10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 001-34436

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	27-0247747
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
591 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut	06830
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(203) 422-8100

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o	Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The number of shares of the issuer’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of November 7, 2013 was 195,261,425.

Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements, including without limitation, statements concerning our operations, economic performance and financial condition. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are developed by combining currently available information with our beliefs and assumptions and are generally identified by the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate” and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance, which may be materially different from that expressed in, or implied by, any such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us or within our control, and which could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

·factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013, including those set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Business”;

·defaults by borrowers in paying debt service on outstanding items;

·impairment in the value of real estate property securing our loans;

·availability of mortgage origination and acquisition opportunities acceptable to us;

·the Company’s ability to integrate LNR Property LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“LNR”), which was acquired on April 19, 2013, into our business and achieve the benefits that the we anticipate from this acquisition;

·potential mismatches in the timing of asset repayments and the maturity of the associated financing agreements;

·      the Company’s ability to complete the spin-off of its single family residential segment to its stockholders, as described below;

·national and local economic and business conditions;

·general and local commercial real estate property conditions;

·changes in federal government policies;

·changes in federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations;

·increased competition from entities engaged in mortgage lending;

·changes in interest rates; and

·the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity.

In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurances that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will in fact occur. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, changes to future results over time or otherwise.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share data)

	As of September 30, 2013			As of December 31, 2012
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	536,834		$	177,671
Restricted cash	82,706			3,429
Loans held-for-investment, net (subject to $95,000 participation liability)	3,790,262			2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale ($279,121 and $0 held at fair value)	345,139			—
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			85,901
Investment securities ($529,423 and $884,254 held at fair value)	566,793			884,254
Intangible assets — servicing rights ($158,023 and $0 held at fair value)	187,732			—
Residential real estate, net	548,022			99,115
Non-performing residential loans	197,716			68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	138,168			32,318
Goodwill	107,099			—
Derivative assets	9,513			9,227
Accrued interest receivable	20,952			24,120
Other assets	98,383			25,021
Variable interest entity (“VIE”) assets, at fair value	97,359,666			—
Total Assets	$	104,074,575		$	4,324,373
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	189,172		$	30,094
Related-party payable	26,788			1,803
Dividends payable	90,130			73,796
Derivative liabilities	32,252			27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,312,044			1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072			—
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682			87,893
Loan participation liability	95,000			—
VIE liabilities, at fair value	96,934,006			—
Total Liabilities	99,761,146			1,527,168
Commitments and contingencies (Note 23)
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Common stock, $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 195,887,275 issued and 195,261,425 outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and 136,125,356 issued and 135,499,506 outstanding as of December 31, 2012	1,959			1,361
Additional paid-in capital	4,295,058			2,721,353
Treasury stock (625,850 shares)	(10,642		)	(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	69,287			79,675
Accumulated deficit	(85,339		)	(72,401		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	4,270,323			2,719,346
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	43,106			77,859
Total Equity	4,313,429			2,797,205
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	104,074,575		$	4,324,373

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)

	For the Three MonthsEnded September 30,						For the Nine MonthsEnded September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	94,045		$	56,261		$	236,671		$	179,078
Interest income from investment securities	17,804			16,585			52,621			40,404
Servicing fees	36,509			—			75,644			—
Other revenues	2,098			66			4,077			180
Rental income	5,080			59			8,733			59
Total revenues	155,536			72,971			377,746			219,721
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	24,235			14,659			58,675			42,673
Interest expense	36,743			12,030			77,678			34,345
General and administrative	48,335			3,084			97,769			8,838
Business combination costs	342			—			17,958			—
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,177			622			4,495			2,737
Residential properties and non-performing loans — other operating costs	6,023			327			10,622			327
Depreciation and amortization	4,988			78			8,644			78
Loan loss allowance	1,160			—			1,915			—
Other expense	304			—			533			—
Total costs and expenses	123,307			30,800			278,289			88,998
Income before other income, income taxes and non-controlling interests	32,229			42,171			99,457			130,723
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	47,963			—			79,912			—
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(1,867		)	—			1,031			—
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(2,278		)	—			(3,265		)	—
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	25,857			—			26,315			(5,760		)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	4,577			787			10,915			2,739
Gain on sale of investments, net	8,059			9,017			22,968			19,147
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(22,451		)	(7,561		)	(65		)	(9,784		)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,580			6,725			3,495			11,222
Total other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”)	(86		)	(737		)	(1,460		)	(5,582		)
Noncredit portion of OTTI recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	34			61			1,007			2,854
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(52		)	(676		)	(453		)	(2,728		)
Other income	3,705			180			3,744			530
Total other income	73,093			8,472			144,597			15,366
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	105,322			50,643			244,054			146,089
Income tax provision	13,721			301			25,691			840
Net income	91,601			50,342			218,363			145,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,886			130			4,124			388
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	89,715		$	50,212		$	214,239		$	144,861
Net income per share of common stock:
Basic	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		$	1.34
Diluted	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		$	1.34
Distributions declared per common share	$	0.46		$	0.44		$	1.36		$	1.32

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

	For the Three MonthsEnded September 30,						For the Nine MonthsEnded September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income	$	91,601		$	50,342		$	218,363		$	145,249
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net change by component):
Cash flow hedges	(197		)	(411		)	1,583			(1,623		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(1,768		)	50,307			(15,895		)	67,804
Foreign currency remeasurement	10,967			—			3,924			—
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,002			49,896			(10,388		)	66,181
Comprehensive income	100,603			100,238			207,975			211,430
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,886		)	(130		)	(4,124		)	(388		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	98,717		$	100,108		$	203,851		$	211,042

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except share data)

	Common stock			Additional										Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc.			Non-
		Par		Paid-In			Treasury Stock				Accumulated			Income			Stockholders’			Controlling			Total
	Shares	Value		Capital			Shares	Amount			Deficit			(Loss)			Equity			Interests			Equity
Balance, January 1, 2012	93,811,351	$	938	$	1,828,319		625,850	$	(10,642	)	$	(55,129	)	$	(3,998	)	$	1,759,488		$	5,659		$	1,765,147
Proceeds from public offering of common stock	23,000,000	230		457,091													457,321						457,321
Equity offering costs				(2,250		)											(2,250		)				(2,250		)
Stock-based compensation	584,427	6		12,290													12,296						12,296
Manager incentive fee paid in stock	120,423	1		2,521													2,522						2,522
Net income											144,861						144,861			388			145,249
Dividends declared, $1.32 per share											(144,670		)				(144,670		)				(144,670		)
Other comprehensive income, net														66,181			66,181						66,181
Distribution to non-controlling interests																				(558		)	(558		)
Balance, September 30, 2012	117,516,201	$	1,175	$	2,297,971		625,850	$	(10,642	)	$	(54,938	)	$	62,183		$	2,295,749		$	5,489		$	2,301,238

