RAIT Financial Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, origination and management of commercial real estate debt and related securities. Since its founding in 2003, the company has built a diversified portfolio of mortgage loans, mezzanine financings, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). Its strategy centers on middle-market properties across a broad spectrum of property types, including office, retail, multifamily, industrial and lodging assets throughout the United States.
Operating as an externally managed REIT, RAIT Financial Trust seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns by actively sourcing and structuring senior and subordinate debt investments. The firm’s sourcing capabilities span direct originations, secondary market acquisitions and participation in structured finance transactions. Through disciplined underwriting and portfolio management, RAIT aims to balance income generation with capital preservation, leveraging its deep industry relationships and credit expertise.
In addition to debt investments, RAIT provides financing and advisory services tailored to meet borrowers’ capital needs, from loan structuring and refinancing to recapitalizations and bridge lending. The company’s management team works closely with sponsors, developers and institutional counterparties to customize financing solutions that align with evolving market conditions and regulatory requirements. Its servicing platform also oversees loan administration, asset surveillance and workout strategies where necessary.
Headquartered in New York City, RAIT Financial Trust is governed by a board of trustees and led by a seasoned executive team with decades of experience in commercial real estate finance. Through its OTC-listed securities (symbol RASF), the company continues to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining a focus on prudent leverage, rigorous credit standards and disciplined portfolio diversification.
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