973	$	–	$	–	$	5,973
Impaired assets		2,503		2,503		–		–		2,503
Total	$	8,476	$	8,476	$	–	$	–	$	8,476

The table below is a summary of fair value estimates for financial instruments and the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurements are categorized at the periods indicated:

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Significant

Other

Significant

June 30, 2019

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Estimated

Assets

Inputs

Amount

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

2,153

–

Loans receivable, net

50,377

–

50,377

Accrued interest on loans

809

–

809

Financial Liabilities

Customer interest escrow

1,109

–

1,109

Notes payable secured, net

28,690

–

28,690

Notes payable unsecured, net

23,635

–

23,635

Accrued interest payable

2,269

–

2,269

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Significant

Other

Significant

December 31, 2018

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

Carrying

Estimated

Assets

Inputs

Amount

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,401

–

Loans receivable, net

46,490

–

46,490

Accrued interest on loans

568

–

568

Financial Liabilities

Customer interest escrow

939

–

939

Notes payable secured, net

23,258

–

23,258

Notes payable unsecured, net

22,635

–

22,635

Accrued interest payable

2,140

–

2,140

3. Financing Receivables

Financing receivables are comprised of the following as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018

Loans receivable, gross	$	52,960		$	49,127
Less: Deferred loan fees		(1,095	)		(1,249	)
Less: Deposits		(1,517	)		(1,510	)
Plus: Deferred origination costs		243			308
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(214	)		(186	)

Loans receivable, net	$	50,377		$	46,490

Commercial Construction and Development Loans

Commercial Loans – Construction Loan Portfolio Summary

As of June 30, 2019, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 246 commercial construction and nine development loans with 67 borrowers in 20 states.

The following is a summary of the loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Year

Number of

States

Number of

Borrowers

Number of

Loans

Value of Collateral⁽¹⁾

Commitment Amount

Gross

Amount

Outstanding

Loan to Value

Ratio⁽²⁾

Loan Fee

2019

246

100,556

68,427

45,514

%⁽³⁾

2018

259

102,808

68,364

43,107

%⁽³⁾

⁽¹⁾	The value is determined by the appraised value.

⁽²⁾	The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value.

⁽³⁾	Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.

Commercial Loans – Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Year

Number of
States

Number of
Borrowers

Number of
Loans

Gross

Value of
Collateral⁽¹⁾

Commitment Amount⁽²⁾

Gross Amount

Outstanding

Loan to Value

Ratio⁽³⁾

Loan Fee

2019

12,635

8,444

7,446

1,000

2018

10,134

7,456

6,020

1,000

⁽¹⁾	The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid. A portion of this collateral is $1,420 and $1,320 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, of preferred equity in our Company. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity might be difficult to sell, which may impact our ability to recover the loan balance. In addition, a portion of the collateral value is estimated based on the selling prices anticipated for the homes.

⁽²⁾	The commitment amount does not include letters of credit and cash bonds.

⁽³⁾	The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above.

Credit Quality Information

The following tables present credit-related information at the “class” level in accordance with FASB ASC 310-10-50, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Finance Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” See our 2018 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC, for more information.

Gross finance receivables – By risk rating:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018

Pass	$	49,916	$	43,402
Special mention		1,381		3,222
Classified – accruing		–		–
Classified – nonaccrual		1,663		2,503

Total	$	52,960	$	49,127

Gross finance receivables – Method of impairment calculation:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018

Performing loans evaluated individually	$	22,147	$	19,037
Performing loans evaluated collectively		27,769		27,587
Non-performing loans without a specific reserve		1,381		2,204
Non-performing loans with a specific reserve		1,663		299

Total evaluated collectively for loan losses	$	52,960	$	49,127

As June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.

Impaired Loans

The following is a summary of our impaired nonaccrual commercial construction loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018

Unpaid principal balance (contractual obligation from customer)	$	1,663		$	2,503
Charge-offs and payments applied		-			-
Gross value before related allowance		1,663			2,503
Related allowance		(7	)		(20	)
Value after allowance	$	1,656		$	2,483

Concentrations

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable. Our concentration risks for our top three customers listed by geographic real estate market are summarized in the table below:

June 30, 2019

December 31, 2018

Percent of

Borrower

Loan

Borrower

Loan

City

Commitments

City

Commitments

Highest concentration risk

Pittsburgh, PA

Second highest concentration risk

Orlando, FL

Third highest concentration risk

Cape Coral, FL

4. Foreclosed Assets

The following table is a roll forward of foreclosed assets:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Beginning balance	$	5,973		$	1,036		$	1,036
Additions from loans		1,716			4,737			4,140
Additions for construction/development		456			1,608			545
Sale proceeds		-			(809	)		-
Gain on sale		-			-			-
Loss on sale		-			(103	)		-
Gain on foreclosure		95			19			-
Loss on foreclosure		(169	)		(47	)		-
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets		(107	)		(468	)		(85	)
Ending balance	$	7,964		$	5,973		$	5,636

5. Borrowings

The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority:

	Priority Rank	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Borrowing Source
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings	1	$	28,086	$	22,521
Secured lines of credit from affiliates	2		633		816
Unsecured line of credit (senior)	3		500		500
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated)	4		1,008		1,008
Unsecured notes through our public offering, gross	5		19,241		17,348
Other unsecured debt (subordinated)	5		2,756		3,401
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated)	6		590		590

Total		$	52,814	$	46,184

The following table shows the maturity of outstanding debt as of June 30, 2019:

Year Maturing	Total Amount Maturing		Public Offering		Other Unsecured		Secured Borrowings
2019	$	33,894	$	3,921	$	1,887	$	28,086
2020		5,642		4,575		1,052		15
2021		8,075		8,059		-		16
2022		3,842		2,080		1,746		16
2023 and thereafter		1,361		606		169		586
Total	$	52,814	$	19,241	$	4,854	$	28,719

Secured Borrowings

New Lines of Credit

During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, we entered into three line of credit agreements (the “New LOC Agreements”). Pursuant to the New LOC Agreements, the lenders provide us with revolving lines of credit with the following terms:

	●	Principal not to exceed $2,250;
	●	Secured with assignments of certain notes and mortgages; and
	●	Terms allow the lenders to give one month notice after which the principal balance of a New LOC Agreement will reduce to a zero over the next six months.

Interest expense was $30 for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.

Lines of Credit from Affiliates

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had borrowed $633 on its lines of credit from affiliates, which have a total limit of $2,500.

