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Ladder Capital Corp

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Oct 27, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Oct 27, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-07-28.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-10-27.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 262 previous paragraphs and 250 current paragraphs.

155 unchanged; 83 reworded; 12 added; 19 removed; 5 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 9 previous and 9 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (12)

Current report

In September 2025, the Company entered into an unsecured Money Market Borrowing Arrangement to provide short-term financing up to $100 million. The arrangement has a five-year term. No borrowing on this facility is permitted over a quarter end date, and as such, no balance was utilized under this arrangement as of September 30, 2025.

Current report

Activity for the three months ended September 30, 2025 included fundings of $476.1 million and paydowns of $128.9 million, which contributed to a $326.5 million increase of commercial mortgage loans. Activity for the three months ended September 30, 2025 included securities purchases of $391.8 million, amortization and paydowns of $164.3 million and sales of $257.4 million, which contributed to a net decrease in our securities portfolio of $25.9 million. The entire short-term U.S. Treasury securities portfolio, or $19.0 million, matured or was sold during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Current report

Nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024

Current report

Loss from our investment in unconsolidated ventures totaled $1.4 million and $11.0 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The $1.4 million loss from investments in unconsolidated ventures is primarily attributable to a venture acquisition in June 2024.

Current report

The decrease of $0.5 million in real estate operating expenses was primarily attributable to real estate sales that occurred subsequent to December 31, 2023 through September 30, 2025, partially offset by foreclosures that occurred during the same period. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Current report

(2)Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $19.5 million as of September 30, 2025.

Current report

In September 2025, the Company entered into an unsecured Money Market Borrowing Arrangement to provide short-term financing up to $100 million. The arrangement has a five-year term. No borrowing on this facility is permitted over a quarter end date, and as such, no balance was utilized under this arrangement as of September 30, 2025.

Current report

(2)During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we fully redeemed the 2025 Notes.
Removed paragraphs (19)

Previous report

United States Treasury Securities. We invest in short-term and long-term U.S. Treasury securities. Short-term U.S. Treasury securities are classified as cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2025, we held $18.9 million of U.S. Treasury securities classified as cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheet.

Previous report

Activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 included fundings of $316.4 million and paydowns of $181.9 million, which contributed to a $137.6 million increase of commercial mortgage loans. Activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 included securities purchases of $521.8 million, $85.2 million of amortization and paydowns and sales of $39.9 million, which contributed to a net increase in our securities portfolio of $395.5 million. In addition, we purchased $1.4 billion of short-term U.S. Treasury securities during the three months ended March 31, 2025, and $1.8 billion matured or was sold during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Previous report

Compensation and employee benefits are comprised primarily of salaries, bonuses, stock-based compensation and other employee benefits. The decrease of $7.2 million in compensation expense was primarily attributable to the immediate vesting of shares that were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025, partially offset by an increase in bonus accrual for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Previous report

The increase of $0.7 million in depreciation and amortization during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to the acquisition of real estate that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2025, for which there was no depreciation and amortization during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Previous report

Six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024

Previous report

The decrease of $2.5 million in real estate operating income was primarily attributable to real estate sales that occurred between June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025, partially offset by foreclosures that occurred during the same period. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Previous report

Gain on extinguishment of debt totaled $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company retired: (1) $10.7 million of principal of the 2025 Notes for a repurchase price of $10.6 million, recognizing a $7 thousand net gain on extinguishment of debt after recognizing $9 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the retired debt; and (2) $12.4 million of principal of the 2027 Notes for a repurchase price of $12.2 million, recognizing a $0.2 million net gain on extinguishment of debt after recognizing $48 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the retired debt.

Previous report

Gain on extinguishment of debt totaled $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company retired $2.0 million of principal of the 2029 Notes for a repurchase price of $1.8 million, recognizing a $0.2 million net gain on extinguishment of debt after recognizing $21 thousand of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the retired debt.

Previous report

Operating expenses are primarily comprised of professional fees, lease expense and technology expenses. The decrease during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to June 30, 2024 of $0.5 million was primarily related to a decrease in professional fees.

Previous report

(2)Presented net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $14.4 million as of June 30, 2025.

