Gladstone Commercial Corporation Announces Closing of GE Financing

Gladstone Commercial Corporation (NASDAQ:GOOD) (the "Company") announced today that it has closed on a non-recourse mortgage loan with GE Commercial Mortgage Financial Corporation for $48,015,000 ("GE Loan”), which is collateralized by a total of 15 of the Company’s properties. The term of the GE loan is 24 months, with three annual extension options through September 2013. Interest is paid monthly at the rate of 6.85%. The proceeds will be used to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s line of credit.

"We were very pleased to be able to close on this term financing in a difficult debt marketplace,” said Chip Stelljes, President and Chief Investment Officer. "This financing will enable the Company to continue its plan to expand the portfolio of properties we own.”

Gladstone Commercial Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that focuses on investing in and owning triple-net leased industrial and commercial real estate properties through sale/leaseback transactions and selectively making long-term mortgage loans. Additional information can be found at www.GladstoneCommercial.com.

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