8-K
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG)
UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 02, 2023 |
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Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Maryland | 001-40993 | 47-4074900 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| c/o Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies, L.P.<br><br>60 Columbus Circle<br><br>20th Floor | ||
| New York, New York | 10023 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
| Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (212) 484-0050 | ||
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | CMTG | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 2, 2023, Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 and distributed certain supplemental financial information. Copies of the press release and supplemental financial information are furnished herewith as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively. The press release and supplemental financial information have also been posted in the investor relations/presentations section of the Company’s website at www.clarosmortgage.com.
The information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, the information contained in the press release and supplemental financial information attached to this report as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
As discussed in Item 2.02 above, the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 and distributed certain supplemental information. The press release and supplemental financial information have also been posted in the investor relations/presentations section of the Company’s website at www.clarosmortgage.com.
The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, the information contained in the press release and supplemental financial information attached to this report as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing. The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K under this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 hereto) will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 2, 2023 |
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| 99.2 | First Quarter 2023 Supplemental Financial Report |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| CLAROS MORTGAGE TRUST, INC. | |||
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| Date: | May 2, 2023 | By: | /s/ Jai Agarwal |
| Jai Agarwal<br>Chief Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
EX-99

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
New York, NY, May 2, 2023 – Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CMTG) (the “Company” or “CMTG”) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Company’s first quarter 2023 GAAP net income was $36.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted share of common stock, and Distributable Earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure defined below) was $40.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share of common stock.
First Quarter 2023 Highlights
• Originated a $101 million hospitality loan, which was fully funded at closing.
• Funded approximately $226 million of follow-on fundings related to the existing loan portfolio.
• Received loan repayment proceeds of $211 million.
• Paid a cash dividend of $0.37 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2023.
“I’m pleased with our execution in the very dynamic macroenvironment of the first quarter,” said Richard Mack, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of CMTG. “The underlying credit quality of our portfolio remained consistent quarter-over-quarter. Looking ahead, we recognize the inherent challenges in this volatile market and remain cautious. However, our cycle-tested team also believes that the current rising rate environment could provide exceptional opportunities to finance high-quality transitional commercial real estate projects at an attractive basis and risk-adjusted return.”
Teleconference Details
A conference call to discuss CMTG’s financial results will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-833-470-1428 and referencing the Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. teleconference call; access code 101625.
The conference call will also be broadcast live over the internet and may be accessed through the Investor Relations section of CMTG’s website at www.clarosmortgage.com. The earnings presentation accompanying this release and containing supplemental information about the Company’s financial results may also be accessed through this website in advance of the call.
For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a webcast replay will be available on CMTG’s website or by dialing 1-866-813-9403, access code 565082, beginning approximately two hours after the event.
About Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.
CMTG is a real estate investment trust that is focused primarily on originating senior and subordinate loans on transitional commercial real estate assets located in major markets across the U.S. CMTG is externally managed and advised by Claros REIT Management LP, an affiliate of Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies, L.P. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.clarosmortgage.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. CMTG intends for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those acts. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by CMTG’s use of

forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “seek,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “plan,” “focus,” “priority,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” “possible,” “look forward,” “optimistic,” or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of CMTG’s performance in future periods. Except as required by law, CMTG does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release.
Definitions
Distributable Earnings:
Distributable Earnings is a non-GAAP measure used to evaluate the Company’s performance excluding the effects of certain transactions, non-cash items and GAAP adjustments, as determined by our Manager, which the Company believes are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s current performance and operations. Distributable Earnings is a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as net income as determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) non-cash stock-based compensation expense (income), (ii) real estate depreciation and amortization, (iii) any unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market valuation changes (other than permanent impairments) that are included in net income for the applicable period, (iv) one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and (v) certain non-cash items, which in the judgment of the Company’s Manager, should not be included in Distributable Earnings.
The Company believes that Distributable Earnings provides meaningful information to consider in addition to the Company’s net income and cash flows from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes the Distributable Earnings measure helps it to evaluate the Company’s performance excluding the effects of certain transactions, non-cash items and GAAP adjustments, as determined by the Company’s Manager, that it believes are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s current performance and operations. Distributable Earnings does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, an indication of the Company’s cash flows from operating activities, a measure of the Company’s liquidity or an indication of funds available for the Company’s cash needs. In addition, the Company’s methodology for calculating Distributable Earnings may differ from the methodologies employed by other companies to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures and, accordingly, the Company’s reported Distributable Earnings may not be comparable to the Distributable Earnings reported by other companies.
In order to maintain the Company’s status as a REIT, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gain, as dividends. Distributable Earnings, and other similar measures, have historically been a useful indicator of mortgage REITs’ ability to cover their dividends, and to mortgage REITs themselves in determining the amount of any dividends. Distributable Earnings is a key factor considered by the board of directors in setting the dividend and as such the Company believes Distributable Earnings is useful to investors. Accordingly, the Company believes providing Distributable Earnings on a supplemental basis to the Company’s net income as determined in accordance with GAAP is helpful to its stockholders in assessing the overall performance of its business.
While Distributable Earnings excludes the impact of the Company’s provision for current expected credit loss reserve, loan losses are charged off and recognized through Distributable Earnings when