Deferred Financing Cost

The following is a roll forward of secured deferred financing costs:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Deferred financing costs, beginning balance	$	104		$	–		$	–
Additions		–			104			–
Deferred financing costs, ending balance	$	104		$	104		$	–
Less accumulated amortization		(75	)		(25	)		–
Deferred financing costs, net	$	29		$	79		$	–

Summary

Borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:

	June 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
			Due from				Due from
	Book Value of Loans which		Shepherd’s Finance to Loan		Book Value of Loans which		Shepherd’s Finance to Loan
	Served as Collateral		Purchaser or Lender		Served as Collateral		Purchaser or Lender
Loan Purchaser
Builder Finance, Inc.	$	10,615	$	6,697	$	8,742	$	5,294
S.K. Funding, LLC		12,640		6,922		11,788		6,408

Lender
Stephen K. Shuman		1,774		1,325		2,051		1,325
Jeff Eppinger		1,893		1,000		-		-
Hardy Enterprises, Inc.		1,797		1,000		-		-
Gary Zentner		791		250		-		-
Paul Swanson		10,264		7,000		8,079		5,986

Total	$	39,774	$	24,194	$	30,660	$	19,013

Unsecured Borrowings

Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)

On March 22, 2019, the Company terminated its second public offering and commenced its third public offering of fixed rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”). The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was 10.15% and 10.07%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs. There are limited rights of early redemption. We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. The following table shows the roll forward of our Notes Program:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Gross Notes outstanding, beginning of period	$	17,348		$	14,121		$	14,121
Notes issued		5,818			9,645			3,350
Note repayments / redemptions		(3,925	)		(6,418	)		(2,197	)

Gross Notes outstanding, end of period	$	19,241		$	17,348		$	15,274

Less deferred financing costs, net		460			212			252

Notes outstanding, net	$	18,781		$	17,136		$	15,022

The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Deferred financing costs, beginning balance	$	1,212		$	1,102		$	1,102
Additions		331			117			61
Disposals		-			(7	)		-
Deferred financing costs, ending balance		1,543			1,212			1,163
Less accumulated amortization		(1,083	)		(1,000	)		(911	)
Deferred financing costs, net	$	460		$	212		$	252

The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Year Ended December 31, 2018		Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	$	1,000	$	816	$	816
Additions		83		184		95
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	$	1,083	$	1,000	$	911

Other Unsecured Debts, net

Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:

					Principal Amount Outstanding as of
Loan	Maturity Date	Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc.	Demand⁽²⁾		9.5	%	$	500	$	500
Unsecured Line of Credit from Builder Finance, Inc.	January 2020		10.0	%		500		500
Unsecured Line of Credit from Paul Swanson	July 2019		10.0	%		-		1,014
Subordinated Promissory Note	September 2019		9.5	%		1,125		1,125
Subordinated Promissory Note	December 2019		10.5	%		113		113
Subordinated Promissory Note	April 2020		10.0	%		100		100
Subordinated Promissory Notes	October 2019		10.0	%		150		150
Subordinated Promissory Note	August 2022		11.0	%		200		-
Subordinated Promissory Note	September 2020⁽⁶⁾		11.0	%		169		-
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note	March 2022⁽³⁾		10.0	%		400		400
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note	March 2022⁽⁴⁾		1.0	%		728		728
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note	March 2022⁽⁴⁾		22.5	%		417		417
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note	October 2020⁽⁵⁾		1.0	%		279		279
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note	October 2020⁽⁵⁾		20.0	%		173		173
					$	4,854	$	5,499

⁽¹⁾Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.

⁽²⁾Due six months after lender gives notice.

⁽³⁾Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice.

⁽⁴⁾These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended return of 11% per annum.

⁽⁵⁾These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended return of 10% per annum.

⁽⁶⁾Due one month after lender gives notice, which notice may not be given prior to August 1, 2020.

6. Redeemable Preferred Equity

The following is a roll forward of our Series C cumulative preferred equity (“Series C Preferred Units”):

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019		Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Beginning balance	$	2,385	$	1,097		$	1,097
Additions from new investment		200		2,300			–
Redemptions		(18)		(1,177	)		–
Additions from reinvestment		148		165			68

Ending balance	$	2,715	$	2,385		$	1,165

The following table shows the earliest redemption options for investors in our Series C Preferred Units as of June 30, 2019:

Year of Available Redemption	Total Amount Redeemable

2024	$	2,515
2025		200
Total	$	2,715

7. Members’ Capital

There are currently two classes of equity units outstanding that the Company classifies as Members’ Capital: Class A common units (“Class A Common Units”) and Series B cumulative preferred units (“Series B Preferred Units”). As of June 30, 2019, the Class A Common Units are held by six members, all of whom have no personal liability. All Class A common members have voting rights in proportion to their capital account. There were 2,629 Class A Common Units outstanding at both June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

The Series B Preferred Units were issued to the Hoskins Group through a reduction in a loan issued by the Hoskins Group to the Company. In December 2015, the Hoskins Group agreed to purchase 0.1 Series B Preferred Units for $10 at each closing of a lot to a third party in the Hamlet’s and Tuscany subdivisions. As of June 30, 2019, the Hoskins Group owns a total of 14.2 Series B Preferred Units, which were issued for a total of $1,420.

8. Related Party Transactions

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $1,115, $250, and $501 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and chairman of the board of managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President of Sales), respectively. A more detailed description is included in Note 6 of our 2018 Financial Statements. These borrowings are in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit risk, and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $22,911 and $25,258 at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

10. Selected Quarterly Condensed Consolidated Financial Data (Unaudited)

Summarized unaudited quarterly condensed consolidated financial data for the quarters of 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

	Quarter 2		Quarter 1		Quarter 4			Quarter 3		Quarter 2		Quarter 1
	2019		2019		2018			2018		2018		2018

Net Interest Income after Loan Loss Provision	$	818	$	1,079	$	914		$	783	$	876	$	806
Non-Interest Income		95		–		(1	)		20		–		–
SG&A Expense		620		624		403			559		571		497
Depreciation and Amortization		22		23		21			23		21		17
Loss on Sale of Foreclosed Assets		–		–		100			3		–		–
Loss on Foreclosure of Assets		169		–		–			–		–		–
Impairment Loss on Foreclosed Assets		27		80		379			51		80		5
Net Income	$	75	$	352	$	10		$	167	$	204	$	287

11. Non-Interest Expense Detail

The following table displays our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses:

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019		2018
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Legal and accounting	$	174	$	223
Salaries and related expenses		784		593
Board related expenses		41		37
Advertising		50		35
Rent and utilities		25		20
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses		47		38
Travel		46		51
Other		77		71
Total SG&A	$	1,244	$	1,068

12. Subsequent Events

Management of the Company has evaluated subsequent events through August 14, 2019, the date these interim condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.

