Class a, f, i

U.S. Bridge Loan Fund Trust

US Bridge Loan Fund Trust is an Canadian investment fund that invests in a U.S. Diversified Direct Lending Fund.

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U.S. high yield distributions with low volatility. U.S. Bridge Loan Fund Trust (USBLF) invests primarely in a non-levered, U.S. private credit fund in the lower middle market, and to a lesser extent in a senior secured U.S. private mortgage fund. Both managers are focused on originating and managing first lien, short-term loans that are senior secured against hard assets.

US BLF accepts investments in Canadian dollars, hedges its currency exposure and invests in U.S. private credit managers.
The fund receives distributions from the U.S. managers in USD and pays distributions to Canadian investors in either CAD or USD.

$10

Stable NAV

100%

Borrower fees are paid to investors

$0

Duplication of U.S. Manager’s Fees

Fund Type

Open-Ended diversified private credit fund

FundServ Code - Class A

STE100

FundServ Code - Class F

STE102

FundServ Code - Class I

STE104

Inception

Dec 2020

Eligibility

RRSP, RRIF, DPSP, RDSP, RESP, TFSA, IPP

Currency

CAD & USD

Lock Up

None - 2% first year early exit fee

Redemption

Quarterly with 40 days notice

Distributions

Paid quarterly

Why U.S. Bridge Loan Fund Trust?

Non-Levered

Focused on non-levered, first-lien investments for maximum stability.

Short-Term Focus

Prioritizes short-duration loans for improved liquidity and reduced risk.

Hard Asset Backing

Secured against tangible, high-quality hard assets to protect capital.

Proven Risk Mitigation

A diversified loan portfolio with a disciplined investment approach.

Fund Comparison

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Metrics

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FundServ A/F/I-Class

RSP/TFSA Eligible

Fund Domiciled

FX Hedged to CAD

AUM$ Date

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Since Inception

U.S.Bridge Loan Fund Trust (USBLF)

CAD/USD
$5,000

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Canada

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$33 MM
Sept 30, 2024

7.48%

7.37%

7.28%

6.35%

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6.82%*
Dec 2020

U.S. Diversified Direct Lending Fund

USD
$50,000

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USA

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$1.7 BB
Dec 31, 2024

10.49%

10.46%

10.51%

9.59%

8.36%

10.9%*
Jul 2020

U.S. Mortgage Fund Trust (USMFT)

CAD/USD
$5,000

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Canada

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-
Mar 31, 2025

-

-

-

-

-

-

U.S. First Mortgage Income Fund (Cayman)

CAD/USD
$80,000

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Cayman

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$28 MM
Dec 31, 2024

12.41%

12.07%

1.35%
Nov&Dec

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-

12.23%*
Nov 2022

U.S. First Mortgage Income Fund (USA)

CAD/USD
$1 MM

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USA

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$476 MM
Dec 31, 2024

10.39%

9.82%

8.83%

8.26%

7.22%

9.47%*
Dec 2016

For accredited investors only

*Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future returns

*As at Dec 31, 2024

U.S. Bridge Loan Fund Trust (USBLF)

Operations Summary

Canadian Accredited  Investors

Portfolio Managers, Pension Plans, CIRO Dealers

Investments and Distributions

U.S. Bridge Loan Fund Trust

Investments and Distributions

Canadian Custodian

U.S. Custodian

Investments and Distributions

U.S. Diversified Direct Lending Fund

Available Downloads

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USBLF Fund Fact Sheet

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Dec 2024

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Subscription Agreement FUNDSERV

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Subscription Agreement Exempt Market Dealer–Individual

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Subscription Agreement Exempt Market Dealer–Corporation

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Business of US Bridge Loan Fund Trust

The Trust is an open-ended investment trust created under the laws of the Province of Ontario pursuant to the Declaration of Trust.

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