BridgePeak Energy Capital, LLC (“BridgePeak”), a leading provider of commercial loan origination, servicing, and portfolio management solutions for regulated financial institutions and private credit funds, today announced the closing of a loan to Yampa Energy, LLC (“Yampa”) guaranteed under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Business & Industry (“B&I”) Loan Guarantee Program. Pathward®, N.A. (“Pathward”) funded the loan, with BridgePeak serving as lender service provider.

The loan financed Yampa’s acquisition of a producing oil and gas field in Caddo County, Oklahoma. The field is a shallow, low-decline waterflood in the Bromide formation, and the acquired production consists entirely of proved developed producing (PDP) reserves. Yampa plans to improve field economics by shutting off the highest-water-cut zones to reduce lifting costs and by reopening oil-bearing intervals in existing wellbores that have never been produced.

“This acquisition fits our strategy of acquiring sub-scale, PDP-heavy assets where we can quickly understand the key value drivers and improve cash flow,” said Jonathan Tovar, Managing Member of Yampa. “We remain basin agnostic and expect to stay active as we evaluate additional opportunities.”

The B&I Loan Guarantee Program, administered by USDA Rural Development, is designed to expand access to private credit for businesses in rural communities. Under the program, USDA guarantees a portion of a loan made by a private lender, reducing the lender’s exposure and allowing capital to reach projects and borrowers that fall outside conventional bank credit parameters. The program continues to be a significant source of long-term financing for energy, agriculture, and manufacturing enterprises outside major metropolitan markets.

“Energy production in rural America depends on operators like Yampa,” said Shawn Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of BridgePeak. “We expect the USDA business loan programs to remain an important tool for financing rural energy assets.”

About BridgePeak Energy Capital

BridgePeak Energy Capital, LLC is the country’s leading energy-focused commercial loan service provider, specializing in arranging, servicing, and managing commercial loans on behalf of banks and institutional lenders. With a deep focus on energy and infrastructure finance, BridgePeak provides compliant, scalable, and data-driven loan management solutions that empower lenders to deploy capital efficiently and confidently.

As of June 30, 2026, BridgePeak services a $4.6+ billion commercial loan portfolio. Since founding in 2020, BridgePeak has closed more than $6.0 billion in loans to U.S.-based energy projects.

About Yampa Energy

Yampa Energy, LLC is a Houston-based oil and gas operator focused on acquiring and optimizing mature, conventional producing assets across the lower 48. Founded in 2024, the company is led by a team with a track record of operating and divesting assets across the Permian, Anadarko, and Rockies. Yampa continues to pursue acquisitions that fit its strategy.

About Pathward®

Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is focused on financial access and strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at Pathward.com.

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