Ares Commercial Real Estate
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a specialty finance company that originates and invests in commercial real estate loans and related debt investments. The company provides customized financing solutions to borrowers whose capital needs are not met by traditional banks, typically for properties undergoing value-improving business plans. As an externally managed REIT, it leverages a national direct origination platform to build a diversified portfolio of senior and subordinated debt across various property types.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
Business Segments
Commercial Real Estate Lending
primaryThe primary business activity focused on the direct origination and management of a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt-related investments. The company acts as a 'one-stop' source of financing, holding loans for investment to earn interest and interest-related income.
Senior Mortgage Loans, Subordinated Debt, Mezzanine Loans, Preferred Equity, A-Notes, B-Notes, C-Notes, Construction Loans
Commercial Real Estate Sponsors, Property Developers, Real Estate Investors, Hospitality Companies
Business Overview
Competitive Position
A specialized lender leveraging the global platform of Ares Management to provide customized 'one-stop' financing solutions for complex commercial real estate assets.
Geographies
United States
Customer Segments
Middle-market borrowers, Real estate sponsors, Commercial property owners
Upstream Dependencies
Capital markets for equity and debt financing, Ares Management for investment management services, Warehouse lending facilities, Commercial banks
Downstream Customers
Commercial real estate borrowers, Property developers, Institutional real estate sponsors
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Ares Commercial Real Estate FAQ
Common questions about Ares Commercial Real Estate
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a specialty finance company that originates and invests in commercial real estate loans and related debt investments. The company provides customized financing solutions to borrowers whose capital needs are not met by traditional banks, typically for properties undergoing value-improving business plans. As an externally managed REIT, it leverages a national direct origination platform to build a diversified portfolio of senior and subordinated debt across various property types.
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) has a market capitalization of $276.3M and trades on NYSE.
Ares Commercial Real Estate'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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate has approximately 2,100 employees.