Previous report

(2)Subsequent to quarter end, we redeemed in full the 2025 Notes which had an outstanding principal amount of $285.0 million as of June 30, 2025.
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Previous wording

Our businesses, including balance sheet lending, conduit lending, securities investments, and real estate investments, provide for a stable base of net interest and rental income. We have originated $30.4 billion of commercial real estate loans from our inception in October 2008 through June 30, 2025. During this timeframe, we also acquired $15.2 billion of predominantly investment grade-rated securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate and $2.1 billion of selected net leased and other real estate assets.

Current wording

Our businesses, including balance sheet lending, conduit lending, securities investments, and real estate investments, provide for a stable base of net interest and rental income. We have originated $30.9 billion of commercial real estate loans from our inception in October 2008 through September 30, 2025. During this timeframe, we also acquired $15.6 billion of predominantly investment grade-rated securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate and $2.2 billion of selected net leased and other real estate assets.

Previous wording

We invest primarily in loans, securities and other interests in U.S. commercial real estate, with a focus on senior secured assets. Our complementary business segments are designed to provide us with the flexibility to opportunistically allocate capital in order to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns under varying market conditions. The following chart summarizes our investment portfolio as of June 30, 2025 ($ in thousands):

Current wording

We invest primarily in loans, securities and other interests in U.S. commercial real estate, with a focus on senior secured assets. Our complementary business segments are designed to provide us with the flexibility to opportunistically allocate capital in order to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns under varying market conditions. The following chart summarizes ourinvestment portfolio as of September 30, 2025 ($ in thousands):

Previous wording

We generally seek to hold our balance sheet first mortgage loans for investment although we also maintain the flexibility to contribute such loans into a CLO or similar structure, sell participation interests or “b-notes” in our mortgage loans or sell such mortgage loans as whole loans. Our balance sheet first mortgage loans may be refinanced by us into a new conduit first mortgage loan upon property stabilization. As of June 30, 2025, we held a portfolio of 52 balance sheet first mortgage loans with an aggregate book value of $1.6 billion. Based on the loan balances and the “as-is” third-party Financial Institutions

Current wording

We generally seek to hold our balance sheet first mortgage loans for investment although we also maintain the flexibility to contribute such loans into a CLO or similar structure, sell participation interests or “b-notes” in our mortgage loans or sell such mortgage loans as whole loans. Our balance sheet first mortgage loans may be refinanced by us into a new conduit first mortgage loan upon property stabilization. As of September 30, 2025, we held a portfolio of 64 balance sheet first mortgage loans with an aggregate book value of $1.9 billion. Based on the loan balances and the “as-is” third-party Financial Institutions

Previous wording

Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”) appraised values at origination, the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of this portfolio was 67.1% at June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”) appraised values at origination, the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of this portfolio was 67.7% at September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Conduit First Mortgage Loans. We also originate conduit loans, which are first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate and are available for sale to securitizations. These first mortgage loans are typically structured with fixed interest rates and generally have five- to ten-year terms. Conduit first mortgage loans are originated, underwritten, approved and funded using the same comprehensive legal and underwriting approach, process and personnel used to originate our balance sheet first mortgage loans. Conduit first mortgage loans in excess of $50.0 million also require approval of our board of directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee. We held one conduit loan with an aggregate carrying value of $28.3 million at June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Conduit First Mortgage Loans. We also originate conduit loans, which are first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate and are available for sale to securitizations. These first mortgage loans are typically structured with fixed interest rates and generally have five- to ten-year terms. Conduit first mortgage loans are originated, underwritten, approved and funded using the same comprehensive legal and underwriting approach, process and personnel used to originate our balance sheet first mortgage loans. Conduit first mortgage loans in excess of $50.0 million also require approval of our board of directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee. We held one conduit loan with an aggregate carrying value of $28.0 million at September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Net Leased Commercial Real Estate Properties. As of June 30, 2025, we owned 149 single tenant net leased properties with an undepreciated book value of $592.0 million. These properties are fully leased on a net basis where the tenant is generally responsible for payment of real estate taxes, property, building and general liability insurance and property and building maintenance expenses. As of June 30, 2025, our net leased properties comprised a total of 3.4 million square feet, 100% leased with an average age since construction of 21.1 years and a weighted average remaining lease term of 7.2 years. Commercial real estate investments in excess of $20.0 million require the approval of our board of directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee. The majority of the tenants in our net leased properties are necessity-based businesses. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we collected 100% of rent on these properties.

