MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gladstone Commercial Corp. (Nasdaq: GOOD) (the 'Company') reported that is has obtained a long-term mortgage note payable in the amount of $12.59 million secured by three of its properties located in Ohio. The Company's Akron , Ohio property was collateralized for $7.56 million , its Canton, Ohio property was collateralized for $2.95 million , and its Dayton , Ohio property was collateralized for $2.08 million , for the total collateralized amount of $12.59 million . The mortgage note accrues interest at a rate of 5.21% per year, matures on September 1, 2015 , and does not provide for prepayment before maturity. The proceeds from this financing were used to pay down the Company's existing line of credit.

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 http://www.GladstoneCommercial.com.

For further information contact our Investor Relations Manager, Kelly Sargent at 703-287-5835.

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SOURCE Gladstone Commercial Corporation