	Common stock			Additional										Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc.			Non-
		Par		Paid-In			Treasury Stock				Accumulated			Income			Stockholders’			Controlling			Total
	Shares	Value		Capital			Shares	Amount			Deficit			(Loss)			Equity			Interests			Equity
Balance, January 1, 2013	136,125,356	$	1,361	$	2,721,353		625,850	$	(10,642	)	$	(72,401	)	$	79,675		$	2,719,346		$	77,859		$	2,797,205
Proceeds from public offering of common stock	59,225,000	593		1,512,926													1,513,519						1,513,519
Equity offering costs				(955		)											(955		)				(955		)
Convertible senior notes				48,502													48,502						48,502
Stock-based compensation	523,731	5		12,865													12,870						12,870
Manager incentive fee paid in stock	13,188			367													367						367
Net income											214,239						214,239			4,124			218,363
Dividends declared, $1.36 per share											(227,177		)				(227,177		)				(227,177		)
Other comprehensive loss, net														(10,388		)	(10,388		)				(10,388		)
VIE non-controlling interests																				(1,067		)	(1,067		)
Non-controlling interests assumed through LNR acquisition																				8,705			8,705
Contribution from non-controlling interests																				1,399			1,399
Distribution to non-controlling interests																				(47,914		)	(47,914		)
Balance, September 30, 2013	195,887,275	$	1,959	$	4,295,058		625,850	$	(10,642	)	$	(85,339	)	$	69,287		$	4,270,323		$	43,106		$	4,313,429

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	218,363		$	145,249
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs	7,044			3,896
Amortization of net convertible debt discount and deferred fees	5,693			—
Accretion of net discount on investment securities	(23,484		)	(25,064		)
Accretion of net deferred loan fees and discounts	(26,917		)	(35,026		)
Amortization of premium from loan transfer secured borrowings	(1,211		)	(669		)
Stock-based compensation	12,870			12,296
Stock-based component of incentive fees	367			2,522
Change in fair value of fair value option investment securities	3,265			—
Change in fair value of consolidated VIEs	(22,428		)	—
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(1,031		)	—
Change in fair value of loans held-for-sale	(26,315		)	5,760
Change in fair value of derivatives	(2,196		)	3,328
Foreign currency gain, net	(3,481		)	(11,516		)
Gain on sale of investments	(23,728		)	(19,274		)
Impairment of real estate	536			—
Other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities	453			2,728
Loan loss allowance	1,915			—
Depreciation and amortization	8,022			—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	(7,427		)	—
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	2,315			—
Capitalized costs written off	1,517			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Related party payable, net	25,475			4,197
Accrued interest receivable, less purchased interest	(8,603		)	(5,280		)
Other assets	(6,874		)	5,819
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	36,087			10,473
Originations of loans held-for-sale, net of principal collections	(847,844		)	—
Net proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	402,475			132,012
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(275,142		)	231,451
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of LNR, net of cash acquired	(586,383		)	—
Purchase of investment securities	(82,754		)	(575,690		)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities	442,877			199,510
Proceeds from principal collections on investment securities	56,793			67,452
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment	(1,658,240		)	(943,330		)
Proceeds from principal collections on loans	394,616			494,307
Proceeds from loans sold	369,621			28,740
Acquisition and improvement of single family homes	(458,733		)	—
Proceeds from sale of single family homes	6,696			—
Purchase of other assets	(1,631		)	(30,496		)
Purchase of non-performing loans	(153,141		)	—
Proceeds from sale of non-performing loans	27,198			—
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(8,558		)	—
Proceeds from sale of interest in unconsolidated entities	—			874
Distribution of capital from unconsolidated entities	3,210			892
Payments for purchase or termination of derivatives	(648		)	—
Proceeds from termination of derivatives	9,940			—
Return of investment basis in purchased derivative asset	1,533			2,780
Increase in restricted cash	(54,860		)	—
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,692,464		)	(754,961		)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

	For the Nine  Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings under financing agreements	$	2,691,382		$	1,370,306
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes	1,037,926			—
Principal repayments on borrowings	(2,674,437		)	(1,164,373		)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(13,281		)	(8,029		)
Proceeds from loan participation liability	95,000			35,738
Proceeds from common stock offering	1,513,519			457,321
Payment of equity offering costs	(955		)	(2,250		)
Payment of dividends	(210,843		)	(134,473		)
Contributions from non-controlling interests	1,399			—
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(47,914		)	(558		)
Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs	8,760			—
Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs	(93,293		)	—
Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs	18,598			—
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,325,861			553,682
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	358,255			30,172
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	177,671			114,027
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	908			—
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	536,834		$	144,199
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	54,548		$	34,640
Income taxes paid	$	24,794		$	990
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Fair value of assets acquired	$	1,041,927		$	—
Fair value of liabilities assumed	$	562,279		$	—
Dividends declared, but not yet paid	$	90,130		$	51,629
Unsettled trade receivable	$	14,338		$	—
Consolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability additions)	$	15,033,274		$	—
Deconsolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability reductions)	$	584,804		$	—
Repurchase agreements settled net with proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	$	449,134		$	—
Interest only security received in connection with securitization	$	1,889		$	—

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

As of September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

1. Business and Organization

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (“the Trust” together with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that commenced operations on August 17, 2009 upon the completion of its initial public offering (“IPO”). From our inception in 2009 through the end of the first quarter of 2013, we have been focused primarily on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. We have traditionally referred to the following as our target assets:

·Commercial real estate mortgage loans;

·Commercial real estate mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”);

·Other commercial real estate-related debt investments;

·Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”); and

·Residential real estate owned (“REO”) and residential non-performing mortgage loans.