Current wording

Net Leased Commercial Real Estate Properties. As of September 30, 2025, we owned 149 single tenant net leased properties with an undepreciated book value of $592.2 million. These properties are fully leased on a net basis where the tenant is generally responsible for payment of real estate taxes, property, building and general liability insurance and property and building maintenance expenses. As of September 30, 2025, our net leased properties comprised a total of 3.4 million square feet, 100% leased with an average age since construction of 21.1 years and a weighted average remaining lease term of 7.0 years. Commercial real estate investments in excess of $20.0 million require the approval of our board of directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee. The majority of the tenants in our net leased properties are necessity-based businesses. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we collected 100% of rent on these properties.

Previous wording

Diversified Commercial Real Estate Properties. As of June 30, 2025, we owned 55 diversified commercial real estate properties throughout the U.S with an undepreciated book value of $344.0 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we collected 98% of rent on these properties.

Current wording

Diversified Commercial Real Estate Properties. As of September 30, 2025, we owned 56 diversified commercial real estate properties throughout the U.S with an undepreciated book value of $367.5 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we collected 97% of rent on these properties.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the estimated fair value of our portfolio of CMBS investments totaled $2.0 billion in 114 CUSIPs ($17.2 million average investment per CUSIP). Included in the $2.0 billion of CMBS securities are $8.9 million of CMBS securities designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act, which are subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust. The following chart summarizes our securities investments by market value, 99.3% of which were rated investment grade by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Inc. as of June 30, 2025:

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the estimated fair value of our portfolio of CMBS investments totaled $1.9 billion in 117 CUSIPs ($16.5 million average investment per CUSIP). Included in the $1.9 billion of CMBS securities are $8.9 million of CMBS securities designated as risk retention securities under the Dodd-Frank Act, which are subject to transfer restrictions over the term of the securitization trust. The following chart summarizes our securities investments by market value, 99% of which were rated investment grade by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Inc. as of September 30, 2025:

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, our CMBS investments had a weighted average duration of 2.4 years. The commercial real estate collateral underlying our CMBS investment portfolio is located throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2025, by property count and market value, respectively, 60.5% and 65.2% of the collateral underlying our CMBS investment portfolio was distributed throughout the top 25 metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) in the United States, with 5.0% and 12.9%, by property count and market value, respectively, of the collateral located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City MSA, and the concentrations in each of the remaining top 24 MSAs ranging from 0.4% to 5.8% by property count and 0.2% to 7.0% by market value.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, our CMBS investments had a weighted average duration of 2.8 years. The commercial real estate collateral underlying our CMBS investment portfolio is located throughout the United States. As of September 30, 2025, by property count and market value, respectively, 59.0% and 63.6% of the collateral underlying our CMBS investment portfolio was distributed throughout the top 25 metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) in the United States, with 4.9% and 11.6%, by property count and market value, respectively, of the collateral located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City MSA, and the concentrations in each of the remaining top 24 MSAs ranging from 0.5% to 5.7% by property count and 0.2% to 6.8% by market value.

Previous wording

Unconsolidated Ventures. From time to time we invest in real estate related ventures. As of June 30, 2025, the carrying value of our unconsolidated ventures was $18.9 million.

Current wording

Unconsolidated Ventures. From time to time we invest in real estate related ventures. As of September 30, 2025, the carrying value of our unconsolidated ventures was $18.5 million.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, we had $2.0 billion of senior unsecured notes outstanding. These unsecured financings were comprised of $285.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”), $599.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), $633.9 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”, collectively with the 2025 Notes, the 2027 Notes and the 2029 Notes, the “Notes”). The Company currently guarantees the obligations under the Notes and the indenture. Subsequent to quarter end, we issued $500.0 million of 5.50% senior notes due 2030 and redeemed in full our 2025 Notes, which had an outstanding principal amount of $285.0 million as of June 30, 2025.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, we had $2.2 billion of senior unsecured notes outstanding. These unsecured financings were comprised of $599.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), $633.9 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes,” collectively with the 2027 Notes, the 2029 Notes, and the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”). The Company currently guarantees the obligations under the Notes and the indenture.

