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Mortgage/Finance

Click on a category name to see the list of all known REITs in that category. See All About REITs for category definitions.

Note: many mortgage REITs are not currently profitable, have negative shareholder equity (liabilities exceed assets), and are not paying dividends.

Caution is advised. Do your due diligence.

Note: recent IPOs (this year) may not have yet qualified for REIT status.

American Capital Agency (AGNC)

Invests in single-family, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A May 2008 IPO controlled by American Capital Strategies (ACAS).

Annaly Capital Management (NLY) 

Invests in single-family, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Anworth Mortgage Asset (ANH)

Invests in single-family, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 

Apollo Commercial R. E. Finance (ARI)

This September 2009 IPO, externally managed by Apollo Global Management, invests in performing, non-distressed, US commercial real estate loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and other commercial real estate debt investments.  

Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)

Provides specialty financing, such as mezzanine and bridge loans for multifamily and commercial real estate. Externally managed by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC. When permitted, pays dividends in stock rather than cash.

Ashford Hospitality (AHT)

Invests in hospitality properties via direct equity investments, first mortgages, mezzanine loans and sale-leaseback transactions.

BRT Realty (BRT)

Originates and holds senior and junior real estate mortgage loans secured by multi-family residential properties, office buildings, shopping centers, mixed use buildings, hotels/motels, and industrial buildings.

CapLease (LSE)

Finances commercial real estate that is net leased primarily to single tenants with investment grade or near investment grade credit ratings.

Capital Trust (CT)

Makes mezzanine and other types of specialty backed by  commercial real estate assets. Also manages similar investments for institutional investors.

Capstead Mortgage (CMO) 

Invests in single-family residential adjustable-rate mortgages  that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 

Care Investment Trust (CRE) 

Invests healthcare-related real estate and commercial mortgage debt. A 2007 IPO externally managed and advised by a unit of CIT Group. Shareholders and board have approved liquidation of this trust.

Chimera  Investment Trust (CIM) 

An August 2007 IPO, Chimera invests in residential mortgage-backed securities including prime, jumbo, and Alt-A loans. Externally managed by Annaly Capital Management, Chimera invests in riskier loans than Annaly that it purchases at a discount.

Colony Financial (CLNY)

This September 2009 IPO, externally managed by Colony Capital, originates, purchases, and manages commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate related debts.

Crexus Investment Corp. (CXS) 

September 2009 IPO acquires, manages and finances commercial mortgage loans, commercial real estate debt, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other commercial real estate-related assets.  Externally managed by Annaly Capital Management.

Cypress Sharpridge Investments (CYS)

A June 2009 IPO, Cypress invests in derivatives of single-family, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Deerfield Capital (DFR) 

Invests in corporate loans, commercial real estate loans and residential mortgage-backed securities.

Dynex Capital (DX)

Invests in loans secured by single-family residential and commercial property mortgages.

Franklin Street Properties (FSP)

Provides real estate and investment banking, and property management services.  Also owns office buildings and other commercial properties.

Gramercy Capital (GKK)

Originates and acquires senior loans, mezzanine loans and distressed property loans secured by commercial and multi-family properties.

Hatteras Financial (HTS)

Invests in single-family, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Externally managed by Atlantic Capital Advisors.

Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR)

A June 2009 IPO, Invesco invests in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Externally managed by Invesco Ltd. 

iStar Financial (SFI)

Provides custom- tailored investment capital mostly to high-end private and corporate owners of commercial real estate. Financing includes senior and mezzanine real estate debt, senior and mezzanine corporate capital, as well as corporate net lease financing and equity. iStar has also financed high-rise condominium construction projects.

MFA Mortgage Investments (MFA) 

Invests in single-family, adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities that are guaranteed by government agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Also invests in mortgage-backed securities rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least one nationally recognized rating agency. 

National Health Investors (NHI)

Finances mostly long-term health care properties via first mortgages and purchase and leaseback transactions.

Newcastle Investment (NCT)

Invests in mortgages on residential, manufactured housing, and commercial properties. Managed by a unit of Fortress Investment Group LLC.

NorthStar Realty Finance (NRF)

Primarily originates and invests in debt and other securities secured by commercial real estate properties. Also takes ownership positions in commercial properties.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT)

A July 2009 IPO, PennyMac, externally managed by Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, invests primarily in residential mortgage loans and related assets. 

PMC Commercial Trust (PCC) 

Originates loans to small businesses such as motels, franchises, shopping centers, apartments, office buildings, retail stores, and factories, primarily secured by related real estate.

RAIT Investment Trust (RAS)

Invests in commercial mortgages, mezzanine loans and other loans, trust preferred securities, subordinated debentures and other real estate-related debt securities and investments.

Redwood Trust (RWT)

Invests in residential and commercial real estate loans, and in asset-backed securities backed by real estate loans. It credit-enhances loans by acquiring and managing the first-loss and credit-sensitive securities that bear the credit risk of securitized loans.

Resource Capital (RSO)

Invests in commercial real estate-related assets such as whole loans, A-notes, B-notes, mezzanine loans and mortgage-related securities and commercial finance assets such as other asset-backed securities, senior secured corporate loans, equipment leases and notes, trust preferred securities, debt tranches of collateralized debt obligations and private equity investments principally issued by financial institutions.

Starwood Property Trust (STWD)

An August 2009 IPO, Starwood invests in commercial mortgage loans and related assets.

Two Harbors Investment (TWO)

Invests in residential mortgage-backed securities. Externally managed by a unit of Pine River Capital Management.  Started operations on 10/28/09 after merger with Capital Acquisition Corporation.

W. P. Carey  (WPC) 

Provides long-term sale-leaseback and build-to-suit financing for companies worldwide. Also manages real estate properties for clients.

Vestin Realty Mortgage I (VRTA) 

Makes commercial real estate loans, primarily to real estate developers, in nine states.

Vestin Realty Mortgage II (VRTB) 

Makes commercial real estate loans, primarily to real estate developers, in nine states.

 

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