Claros Mortgage Trust
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on originating and managing a diversified portfolio of senior and subordinate loans for transitional commercial real estate (CRE) assets. The company targets properties in major U.S. markets undergoing repositioning, renovation, or development where traditional lenders may be unable to provide capital. By leveraging the operational expertise of its sponsor, Mack Real Estate Group, the company aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividend distributions.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
Business Segments
Commercial Real Estate Lending
primaryThe primary business segment focused on the origination, co-origination, and acquisition of debt instruments secured by transitional commercial properties. This includes managing the lifecycle of the loan from underwriting to maturity or resolution.
Senior Mortgage Loans, Subordinate Loans, Mezzanine Loans, Participations in Mortgage Loans, Subordinated Mortgage Interests
Real Estate Sponsors, Property Developers, Institutional Real Estate Investors
Real Estate Owned (REO)
moderateA segment resulting from the foreclosure or assignment of legal title to collateral properties following loan defaults. The company manages these physical assets, including hotels, to maximize recovery value.
Real Estate Owned Assets, Hotel Operations
Hotel Guests, Commercial Tenants
Segment Financials
Loan Portfolio — Interest Expense Excludes Interest Expense From Real Estate Owned Debt
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View metricReal Estate Owned Portfolio — Real Estate Owned Interest Expense
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View metricReal Estate Owned Portfolio — Real Estate Owned Operating Revenue
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Competitive Position
A specialized lender focusing on transitional assets in major U.S. markets, utilizing a sponsor-led platform with deep development and operational expertise.
Geographies
United States
Customer Segments
Commercial Borrowers, Real Estate Developers
Upstream Dependencies
Equity Capital Markets, Warehouse Financing Providers, Repurchase Agreement Counterparties, Institutional Debt Markets
Downstream Customers
Commercial Real Estate Borrowers, Property Developers, Real Estate Investment Sponsors
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Mack Real Estate Group
Sponsor providing infrastructure, real estate expertise, and personnel
Claros Mortgage Trust FAQ
Common questions about Claros Mortgage Trust
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on originating and managing a diversified portfolio of senior and subordinate loans for transitional commercial real estate (CRE) assets. The company targets properties in major U.S. markets undergoing repositioning, renovation, or development where traditional lenders may be unable to provide capital. By leveraging the operational expertise of its sponsor, Mack Real Estate Group, the company aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividend distributions.
Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) has a market capitalization of $329.5M and trades on NYSE.
Claros Mortgage Trust generated $174.0M in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $464.7M, representing a net margin of -267.1%. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Claros Mortgage Trust's key competitors include Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Starwood Property Trust, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.