Previous wording

Due in large part to devoting such a large portion of our capital structure to equity and unsecured corporate bond debt, we maintain a $3.6 billion pool of unencumbered assets, comprised primarily of first mortgage loans and unrestricted cash as of June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Due in large part to devoting such a large portion of our capital structure to equity and unsecured corporate bond debt, we maintain a $3.9 billion pool of unencumbered assets, comprised primarily of first mortgage loans and unrestricted cash as of September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Our Revolving Credit Facility is available on a revolving basis to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. On January 2, 2025, we increased the aggregate maximum borrowing amount of the Revolving Credit Facility to $850.0 million, following the upsize to $725 million on December 20, 2024. The Revolving Credit Facility also allows us to enter into additional incremental revolving commitments up to an aggregate facility size of $1.3 billion subject to certain customary conditions. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to adjusted term SOFR plus a margin of 125 basis points as of June 30, 2025. The margin for borrowings is subject to adjustment based on the Company's credit rating and may range between 77.5 and 170 basis points. As of June 30, 2025, we had no outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility.

Current wording

Our Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility is available on a revolving basis to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. On January 2, 2025, we increased the aggregate maximum borrowing amount of the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility to $850.0 million, following the upsize to $725 million on December 20, 2024. The Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility also allows us to enter into additional incremental revolving commitments up to an aggregate facility size of $1.3 billion subject to certain customary conditions. Borrowings under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to term SOFR plus a margin of 125 basis points as of September 30, 2025. The margin for borrowings is subject to adjustment based on the Company's credit rating and may range between 77.5 and 170 basis points. As of September 30, 2025, we had $20.0 million outstanding borrowings on the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility.

Previous wording

Effective May 27, 2025, the date on which we received investment grade ratings from Moody’s and Fitch, the Revolving Credit Facility was automatically amended, the pledge of the shares of (or other ownership or equity interest in) certain subsidiaries was terminated, and each guarantor (other than Ladder Capital Corp and any subsidiary that is a trigger guarantor) was released and discharged from all obligations as a guarantor and/or pledgor.

Current wording

Effective May 27, 2025, the date on which we received investment grade ratings from Moody’s and Fitch, the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility was automatically amended, the pledge of the shares of (or other ownership or equity interest in) certain subsidiaries was terminated, and each guarantor (other than Ladder Capital Corp and any subsidiary that is a trigger guarantor) was released and discharged from all obligations as a guarantor and/or pledgor.

Previous wording

In July 2021, we financed a pool of $607.5 million of loans in a managed CLO transaction (“LCCM 2021-FL2”), which generated $498.2 million of gross proceeds to Ladder. On February 18, 2025, the Company redeemed all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL2. In December 2021, the Company financed a pool of $729.4 million of loans in a managed

Current wording

In July 2021, we financed a pool of $607.5 million of loans in a managed CLO transaction (“LCCM 2021-FL2”), which generated $498.2 million of gross proceeds to Ladder. On February 18, 2025, the Company redeemed all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL2. In December 2021, the Company financed a pool of $729.4 million of loans in a managed CLO transaction (“LCCM 2021-FL3”), which generated $566.2 million of gross proceeds to Ladder. On June 16, 2025, the Company redeemed all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL3. Refer to Note 6, Debt Obligations, Net for further detail.

Previous wording

We are a party to multiple committed loan repurchase agreement facilities, totaling $1.1 billion of credit capacity. As of June 30, 2025, we had $62.7 million of borrowings outstanding, with an additional $1.0 billion of committed financing available. Assets pledged as collateral under these facilities are generally limited to first lien whole mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and certain interests in such first mortgage and mezzanine loans.

Current wording

We are a party to multiple committed loan repurchase agreement facilities, totaling $856.0 million of credit capacity. As of September 30, 2025, we had no borrowings outstanding, with an additional $856.0 million of committed financing available. Assets pledged as collateral under these facilities are generally limited to first lien whole mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and certain interests in such first mortgage and mezzanine loans.

