Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) (NYSE: STWD) is a leading commercial real estate finance company and one of the largest mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the United States. The company originates, acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and other real estate-related debt and equity investments. By offering flexible capital solutions, Starwood Property Trust serves private and institutional borrowers across a broad range of property types including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality and industrial facilities.
In addition to traditional first mortgage lending, the company’s business activities encompass mezzanine and preferred equity financing, allowing it to participate in various levels of the capital stack. Starwood Property Trust leverages its in-house origination platform and Starwood Capital Group’s global network to source investment opportunities in domestic and select international markets. The company also maintains a portfolio of single-family rental homes and consumer loan assets, further diversifying its revenue streams and providing stable cash flows for its common shareholders.
Founded in 2009 as an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, Inc., Starwood Property Trust conducted its initial public offering later that year and has since grown its balance sheet through disciplined underwriting and active portfolio management. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm has expanded its footprint across major U.S. real estate markets and maintains a presence in Europe through targeted investments in the United Kingdom, Germany and Iberia.
Under the leadership of Founder and Executive Chairman Barry Sternlicht, the company is overseen by a management team with deep experience in real estate finance and capital markets. Starwood Property Trust’s governance framework and strategic alignment with Starwood Capital Group support its objective of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns to shareholders through consistent dividend distributions and prudent credit risk management.