On August 1, 2019, we sold one foreclosed asset for $4,800 with a principal balance of $4,817 which resulted in a loss of approximately $274.

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(All dollar [$] amounts shown in thousands.)

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should also be read in conjunction with our audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes and other consolidated financial data (the 2018 Financial Statements) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the 2018 Form 10-K). See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” preceding Part I.

Overview

Net income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 decreased by $129 and $64, respectively, when compared to the same period of 2018. The decrease in net income was mainly due to an increase in loss and impairment of foreclosure of $116 and $191, respectively, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, which was offset by a gain on foreclosure of $95 for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019. We reclassified 18 construction loan assets from loan assets, net to foreclosed assets during the quarter ended June 30, 2019 which resulted in a gain of $95 on five loans and a loss of $169 on 13 loans. The 18 loans had total outstanding balances of $1,432 and were to one customer who died.

In addition, loan loss provision increased $132 and $139 for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the same period of 2018. The increase in loan loss provision was primarily due to the sale of an impaired asset which resulted in a loss of $124.

We had $50,377 and $46,490 in loan assets as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. In addition, as of June 30, 2019, we had 246 construction loans in 20 states with 67 borrowers and nine development loans in three states with four borrowers.

Cash provided by operations increased $454 for six months ended June 30, 2019 as compared to the same period of 2018. Our increase in operating cash flow was due primarily to interest escrows.

Critical Accounting Estimates

To assist in evaluating our interim condensed consolidated financial statements, we describe below the critical accounting estimates that we use. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (1) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used, would have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. See our 2018 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC, for more information on our critical accounting estimates. No material changes to our critical accounting estimates have occurred since December 31, 2018 unless listed below.

Loan Losses

Fair value of collateral has the potential to impact the calculation of the loan loss provision (the amount we have expensed over time in anticipation of loan losses we have not yet realized). Specifically, relevant to the allowance for loan loss reserve is the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the outstanding loan balances. Fair value measurements are an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Due to a rapidly changing economic market, an erratic housing market, the various methods that could be used to develop fair value estimates, and the various assumptions that could be used, determining the collateral’s fair value requires significant judgment.

	June 30, 2019
	Loan Loss
	Provision
Change in Fair Value Assumption	Higher/(Lower)
Increasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%*	$	-
Decreasing fair value of the real estate collateral by 35%**	$	(1,683	)

* Increases in the fair value of the real estate collateral do not impact the loan loss provision, as the value generally is not “written up.”

** Assumes the loans were nonperforming and a book amount of the loans outstanding of $50,229.

Foreclosed Assets

The fair value of real estate will impact our foreclosed asset value, which is recorded at 100% of fair value (after selling costs are deducted).

	June 30, 2019
	Foreclosed
	Assets
Change in Fair Value Assumption	Higher/(Lower)
Increasing fair value of the foreclosed asset by 35%*	$	-
Decreasing fair value of the foreclosed asset by 35%**	$	(2,787	)

* Increases in the fair value of the foreclosed assets do not impact the carrying value, as the value generally is not “written up.” Those gains would be recognized at the sale of the asset.

** Assumes a book amount of the foreclosed assets of $7,964.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Key financial and operating data for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are set forth below. For a more complete understanding of our industry, the drivers of our business, and our current period results, this discussion should be read in conjunction with our interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the related notes and the other information contained in this document.

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2019			2018		2019		2018
Interest Income
Interest and fee income on loans	$	2,454		$	1,925	$	4,886	$	3,632
Interest expense:
Interest related to secured borrowings		769			517		1,450		928
Interest related to unsecured borrowings		716			513		1,341		963
Interest expense		1,485			1,030		2,791		1,891

Net interest income		969			895		2,095		1,741
Less: Loan loss provision		151			19		198		59

Net interest income after loan loss provision		818			876		1,897		1,682

Non-Interest Income
Gain on foreclosure of assets		95			–		95		–

Total non-interest income		95			–		95		–

Income		913			876		1,992		1,682

Non-Interest Expense
Selling, general and administrative		620			571		1,244		1,068
Depreciation and amortization		22			21		45		38
Loss on foreclosure of assets		169			–		169		–
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets		27			80		107		85

Total non-interest expense		838			672		1,565		1,191

Net Income	$	75		$	204	$	427	$	491

Earned distribution to preferred equity holders		110			67		215		130

Net income attributable to common equity holders	$	(35	)	$	137	$	212	$	361

Interest Spread

The following table displays a comparison of our interest income, expense, fees, and spread:

	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	June 30,								June 30,
	2019				2018				2019				2018
Interest Income				*				*				*				*
Interest income on loans	$	1,849	14	%	$	1,416	13	%	$	3,561	14	%	$	2,708	13	%
Fee income on loans		605	5	%		629	6	%		1,325	5	%		924	5	%
Interest and fee income on loans		2,454	19	%		2,045	19	%		4,886	19	%		3,632	18	%
Interest expense unsecured		673	5	%		467	4	%		1,258	5	%		868	4	%
Interest expense secured		769	5	%		513	4	%		1,450	5	%		928	4	%
Amortization offering costs		43	1	%		50	1	%		83	1	%		95	1	%
Interest expense		1,485	11	%		1,030	10	%		2,791	11	%		1,891	9	%
Net interest income (spread)		969	8	%		1,015	9	%		2,095	8	%		1,981	9	%

Weighted average outstanding loan asset balance	$	53,620			$	42,439			$	52,253			$	40,135

*annualized amount as percentage of weighted average outstanding gross loan balance

There are three main components that can impact our interest spread:

● Difference between the interest rate received (on our loan assets) and the interest rate paid (on our borrowings). The loans we have originated have interest rates which are based on our cost of funds, with a minimum cost of funds of 7%. For most loans, the margin is fixed at 3%; however, for our development loans the margin is fixed at 7%. Loans originated after June 30, 2018 are at an increase of 1% to approximately 3% margin, older loans are at a 2% margin. This component is also impacted by the lending of money with no interest cost (our equity).

For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, the interest income on loans increased by 1% compared to the prior year’s same periods due to our increase in interest rates from 2% to 3% starting with new loans created in the third quarter of 2018.

The difference between the interest rate received on our loans and the interest we paid was 3% for both of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The difference between the interest rate received on our loans and the interest we paid was 3% and 4% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The 3% is lower due to the dollar amount of loans that are not paying interest. The 4% from last year was higher than typical because of the dollar amount of loans we had paying default rate interest. Some of those loans have since paid off, and some have become foreclosed assets. While our stated margin is 3%, our actual is different because 1) some loans pay higher than the stated margin, 2) some loans are not paying interest, and 3) the dollar amount of loans may be different than the dollar amount of debt. Another factor that impacts this margin is the percentage of loans which are development loans paying the 7% margin.

