Transaction Completes Refinancing of Former $634 Million Secured Term Loan and Advances Balance Sheet Strategy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 27, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it has closed on a $176 million floating‑rate, non‑recourse loan secured primarily by a pool of three lifestyle and open‑air centers. The financing represents the second and final component of the Company’s refinancing of its former $634 million secured term loan.
The new loan with Beal Bank USA is secured by Mayfaire Town Center (Wilmington, NC), Pearland Town Center (Pearland, TX), Southaven Town Center (Southaven, MS), and East Towne Mall (Madison, WI), all of which served as collateral under the prior term loan. The loan carries a five‑year term, includes two one‑year extension options, and is interest‑only with a floating interest rate of SOFR + 410 basis points.
“The closing of this $176 million loan completes a transformative refinancing strategy that significantly improves our balance sheet and long‑term financial outlook,” said Ben Jaenicke, EVP – Chief Financial Officer. “The strong lender engagement, attractive terms, and interest‑only structure underscore the quality of our assets and our disciplined execution. With the completion of this loan, we have extended our maturity profile and improved the flexibility of our capital structure as we continue executing our long‑term strategy.”
The transaction follows the Company’s previously announced closing of a $425 million non-recourse financing secured by a pool of enclosed mall assets. Together, the two financings complete the refinancing of the former secured term loan, extending the maturity by five years to 2031, enhancing CBL’s liquidity with a more than $30 million estimated annual improvement in free cash flow and reducing overall debt by more than $33 million. Following the close, CBL’s estimated cash balance stands at more than $291 million.
About CBL Properties
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL’s owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 88 properties totaling 55.6 million square feet across 23 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 25 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. For more information visit cblproperties.com.