On April 19, 2013, we acquired the equity of LNR Property LLC (“LNR”) and certain of its subsidiaries for an initial agreed upon purchase price of approximately $859 million, which was reduced for transaction expenses and distributions occurring after September 30, 2012, resulting in cash consideration of approximately $730 million. Immediately prior to the acquisition, an affiliate acquired the remaining equity comprising LNR’s commercial property division for a purchase price of $194 million. The portion of the LNR business acquired by us includes the following: (i) a servicing business that manages and works out problem assets, (ii) a finance business that is focused on selectively acquiring and managing real estate finance investments, including unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS, including subordinated interests of securitization and resecuritization transactions, and high yielding real estate loans; and (iii) a mortgage loan business which originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions. Refer to Note 3 for further discussion.

We are organized and conduct our operations to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As such, we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on that portion of our net income that is distributed to stockholders if we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders by prescribed dates and comply with various other requirements.

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we established several taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). TRSs permit us to participate in certain activities from which REITs are generally precluded, as long as these activities meet specific criteria, are conducted within the parameters of certain limitations established by the Code, and are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code. To the extent these criteria are met, we will continue to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

The newly established TRSs engage in various real estate related operations, including special servicing of commercial real estate, originating and securitizing commercial mortgage loans, and investing in entities which engage in real estate related operations. As of September 30, 2013, $1.1 billion of the LNR assets were owned by TRS entities. Our TRSs are not consolidated for federal income tax purposes, but are instead taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, a provision for current and deferred taxes is established for the portion of earnings recognized by us with respect to our interest in TRSs.

We are organized as a holding company and conduct our business primarily through our various wholly owned subsidiaries. We are externally managed and advised by SPT Management, LLC (our “Manager”) pursuant to the terms of a Management Agreement. Our Manager is controlled by Barry Sternlicht, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Our Manager is an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, a privately-held private equity firm founded and controlled by Mr. Sternlicht.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Balance Sheet Presentation of LNR Variable Interest Entities

The acquisition of LNR substantially changed the presentation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). As noted above, LNR operates a finance business that acquires unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS. These securities represent interests in securitization structures (commonly referred to as special purpose entities, or “SPEs”). These SPEs are structured as pass through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying collateral and distribute those payments to the certificate holders. Under GAAP, SPEs typically qualify as variable interest entities (“VIEs”). These are entities that, by design, either (1) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) have equity investors that do not have the ability to make

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significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses, or do not have the right to receive the residual returns of the entity.

Because LNR often serves as the special servicer of the trusts in which they invest, consolidation of these structures is required pursuant to the accounting guidance outlined in detail below. This results in a consolidated balance sheet which presents the gross assets and liabilities of the SPEs. The assets and other instruments held by these SPEs are restricted and can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the entity. Additionally, the obligations of the SPEs do not have any recourse to the general credit of any other consolidated entities, nor to us as the consolidator of these SPEs.

The SPE liabilities initially represent investment securities on our balance sheet (pre-consolidation). Upon consolidation of these VIEs, our associated investment securities and any associated components of equity, such as unrealized holding gains or losses or OTTI are eliminated, as is the interest income and any impairment losses related to those securities. Similarly, the fees we earn in our roles as special servicer of the bonds issued by the consolidated VIEs or as collateral administrator of the consolidated VIEs are also eliminated. Finally, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible associated with the eliminated fee streams is eliminated in consolidation.

Please refer to the segment presentation in Note 24 for a presentation of the LNR business without consolidation of these VIEs.

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our consolidated subsidiaries. Our results include those of LNR for the period from April 19, 2013 (LNR acquisition date) through September 30, 2013 (the “LNR Stub Period”). Intercompany amounts have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows have been included.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Refer to our Form 10-K for a description of our recurring accounting policies. We have included disclosure in this Note 2 regarding principles of consolidation and other accounting policies that either (i) became significant as a result of our acquisition of LNR, or (ii) became significant due to an increase in the significance of the underlying business activity.

Entities not deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are consolidated if we own a majority of the voting securities or interests or hold the general partnership interest, except in those instances in which the minority voting interest owner or limited partner effectively participates through substantive participative rights. Substantive participative rights include the ability to select, terminate and set compensation of the investee’s management, if applicable, and the ability to participate in capital and operating decisions of the investee, including budgets, in the ordinary course of business.

We invest in entities with varying structures, many of which do not have voting securities or interests, such as general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. In many of these structures, control of the entity rests with the general partners or managing members, while other members hold passive interests. The general partner or managing member may hold anywhere from a relatively small percentage of the total financial interests to a majority of the financial interests. For entities not deemed to be VIEs, where we serve as the sole general partner or managing member, we are considered to have the controlling financial interest and therefore the entity is consolidated, regardless of our financial interest percentage, unless there are other limited partners or investing members that effectively participate through substantive participative rights. In those circumstances where we, as majority controlling interest owner, cannot cause the entity to take actions that are significant in the ordinary course of business, because such actions could be vetoed by the minority controlling interest owner, we do not consolidate the entity.

As noted above, the most common type of VIE is an SPE. SPEs are commonly used in securitization transactions in order to isolate certain assets and distribute the cash flows from those assets to investors. SPEs are an important part of the financial markets, including the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and commercial paper markets, as they provide market liquidity by facilitating investors’ access to specific portfolios of assets and risks. SPEs may be organized as trusts, partnerships or corporations and are typically established for a single, discrete purpose. SPEs are not typically operating entities and usually have a limited life and no employees. The basic SPE structure involves a company selling assets to the SPE; the SPE funds the purchase of those assets by issuing securities to investors. The legal documents that govern the transaction specify how the cash earned on the assets must be

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allocated to the SPE’s investors and other parties that have rights to those cash flows. SPEs are generally structured to insulate investors from claims on the SPE’s assets by creditors of other entities, including the creditors of the seller of the assets.

When we consolidate entities other than SPEs, the ownership interests of any minority parties are reflected as non-controlling interests. A non-controlling interest in a consolidated subsidiary is defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent”. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to controlling and non-controlling interests.

When we consolidate SPEs, beneficial interests payable to third parties are reflected as liabilities when the interests are legally issued in the form of debt. Investments in entities which are not consolidated are accounted for by the equity method or by the cost method if either our investment is considered to be minor or we lack significant influence over the investee.

Variable Interest Entities

We evaluate all of our interests in VIEs for consolidation. When our interests are determined to be variable interests, we assess whether we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the VIE. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, defines the primary beneficiary as the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could be potentially significant. We consider our variable interests as well as any variable interests of our related parties in making this determination. Where both of these factors are present, we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary and we consolidate the VIE. Where either one of these factors is not present, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate the VIE.

