Ladder Capital Class A (NYSE:LADR) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on commercial real estate finance. It operates by originating, investing in, financing, and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets, including loans and securities. Ladder Capital aims to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through a combination of long-term debt investments and interest-bearing cash or equivalents. The company seeks out opportunities to invest in a broad range of commercial real estate sectors, offering loan products such as first mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and commercial mortgage backed securities. Its objectives are centered around capital preservation, generating stable cash flows, and achieving long-term growth through strategic acquisitions and asset management.