deemed non-recoverable. Non-recoverability is determined (i) upon the resolution of a loan (i.e. when the loan is repaid, fully or partially, or in the case of foreclosure, when the underlying asset is sold), or (ii) with respect to any amount due under any loan, when such amount is determined to be non-collectible.
Contact Information
Investor Relations:
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Anh Huynh
212-484-0090
cmtgIR@mackregroup.com
Media Relations:
Financial Profiles
Kelly McAndrew
203-613-1552
Kmcandrew@finprofiles.com

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Reconciliation of Distributable Earnings to
Net Income Attributable to Common Stock
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
| Three Months Ended | ||
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| March 31,<br>2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stock: | $ 36,678 | $ (22,653) |
| Adjustments: | ||
| Non-cash stock-based compensation expense | 3,366 | 3,427 |
| (Reversal of) provision for current expected credit loss reserve | (3,239) | 71,377 |
| Depreciation expense | 2,058 | 2,039 |
| Unrealized loss (gain) on interest rate cap | 1,404 | (429) |
| Distributable Earnings prior to principal charge-offs | $ 40,267 | $ 53,761 |
| Principal charge-offs | - | (27) |
| Distributable Earnings | $ 40,267 | $ 53,734 |
| Weighted average diluted shares – Distributable Earnings | 140,568,979 | 140,616,356 |
| Distributable Earnings per share prior to principal charge-offs | $ 0.29 | $ 0.38 |
| Distributable Earnings per share | $ 0.29 | $ 0.38 |

First Quarter 2023 Earnings Supplement Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG) May 2, 2023 The properties above are not representative of all transactions.

The information herein generally speaks as of the date hereof or such earlier date referred to on specific pages herein. In furnishing this document, Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company” or “CMTG”) do not undertake to update the information herein. No legal commitment or obligation shall arise by the provision of this presentation. All financial information is provided for general reference purposes only and is superseded by, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, CMTG’s financial statements. No Offer or Solicitation This document does not constitute (i) an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities in CMTG, (ii) a means by which any other investment may be offered or sold or (iii) advice or an expression of our view as to whether an investment in CMTG is suitable for any person. Portfolio Metrics; Basis of Accounting The performance information set forth in this document has generally been prepared on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP). The basis on which CMTG’s operating metrics are presented in this document may vary from other reports or documents that CMTG prepares from time to time for internal or external use. Net Debt / Equity Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio, and Distributable Earnings Net Debt / Equity Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio, and Distributable Earnings are non-GAAP measures used to evaluate the Company’s performance excluding the effects of certain transactions, non-cash items and GAAP adjustments, as determined by our Manager, which the Company believes are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s current performance and operations. Net Debt / Equity Ratio is a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as the ratio of asset-specific debt and Secured Term Loan, less cash and cash equivalents, to total equity. Total Leverage Ratio is a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as the ratio of asset-specific debt and Secured Term Loan, plus non-consolidated senior interests held by third parties, less cash and cash equivalents, to total equity. Distributable Earnings is a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as net income as determined in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) non-cash equity compensation expense (income), (ii) incentive fees, (iii) real estate depreciation and amortization, (iv) any unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market valuation changes (other than permanent impairments) that are included in net income for the applicable period, (v) one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and (vi) certain non-cash items, which in the judgment of the Company’s Manager, should not be included in Distributable Earnings. Distributable Earnings is substantially the same as Core Earnings, excluding incentive fees, as defined in the Management Agreement, for the periods presented. The Company believes that Net Debt / Equity Ratio and Total Leverage Ratio provide meaningful information to consider in addition to the Company’s total liabilities and balance sheets. Net Debt / Equity Ratio and Total Leverage Ratio are used to evaluate the Company’s financial leverage. The Company believes that Distributable Earnings provides meaningful information to consider in addition to the Company’s net income and cash flows from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes the Distributable Earnings measure helps it to evaluate the Company’s performance excluding the effects of certain transactions, non-cash items and GAAP adjustments, as determined by the Company’s Manager, that it believes are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s current performance and operations. Distributable Earnings does not represent net income or cash flows from operating activities and should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, an indication of the Company’s cash flows from operating activities, a measure of the Company’s liquidity or an indication of funds available for the Company’s cash needs. In addition, the Company’s methodology for calculating Net Debt / Equity Ratio, Total Leverage Ratio, and Distributable Earnings may differ from the methodologies employed by other companies to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures and, accordingly, the Company’s reported Distributable Earnings may not be comparable to the Distributable Earnings reported by other companies. In order to maintain the Company’s status as a REIT, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gain, as dividends. Distributable Earnings, and other similar measures, have historically been a useful indicator of mortgage REITs’ ability to cover their dividends, and to mortgage REITs themselves in determining the amount of any dividends. Distributable Earnings is a key factor considered by the board of directors in setting the dividend and as such the Company believes Distributable Earnings is useful to investors. Accordingly, the Company believes providing Distributable Earnings on a supplemental basis to the Company’s net income as determined in accordance with GAAP is helpful to its stockholders in assessing the overall performance of its business. While Distributable Earnings excludes the impact of the Company’s unrealized current provision for credit losses, loan losses are charged off and recognized through Distributable Earnings when deemed non-recoverable. Non-recoverability is determined (i) upon the resolution of a loan (i.e. when the loan is repaid, fully or partially, or in the case of foreclosure, when the underlying asset is sold), or (ii) with respect to any amount due under any loan, when such amount is determined to be non-collectible. The information provided herein is as of March 31, 2023 unless otherwise noted. Important Notices

