LTC Properties, Inc. announced it originated a $52.5 million unitranche loan for the purchase of a 13-property seniors housing portfolio located in North and South Carolina. The communities will be operated by an existing LTC operator. The loan provides for additional commitments of $6.1 million for capital improvements and $650,000 for working capital, for a total investment commitment of approximately $60 million. The loan bears interest at 7.25% with an IRR of 8% and matures in 4 years.