Previous wording

We are a party to master repurchase agreements with several counterparties to finance our investments in securities. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $294.4 million of securities repurchase debt outstanding. The securities that serve as collateral for these borrowings are typically highly liquid AAA-rated CMBS with relatively short duration and significant subordination. The lenders have sole discretion to determine the market value of the collateral on a daily basis, and, if the estimated market value of the collateral declines, the lenders have the right to require additional collateral. If the estimated market value of the collateral subsequently increases, we have the right to call back excess collateral.

Current wording

We are a party to master repurchase agreements with several counterparties to finance our investments in securities. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had $361.6 million of securities repurchase debt outstanding. The securities that serve as collateral for these borrowings are typically highly liquid AAA-rated CMBS with relatively short duration and significant subordination. The lenders have sole discretion to determine the market value of the collateral on a daily basis, and, if the estimated market value of the collateral declines, the lenders have the right to require additional collateral. If the estimated market value of the collateral subsequently increases, we have the right to call back excess collateral.

Previous wording

We typically finance our real estate investments with long-term, non-recourse mortgage financing. These mortgage loans have carrying amounts of $421.9 million, net of unamortized premiums of $3.4 million as of June 30, 2025, representing proceeds received upon financing greater than the contractual amounts due under these agreements. The premiums are being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective interest method. We recorded $0.3 million of premium amortization, which decreased interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we executed no new term debt agreements.

Current wording

We typically finance our real estate investments with long-term, non-recourse mortgage financing. These mortgage loans have carrying amounts of $401.7 million, net of unamortized premiums of $3.2 million as of September 30, 2025, representing proceeds received upon financing greater than the contractual amounts due under these agreements. The premiums are being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective interest method. We recorded $0.5 million of premium amortization, which decreased interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we executed no new term debt agreements.

Previous wording

2025, we issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2030, and are subject to additional restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt in the indenture governing such notes (the “2030 Indenture”). Under the 2030 Indenture, we may not incur certain types of indebtedness unless our leverage ratio (as defined in the 2030 Indenture) is less than or equal to 3.50:1.00 and our fixed charge coverage ratio is more than or equal to 1.25:1.00. We are also required to maintain unencumbered assets in excess of 120% of our aggregate unsecured indebtedness.

Current wording

We and our subsidiaries may incur substantial additional debt in the future. However, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt in the indentures governing the Notes and our other debt agreements. Under the indenture for the 2030 Notes (the “2030 Indenture”), we may not incur certain types of indebtedness unless our leverage ratio (as defined in the 2030 Indenture) is less than or equal to 3.50:1.00 and our fixed charge coverage ratio is more than or equal to 1.25:1.00. We are also required to maintain unencumbered assets in excess of 120% of our aggregate unsecured indebtedness.

Previous wording

Further, certain of our financing arrangements and loans on our real property are secured by our assets, including the assets of certain subsidiaries. From time to time, certain of these financing arrangements and loans may prohibit certain of our subsidiaries from paying dividends to us, from making distributions on such subsidiary’s capital stock, from repaying to us any loans or advances to such subsidiary from us or from transferring any of such subsidiary’s property or other assets to us or other of our subsidiaries. In addition, one of our subsidiaries was previously a captive insurance company subject to state regulations, which required regulatory approval for dividend distributions, limiting the Company’s ability to utilize cash held by our subsidiary. Effective January 31, 2025, the subsidiary is no longer licensed as a captive insurer and is no longer subject to state regulation.

Current wording

Further, certain of our financing arrangements and loans on our real property are secured by our assets, including the assets of certain subsidiaries. From time to time, certain of these financing arrangements and loans may prohibit certain of our subsidiaries from paying dividends to us, from making distributions on such subsidiary’s capital stock, from repaying to us any loans or advances to such subsidiary from us or from transferring any of such subsidiary’s property or other assets to us or other of our subsidiaries. In addition, we previously had a captive insurance company subsidiary subject to state regulations, which required regulatory approval for dividend distributions, limiting the Company’s ability to utilize cash held by our subsidiary. Effective January 31, 2025, the subsidiary was no longer licensed as a captive insurer and was no longer subject to state regulation.

