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Sotherly Hotels Inc. Announces Refinancing of Savannah Hotel

1. Sotherly Hotels secured a $42 million loan for DeSoto Hotel refinancing. 2. The loan is secured by a mortgage, maturing in 2030 at 7.13% interest. 3. Proceeds were used for mortgage repayment and corporate purposes. 4. The refinancing supports their strategic repositioning efforts since 2017. 5. Sotherly's portfolio includes ten hotels, focusing on upscale properties.

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Why Bullish?

The successful refinancing could enhance Sotherly's financial stability and growth prospects, similar to past refinancings boosting stock performance.

How important is it?

Refinancing indicates financial health and strategic execution, which are vital for investor expectations.

Why Short Term?

The immediate effects of the refinancing will likely impact investor confidence and stock price in the short term.

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sotherly Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHO) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company has executed a $42.0 million secured loan with Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., collateralized by a first mortgage on the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. The interest-only loan, which has a principal balance of $42.0 million, matures on October 6, 2030, and carries a fixed interest rate of 7.13%. Proceeds from the loan were used to repay the existing first mortgage and for general corporate purposes. “We are pleased to announce the successful refinancing of the historic DeSoto Savannah hotel,” commented Dave Folsom, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “This refinancing represents the culmination of our repositioning strategy that began with our independent lifestyle conversion in 2017, which has created substantial value for the hotel and our shareholders.” About Sotherly Hotels Inc. Sotherly Hotels Inc. is a self-managed and self-administered lodging REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, upbranding and repositioning of upscale to upper-upscale full-service hotels in the Southern United States. Sotherly may also opportunistically acquire hotels throughout the United States. Currently, the Company’s portfolio consists of investments in ten hotel properties, comprising 2,786 rooms, as well as interests in two condominium hotels and their associated rental programs. The Company owns hotels that operate under the Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels Corporation brands, as well as independent hotels. Sotherly Hotels Inc. was organized in 2004 and is headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia. For more information, please visit www.sotherlyhotels.com.

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