Important Notices (cont’d) Determinations of Loan-to-Value / Loan-to-Cost LTV represents “loan-to-value” or “loan-to-cost”, which is calculated as our total loan commitment from time to time, as if fully funded, plus any financings that are pari passu with or senior to our loan, divided by our estimate of either (1) the value of the underlying real estate, determined in accordance with our underwriting process (typically consistent with, if not less than, the value set forth in a third-party appraisal) or (2) the borrower’s projected, fully funded cost basis in the asset, in each case, as we deem appropriate for the relevant loan and other loans with similar characteristics. Loans with specific current expected credit loss (“CECL”) reserves are reflected as having an LTV of 100%. Underwritten values and projected costs should not be assumed to reflect our judgment of current market values or project costs, which may have changed materially since the date of origination. LTV is updated only in connection with a partial loan paydown and/or release of collateral, material changes to expected project costs, the receipt of a new appraisal (typically in connection with financing or refinancing activity) or a change in our loan commitment. Totals represent weighted average based on loan commitment, including non-consolidated senior interests and pari passu interests. Forward-Looking Statements This document and oral statements made in connection therewith contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements express CMTG’s views regarding future plans, expectations and the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They include statements that include words such as “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” and similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements in this presentation include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future operations, business strategy, cash flows, income, costs, expenses, liabilities and profits of CMTG. These statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties or change in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify, in particular due to the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the projected impact of COVID-19 on our business, financial performance and operating results. Actual future results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements, and CMTG’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by numerous factors, including such known and unknown risks and uncertainties. As a result, forward-looking statements should be understood to be only predictions and statements of our current beliefs, and are not guarantees of performance. Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, may be forward-looking: expected investments by CMTG or any other parties; CMTG’s business and investment strategy; CMTG’s projected operating results; the timing of cash flows from CMTG’s investments; the state of the U.S. economy generally or in specific geographic regions; actions and initiatives of the U.S. government and changes to U.S. government policies; CMTG’s ability to obtain financing arrangements; CMTG’s expected leverage; general volatility of the markets in which CMTG may invest; the return or impact of current and future investments; changes in interest rates; rates of default or decreased recovery rates on CMTG’s target assets; changes in governmental regulations, tax law and rates, and similar matters (including interpretation thereof); CMTG’s ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT; availability of investment opportunities in mortgage-related and real estate-related investments and securities; the ability to locate suitable investments for CMTG, monitor, service, and administer CMTG’s investments and execute its investment strategy; availability of qualified personnel; estimates relating to CMTG’s ability to make distributions to its stockholders in the future; projections of net equity investment, yield, internal rate of return, and loan-to-value or loan-to-cost ratios; continuing impact of COVID-19; CMTG’s understanding of its competition; and market trends in CMTG’s industry, interest rates, real estate values, the debt securities markets or the general economy. The forward-looking statements are based on beliefs, assumptions, and expectations about future performance, taking into account all information currently available. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known. If a change occurs, CMTG’s business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect CMTG. Except as required by law, CMTG is not obligated to, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

