Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation ACRE

Company Overview

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a publicly traded real estate finance company that operates as a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT). The company focuses on originating, investing in, and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate loans and related investments. Its activities place it within the commercial real estate finance and investment management industries, with revenues primarily derived from interest income on loans secured by income-producing properties.

The company’s primary business involves senior mortgage loans, subordinate debt, and, to a lesser extent, preferred equity investments across major commercial property types, including multifamily, office, industrial, and hospitality. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation benefits from its affiliation with Ares Management Corporation, a global alternative investment manager, which provides sourcing, underwriting, and asset management capabilities. The company was formed in 2011 and completed its initial public offering in 2012, evolving from a startup platform into a specialized lender focused on middle-market and transitional commercial real estate assets in the United States.