Lument Finance Trust, Inc.

Lument Finance Trust, Inc. is a mortgage REIT that invests in and manages commercial real estate debt across the United States. The company originates and acquires a diversified portfolio of CRE mortgage loans, with particular focus on transitional floating rate loans secured by middle market multifamily properties. Beyond traditional first mortgages, the company also invests in complementary CRE debt instruments including mezzanine loans, preferred equity, construction financing, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

The company's investment strategy centers on CRE debt opportunities that span various risk profiles and structures. Its portfolio encompasses fixed rate loans alongside its core floating rate mortgage lending, allowing for flexibility in asset selection based on market conditions. As a REIT, the company is required to distribute at least 90 percent of its taxable income to shareholders, which forms the basis of its dividend-driven business model.

The company is incorporated in Maryland and maintains headquarters in New York, New York. Lument Finance Trust was formerly known as Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. until its name change in December 2020, reflecting its affiliation with Lument, a commercial real estate finance platform.