First Quarter 2023 Highlights See Endnotes in the Appendix. $7.6 billion Loan Portfolio 3 $2.4 billion Equity Book Value 8.6% Dividend Yield 1 8.9% Weighted Average All-In Yield 2 98% Senior Loans 3,14 98% Floating Rate Loans 3 68.9% Weighted Average Portfolio LTV 4 2.2x Net Debt / Equity Ratio 5

Financial GAAP net income of $36.7 million, or $0.26 per share; distributable earnings of $40.3 million, or $0.29 per share6 Paid a cash dividend of $0.37 per share for the first quarter of 2023 NYC REO investment contributed a loss of $0.02 per share to distributable earnings for the quarter, consistent with our expectations Originations In Q1, originated a $101 million hospitality loan; fully funded at closing Investment Portfolio3,7 $7.6 billion loan portfolio of which 98% are floating-rate and 98% are senior loans14 Multi-family exposure of 40% Weighted average portfolio LTV of 68.9% increased slightly from 68.2% at December 31, 20224 In Q1, fundings made on pre-existing loan portfolio totaled $226 million Loans with a risk rating of 4 or higher decreased to 16% as of March 31, 2023, from 17% at December 31, 20223; upgraded one $88 million loan from a 4 to a 3 risk rating during the quarter CECL reserve stands at 1.9% of UPB at March 31, 2023, comprised of (i) specific reserves of 17.2% on 5 rated loans, (ii) general reserve of 1.1% (4.2% on 4 rated loans and 0.7% on remaining loans) $211 million in loan repayments during the quarter (includes $173 million from two full loan repayments) Liquidity and Capitalization At quarter end, strong liquidity position of $555 million consisting of $427 million of cash and $128 million of approved and undrawn credit capacity Warehouse financing capacity totaled $5.2 billion across six counterparties; $4.1 billion outstanding at March 31, 2023 Net debt / equity ratio of 2.2x and total leverage ratio of 2.6x as of March 31, 2023, unchanged from December 31, 20225,8 First Quarter 2023 Highlights (cont’d) See Endnotes in the Appendix.

As of March 31, 2023 As of May 1, 2023 a Liquidity Overview a. Represents undrawn capacity available under financing facilities. While these amounts were previously contractually approved, in certain cases, the lender’s consent is required for us to borrow these amounts. Cash Approved and Undrawn Credit Capacity Total Available Liquidity Unencumbered loan assets totaled $594 million ($563 million in senior mortgages) As of May 1, unencumbered loan assets totaled $598 million ($567 million in senior mortgages) a

Book Value per Share Roll-Forward Totals may not foot due to rounding. $18.20 Adjusted BV per Share $17.96 Adjusted BV per Share

Financial Overview a. See page 6 for book value bridge. Key Financial Metrics 1Q-2023 YTD 2023 GAAP Net Income ($MM) Per Share $36.7 $0.26 $36.7 $0.26 Distributable Earnings ($MM)6 Per Share $40.3 $0.29 $40.3 $0.29 Dividends ($MM) Per Share $52.4 $0.37 $52.4 $0.37 Book Value ($MM) Per Share Adjusted Book Value per Sharea $2,444.2 $17.26 $17.96 Net Debt / Equity Ratio5 Total Leverage Ratio8 2.2x 2.6x GAAP net income of $36.7 million, or $0.26 per share, and distributable earnings of $40.3 million, or $0.29 per share6 Paid a cash dividend of $0.37 per share for the first quarter of 2023

Loan Portfolio Overview Key Portfolio Metrics7 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Loan Portfolio3 $7.6Bn $7.4Bn Total Loan Commitments10 $9.3Bn $9.4Bn Number of Loans 76 77 LTV4 68.9% 68.2% Average Commitment Size ~$120MM ~$120MM Weighted Average All-In Yield2 8.9% 8.6% Floating Rate Loans3 98% 98% Senior Loans3,14 98% 97% a Mixed-use comprises 4% office, 2% retail, 1% multi-family, and immaterial for-sale condo, hospitality and signage components. Mixed-use allocations are based upon allocable square footage except where another method is deemed more appropriate under the applicable facts and circumstances.

