Cost of Revenue

Total Interest Expense

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Total Interest Expense decreased by 8.2% to $65.23M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.6%, from $70.59M to $65.23M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Total Interest Expense shows an upward trend with a 50.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionCost of Revenue
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal higher funding costs or increased reliance on debt, while a decrease suggests improved funding efficiency or lower market rates.

Detailed definition

This represents the total cost incurred by the company to fund its operations through deposits, borrowings, and other de...

Peer comparison

Standard for any deposit-taking institution or lender.

Metric ID: total_interest_expense_bank

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$12.64M$11.99M$20.20M$22.48M$32.81M$46.16M$64.26M$71.08M$75.30M$77.97M$81.23M$81.32M$86.74M$89.88M$80.53M$70.59M$70.21M$76.49M$71.03M$65.23M
QoQ Change-5.1%+68.5%+11.3%+45.9%+40.7%+39.2%+10.6%+5.9%+3.6%+4.2%+0.1%+6.7%+3.6%-10.4%-12.3%-0.5%+8.9%-7.1%-8.2%
YoY Change+159.6%+285.0%+218.2%+216.2%+129.5%+68.9%+26.4%+14.4%+15.2%+15.3%-0.9%-13.2%-19.1%-14.9%-11.8%-7.6%
Range$11.99M$89.88M
CAGR+41.3%
Avg YoY Growth+67.6%
Median YoY Growth+15.2%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Real Estate Debt and Other Real Estate Investments$89.19M$79.85M$69.93M$68.14M$69.19M$56.64M$58.68M
Agency Business$6.71M$2.90M
Real Estate Owned$514.00K$494.00K$446.00K$451.00K$454.00K$7.02M$1.91M
Conduit$182.00K$182.00K$213.00K$129.00K$140.00K$1.74M
Total$89.88M$80.53M$70.59M$70.21M$76.49M$71.03M$65.23M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin BSP Realty Trust's total interest expense?
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) reported total interest expense of $65.23M in Q1 2026.
How has Franklin BSP Realty Trust's total interest expense changed year-over-year?
Franklin BSP Realty Trust's total interest expense decreased by 7.6% year-over-year, from $70.59M to $65.23M.
What is the long-term trend for Franklin BSP Realty Trust's total interest expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Franklin BSP Realty Trust's total interest expense has grown at a 50.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $56.19M to $288.33M.
What does total interest expense mean?
The total cost of interest paid on deposits and borrowed funds.