ladder is a leading commercial real estate finance company that originates and invests in a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate and real estate-related assets, focusing on senior secured assets. ladder's investment activities include: (i) direct origination of commercial real estate first mortgage loans; (ii) investments in investment grade-rated securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate; and (iii) investments in net leased and other commercial real estate. founded in 2008, ladder capital is run by an experienced management team with expertise in all aspects of the commercial real estate industry, including origination, credit, underwriting, structuring, capital markets and asset management. led by brian harris, the company’s chief executive officer, ladder capital is headquartered in new york city and has branches in los angeles and boca raton.