To assess whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, we consider all facts and circumstances, including our role in establishing the VIE and our ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes first, identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and second, identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities. In general, the parties that make the most significant decisions affecting the VIE or have the right to unilaterally remove those decision makers are deemed to have the power to direct the activities of a VIE.

To assess whether we have the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we consider all of our economic interests, including debt and equity investments, servicing fees, and other arrangements deemed to be variable interests in the VIE. This assessment requires that we apply judgment in determining whether these interests, in the aggregate, are considered potentially significant to the VIE. Factors considered in assessing significance include: the design of the VIE, including its capitalization structure; subordination of interests; payment priority; relative share of interests held across various classes within the VIE’s capital structure; and the reasons why the interests are held by us.

Our purchased investment securities include CMBS which are unrated and non-investment grade rated securities issued by CMBS trusts. In certain cases, we may contract to provide special servicing activities for these CMBS trusts, or, as holder of the controlling class, we may have the right to name and remove the special servicer for these trusts. In our role as special servicer, we provide services on defaulted loans within the trusts, such as foreclosure or work-out procedures, as permitted by the underlying contractual agreements. In exchange for these services, we receive a fee. These rights give us the ability to direct activities that could significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. However, in those instances where an unrelated third party has the right to unilaterally remove us as special servicer, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. We evaluated all of our positions in such investments for consolidation.

For VIEs in which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary, all of the underlying assets, liabilities and equity of the structures are recorded on our books, and the initial investment, along with any associated unrealized holding gains and losses, are eliminated in consolidation. Similarly, the interest income earned from these structures, as well as the fees paid by these trusts to us in our capacity as special servicer, are eliminated in consolidation. Further, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible asset associated with the servicing fee streams, and the corresponding allocable amortization or change in fair value of the servicing intangible asset are also eliminated in consolidation.

We perform ongoing reassessments of: (1) whether any entities previously evaluated under the majority voting interest framework have become VIEs, based on certain events, and therefore subject to the VIE consolidation framework, and (2) whether changes in the facts and circumstances regarding our involvement with a VIE causes our consolidation conclusion regarding the VIE to change.

We have elected the fair value option in measuring the assets and liabilities of any VIEs we consolidate. Fluctuations in the fair values of the VIE assets and liabilities, along with trust interest income and trust interest and administrative expenses, are presented net in income of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Segment Reporting

Prior to the acquisition of LNR, we focused primarily on originating and acquiring real estate-related debt investments and operated in one reportable segment. As a result of the acquisition of LNR, as well as the increased significance of our single family home business, we now have the following three reportable segments: real estate investment lending, single family residential, and LNR. Refer to Note 24 for further discussion of our reportable segments.

Business Combinations

Under FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer in a business combination must recognize, with certain exceptions, the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. As goodwill is calculated as a residual, all goodwill of the acquired business, not just the acquirer’s share, is recognized under this “full goodwill” approach.

We applied the provisions of ASC 805 in accounting for our acquisition of LNR. In doing so, we recorded provisional amounts for certain items as of the date of the acquisition, including the fair value of certain assets and liabilities. During the measurement period, a period which shall not exceed one year, we retrospectively adjust the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of such date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized. See further discussion in Note 3.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill is not amortized, but rather tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment. Goodwill at September 30, 2013 represents the excess of the consideration paid in connection with the acquisition of LNR over the fair value of net assets acquired.

In testing goodwill for impairment, we follow ASC Topic 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, which permits a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, then no impairment is determined to exist for the reporting unit. However, if the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, we compare the fair value of that reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired with the impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill.

Our identifiable intangible assets include special servicing rights for both our domestic and European servicing operations. The fair value measurement method has been elected for measurement of our domestic servicing asset. Election of this method is necessary to conform to our election of the fair value option for measuring the assets and liabilities of the VIEs consolidated pursuant to ASC 810. The amortization method has been elected for our European servicing asset. This asset is amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, and is tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that its carrying value may not be recoverable.

For purposes of testing our European servicing intangible for impairment, we first determine whether facts and circumstances exist that would suggest the carrying value of the intangible is not recoverable. If so, we then compare the fair value of the servicing intangible with its carrying value. The estimated fair value of the intangible is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration historical and forecasted loan defeasance rates, delinquency rates and anticipated maturity defaults. If the carrying value of the intangible exceeds its fair value, the intangible is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which carrying value exceeds fair value.

Loans Held-For-Sale

Our loans that we intend to sell or liquidate in the short-term are classified as held-for-sale and are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, unless we have elected to apply the fair value option at origination or purchase. Refer to Note 21 for further disclosure regarding loan transfer activity. The conduit business we acquired from LNR originates fixed rate commercial mortgage loans for future sale to multi-seller securitization trusts. We periodically enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge unpredictable changes in fair value of this loan portfolio, including changes resulting from both interest rates and credit quality. Because these derivatives are not designated, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. In order to best reflect the results of the hedged loan portfolio in earnings, we have elected the fair value option for these loans. As a result, changes in the fair value of the loans are also recorded in earnings.

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Fair Value Option

The guidance in ASC 825, Financial Instruments, provides a fair value option election that allows entities to make an irrevocable election of fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain eligible financial assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The decision to elect the fair value option is determined on an instrument by instrument basis and must be applied to an entire instrument and is irrevocable once elected. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value pursuant to this guidance are required to be reported separately in our consolidated balance sheets from those instruments using another accounting method.

We have elected the fair value option for eligible financial assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, loans held-for-sale originated by LNR’s conduit platform, purchased CMBS issued by VIEs we could consolidate in the future and certain investments in marketable equity securities. The fair value elections for VIE and securitization related items were made in order to mitigate accounting mismatches between the carrying value of the instruments and the related assets and liabilities that we consolidate at fair value. The fair value elections for mortgage loans held-for-sale originated by LNR’s conduit platform were made due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value elections for investments in marketable equity securities were made because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market.

Fair Value Measurements

We measure our mortgage-backed securities, derivative assets and liabilities, domestic servicing rights intangible asset and any assets or liabilities where we have elected the fair value option at fair value. When actively quoted observable prices are not available, we either use implied pricing from similar assets and liabilities or valuation models based on net present values of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors.