We currently anticipate that the difference between our interest income and interest expense will continue to be 3% for the remainder of 2019. Due to the increase in our pricing which started with loans created in the third quarter of 2018, we anticipate our standard margin to be 3% on all future construction loans and 7% on all development loans which yields a blended margin of approximately 3.4%. These factors should yield us a spread in the low 3%’s until the foreclosed asset balance is reduced significantly, and then in the low 4%’s thereafter, assuming no other significant changes to our business. Our largest foreclosed asset, a property in Sarasota, Florida, is completed and on the market.

● Fee income. Our construction loans have a 5% fee on the amount that we commit to lend, which is amortized over the expected life of each of those loans; however, we do not recognize a loan fee on our development loans. When loans terminate quicker than their expected life, the remaining unrecognized fee is recognized upon the termination of the loan.

We currently anticipate that fee income will be 5% for the remainder of 2019.

● Amount of nonperforming assets. Generally, we can have two types of nonperforming assets that negatively affect interest spread: loans not paying interest and foreclosed assets.

As of June 30, 2019, $1,663 of loans were not paying interest. As of June 30, 2018, all loans were paying interest.

Foreclosed assets do not provide a monthly interest return. As of June 30, 2019, and 2018, we had $7,964 and $5,636, respectively, in foreclosed assets, which resulted in a negative impact on our interest spread because the increase in 2018 to $6,323 occurred at the end of the second quarter of 2018.

The amount of nonperforming assets is expected to decrease over the next quarter due to our largest foreclosed asset being sold during August 2019.

SG&A Expenses

The following table displays our SG&A expenses:

	Three Months				Six Months
	Ended June 30,				Ended June 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Legal and accounting	$	47	$	80	$	174	$	223
Salaries and related expenses		422		357		784		593
Board related expenses		25		15		41		37
Advertising		31		18		50		35
Rent and utilities		16		10		25		20
Loan and foreclosed asset expenses		27		30		47		38
Travel		14		28		46		51
Other		38		33		77		71
Total SG&A	$	620	$	571	$	1,244	$	1,068

Our SG&A expense increased $49 and $176 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, due primarily to salaries and related expenses from hiring additional employees to support Company growth.

Impairment Loss on Foreclosed Assets

We owned 25 and four foreclosed assets as of June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Excluding the 18 recently taken from our deceased borrower, we had four properties completed and on the market as of June 30, 2019. In addition, two are vacant lots not under construction; however, on the market and one is a partially built home under construction. Of the 18 which we received through foreclosure recently, there were originally 20, two of those which were resolved by us selling one loan to a third party before foreclosure, and a different third party buying one of the homes at the foreclosure sale. Of the remaining 18, eight are partially built in various stages of construction which we are planning on completing, and the other 10 are lots. We will decide whether to develop on the lots once we have made progress on the eight under construction. As of June 30, 2019, we do not anticipate losses on the sale of foreclosed assets in the future; however, this may be subject to change based on the final selling price of the foreclosed assets.

Loan Loss Provision

Our loan loss provision increased $132 and $139 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2018. The increase was primarily due to the sale of an impaired loan asset during the second quarter of 2019 with a loss of $124.

Consolidated Financial Position

Loans Receivable

Commercial Loans – Construction Loan Portfolio Summary

We anticipate that the aggregate balance of our construction loan portfolio will increase as loans near maturity and as we have new loan originations.

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of June 30, 2019:

State	Number of Borrowers	Number of Loans	Value of Collateral ⁽¹⁾		Commitment Amount		Amount Outstanding		Loan to Value Ratio⁽²⁾			Loan Fee
Connecticut	1	1		340		204		165		60	%		5	%
Colorado	2	2		1,260		838		835		67	%		5	%
Florida	15	104		30,973		22,706		13,401		73	%		5	%
Georgia	3	7		4,483		3,064		2,458		68	%		5	%
Idaho	1	2		605		424		260		70	%		5	%
Indiana	1	1		347		243		128		70	%		5	%
Michigan	3	11		3,386		2,349		1,559		69	%		5	%
New Jersey	4	13		4,638		3,571		2,416		77	%		5	%
New York	2	4		1,595		1,117		1,093		70	%		5	%
North Carolina	5	12		3,699		2,536		1,197		69	%		5	%
Ohio	3	6		4,787		3,057		2,305		64	%		5	%
Oregon	1	3		1,704		1,193		598		70	%		5	%
Pennsylvania	3	30		24,549		14,615		11,159		60	%		5	%
South Carolina	12	28		9,662		6,741		4,363		70	%		5	%
Tennessee	2	3		1,120		784		427		70	%		5	%
Texas	3	5		1,905		1,214		699		64	%		5	%
Utah	2	6		2,587		1,786		1,183		69	%		5	%
Virginia	2	5		1,819		1,217		1,060		67	%		5	%
Washington	1	1		590		413		101		70	%		5	%
Wyoming	1	2		507		355		107		70	%		5	%
Total	67	246	$	100,556	$	68,427	$	45,514		68	%⁽³⁾		5	%

	⁽¹⁾	The value is determined by the appraised value.

	⁽²⁾	The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value.

	⁽³⁾	Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for home construction loans as of December 31, 2018:

State	Number of Borrowers	Number of Loans	Value of Collateral⁽¹⁾		Commitment Amount		Amount Outstanding		Loan to Value Ratio⁽²⁾			Loan Fee
Arizona	1	1	$	1,140	$	684	$	214		60	%		5	%
Colorado	2	4		2,549		1,739		1,433		68	%		5	%
Florida	18	104		32,381		22,855		12,430		71	%		5	%
Georgia	5	6		5,868		3,744		2,861		64	%		5	%
Idaho	1	2		605		424		77		70	%		5	%
Indiana	2	5		1,567		1,097		790		70	%		5	%
Michigan	4	26		5,899		3,981		2,495		67	%		5	%
New Jersey	5	15		4,999		3,742		2,820		75	%		5	%
New York	2	4		1,555		1,089		738		70	%		5	%
North Carolina	5	12		3,748		2,580		1,712		69	%		5	%
North Dakota	1	1		375		263		227		70	%		5	%
Ohio	2	3		3,220		1,960		1,543		61	%		5	%
Pennsylvania	3	34		24,808		14,441		10,087		58	%		5	%
South Carolina	15	29		9,702		6,738		4,015		69	%		5	%
Tennessee	1	2		750		525		347		70	%		5	%
Texas	1	1		179		125		26		70	%		5	%
Utah	4	4		1,788		1,206		486		67	%		5	%
Virginia	3	6		1,675		1,172		806		70	%		5	%
Total	75	259	$	102,808	$	68,365	$	43,107		67	%⁽³⁾		5	%

	⁽¹⁾	The value is determined by the appraised value.