$ amounts in millions Region Exposure by Carrying Value and as a % of Total Carrying Value Collateral Type Number of Loans Carrying Value3 % of Total Carrying Value West Northeast Southeast Mid Atlantic Southwest Midwest Other Multi-family 25 $3,012 40% $1,409 / 19% $389 / 5% $169 / 2% $277 / 4% $489 / 6% $279 / 4% - Hospitality 11 1,565 21% $596 / 8% $419 / 6% $280 / 4% $149 / 2% $122 / 2% - - Office 11 1,104 15% $250 / 3% $302 / 4% $340 / 4% - $88 / 1% $125 / 2% - Mixed-usea 6 612 8% - $362 / 5% $29 / 0% $222 / 3% - - - For-Sale Condo 4 424 6% $215 / 3% $21 / 0% $157 / 2% $32 / 0% - - - Land 5 482 6% - $453 / 6% $29 / 0% - - - - Otherb 14 349 4% $48 / 1% $130 / 2% $43 / 1% $60 / 1% - $64 / 1% $4 / 0% Total 76 7,550 100% $2,519 / 33% $2,076 / 27% $1,046 / 14% $739 / 11% $699 / 9% $468 / 6% $4 / 0% Loan Portfolio Overview (cont’d) Totals may not foot due to rounding. Mixed-use comprises 4% office, 2% retail, 1% multi-family, and immaterial for-sale condo, hospitality and signage components. Mixed-use allocations are based upon allocable square footage except where another method is deemed more appropriate under the applicable facts and circumstances. Includes six loans secured by a portfolio of build-to-rent homes, representing $201 million in loan commitments and $45 million in unpaid principal balance

$117 Net Change in UPB Net Loan Fundings As of March 31, 2023, we had unfunded commitments of $1.7 billion and $1.0 billion of in-place or expected financing for those commitments resulting in net unfunded commitments of $0.7 billion. Totals may not foot due to rounding. Total Commitments $9,434 Total Commitments $9,315

Loan Maturity Schedule Excludes $262 million of loans in maturity default as of March 31, 2023.

Conservative and Diversified Funding Strategy Total financing capacity of $8.0 billion with approximately $2.0 billion of undrawn capacity, compared to $7.8 billion and $2.1 billion respectively at December 31, 202212 Unencumbered loan assets totaled $594 million (95% senior mortgages) Summary of Outstanding Financing $ amounts in millions Capacity UPB at March 31, 2023 Weighted Average Spread13 Repurchase agreements and term participation facility $5,860 $4,201 2.52% Warehouse Sidecar $361 $251 5.23% Asset Specific Financing $715 $446 3.27% Secured Term Loan $753 $753 4.50% Debt Related to REO $290 $290 2.78% Total as of 1Q-2023 $7,979 $5,941 2.96%

Capital Structure Overview Conservative Capital Structure Capital Structure Composition ($ amounts in millions) 2.2x Net Debt / Equity Ratio5 $6.2 billion total warehouse and participation financing capacity across six counterparties with $4.5 billion outstanding12 Weighted average advance rate of 69% on asset-specific financings (76% advance rate on multi-family loans and 64% on other loans) For illustrative and discussion purposes only. Not intended to illustrate order of priority. Warehouse Facilities $3,919 Other Asset- Specific Financings $375 Debt Related to REO $290 Unencumbered loan assets totaled $594 million ($563 million in senior mortgages) Equity $2,444 Secured Term Loan $753 Warehouse and Participation Facilities $4,452 Debt Related to REO $290 Other Asset-Specific Financings $446

Appendix A The properties above are not representative of all transactions.