As discussed above, we measure the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option. The VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets. In determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the VIE, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs. We also acknowledge that our principal market for selling CMBS assets is the securitization market where the market participant is considered to be a CMBS trust or a collateralized debt obligation (“CDO”). This methodology results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.

Residential Real Estate & Non-Performing Residential Loans

Residential Real Estate

Acquired residential real estate is evaluated to determine whether it meets the definition of a business or of an asset under GAAP. For asset acquisitions, we capitalize (1) pre-acquisition costs to the extent such costs would have been capitalized had we owned the asset when the cost was incurred, and (2) closing and other direct acquisition costs. We then allocate the total asset acquisitions cost among land, building and furniture and fixtures, based on their relative fair values, generally utilizing the relative allocation that was contained in the property tax assessment of the same or a similar property, adjusted as deemed necessary.

If, at acquisition, a property needs to be renovated before it is ready for its intended use, we commence the necessary development activities. During this development period, we capitalize all direct and indirect costs incurred in renovating the property. Once a property is ready for its intended use, expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs thereafter are expensed as incurred, and we capitalize expenditures that improve or extend the life of a home and for furniture, fixtures and equipment.

We begin depreciating properties to be held and used when they are ready for their intended use. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. We depreciate buildings over 30 years, and we depreciate furniture and fixtures over five years. Land is not depreciated.

Properties are classified as held for sale when they meet the applicable GAAP criteria, including that the property is being listed for sale and that it is ready to be sold in its current condition. Held for sale properties are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell.

We evaluate our properties to be held and used for indications of impairment at least quarterly, typically in connection with preparing the quarter-end financial statements. We assess impairment at the lowest level for which cash flows are available, which is on a per-property basis. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the property’s expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying amount of the property. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the property, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the property’s carrying amount over the estimated fair value. In estimating fair

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value, we primarily consider the local broker price opinion, but also consider any other comparable home sales or other market data, as necessary.

Non-Performing Residential Loans

We have purchased pools of distressed and non-performing residential mortgage loans, which we generally seek to (1) convert into homes through the foreclosure or other resolution process that can then either be contributed to our rental portfolio or sold or, to a lesser extent, (2) modify and hold or resell at higher prices if circumstances warrant. In situations where property foreclosure is subject to an auction process and a third party submits the winning bid, we recognize the resulting gain as a gain on the sale of loans held for investment.

Our distressed and non-performing residential mortgage loans are on nonaccrual status at the time of purchase as it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible. Any payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of amounts contractually due.

We evaluate our non-performing residential mortgage loans for impairment at least quarterly, typically in connection with preparing the quarter-end financial statements. As our loans held for investment were non-performing when acquired, we generally look to the estimated fair value of the underlying property collateral to assess the recoverability of our investments. As described in our real estate accounting policy above, we primarily utilize the local broker price opinion, but also consider any other comparable home sales or other market data as considered necessary, in estimating a property’s fair value. If the carrying amount of a loan exceeds the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, we will record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value of the property collateral and the carrying amount of the loan. Through September 30, 2013, no impairments have been recorded on any of our loans.

Revenue Recognition

Interest Income

Interest income on performing loans and financial instruments is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of the instrument. Discounts or premiums associated with the purchase of non-performing loans and investment securities are amortized or accreted into interest income as a yield adjustment on the effective interest method, based on expected cash flows through the expected maturity date of the investment. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections. For loans and CMBS in which we expect to collect all contractual amounts due, we do not adjust the projected cash flows to reflect anticipated credit losses.

Conversely, for the majority of our RMBS, which have been purchased at a discount to par value, we do not expect to collect all amounts contractually due at the time we acquired the securities. Accordingly, we expect that a portion of the purchase discount will not be recognized as interest income, and is instead viewed as a non-accretable yield. The amount considered as non-accretable yield may change over time based on the actual performance of these securities, their underlying collateral, actual and projected cash flow from such collateral, economic conditions and other factors. If the performance of a credit deteriorated security is more favorable than forecasted, we will generally accrete more credit discount into interest income than initially or previously expected. These adjustments are made prospectively beginning in the period subsequent to the determination that a favorable change in performance is projected. Conversely, if the performance of a credit deteriorated security is less favorable than forecasted, an other-than-temporary impairment may be taken, and the amount of discount accreted into income will generally be less than previously expected.

For loans where we have not elected the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan origination costs are also recognized in interest income over the loan term as a yield adjustment using the effective interest method. When we elected the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan costs are recorded directly in income and are not deferred.

Upon the sale of loans or securities which are not accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, the excess (or deficiency) of net proceeds over the net carrying value of such loans or securities is recognized as a realized gain (or loss).

Servicing Fees

We typically seek to be the special servicer on CMBS transactions in which we invest. When we are appointed to serve in this capacity, we earn special servicing fees from the related activities performed, which consist primarily of overseeing the workout of under-performing and non-performing loans underlying the CMBS transactions. These fees are recognized in income in the period in which the services are performed and the revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Transfers

Transfers of investment securities, mortgage loans, and investments in unconsolidated entities are accounted for as sales pursuant to the accounting guidance governing transfers and servicing of financial assets, providing that we have surrendered control

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over the assets and to the extent that we received consideration other than beneficial interests in the assets. The cost of assets sold is based on the specific identification method.

We recognize sales of residential real estate when the sale has closed, title has passed, adequate initial and continuing investment by the buyer is received, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, and we are not obligated to perform significant additional activities after closing. All these conditions are typically met at or shortly after closing.

Rental Income

Rental income attributable to residential leases is recorded when due from tenants, which approximates the amount that would result from straight-lining rents over the lease term. The initial term of our residential leases is generally one year, with renewals upon consent of both parties on an annual or monthly basis.

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

We own non-controlling equity interests in various privately-held partnerships and limited liability companies. Unless we elect the fair value option under ASC 825, we use the cost method to account for investments in which we own less than 20% and do not have significant influence over the underlying investees. We use the equity method to account for all other non-controlling interests in partnerships and limited liability companies. Cost method investments are initially recorded at cost and income is generally recorded when distributions are received. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of income or loss, as well as contributions made or distributions received.

Investments in unconsolidated entities are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the carrying amount of an investment over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods and available information at the time the analyses are prepared.

