Blackstone Mortgage Trust

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. is a real estate finance company that focuses on originating senior loans secured by commercial properties across North America, Europe, and Australia. Operating as a real estate investment trust, 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 headquartered in New York City, the company was previously known as Capital Trust, Inc. before rebranding in May 2013. Blackstone Mortgage Trust invests in loans and securities backed by commercial real estate, managing investments for both its own account and for third parties through various investment management vehicles.