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Interest Expense
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Interest Expense increased by 30.3% to $2.04M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.2%, from $2.07M to $2.04M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Lower expense relative to assets is generally better, though it must be balanced against the firm's funding strategy and interest rate environment.
Detailed definition
The total cost of interest incurred on liabilities used to fund the firm's operating activities, such as deposits, short...
Peer comparison
Standard expense line item for all banks; used to calculate net interest margin when paired with interest income.
Metric ID:
other_interest_expense_operatingHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.10M | $1.84M | $1.80M | $2.07M | $2.08M | $1.57M | $2.04M |
| QoQ Change | — | -12.6% | -2.2% | +14.8% | +0.6% | -24.6% | +30.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -1.8% | +12.9% | -13.0% | -1.2% |
Range$1.57M – $2.10M
CAGR-2.0%
Avg YoY Growth-0.8%
Median YoY Growth-1.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's interest expense?
- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) reported interest expense of $2.04M in Q1 2026.
- How has Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's interest expense changed year-over-year?
- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's interest expense decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, from $2.07M to $2.04M.
- What does interest expense mean?
- The cost paid to borrow money or hold client deposits.