For investments in publicly traded companies where we have virtually no influence over the activities of these companies and minimal ownership percentages, such investments are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value in the balance sheet, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). For investments in publicly traded securities where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over underlying investees, we have elected the fair value option and report the assets at fair value on the balance sheet with unrealized gains and losses reported in earnings. Dividends on our available-for-sale equity securities are recorded in the statement of operations on the record date.

Securitization/Sale and Financing Arrangements

We periodically sell our financial assets, such as commercial mortgage loans, CMBS and other assets. In connection with these transactions, we may retain or acquire senior or subordinated interests in the related assets. Gains and losses on such transactions are recognized using the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, which is based on a financial components approach that focuses on control. Under this approach, after a transfer of financial assets that meets the criteria for treatment as a sale—legal isolation, ability of transferee to pledge or exchange the transferred assets without constraint, and transferred control—an entity recognizes the financial assets it retains and any liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes the financial assets it has sold, and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. We determine the gain or loss on sale of the assets by allocating the carrying value of the sold asset between the sold asset and the interests retained based on their relative fair values, as applicable. The gain or loss on sale is the difference between the cash proceeds from the sale and the amount allocated to the sold asset. If the sold asset is being accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, there is no gain or loss.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be qualified and taxed as a REIT under the Code. The Company is subject to federal income taxation at corporate rates on its REIT taxable income, however, the Company is allowed a deduction for the amount of dividends paid to its shareholders, thereby subjecting the distributed net income of the Company to taxation at the shareholder level only. In addition, the Company is allowed several other deductions in computing its REIT taxable income, including non-cash items such as depreciation expense and certain specific reserve amounts that the Company deems to be uncollectable. The Company intends to operate in a manner consistent with and to elect to be treated as a REIT for tax purposes.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets and recognizes a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets, the Company considers, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific

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economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires the Company to forecast its business and general economic environment in future periods.

We recognize tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination of the relevant taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the tax position. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. A liability is established for the differences between positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements and no portion of the benefit is recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We report interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Our assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using foreign currency exchange rates at the end of the reporting period. Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for each reporting period. The effects of translating the assets, liabilities and income of our foreign investments held by entities with a U.S. dollar functional currency are included in foreign currency gain (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations or other comprehensive income for securities available for sale for which the fair value option has not been elected. The effects of translating the assets, liabilities and income of our foreign investments held by entities with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are included in other comprehensive income. Realized foreign currency gains and losses and changes in the value of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in the determination of net income and are reported as foreign currency gain (loss) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Earnings Per Share

We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company for the period by the weighted-average of shares of common stock outstanding for that period after consideration of the earnings allocated to our restricted stock units, which are participating securities as defined in GAAP. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that that could occur from shares issuable in connection with the incentive fee paid to our Manager under the management agreement and conversion of the convertible senior notes into shares of common stock, except when doing so would be anti-dilutive.

Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs

Underwriting and offering costs related to our equity offering activities, which consist primarily of our equity offerings in September 2013, April 2013 and October 2012 as well as our at-the-market offering program, were $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and are reflected as a reduction of additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated statements of equity. Underwriting and offering costs were $2.3 million and $2.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant and subjective estimate that we make is the projection of cash flows we expect to receive on our investments, which has a significant impact on the amounts of interest income, credit losses (if any), and fair values that we record and/or disclose. In addition, the fair value of financial instruments that are estimated using a discounted cash flows method are significantly impacted by the rates at which we estimate market participants would discount the expected cash flows.

Reclassification

As a result of the LNR acquisition as well as the increased significance of our single family home segment as discussed above (also refer to Note 24), certain items in our December 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet and condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as well as in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The tables below describe the reclassifications to these respective financial statements:

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December 31, 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported	Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	862,587	(862,587	)(a)	—
Investment securities	—	862,587	(a)
		21,667	(b)	884,254
Other investments	221,983	(21,667	)(b)
		(167,998	)(c)
		(32,318	)(d)	—
Residential real estate, net	—	99,115	(c)	99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—	68,883	(c)	68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	—	32,318	(d)	32,318
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	—	21,204	(e)
		8,890	(e)	30,094
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,890	(8,890	)(e)	—
Other liabilities	21,204	(21,204	)(e)	—

(a)Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value are now included in “Investment securities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(b)There were $21.7 million of marketable equity securities reported within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012, which are now classified as “Investment securities,” a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(c)Our investments in residential real estate and non-performing residential loans have increased significantly during 2013, and are now separately reported in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Such amounts were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012.

(d)Represents investments in unconsolidated entities that were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012. Such investments are now reported within “Investment in unconsolidated entities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(e)We have combined accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities into one caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Other liabilities were presented separately in the December 31, 2012 balance sheet.

Given the nature and significance of LNR’s operations, we removed the “Net interest margin,” subtotal from our condensed consolidated statement of operations, with interest income now included in a new “total revenues” subtotal, and interest expense now included within the new “Total costs and expenses” subtotal. The tables below describe the reclassification adjustments made to specific financial statement captions.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		180	(a)	180
Interest income from cash balances	180		(180	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		2,739	(b)	2,739
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	2,923		(2,393	)(b)	530
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(10,392	)	10,392	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	608		(608	)(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(9,784	)(c)	(9,784	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	8,515		(8,515	)(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains	2,707		(2,707	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		11,222	(d)	11,222

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		66	(a)	66
Interest income from cash balances	66		(66	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		787	(b)	787
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	621		(441	)(b)	180
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(7,510	)	7,510	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(51	)	51	(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(7,561	)(c)	(7,561	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	(337	)	337	(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)	7,062		(7,062	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		6,725	(d)	6,725

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(a)Interest income from cash balances has been reclassified into “Other revenues,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b)Earnings from unconsolidated entities and various other items are now separate captions in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. We previously classified such items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, within “Other income.”

