ACRE

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. is a specialty finance company that originates and invests in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments. The company focuses on providing senior mortgages, subordinate financings, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity to borrowers seeking capital for commercial property acquisitions, refinancings, and recapitalizations. Ares CRE targets high-quality properties across major metros and secondary markets, emphasizing multifamily, office, hotel, retail, and mixed-use assets. The company is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager. This affiliation provides access to deal flow, market intelligence, underwriting expertise, and institutional infrastructure. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Ares Commercial Real Estate is structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company generates net interest income from its loan portfolio and distributes the majority of earnings to shareholders as dividends. Ares CRE navigates credit cycles, interest rate environments, and property market dynamics through disciplined origination, portfolio diversification, and active asset management.