Blackstone Mortgage Trust

Blackstone Mortgage Trust is a real estate finance company that specializes in originating senior loans secured by commercial properties across North America, Europe, and Australia. Operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT), the company is structured to avoid U.S. federal income taxes by distributing at least 90% of its taxable income to stockholders. Founded in 1966 and formerly known as Capital Trust, Inc., the company rebranded in May 2013 following the acquisition of its investment management business by an affiliate of Blackstone. Blackstone Mortgage Trust has developed a reputation as a leader in commercial real estate finance, having closed over $10 billion in various high-yield investments through numerous transactions. The firm engages in investment management for both its own account and for third parties, focusing on loans and securities backed by commercial real estate assets.