Portfolio Overview Investment Carrying Value3 Unpaid Principal Balance Loan Commitment10 Origination Date Property Type Location Loan Type Construction Risk Rating Investment 1 398.4 400.8 405.0 Dec-21 Multifamily CA Senior N 3 Investment 2 389.1 390.0 390.0 Nov-19 Multifamily NY Senior N 3 Investment 3 281.3 280.0 280.0 Jul-18 Hospitality NY Senior N 3 Investment 4 224.1 225.0 225.0 Jul-21 Hospitality GA Senior N 3 Investment 5 215.3 215.3 253.6 Oct-19 For Sale Condo CA Senior Y 3 Investment 6 210.6 212.3 235.0 Aug-22 Hospitality CA Senior N 3 Investment 7 210.2 212.2 227.0 Jun-22 Hospitality CA Senior N 3 Investment 8 166.8 208.8 210.0 Dec-18 Mixed-Use NY Senior N 5 Investment 9 203.4 205.5 262.5 Feb-22 Multifamily CA Senior Y 3 Investment 10 196.9 197.1 223.1 Oct-19 Mixed-Use DC Senior Y 3 Investment 11 192.4 192.6 192.6 Sep-18 Land NY Senior N 3 Investment 12 169.0 170.0 170.0 Jan-22 Multifamily CO Senior N 3 Investment 13 166.2 167.3 258.4 Sep-19 Office GA Senior N 4 Investment 14 165.6 166.9 193.4 Apr-22 Multifamily MI Senior N 3 Investment 15 156.7 158.1 160.0 Sep-19 For Sale Condo FL Senior Y 2 Investment 16 151.5 152.8 160.0 Sep-22 Multifamily AZ Senior N 3 Investment 17 149.7 150.0 150.0 Feb-19 Office CT Senior N 3 Investment 18 148.6 148.6 148.6 Jan-18 Hospitality VA Senior N 4 Investment 19 147.3 147.5 147.5 Dec-21 Multifamily PA Senior N 3 Investment 20 120.0 138.7 155.0 Aug-19 Multifamily CA Senior N 5 CMTG Portfolio Summary by Unpaid Principal Balance as of March 31, 2023 ($ amounts in millions)

Portfolio Overview Investment Carrying Value3 Unpaid Principal Balance Loan Commitment10 Origination Date Property Type Location Loan Type Construction Risk Rating Investment 21 132.3 133.6 151.7 Apr-22 Multifamily TX Senior N 3 Investment 22 129.4 130.0 130.0 Dec-21 Multifamily VA Senior N 3 Investment 23 124.8 125.0 125.0 Dec-21 Office IL Subordinate N 3 Investment 24 121.8 122.5 127.5 Sep-21 Hospitality TX Senior N 3 Investment 25 122.4 122.5 122.5 Sep-19 Office NY Senior N 3 Investment 26 119.4 119.5 120.0 Apr-19 Mixed-Use NY Senior N 3 Investment 27 117.8 118.6 122.0 Mar-22 Multifamily TX Senior N 3 Investment 28 114.3 115.0 115.0 Aug-22 Multifamily CO Senior N 3 Investment 29 113.4 113.5 113.5 Jul-21 Multifamily IL Senior N 3 Investment 30 111.6 112.8 127.3 Jun-22 Multifamily TX Senior N 3 Investment 31 112.2 112.4 124.8 Feb-20 Office CA Senior N 4 Investment 32 103.8 104.6 141.1 Apr-20 Office TN Senior Y 3 Investment 33 105.3 104.3 104.3 Jun-18 Land NY Senior N 4 Investment 34 102.5 103.0 103.0 Dec-21 Multifamily TN Senior N 3 Investment 35 100.6 101.1 101.1 Mar-23 Hospitality CA Senior N 3 Investment 36 96.5 97.0 100.0 Aug-21 Office CA Senior N 4 Investment 37 95.6 96.2 100.8 Jan-22 Multifamily NV Senior N 3 Investment 38 87.8 87.8 87.8 Mar-20 Office TX Senior N 3 Investment 39 87.9 87.7 87.7 Dec-18 Land NY Senior N 3 Investment 40 78.9 79.7 148.3 Mar-21 Other MA Senior Y 3 CMTG Portfolio Summary by Unpaid Principal Balance as of March 31, 2023 ($ amounts in millions)