	⁽²⁾	The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the commitment amount and dividing by the appraised value.

	⁽³⁾	Represents the weighted average loan to value ratio of the loans.

Commercial Loans – Real Estate Development Loan Portfolio Summary

The following is a summary of our loan portfolio to builders for land development as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. A significant portion of our development loans consist of three development loans to a borrower in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the “Pennsylvania Loans”). Our additional development loans are with borrowers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

Year

Number
of
States

Number
of
Borrowers

Number
of
Loans

Gross
Value of
Collateral⁽¹⁾

Commitment Amount⁽³⁾

Gross Amount

Outstanding

Loan to Value

Ratio⁽²⁾

Loan Fee

2019

12,635

8,444

7,446

1,000

2018

10,134

7,456

6,020

1,000

⁽¹⁾	The value is determined by the appraised value adjusted for remaining costs to be paid. A portion of this collateral is $1,420 and $1,320 as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, of preferred equity in our Company. In the event of a foreclosure on the property securing these loans, the portion of our collateral that is preferred equity might be difficult to sell, which may impact our ability to recover the loan balance. In addition, a portion of the collateral value is estimated based on the selling prices anticipated for the homes.

⁽²⁾	The loan to value ratio is calculated by taking the outstanding amount and dividing by the appraised value calculated as described above.

⁽³⁾	The commitment amount does not include letters of credit and cash bonds.

Combined Loan Portfolio Summary

Financing receivables are comprised of the following as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018

Loans receivable, gross	$	52,960		$	49,127
Less: Deferred loan fees		(1,095	)		(1,249	)
Less: Deposits		(1,517	)		(1,510	)
Plus: Deferred origination costs		243			308
Less: Allowance for loan losses		(214	)		(186	)

Loans receivable, net	$	50,377		$	46,490

The following is a roll forward of combined loans:

	Six Months Ended June 31, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Beginning balance	$	46,490		$	30,043		$	30,043
Additions		29,183			54,145			19,870
Payoffs/sales		(23,154	)		(32,899	)		(11,337	)
Transferred to foreclosed assets		(1,716	)		(4,494	)		3,897
Change in deferred origination expense		(65	)		199			87
Change in builder deposit		(8	)		(12	)		(331	)
Change in loan loss provision		(198	)		(89	)		(59	)
New loan fees		(1,656	)		(2,949	)		(1,528	)
Earned loan fees		1,501			2,546			1,177
Ending balance	$	50,377		$	46,490		$	41,819

Finance Receivables – By risk rating:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018

Pass	$	49,916	$	43,402
Special mention		1,381		3,222
Classified – accruing		–		–
Classified – nonaccrual		1,663		2,503

Total	$	52,960	$	49,127

Finance Receivables – Method of impairment calculation:

	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018

Performing loans evaluated individually	$	22,147	$	19,037
Performing loans evaluated collectively		27,769		27,587
Non-performing loans without a specific reserve		1,381		2,204
Non-performing loans with a specific reserve		1,663		299

Total evaluated collectively for loan losses	$	52,960	$	49,127

At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality.

Impaired Loans

The following is a summary of our impaired nonaccrual commercial construction loans as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018

Unpaid principal balance (contractual obligation from customer)	$	1,663		$	2,503
Charge-offs and payments applied		-			-
Gross value before related allowance		1,663			2,503
Related allowance		(7	)		(20	)
Value after allowance	$	1,656		$	2,483

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2019, on a recency basis:

	No. Loans		Unpaid Balances		%
Current loans (current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days)		247	$	51,297		96	%
60-89 days		7		1,378		3	%
90-179 days		–		–		–	%
180-269 days		1		285		1	%

Subtotal		255	$	52,960		100	%

Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days)		–	$	–		–	%

Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)		–	$	–		–	%

Total		255	$	52,960		100	%

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of June 30, 2019, on a contractual basis:

	No. Loans		Unpaid Balances		%
Contractual Terms - All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.		247	$	51,297		96	%
60-89 days		7		1,378		3	%
90-179 days		–		–		–
180-269 days		1		285		1	%

Subtotal		255	$	52,960		100	%

Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days)		–	$	–		–	%

Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)		–	$	–		–	%

Total		255	$	52,960		100	%

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2018, on a recency basis:

	No. Loans		Unpaid Balances		%
Current loans (current accounts and accounts on which more than 50% of an original contract payment was made in the last 59 days)		265	$	48,144		98	%
60-89 days		–		–		–	%
90-179 days		1		299		1	%
180-269 days		2		684		1	%

Subtotal		268	$	49,127		100	%

Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days)		–	$	–		–	%

Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)		–	$	–		–	%

Total		268	$	49,127		100	%

Below is an aging schedule of loans receivable as of December 31, 2018, on a contractual basis:

	No. Loans		Unpaid Balances		%
Contractual Terms - All current Direct Loans and Sales Finance Contracts with installments past due less than 60 days from due date.		265	$	48,144		98	%
60-89 days		–		–		–	%
90-179 days		1		299		1	%
180-269 days		2		684		1	%

Subtotal		268	$	49,127		100	%

Interest only accounts (Accounts on which interest, deferment, extension and/or default charges were received in the last 60 days)		–	$	–		–	%

Partial Payment accounts (Accounts on which the total received in the last 60 days was less than 50% of the original contractual monthly payment. “Total received” to include interest on simple interest accounts, as well as late charges on deferment charges on pre-computed accounts.)		–	$	–		–	%

Total		268	$	49,127		100	%

Foreclosed Assets

Below is a roll forward of foreclosed assets:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Beginning balance	$	5,973		$	1,036		$	1,036
Additions from loans		1,716			4,737			4,140
Additions for construction/development		456			1,608			545
Sale proceeds		-			(809	)		-
Loss on sale		-			(103	)		-
Gain on foreclosure		95			19			-
Loss on foreclosure		(169	)		(47	)		-
Impairment loss on foreclosed assets		(107	)		(468	)		(85	)
Ending balance	$	7,964		$	5,973		$	5,636

During the quarter the Company reclassified18 construction loans from loans receivable, net to foreclosed assets and five properties recognized a gain on foreclosure of $95 which was offset by a loss on 13 properties of $169. The foreclosure was due to the death of a certain borrower.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019, we finished our largest foreclosed asset, a property in Sarasota, Florida, and listed it for sale, and substantially completed the two projects in Georgia which are also listed for sale. The Company recognized $27 and $107 of impairment for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $80 and $85 the same periods of 2018.