Previous wording

The $1.6 million decrease in net interest income was primarily attributable to net payoffs within our loan portfolio, partially offset by an increase in interest earned from CMBS securities due to purchases. There was a $0.5 billion increase in average securities investments from $1.3 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $1.8 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025. There was a $0.1 billion increase in average loan investments from $1.6 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $1.7 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

The $9.0 million increase in interest income was primarily attributable to net originations within our loan portfolio and an increase in interest earned from CMBS securities due to purchases. There was a $0.1 billion increase in average securities investments from $1.8 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025 to $1.9 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2025. There was a $0.2 billion increase in average loan investments from $1.7 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2025 to $1.9 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

The $2.8 million decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to the redemption of all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL2 and LCCM 2021-FL3.

Current wording

The $2.8 million increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to an increase in usage of our securities repurchase facilities and the issuance of our 2030 Notes, partially offset by the redemption of our 5.25% senior notes due 2025 and the redemption of LCCM 2021-FL3.

Previous wording

The increase in net interest income before provision for loan losses of $1.2 million is primarily driven by increased income securities and lower interest expense as a result of the payoffs of LCCM 2021-FL2 and LCCM 2021-FL3.

Current wording

The increase in net interest income before provision for loan losses of $6.3 million is primarily driven by increased income on securities and loans, partially offset by a net increase in borrowings.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the weighted average yield on our mortgage loan receivables was 8.9% and 8.6%, respectively. As of June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables was 6.5% and 6.3%, respectively. The increase in the rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables from June 30, 2025 to March 31, 2025 was primarily due to changes in composition of our borrowings against our mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our mortgage loan receivables equal to 4.0% of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables, compared to 19.9% as of March 31, 2025.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025, the weighted average yield on our mortgage loan receivables was 8.1% and 8.9%, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, we did not have any borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables was 6.5%. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our mortgage loan receivables equal to 4.0% of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025 the weighted average yield on our securities was 5.9%, compared to 6.9% as of June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our securities was 4.9%, compared to 6.7% as of June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our securities equal to 15.0% of the carrying value of our real estate securities, compared to 0.3% as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025, the weighted average yield on our securities was 5.7% and 5.9%, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our securities was 4.7%. As of September 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our securities equal to 18.6% of the carrying value of our securities. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our securities equal to 15.0% of the carrying value of our securities.

Previous wording

Our real estate portfolio is comprised of non-interest bearing assets; however, interest incurred on mortgage financing collateralized by such real estate is included in interest expense. As of June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on mortgage borrowings against our real estate was 6.1%. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our real estate equal to 61.1% of the carrying value of our real estate, compared to 65.0% as of March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Our real estate portfolio is comprised of non-interest bearing assets; however, interest incurred on mortgage financing collateralized by such real estate is included in interest expense. As of September 30, 2025 and June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on mortgage borrowings against our real estate was 6.2% and 6.1%, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our real estate equal to 56.9% of the carrying value of our real estate, compared to 61.1% as of June 30, 2025.

Previous wording

The increase of $4.0 million in real estate operating income during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to an increase in operations at our properties and the acquisition of real estate that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2025, for which there was no operating income during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Current wording

The increase of $0.9 million in real estate operating income during the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily attributable to an increase in operations at our properties and the acquisition of real estate that occurred in April 2025, for which there was not a full quarter of operating income during the three months ended June 30, 2025. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Previous wording

Net result from mortgage loan receivables held for sale includes unrealized losses on loans held for sale related to lower of cost or market adjustments and realized gains and losses from the sale of loans. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we sold one conduit loan for a gain of $3.6 million and we recorded $1.3 million of unrealized gains on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments on our conduit loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recorded $0.2 million of unrealized gains on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments on our conduit loans. Income from sales of loans, net is subject to market conditions impacting timing, size and pricing and as such may vary significantly quarter to quarter.