(c)The amounts in “Net gains (losses) on currency hedges” and “Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” have been reclassified into “Loss on derivative financial instruments,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d)The amounts in “Net realized foreign currency gains (losses) and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)” have been reclassified into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities	(12,097	)	12,097	(a)	—
Gain on sale of loans	(7,177	)	7,177	(a)	—
Gain on sale of investments	—		(19,274	)(a)	(19,274	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(9,991	)	9,991	(b)	—
Unrealized losses on currency hedges	13,319		(13,319	)(b)	—
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		3,328	(b)	3,328
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement	(8,809	)	8,809	(c)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)	(2,707	)	2,707	(c)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		(11,516	)(c)	(11,516	)
Purchased interest on investments	(638	)	638	(d)	—
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment	(942,692	)	(638	)(d)	(943,330	)
Loan maturities	460,789		(460,789	)(e)	—
Loan investment principal repayments	33,518		(33,518	)(e)	—
Proceeds from principal collections on loans	—		494,307	(e)	494,307

(a)We have combined “Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities” and “Gain on sale of loans” into “Gain on sale of investments,” a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b)We have combined “Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” and “Unrealized (gains) losses on currency hedges” into “Change in fair value of derivatives,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(c)We have combined “Gain on foreign currency remeasurement” and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)” into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d)We have combined “Purchased interest on investments” into “Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment.”

(e)We have combined “Loan maturities” and “Loan investment principal repayments” into “Proceeds from principal collections on loans,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Recent Accounting Developments

As noted above, the consolidation of securitization VIEs has a significant impact on our balance sheet and statement of operations presentation on a GAAP basis.  Also as noted above, we measure the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option.  In doing so, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs, which results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust, or collateralized financing entity (“CFE”), being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.

On July 19, 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an exposure draft (“ED”) related to Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 12-G, Accounting for the Difference Between the Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity.  The ED attempts to address diversity in practice related to the measurement of a CFE’s assets and liabilities at fair value.  In doing so, the ED indicates that the fair value measurement of a CFE’s financial liabilities should be consistent with the fair value measurement of its financial assets.  This is consistent with our current treatment, as described above and in the “Fair Value” section herein.

However, the ED also concludes that reporting entities must use the fair value of the financial assets (and carrying value of any non-financial assets temporarily held by the CFE) to measure the financial liabilities.  This is inconsistent with the methodology we apply, which uses the fair value of the financial liabilities to measure the financial assets.

Comment letters on the ED were due by October 17, 2013.  We have submitted a comment letter to the FASB expressing our concerns with respect to this issue.  We have also engaged in discussions with the FASB regarding our comment letter and the significant limitations that the ED would impose on our ability to prepare GAAP financial statements.

3.  Acquisition of LNR Property LLC

As described in Note 1, on April 19, 2013, we acquired certain net assets of LNR for an initial agreed upon purchase price of $859 million, which was reduced for transaction expenses and distributions occurring after September 30, 2012, resulting in cash consideration of approximately $730 million. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting as discussed in Note 2.

The following table summarizes the initial and adjusted provisional estimates of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, before consolidation of securitization VIEs, which had no impact on the purchase price (in thousands):

	Initial Provisional Amounts		Measurement Period Adjustments			Adjusted Provisional Amounts
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	143,771	$	—		$	143,771
Restricted cash	24,413		—			24,413
Loans held-for-investment	8,015		—			8,015
Loans held-for-sale	256,502		—			256,502
Investment securities	314,471		—			314,471
Intangible assets — servicing rights	276,989		—			276,989
Investment in unconsolidated entities	97,588		(1,170		)	96,418
Derivative assets	3,103		—			3,103
Interest receivable	1,315		—			1,315
Other assets	60,853		(152		)	60,701
Total assets acquired	1,187,020		(1,322		)	1,185,698
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	118,621		4,927			123,548
Secured financing agreements	438,377		—			438,377
Derivative liabilities	354		—			354
Total liabilities assumed	557,352		4,927			562,279
Net assets acquired	$	629,668	$	(6,249	)	$	623,419

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Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This determination of goodwill is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Initial Provisional Amounts		Measurement Period Adjustments		Adjusted Provisional Amounts
Purchase price	$	730,518	—		$	730,518
Provisional estimates of the fair value of net assets acquired	629,668		(6,249	)	623,419
Goodwill	$	100,850	6,249		$	107,099

On the acquisition date, we repaid LNR’s senior credit facility for its outstanding balance and accrued interest of $268.9 million.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we retrospectively adjusted our initial provisional estimates of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed for new information obtained regarding facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. Such balance sheet adjustments had no retrospective effect on previously reported results of operations.

Since the acquisition date and before consolidation of securitization VIEs, LNR has recognized revenues of $152.6 million and net earnings of $79.8 million which are reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.  We incurred acquisition-related costs such as advisory, legal, and due diligence services of approximately $0.3 million and $18.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, which are included in business combination costs within our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The pro forma revenue and net income of the combined entity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, assuming the business combination was consummated on January 1, 2012, are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Revenues	$	155,536	$	150,058	$	459,856	$	416,109
Net income	97,288		112,757		299,338		263,908

Pro forma revenues and expenses were adjusted to exclude interest expense on LNR’s senior credit facility, which was repaid at the acquisition date, and certain other non-recurring acquisition related costs.  We included an estimated income tax provision and management fee expense for periods prior to the acquisition date and estimated interest expense for the term loan facility discussed in Note 10.  The amounts of these adjustments are as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net interest expense addition (deduction)	$	—		$	(1,416	)	$	752		$	(4,385	)
Non-recurring acquisition costs addition (deduction)	(7,291		)	7,699			(125,936		)	23,097
Income tax provision addition	1,604			15,722			15,577			28,647
Management fee expense addition	—			23,164			18,657			32,907

4. Restricted Cash

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we assumed a $23.1 million escrow account funded by the sellers of LNR on behalf of certain employees. The cash from this account is payable to the employees upon the occurrence of certain events, including involuntary termination without cause or the employees rendering of service through the nine month anniversary of the acquisition date.  Also in connection with the LNR acquisition, we were required to cash collateralize certain obligations of LNR, including letters of credit and performance obligations.  The Company funded $3.3 million for these obligations and our affiliate funded the remaining $6.2 million.  The full amount is in the name of a subsidiary of the Company and is therefore reflected as the Company’s restricted cash.  An offsetting payable to our affiliate of $6.2 million is recorded in related party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. A summary of our restricted cash as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Funds held in escrow for employees	$	19,587	$	—
Cash collateral for derivative financial instruments	14,608		—
Cash collateral for performance obligations	9,482		—
Funds held in escrow on behalf of borrowers and other	39,029		3,429
	$	82,706	$	3,429