Customer Interest Escrow

Below is a roll forward of interest escrow:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Beginning balance	$	939		$	935		$	935
Preferred equity dividends		66			125			62
Additions from Pennsylvania Loans		853			362			101
Additions from other loans		295			1,214			160
Interest, fees, principal or repaid to borrower		(1,044	)		(1,697	)		(714	)
Ending balance	$	1,109		$	939		$	544

Related Party Borrowings

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $1,108, $250, and $384 available to borrow against the line of credit from Daniel M. Wallach (our Chief Executive Officer and chairman of the board of managers) and his wife, the line of credit from the 2007 Daniel M. Wallach Legacy Trust, and the line of credit from William Myrick (our Executive Vice President of Sales), respectively. A more detailed description is included in Note 6 to the 2018 Financial Statements. These borrowings are in notes payable secured, net of deferred financing costs on the interim condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Secured Borrowings

New Lines of Credit

	●	Principal not to exceed $2,250;
	●	Secured with assignments of certain notes and mortgages; and
	●	Terms allow the lenders to give one month notice after which the principal balance of a New LOC Agreement will reduce to zero over the next six months.

Interest expense was $30 for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.

Lines of Credit from Affiliates

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had borrowed $633 on its lines of credit from affiliates, which have a total limit of $2,500.

None of our lines of credit have given us notice of nonrenewal, and the lines will continue to automatically renew unless notice is given by a lender.

Deferred Financing Costs

The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:

	Six Months Ended			Year Ended			Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018			June 30, 2018

Deferred financing costs, beginning balance	$	104		$	–		$	–
Additions		–			104			–
Deferred financing costs, ending balance	$	104		$	104		$	–
Less accumulated amortization		(75	)		(25	)		–
Deferred financing costs, net	$	29		$	79		$	–

Summary

The borrowings secured by loan assets are summarized below:

	June 30, 2019				December 31, 2018
			Due from				Due from
	Book Value of Loans which		Shepherd’s Finance to Loan		Book Value of Loans which		Shepherd’s Finance to Loan
	Served as Collateral		Purchaser or Lender		Served as Collateral		Purchaser or Lender
Loan Purchaser
Builder Finance, Inc.	$	10,615	$	6,697	$	8,742	$	5,294
S.K. Funding, LLC		12,640		6,922		11,788		6,408

Lender
Stephen K. Shuman		1,774		1,325		2,051		1,325
Jeff Eppinger		1,893		1,000		-		-
Hardy Enterprises, Inc.		1,797		1,000		-		-
Gary Zentner		791		250		-		-
Paul Swanson		10,264		7,000		8,079		5,986

Total	$	39,774	$	24,194	$	30,660	$	19,013

	Year Initiated	Typical Current Advance Rate On New Loans			Does Buyer Portion Have Priority?
Loan Purchaser
Builder Finance, Inc.	2014		75	%	Yes
S.K. Funding, LLC	2015		55	%	Varies

Lender
Stephen K. Shuman	2017		67	%	Yes
Jeff Eppinger	2019		67	%	Yes
Hardy Enterprises, Inc.	2019		67	%	Yes
Gary Zentner	2019		67	%	Yes
Paul Swanson	2017		67	%	Yes

Unsecured Borrowings

Unsecured Notes through the Public Offering (“Notes Program”)

On March 22, 2019, the Company terminated its second public offering and commenced its third public third public offering of fixed rate subordinated notes (the “Notes”). The effective interest rate on borrowings through our Notes Program at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was 10.15% and 10.07%, respectively, not including the amortization of deferred financing costs. There are limited rights of early redemption. We generally offer four durations at any given time, ranging from 12 to 48 months from the date of issuance. The following table shows the roll forward of our Notes Program:

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019			Year Ended December 31, 2018			Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Gross Notes outstanding, beginning of period	$	17,348		$	14,121		$	14,121
Notes issued		5,818			9,645			3,350
Note repayments / redemptions		(3,925	)		(6,418	)		(2,197	)

Gross Notes outstanding, end of period	$	19,241		$	17,348		$	15,274

Less deferred financing costs, net		460			212			252

Notes outstanding, net	$	18,781		$	17,136		$	15,022

The following is a roll forward of deferred financing costs:

	Six Months Ended			Year Ended			Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018			June 30, 2018

Deferred financing costs, beginning balance	$	1,212		$	1,102		$	1,102
Additions		331			117			61
Disposals		-			(7	)		-
Deferred financing costs, ending balance	$	1,543		$	1,212		$	1,163
Less accumulated amortization		(1,083	)		(1,000	)		(911	)
Deferred financing costs, net	$	460		$	212		$	252

The following is a roll forward of the accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs:

	Six Months Ended		Year Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018		June 30, 2018

Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	$	1,000	$	816	$	816
Additions		83		184		95
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	$	1,083	$	1,000	$	911

Other Unsecured Debts, net

Our other unsecured debts are detailed below:

						Principal Amount Outstanding as of
Loan	Maturity Date		Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Unsecured Note with Seven Kings Holdings, Inc.		Demand⁽²⁾		9.5	%	$	500	$	500
Unsecured Line of Credit from Builder Finance, Inc.		January 2020		10.0	%		500		500
Unsecured Line of Credit from Paul Swanson		July 2019		10.0	%		-		1,014
Subordinated Promissory Note		September 2019		9.5	%		1,125		1,125
Subordinated Promissory Note		December 2019		10.5	%		113		113
Subordinated Promissory Note		April 2020		10.0	%		100		100
Subordinated Promissory Notes		October 2019		10.0	%		150		150
Subordinated Promissory Note		August 2022		11.0	%		200		-
Subordinated Promissory Note		September 2020⁽⁶⁾		11.0	%		169		-
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note		March 2022⁽³⁾		10.0	%		400		400
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note		March 2022⁽⁴⁾		1.0	%		728		728
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note		March 2022⁽⁴⁾		22.5	%		417		417
Senior Subordinated Promissory Note		October 2020⁽⁵⁾		1.0	%		279		279
Junior Subordinated Promissory Note		October 2020⁽⁵⁾		20.0	%		173		173
						$	4,854	$	5,499

⁽¹⁾Interest rate per annum, based upon actual days outstanding and a 365/366-day year.

⁽²⁾Due six months after lender gives notice.

⁽³⁾Lender may require us to repay $20 of principal and all unpaid interest with 10 days’ notice.

⁽⁴⁾These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended return of 11% per annum.