Current wording

Net result from mortgage loan receivables held for sale includes unrealized losses on loans held for sale related to lower of cost or market adjustments and realized gains and losses from the sale of loans. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we did not sell any conduit loans and we recorded $(0.4) million of unrealized losses on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments on our conduit loan. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we sold one conduit loan for a gain of $3.6 million and we recorded $1.3 million of unrealized gains on loans related to lower of cost or market adjustments on our conduit loans. Income from sales of loans, net is subject to market conditions impacting timing, size and pricing and as such may vary significantly quarter to quarter.

Previous wording

We generate fee income on the loans we originate and in which we invest and include unrealized and realized gains and losses on securities within fee and other income. The $0.7 million increase in fee and other income was primarily due to an increase in unrealized and realized gains on securities, and the timing of loan payoffs and late fees received for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

We generate fee income on the loans we originate and in which we invest and also include unrealized and realized gains and losses on securities within fee and other income. The $1.1 million increase in fee and other income was primarily due to an increase in realized gains on securities for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Previous wording

The total net result from derivative transactions is comprised of hedging interest expense, realized gains/losses related to hedge terminations and unrealized gains/losses related to changes in the fair value of asset hedges. Net result from derivative transactions of $1.5 million was comprised of a realized gain of $1.7 million and an unrealized loss of $(0.2) million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Net result from derivative transactions of $0.3 million was comprised of a realized gain of $0.3 million and an unrealized gain of $35 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The hedge positions primarily relate to fixed rate conduit loans and securities investments. The derivative positions that generated these results were a combination of five and ten year U.S. treasury rate futures that we employed in an effort to hedge the interest rate risk primarily on the financing of our fixed rate assets and the net interest income we earn against the impact of changes in interest rates. The gain during the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily related to movement in interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

The total net result from derivative transactions is comprised of hedging interest expense, realized gains/losses related to hedge terminations and unrealized gains/losses related to changes in the fair value of asset hedges. Net result from derivative transactions of $21 thousand was comprised of a realized gain of $9 thousand and an unrealized gain of $12 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Net result from derivative transactions of $1.5 million was comprised of a realized gain of $1.7 million and an unrealized loss of $(0.2) million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The hedge positions primarily relate to fixed rate conduit loans and securities investments. The derivative positions that generated these results were a combination of five and ten year U.S. treasury rate futures that we employed in an effort to hedge the interest rate risk primarily on the financing of our fixed rate assets and the net interest income we earn against the impact of changes in interest rates. The gain during the three months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily related to movement in interest rates during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Operating expenses are primarily comprised of professional fees, and lease, technology and administrative expenses. The increase of $0.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily related to an increase in professional fees, information technology and administrative expenses.

Current wording

Operating expenses are primarily comprised of professional fees, and lease, technology and administrative expenses. The increase of $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily related to an increase in professional fees and information technology expenses.

Previous wording

The increase of $1.5 million in real estate operating expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to an increase in operations at our properties and the acquisition of real estate that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2025, for which there was no operating expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Current wording

The increase of $1.2 million in real estate operating expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily attributable to an increase in operations at our properties and the acquisition of real estate that occurred in April 2025. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further details.

Previous wording

Most of our consolidated income tax provision relates to business units held in our TRSs. The increase in expense during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 is primarily a result of changes in our income in our TRSs.

Current wording

Most of our consolidated income tax provision relates to business units held in our TRSs. The decrease in expense during the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 is primarily a result of changes in our income in our TRSs.

Previous wording

A discussion regarding our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 is presented below.

Current wording

A discussion regarding our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is presented below.

