Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) is an internally-managed commercial real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in originating, acquiring, and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets. The company's primary business involves originating senior first mortgage fixed and floating rate loans collateralized by commercial real estate. Additionally, Ladder Capital owns and operates commercial real estate, including net leased properties, and invests in investment-grade securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate. It serves both institutional and middle-market clients nationwide, focusing on preserving shareholder capital while generating attractive risk-adjusted returns.