Portfolio Overview Investment Carrying Value3 Unpaid Principal Balance Loan Commitment10 Origination Date Property Type Location Loan Type Construction Risk Rating Investment 41a 78.2 78.5 115.3 Aug-22 Hospitality NY Senior Y 4 Investment 42 74.7 76.4 76.4 Jul-18 Hospitality CA Senior N 4 Investment 43 75.5 75.5 75.5 Apr-19 Mixed-Use NY Senior N 3 Investment 44 74.8 75.2 76.0 Jul-22 Multifamily UT Senior N 3 Investment 45 69.6 70.1 84.8 Aug-21 Office GA Senior N 4 Investment 46 66.7 67.2 77.1 Nov-21 Multifamily FL Senior Y 3 Investment 47 67.0 67.0 67.0 Jul-19 Land NY Senior N 4 Investment 48 65.3 65.8 76.4 Dec-21 Multifamily TX Senior N 3 Investment 49 64.3 64.8 79.6 Jun-21 Other MI Senior N 3 Investment 50 59.9 61.1 130.5 Jan-22 Other PA Senior Y 3 Investment 51 59.9 60.0 60.0 Aug-18 Hospitality NY Senior N 3 Investment 52 55.5 56.0 73.7 Jan-22 Hospitality TN Senior N 3 Investment 53 50.6 52.0 140.0 Nov-22 Other MA Senior Y 3 Investment 54 49.5 49.8 53.3 Mar-22 Multifamily AZ Senior N 3 Investment 55 41.3 42.3 90.0 Feb-22 Office WA Senior Y 3 Investment 56 38.0 38.3 44.8 Feb-22 Multifamily TX Senior N 3 Investment 57 35.7 36.2 60.3 Nov-21 Multifamily NV Senior Y 3 Investment 58 31.9 32.4 48.5 Jun-22 Other NV Senior Y 2 Investment 59 31.8 32.0 32.0 Dec-21 For Sale Condo VA Senior N 3 Investment 60 28.8 30.2 141.8 Dec-21 Mixed-use FL Senior Y 3 CMTG Portfolio Summary by Unpaid Principal Balance as of March 31, 2023 ($ amounts in millions)

Portfolio Overview Investment Carrying Value3 Unpaid Principal Balance Loan Commitment10 Origination Date Property Type Location Loan Type Construction Risk Rating Investment 61 30.0 30.0 30.0 Apr-19 Office MA Senior N 3 Investment 62 29.5 29.4 30.2 Jul-21 Land FL Subordinate N 3 Investment 63 25.0 27.0 202.5 May-22 Mixed-Use VA Senior Y 3 Investment 64 26.3 26.6 34.6 Jan-22 Other FL Senior Y 3 Investment 65 24.3 24.5 28.5 Feb-22 Multifamily TX Senior N 3 Investment 66 20.5 20.3 20.3 Aug-19 For Sale Condo NY Senior N 3 Investment 67 16.2 17.3 106.5 Oct-22 Other NV Senior Y 3 Investment 68 5.4 5.7 32.8 Jan-22 Other GA Senior Y 3 Investment 69 3.9 4.4 54.0 Feb-22 Other GA Senior Y 3 Investment 70 3.9 4.2 23.4 Apr-22 Other GA Senior Y 3 Investment 71 3.5 3.5 3.5 Jul-19 Other NY Senior N 5 Investment 72 2.4 2.8 32.1 Feb-22 Other FL Senior Y 3 Investment 73 1.2 1.4 24.2 Apr-22 Other GA Senior Y 3 Investment 74 0.9 0.9 0.9 Aug-18 Other NY Subordinate N 2 Investment 75 (1.1) - 112.1 Dec-22 Multifamily WA Senior Y 3 Investment 76 (1.8) - 176.3 Sep-22 Multifamily UT Senior Y 3 Total / Wtd. Average9 $7,550.3 $7,655.3 $9,314.6 30% Investment in unconsolidated joint venture a $43.4 Real Estate Owned, net 399.8 Portfolio Total $7,993.5 CMTG Portfolio Summary by Unpaid Principal Balance as of March 31, 2023 ($ amounts in millions) Comprised of loans backed by the same property.

