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Rising interest rates have challenged commercial mortgage REITs, exposing weak businesses while highlighting resilient ones like Starwood Property Trust. STWD's diversified business model includes commercial mortgages, infrastructure lending, and real estate services, providing stability amid sector turmoil. Despite sector struggles, STWD has outperformed competitors, maintaining a steady dividend and delivering strong long-term returns.

GREENWICH, Conn. , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) today announced that the Company will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

GREENWICH, Conn. , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced its private offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.000% unsecured senior notes due 2030 (the "Notes").

Starwood Property Trust offers a 9.5% dividend yield, providing a high-income opportunity in a low-yield market with diversified real estate investments. STWD's conservative management focuses on safer multifamily loans, reducing office exposure and enhancing resilience in a challenging commercial real estate environment. Despite a tight dividend coverage ratio, STWD's ability to recover costs from distressed loans and embedded gains in its real estate portfolio offer a buffer against losses.

I've been a shareholder in Starwood Property Trust since 2016, enjoying consistent quarterly dividends of $0.48, despite economic challenges. I'm bullish on STWD due to potential rate cuts, which could reduce interest expenses and increase book value, benefiting shareholders. Reinvesting dividends has more than doubled my share count and forward dividend income, demonstrating the power of compounding.

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GREENWICH, Conn. , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) (the "Company") today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 17,500,000 shares of its common stock for total estimated gross proceeds of approximately $345.1 million (or approximately $396.9 million if the option to purchase additional shares is exercised in full).

GREENWICH, Conn. , Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) (the "Company") today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, it is offering 17,500,000 shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.

Starwood Property Trust's pay-out metrics weakened in 2Q24, but still covered $0.48 per share dividend with distributable earnings. The central bank may lower interest rates, easing pressure on the U.S. office sector in the second half of the year. The trust's diversified portfolio and 9% yield make it a strong value proposition for passive income investors.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. , Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), a global private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate, today announced that Andrew J.