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Overview

Lument Finance Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a strategic focus on commercial real estate (CRE) debt investments across the United States. The company's portfolio is primarily composed of transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans targeting middle market multi-family assets, alongside a diverse range of other CRE-related investment vehicles. Originated in 2012 and based in New York, New York, Lument Finance Trust, Inc. has evolved from its former identity, Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc., adopting its current name in December 2020. As a certified REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, it benefits from a tax-exempt status, provided it allocates at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders.

Products and Services

• Transitional Floating Rate Commercial Mortgage Loans:

  Specializes in the provision of floating rate mortgage loans designed for transitional commercial real estate, with a focus on middle market multi-family assets. These loans are intended for properties in the process of significant remodeling, repositioning, or repurposing to enhance their value.

• Mezzanine Loans:

  Subordinated debt investments that offer a higher yield than senior debt, fitting for investors seeking an equity-like risk-return profile. Mezzanine financing is often used to bridge the gap between senior debt and equity in CRE financing structures.

• Preferred Equity:

  An equity investment that ranks above common equity in terms of claims on assets and earnings but is subordinate to all types of debt. In CRE transactions, it provides a flexible financing option for property acquisitions or redevelopments.

• Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS):

  Investments in securitized products collateralized by commercial mortgage loans. CMBS offers investors a way to gain exposure to the commercial real estate market through securities that provide regular income.

• Fixed Rate Loans:

  Offers loans with interest rates that remain constant for the full term of the loan, providing borrowers and investors with stability and predictability in their financing costs and investment returns.

• Construction Loans:

  Short-term financing options designed to fund the construction or renovation of commercial real estate properties. These loans generally cover both the development phase and the initial leasing stage of a project.

• Other CRE Debt Instruments:

  Lument Finance Trust, Inc. also invests in a variety of other commercial real estate debt instruments, further diversifying its portfolio and offering tailored financing solutions to meet the unique needs of its clientele.