Previous wording

Activity for the six months ended June 30, 2025 included fundings of $476.0 million and paydowns of $373.3 million, which contributed to a $3.8 million increase in commercial mortgage loans. Activity for the six months ended June 30, 2025 included securities purchases of $1.1 billion, $201.3 million of amortization and paydowns, and sales of $59.4 million, which contributed to a net increase in our securities portfolio of $885.6 million. In addition, we purchased $1.6 billion of short-term U.S. Treasury securities during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Nearly the entire short-term U.S. Treasury securities portfolio, or $2.7 billion, matured or was sold during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 included fundings of $952.1 million and paydowns of $502.2 million, which contributed to a $330.3 million increase in commercial mortgage loans. Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 included securities purchases of $1.5 billion, $365.6 million of amortization and paydowns, and sales of $316.7 million, which contributed to a net increase in our securities portfolio of $859.7 million. In addition, we purchased $1.6 billion of short-term U.S. Treasury securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The entire short-term U.S. Treasury securities portfolio, or $2.7 billion, matured or was sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included fundings of $69.6 million and paydowns of $650.6 million, which contributed to a $615.8 million decrease in commercial mortgage loans. Activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included securities purchases of $152.3 million, sales of $10.6 million and $148.3 million of amortization and paydowns, which contributed to a net decrease in our securities portfolio of $4.6 million. We acquired $40.9 million in real estate via foreclosure. In addition, we purchased $3.8 billion of short-term U.S. Treasury securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024, of which $3.7 billion matured during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 included fundings of $71.8 million and paydowns of $1.1 billion, which contributed to a $1.1 billion decrease in commercial mortgage loans. Activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 included securities purchases of $583.2 million, sales of $10.6 million and $208.6 million of amortization and paydowns, which contributed to a net increase in our securities portfolio of $367.3 million. We acquired $48.8 million in real estate via foreclosure. In addition, we purchased $6.7 billion of short-term U.S. Treasury securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, of which $6.4 billion matured during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

The $57.4 million decrease in interest income was primarily attributable to net payoffs within our loan portfolio, partially offset by an increase in interest earned on CMBS securities due to purchases. There was a $1.2 billion decrease in average loan investments from $2.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $1.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025. There was a $1.0 billion increase in average securities investments from $0.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $1.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

The $81.7 million decrease in interest income was primarily attributable to net payoffs within our loan portfolio, partially offset by an increase in interest earned on CMBS securities due to purchases. There was a $1.0 billion decrease in average loan investments from $2.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. There was a $1.2 billion increase in average securities investments from $0.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

The $27.8 million decrease in interest expense is primarily related to lower outstanding balances on our securities and loan repurchase facilities, the payoff of our FHLB borrowings, redemption of all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL2 and LCCM 2021-FL3, as well as a reduction in expense as a result of redemptions of our Notes, partially offset by the issuance of our 2031 Notes.

Current wording

The $41.5 million decrease in interest expense is primarily related to lower outstanding balances on our securities and loan repurchase facilities, the payoff of our FHLB borrowings, redemption of all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL2 and LCCM 2021-FL3, as well as a reduction in expense as a result of redemptions of our Notes, partially offset by the issuance of our 2031 Notes.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average yield on our mortgage loan receivables was 8.9%, compared to 9.4% as of June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables was 6.5%, compared to 7.2% as of June 30, 2024 primarily due to decreases in prevailing interest rates. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our mortgage loan receivables equal to 4.0% of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables, compared to 51.9% as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the weighted average yield on our mortgage loan receivables was 8.1%, compared to 9.2% as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2025, we did not have any borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables. As of September 30, 2024, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables was 7.0%. As of September 30, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our mortgage loan receivables equal to 50.7% of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the weighted average yield on our securities was 5.9% and 5.7%, respectively. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our securities was 4.9%. As of June 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our securities equal to 15.0% of the carrying value of our securities. As of March 31, 2025, we did not have any borrowings against our securities.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, the weighted average yield on our securities was 5.7%, compared to 6.8% as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our securities was 4.7%. As of September 30, 2024, we did not have any borrowings against our securities. As of September 30, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our securities equal to 18.6% of the carrying value of our real estate securities.

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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

CLO transaction (“LCCM 2021-FL3”), which generated $566.2 million of gross proceeds to Ladder. On June 16, 2025, the Company redeemed all outstanding obligations of LCCM 2021-FL3. Refer to Note 6, Debt Obligations, Net for further detail.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

We and our subsidiaries may incur substantial additional debt in the future. However, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt in the indentures governing the Notes and our other debt agreements. Subsequent to June 30,

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

The decrease of $3.8 million of gain on real estate, net during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was the result of no property sales during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to property sales during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Refer to Note 5, Real Estate and Related Lease Intangibles, Net, for further detail.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Investment related expenses are comprised primarily of custodian fees, financing costs, servicing fees related to loans, and other deal related expenses. The decrease of $0.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to a decrease in deal related expenses.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Gain (Loss) on Real Estate, net