($ amounts in thousands) March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2022 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 426,503 $ 306,456 Restricted cash 39,598 41,703 Loan principal payments held by servicer 912 - Loans receivable held-for-investment 7,610,620 7,489,074 Less: current expected credit loss reserve (127,626) (128,647) Loans receivable held-for-investment, net 7,482,994 7,360,427 Equity method investment 43,443 41,880 Real estate owned, net 399,807 401,189 Other assets 91,163 89,858 Total assets $ 8,484,420 $ 8,241,513 Liabilities and Equity Repurchase agreements $ 4,112,004 $ 3,966,859 Term participation facility 340,154 257,531 Loan participations sold, net 263,940 263,798 Notes payable, net 176,710 149,521 Secured term loan, net 736,190 736,853 Debt related to real estate owned, net 289,520 289,389 Other liabilities 58,130 59,223 Dividends payable 52,404 52,001 Management fee payable – affiliate 9,656 9,867 Incentive fee payable – affiliate 1,558 - Total liabilities $ 6,040,266 $ 5,785,042 Equity Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 140,055,714 shares issued and 138,376,144 shares outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 1,400 1,400 Additional paid-in capital 2,715,725 2,712,316 Accumulated deficit (272,971) (257,245) Total equity 2,444,154 2,456,471 Total liabilities and equity $ 8,484,420 $ 8,241,513 Consolidated Balance SheetsMarch 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 Source: CMTG financials.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsFor the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 Source: CMTG financials. Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended ($ amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 December 31, 2022 March 31, 2022 Revenue Interest and related income $ 164,166 $ 154,461 Less: interest and related expense 106,027 92,501 Net interest income 58,139 61,960 Revenue from real estate owned 10,963 21,657 Total revenue 69,102 83,617 Expenses Management fees – affiliate 9,656 9,867 Incentive fees – affiliate 1,558 - General and administrative expenses 4,923 4,776 Stock-based compensation expense 3,366 3,427 Real estate owned: Operating expenses 10,000 12,300 Interest expense 5,444 4,964 Depreciation 2,058 2,039 Total expenses 37,005 37,373 Proceeds from interest rate cap 1,183 495 Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate cap (1,404) 429 Income from equity method investment 1,563 1,556 Reversal of (provision for) current expected credit loss reserve 3,239 (71,377) Net income (loss) $ 36,678 $ (22,653) Net income (loss) per share of common stock Basic and diluted $ 0.26 $ (0.17) Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding Basic and diluted 138,385,810 138,457,076

($ amounts in thousands) GAAP Net Income Attributable to Common Stock Adjustments Distributable Earnings Interest and related income $164,166 - $164,166 Interest and related expense (106,027) - (106,027) Revenue less expenses from real estate owned (4,481) - (4,481) Depreciation on real estate owned (2,058) 2,058 - Management fees - affiliate (9,656) - (9,656) Incentive fees – affiliate (1,558) - (1,558) General and administrative expenses (4,923) - (4,923) Stock-based compensation expense (3,366) 3,366 - Unrealized loss on interest rate cap (1,404) 1,404 - Proceeds from interest rate cap 1,183 - 1,183 Income from equity method investment 1,563 - 1,563 Reversal of current expected credit loss reserve 3,239 (3,239) - Total $36,678 $3,589 $40,267 Per share, basic and diluted $0.26 $0.03 $0.29 Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income toDistributable EarningsFor the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Refer to page 1 for definition of Distributable Earnings. Weighted average diluted shares – GAAP 138,385,810 Weighted average unvested RSUs 2,183,169 Weighted average diluted shares – Distributable Earnings 140,568,979

Endnotes Calculated as the annualized quarterly dividend per share divided by book value per share. All-in yield represents the weighted average annualized yield to initial maturity of each loan, inclusive of coupon and contractual fees, based on the applicable floating benchmark rate/floors (if applicable), in place as of March 31, 2023. For loans placed on non-accrual, the annualized yield to initial maturity used in calculating the weighted average annualized yield to initial maturity is 0%. Based on carrying value net of specific CECL reserves. LTV represents underwritten “loan-to-value” or “loan-to-cost.” Underwriting is generally not updated after origination and generally does not take into consideration the potential impact of market conditions and other factors on asset values or project costs. See Important Notices beginning on page 1 for additional information. Net Debt / Equity Ratio is calculated as the ratio of asset-specific debt and Secured Term Loan, less cash and cash equivalents, to total equity. For further information, please refer to Item 2 (MD&A) of our 10-Q. Refer to page 21 for a reconciliation of distributable earnings to GAAP Net Income attributable to common stock. Excludes our one real estate owned (REO) investment, unless otherwise noted. Total Leverage Ratio is calculated as the ratio of asset-specific debt and Secured Term Loan, plus non-consolidated senior interests held by third parties, less cash and cash equivalents, to total equity. Based on total loan commitments. Loan commitment represents principal outstanding plus remaining unfunded loan commitments. Fully extended maturity assumes all extension options are exercised by the borrower upon satisfaction of the applicable conditions. Subject to approval of financing counterparty as well as pledging of additional unencumbered assets. Weighted average spreads exclude LIBOR / SOFR floors. Fixed-rate financings are presented as a spread over the relevant floating benchmark rate. Senior loans include senior mortgages and similar loans, including related contiguous subordinate loans (if any), and pari passu participations in senior mortgage loans.