Starwood Property Trust Inc

Business Description

Starwood Property Trust is a real estate investment trust based in Miami Beach, Florida, that operates across both the United States and select international markets. The company lends against and invests in a wide range of property types, from commercial buildings and residential homes to infrastructure projects, while also buying and managing income-producing real estate directly. It further manages distressed assets and trades in mortgage-backed securities, often purchasing problem loans and working to recover their value. Founded in 2009, the company distributes the majority of its earnings to shareholders, which allows it to avoid paying federal corporate income tax.