Buying This 8.5%-Yielding CRE Company Is Still A No-Braine

This company remains a "Strong Buy". it has interest rate upside in a rising rate environment. The dividend has a good margin of safety as the company has a moderate core earnings payout ratio. Shares sell for less than eight times run-rate core earnings. An investment in the stock yields 8.5 percent.

Ladder Capital Corp. (LADR) is an interesting commercial real estate finance REIT with potential for a dividend hike in 2018. The commercial real estate market is in good shape, the company continues to cover its dividend payout with core earnings, and shares are reasonably priced. Importantly, Ladder Capital is a directional bet on interest rates going forward. An investment in Ladder Capital Corp. comes with a covered 8.5 percent dividend yield.

Source: Seeking Alpha

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