⁽⁵⁾These notes were issued to the same holder and, when calculated together, yield a blended return of 10% per annum.

⁽⁶⁾Due one month after lender gives notice, which notice may not be given prior to August 1, 2020.

Redeemable Preferred Equity and Members’ Capital

We strive to maintain a reasonable (about 15%) balance between (1) redeemable preferred equity plus members’ capital and (2) total assets. The ratio of redeemable preferred equity plus members’ capital to assets was 11% as of June 30, 2019 and 12% as of December 31, 2018. We anticipate this ratio further decreasing until more preferred equity is added. We are currently exploring potential increases in preferred equity.

Priority of Borrowings

The following table displays our borrowings and a ranking of priority. The lower the number, the higher the priority.

	Priority Rank	June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Borrowing Source
Purchase and sale agreements and other secured borrowings	1	$	28,086	$	22,521
Secured lines of credit from affiliates	2		633		816
Unsecured line of credit (senior)	3		500		500
Other unsecured debt (senior subordinated)	4		1,008		1,008
Unsecured Notes through our public offering, gross	5		19,241		17,348
Other unsecured debt (subordinated)	5		2,756		3,401
Other unsecured debt (junior subordinated)	6		590		590

Total		$	52,814	$	46,184

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary liquidity management objective is to meet expected cash flow needs while continuing to service our business and customers. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had 255 and 268, respectively, combined loans outstanding, which totaled $52,960 and $49,127, respectively, in gross loan receivables outstanding. Unfunded commitments to extend credit, which have similar collateral, credit and market risk to our outstanding loans, were $22,911 and $25,258 as June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

To fund our combined loans, we rely on secured debt, unsecured debt, and equity, which are described in the following table:

Source of Liquidity	As of June 30, 2019		As of December 31, 2018
Secured debt	$	28,690	$	23,258
Unsecured debt		23,635		22,635
Equity		6,559		6,082

Secured debt, net of deferred financing costs increased $5,432 as of June 30, 2019, which consisted of an increase in borrowings secured by loans and foreclosed assets. We anticipate increasing our secured debt by roughly half of the increase in loan asset balances over the 12 months subsequent to June 30, 2019 through our existing loan purchase and sale agreements and additional lines of credit.

We anticipate that the other half of the loan asset growth will come from a combination of increases in our unsecured debt and equity. Unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs increased $1,000 as of June 30, 2019, and unsecured debt, net of deferred financing costs changed due to an increase in our Notes Program of $1,645, which was offset by a decrease in other unsecured debt of $645. The change in other unsecured debt was due to the elimination of the unsecured portion of the line of credit from Paul Swanson of $1,014, which was offset by two new promissory notes which both total $369. We anticipate an increase in our unsecured debt through increased sales in the Notes Program to cover most of the increase in loan assets not covered by increases in our secured debt during the 12 months subsequent to June 30, 2019.

Equity increased $477 during the six months ended June 30, 2019, which consisted of an increase in Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”), Series B cumulative preferred units, and Class A common equity of $330, $100, and $47, respectively. We anticipate an increase in our equity during the 12 months subsequent to June 30, 2019, through the issuance of additional Series C Preferred Units. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we increased the amount of Series C Preferred Units outstanding by $1,288. If we are not able to increase our equity through the issuance of additional Series C Preferred Units, we will rely more heavily on raising additional funds through the Notes Program. If we anticipate an inability to fund our projected increases in loan balances as discussed above, we may reduce new loan originations to reduce need for additional funds.

Contractual Obligations

The following table shows the maturity of outstanding debt as of June 30, 2019:

Year Maturing	Total Amount Maturing		Public Offering		Other Unsecured		Secured Borrowings
2019	$	33,894	$	3,921	$	1,887	$	28,086
2020		5,642		4,575		1,052		15
2021		8,075		8,059		-		16
2022		3,842		2,080		1,746		16
2023 and thereafter		1,361		606		169		586
Total	$	52,814	$	19,241	$	4,854	$	28,719

The total amount maturing through year ending December 31, 2019 is $33,894, which consists of secured borrowings of $28,086 and unsecured borrowings of $5,808.

Secured borrowings maturing through year ending December 31, 2019 is comprised mostly of loan purchase and sale agreements with two loan purchasers (Builder Finance, Inc. and S. K. Funding, LLC) and two lenders (Stephen K. Shuman and Paul Swanson). Our secured borrowings are largely reported as due by 2019 because the related collateral is demand loans. The following lists our secured facilities with maturity and renewal dates:

	●	Swanson – $7,000 due April 2020, will automatically renew unless notice is given;
	●	Shuman – $1,325 due July 2020, will automatically renew unless notice is given;
	●	S. K. Funding, LLC – $3,500 of the total due July 2020, will automatically renew unless notice is given;
	●	S. K. Funding, LLC – $3,422 with no expiration date;
	●	Builder Finance, Inc. – $6,697 with no expiration date;
	●	Hardy Enterprises, Inc. - $1,000, due will automatically renew monthly unless notice is given;
	●	Jeff Eppinger - $1,000, due will automatically renew monthly unless notice is given;
	●	Gary Zentner - $250, due will automatically renew monthly unless notice is given;
	●	London Financial Company, LLC – $3,250 due September 2019, renewal available;
	●	Wallach LOC – $135 with no expiration date;
	●	Myrick LOC – $499 with no expiration date; and
	●	Mortgage payable – $641 due in January 2033.

Unsecured borrowings due on December 31, 2019 consist of Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program and other unsecured debt of $3,921 and $1,925, respectively. To the extent that Notes issued pursuant to the Notes Program are not reinvested upon maturity, we will be required to fund the maturities, which we anticipate funding through the issuance of new Notes in our Notes Program. Historically, approximately 82% of our Note holders reinvest upon maturity. Our other unsecured debt has historically renewed. For more information on other unsecured borrowings, see Note 5 – Borrowings. If other unsecured borrowings are not renewed in the future, we anticipate funding such maturities through investments in our Notes Program.

Summary

We have the funding available to address the loans we have today, including our unfunded commitments. We anticipate growing our assets through the net sources and uses (12-month liquidity) listed above as well as future capital increases from debt, redeemable preferred equity, and regular equity. Although our secured debt is almost entirely listed as currently due because of the underlying collateral being demand notes, the vast majority of our secured debt is either contractually set to automatically renew unless notice is given or, in the case of purchase and sale agreements, has no end date as to when the purchasers will not purchase new loans (although they are never required to purchase additional loans).

