Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. has received a neutral rating from UBS. The company's main focus is on originating senior loans that are secured by commercial real estate in North America, Europe, and Australia.
Their goal is to protect and preserve shareholders' capital while providing attractive risk-adjusted returns through dividends from their loan portfolio. The majority of their portfolio consists of loans that are secured by high-quality institutional assets in major markets. These loans are backed by experienced and well-capitalized real estate owners and operators.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust sources financing for these senior loans through various options that are tailored to align with their prudent investment strategies. The company operates as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is externally managed by BXMT Advisors L.L.C.