Ladder Capital Corp

Ladder Capital Corp is an internally-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) based in the United States. Its business is organized into three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates and acquires balance sheet loans that provide interim financing for the acquisition or transition of commercial real estate, as well as conduit loans for sale in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) securitizations. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and structured finance products. The Securities segment invests in CMBS, U.S. Agency securities, corporate bonds, equity securities, and U.S. Treasury securities. The Real Estate segment engages in net leased properties, other diversified real estate, and investments in unconsolidated ventures.

Ladder Capital Corp is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol LADR. Its securities are traded in U.S. dollars (USD), as the company is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in the U.S. market. The NYSE is one of the world's largest stock exchanges, providing liquidity and visibility for LADR shares.

Ladder Capital Corp operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically within the REIT - Mortgage industry. As a mortgage REIT, Ladder Capital primarily invests in or originates mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes, meaning it generally does not pay federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to stockholders. This structure allows it to focus on generating income from its loan and securities portfolios.

Ladder Capital Corp is headquartered in New York, New York, United States. Founded in 2008, the company serves the commercial real estate market primarily within the United States. Its operations focus on providing interim financing for commercial real estate acquisitions and transitions, investing in commercial mortgage-backed securities and other fixed-income instruments, and managing a portfolio of net leased properties and other real estate investments. As an internally-managed REIT, Ladder Capital's team directly oversees its investment activities and portfolio management.

Ladder Capital Corp generates revenue through three main segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. In the Loans segment, it earns interest income from balance sheet loans that provide interim financing for commercial real estate, as well as fees from originating conduit loans for CMBS securitizations. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and structured finance products. The Securities segment generates income from investments in CMBS, U.S. Agency securities, corporate bonds, equity securities, and U.S. Treasury securities. The Real Estate segment earns rental income from net leased properties and returns from other diversified real estate investments and unconsolidated ventures. As a REIT, Ladder Capital distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to stockholders, which is a key part of its business model.