Inflation, Interest Rates, and Housing Starts

Since we are in the housing industry, we are affected by factors that impact that industry. Housing starts impact our customers’ ability to sell their homes. Faster sales generally mean higher effective interest rates for us, as the recognition of fees we charge is spread over a shorter period. Slower sales generally mean lower effective interest rates for us. Slower sales also are likely to increase the default rate we experience.

Housing inflation generally has a positive impact on our operations. When we lend initially, we are lending a percentage of a home’s expected value, based on historical sales. If those estimates prove to be low (in an inflationary market), the percentage we loaned of the value actually decreases, reducing potential losses on defaulted loans. The opposite is true in a deflationary housing price market. It is our opinion that values are average in many of the housing markets in the U.S. today, and our lending against these values is safer than loans made by financial institutions in 2006 to 2008. The U.S. may be entering into a housing slow down. Some markets seem to be slowing, although most of those markets are not markets in which we lend.

Interest rates have several impacts on our business. First, rates affect housing (starts, home size, etc.). High long-term interest rates may decrease housing starts, having the effects listed above. Higher interest rates will also affect our investors. We believe that there will be a spread between the rate our Notes yield to our investors and the rates the same investors could receive on deposits at FDIC insured institutions. We also believe that the spread may need to widen if these rates rise. This may cause our lending rates, which are based on our cost of funds, to be uncompetitive. High interest rates may also increase builder defaults, as interest payments may become a higher portion of operating costs for the builder. Higher short-term rates may increase the rates builders are charged by banks faster than our rates to the builder will grow, which might be a benefit for us. Below is a chart showing three-year U.S. treasury rates, which are being used by us here to approximate CD rates. Short term interest rates have risen slightly but are generally low historically.

Housing prices are also generally correlated with housing starts, so that increases in housing starts usually coincide with increases in housing values, and the reverse is generally true. Below is a graph showing single family housing starts from 2000 through today.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

To date, changes in housing starts, CD rates, and inflation have not had a material impact on our business.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, nor do we currently have any such arrangements or obligations.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Acting Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer) evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon, and as of the date of, the evaluation, our CEO (our principal executive officer) and Acting CFO (our principal financial officer) concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO (our principal executive officer) and Acting CFO (our principal financial officer), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Not applicable.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a)

Reinvestments in Partial Series C Cumulative Preferred Units

Investors in the Series C cumulative preferred units (“Series C Preferred Units”) may elect to reinvest their distributions in additional Series C Preferred Units (the “Series C Reinvestment Program”). Pursuant to the Series C Reinvestment Program, we issued the following Series C Preferred Units on June 30, 2019:

Owner	Units		Amount
Daniel M. and Joyce S. Wallach		0.7758996	$	77,589.96
Gregory L. Sheldon		0.1280362		12,803.62
BLDR, LLC		0.2510268		25,102.68
Schultz Family Living Trust		0.0412151		4,121.51
Jeffrey L. Eppinger		0.0610040		6,100.40
Fernando and Lorraine Carol Ascencio		0.0160000		1,600.00

		The proceeds received from the sales of the partial Series C Preferred Units in these transactions were used for the funding of construction loans. The transactions in Series C Preferred Units described above were effected in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The transactions described above did not involve any public offering, were made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyer represented to us that he/she/it is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series C Preferred Units.

		*Issuance of Series C Cumulative Preferred Units* On June 7, 2019, we sold two Series C Preferred Units to two joint investors, for the total price of $200,000. This sale of Series C Preferred Units was effected in a private transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. This transaction in Series C Preferred Units did not involve any public offering, was made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyers represented to the us that they were each an “accredited investor” as defined under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series C Preferred Units.

		*Issuance of Partial Series B Cumulative Preferred Units* We previously entered into an agreement with the Hoskins Group (consisting of Benjamin Marcus Homes, LLC, Investor’s Mark Acquisitions, LLC, and Mark L. Hoskins) pursuant to which we sell the Hoskins Group 0.1 Series B cumulative preferred units (“Series B Preferred Units”) upon the closing of certain lots. We issued 0.5 Series B Preferred Units to the Hoskins Group on January 30, 2019 for $50,000, 0.1 Series B Preferred Units to the Hoskins Group on January 31, 2019 for $10,000, 0.1 Series B Preferred Units to the Hoskins Group on May 22, 2019 for $10,000, 0.2 Series B Preferred Units to the Hoskins Group on May 30, 2019 for $20,000, and 0.1 Series B Preferred Units to the Hoskins Group on May 31, 2019 for $10,000. The proceeds received from the sales of the Series B Preferred Units in those transactions were used for the funding of construction loans. The transactions in Series B Preferred Units described above were effected in private transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The transactions described above did not involve any public offering, were made without general solicitation or advertising, and the buyers represented to us that they are an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, with access to all relevant information necessary to evaluate the investment in the Series B Preferred Units.

	(b)	We registered up to $70,000,000 in Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes (“Notes”) in our current public offering, which is our third public offering of Notes (SEC File No. 333-224557, effective March 22, 2019). As of June 30, 2019, we had issued $2,808,522 in Notes pursuant to our current public offering. From March 22, 2019 through June 30, 2019, we incurred expenses of $93,554 in connection with the issuance and distribution of the Notes in our current public offering, which were paid to third parties. These expenses were not for underwriters or discounts, but were for advertising, printing, and professional services. Net offering proceeds as of June 30, 2019 were $2,714,968, all of which was used to increase loan balances.

	(c)	None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

	(a)	During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, there was no information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K which was not disclosed in a report on Form 8-K.

	(b)	During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, there were no material changes to the procedures by which members may recommend nominees to our board of managers.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The exhibits required to be filed with this report are set forth on the Exhibit Index hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are included in this report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2019 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).

Exhibit No.		Name of Exhibit
3.1		Certificate of Conversion, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on May 11, 2012, Commission File No. 333-181360

3.2		Certificate of Formation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on May 11, 2012, Commission File No. 333-181360

3.3		Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed on November 13, 2017, Commission File No. 333-203707

3.4		Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, dated as of March 21, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2019, filed on May 9, 2019, Commission File No. 333-203707

4.1		Indenture Agreement (including Form of Note) dated March 22, 2019, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Post-Effective Amendment No. 1, filed on March 22, 2019, Commission File No. 333-224557

31.1*		Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2*		Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1*		Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2*		Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS**		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH**		XBRL Schema Document

101.CAL**		XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF**		XBRL Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB**		XBRL Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE**		XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

* Filed herewith.

** Pursuant to Regulation 406T of Regulation S-T, these Interactive Data Files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purpose of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are otherwise not subject to liability.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	SHEPHERD’S FINANCE, LLC (Registrant)

Dated: August 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Catherine Loftin
		Catherine Loftin
		Acting Chief Financial Officer