Sunrise Realty Trust (NASDAQ:SUNS) reported second-quarter distributable earnings of $0.29 per basic weighted average share and announced a definitive agreement to acquire Southern Realty Trust, a private mortgage REIT on the TCG Real Estate platform. Proposed Southern Realty Trust MergerUnder the proposed transaction, Southern Realty Trust, or SRT, would merge into Sunrise. Commercial Real Estate Lending EnvironmentSedrish said industry estimates indicate roughly $900 billion of commercial real estate loans will mature in 2026, followed by a comparable volume in 2027. About Sunrise Realty Trust (NASDAQ:SUNS)Sunrise Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on acquiring, owning and leasing convenience store and fuel retail properties under long-term net leases. Sunrise Realty Trust’s portfolio comprises single-tenant properties that benefit from predictable cash flows, structured lease agreements and tenant-driven site improvements, providing exposure to a segment of the retail real estate market that aligns closely with consumer essentials.