Amendment to Secured Revolving Funding Facility

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRC) announced that its subsidiary, ACRC Lender LLC, entered into an amendment to its secured revolving funding facility with City National Bank. The amendment, dated March 10, 2026, extends the maturity date of the facility to December 31, 2026. A renewal fee was paid in connection with this extension. This filing also incorporates by reference the creation of a direct financial obligation under the terms of the amended facility.