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5. Loans

Our investments in loans held-for-investment are accounted for at amortized cost and the loans held-for-sale are accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value, unless we have elected the fair value option. The following table summarizes our investments in mortgages and loans by subordination class as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2013	Carrying Value			Face Amount		Weighted Average Coupon		WAL (years)(2)
First mortgages	$	1,928,052		$	1,975,959	6.1	%	4.3
Subordinated mortgages(1)	523,393			560,147		7.9	%	3.5
Mezzanine loans	1,342,793			1,354,863		10.8	%	3.5
Total loans held-for-investment	3,794,238			3,890,969
First mortgages held-for-sale, lower of cost or fair value	66,018			67,000		3.5	%	4.9
First mortgages held-for-sale, fair value option elected	279,121			273,110		5.3	%	9.3
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			85,740		4.7	%	2.4
Total gross loans	4,224,967			4,316,819
Loan loss allowance	(3,976		)	—
Total net loans	$	4,220,991		$	4,316,819

December 31, 2012	Carrying Value			Face Amount		Weighted Average Coupon		WAL (years)(2)
First mortgages	$	1,461,666		$	1,502,382	6.2	%	3.8
Subordinated mortgages(1)	397,159			430,444		9.8	%	4.0
Mezzanine loans	1,057,670			1,079,897		10.3	%	3.6
Total loans held-for-investment	2,916,495			3,012,723
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,901			86,337		4.7	%	3.2
Total gross loans	3,002,396			3,099,060
Loan loss allowance	(2,061		)	—
Total net loans	$	3,000,335		$	3,099,060

(1)Subordinated mortgages include (i) subordinated mortgages that we retain after having sold first mortgage positions related to the same collateral, (ii) B-Notes, and (iii) subordinated loan participations.

(2)Represents the WAL of each respective group of loans. The WAL of each individual loan is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with a denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the loan.

As of September 30, 2013, approximately $2.7 billion, or 64.1%, of the loans are variable rate and pay interest at LIBOR or EURIBOR plus a weighted-average spread of 6.17%. The following table summarizes our investments in floating rate loans (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Index	Rate	Carrying Value		Rate	Carrying Value
1 Month LIBOR	0.1789%	$	453,690	0.2087%	$	674,327
1 Month Citibank LIBOR(1)	N/A	—		0.1900%	93,195
3 Month Citibank LIBOR(1)	N/A	—		0.3000%	7,217
3 Month EURIBOR	0.225%	54,091		N/A	—
LIBOR Floor	0.19% - 3.0%(2)	2,201,216		0.5% - 2.0%	1,143,443
Total		$	2,708,997		$	1,918,182

(1)The Citibank LIBOR rate is equal to the rate per annum at which deposits in United States dollars are offered by the principal office of Citibank, N.A. in London, England to prime banks in the London interbank market.

(2)The weighted-average LIBOR Floor is 0.52% as of September 30, 2013.

As of September 30, 2013, the risk ratings for loans subject to our rating system, which is described in our Form 10-K, and excludes loans on cost recovery method and loans for which the fair value option has been elected, by class of loan were as follows (amounts in thousands):

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	Balance Sheet Classification
Risk	Loans Held-For-Investment								Loans Transferred
Rating Category	First Mortgages		Subordinated Mortgages		Mezzanine Loans		Loans Held- For-Sale		As Secured Borrowings		Total
1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	25,473		2,422		343,818		—		13,046		384,759
3	1,740,951		489,430		919,293		66,018		72,544		3,288,236
4	153,845		31,541		79,682		—		—		265,068
5	—		—		—		—		—		—
Not Rated	7,783		—		—		279,121		—		286,904
	$	1,928,052	$	523,393	$	1,342,793	$	345,139	$	85,590	$	4,224,967

As of December 31, 2012, the risk ratings by class of loan, excluding loans where we have elected the fair value option, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Classification
Risk	Loans Held-For-Investment								Loans Transferred
Rating Category	First Mortgages		Subordinated Mortgages		Mezzanine Loans		Loans Held- For-Sale		As Secured Borrowings		Total
1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	39,734		2,434		370,671		—		13,113		425,952
3	1,350,455		363,275		679,371		—		72,788		2,465,889
4	59,970		31,450		7,628		—		—		99,048
5	11,507		—		—		—		—		11,507
	$	1,461,666	$	397,159	$	1,057,670	$	—	$	85,901	$	3,002,396

After completing the impairment evaluation process described in our Form 10-K, we concluded that no impairment charges were required on any individual loans held for investment as of September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2013, none of our loans held for investment were in default. Additionally, none of our held-for-sale loans where we have elected the fair value option were 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual status.

We recorded an allowance for loan losses equal to (i) 1.5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “4,” plus (ii) 5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “5.” These groups accounted for 6.3% and 3.7% of our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (amounts in thousands):

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of year	$	2,061	$	—
Provision for loan losses	1,915		—
Charge-offs	—		—
Recoveries	—		—
Reserve for loan losses at end of period	$	3,976	$	—
Recorded investment in loans related to the allowance for loan loss	$	265,068	$	—

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows (amounts in thousands):

Balance December 31, 2012	$	3,000,335
Acquisition of LNR loans	264,517
Acquisitions/originations	2,506,378
Capitalized interest (1)	12,481
Basis of loans sold (2)	(1,221,396		)
Loan maturities	(329,636		)
Principal repayments	(65,272		)
Discount accretion/premium amortization	26,917
Changes in fair value	26,315
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gain	3,784
Capitalized cost written off	(1,517		)
Loan loss allowance	(1,915		)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	4,220,991

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(1)Represents accrued interest income on loans whose terms do not require current payment of interest.

(2)See Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosure on these transactions.

We acquired or originated $2.5 billion (face value) in loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which included: (1) 74 first mortgage loans originated for future securitization by LNR’s conduit platform (2) an $86.0 million first mortgage construction financing for the development of 30 luxury condominium residences and a ground floor retail space in Manhattan, New York. Of this total loan amount, $50.6 million was funded at closing; (3) an origination of a $350.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the construction of the Hudson Yards South Tower located on Manhattan’s West side with $98.9 million funded at close; (4) an origination of a $158.5 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan, with $122.9 million funded at closing, secured by the fee interest in an 11 story office building in New York; (5) an origination of a $275.0 million first mortgage loan of which $225.0 million was funded at close; (6) recapitalization of an existing loan with a $140.0 million first mortgage of which $115.0 million was funded at close. The A-Note was subsequently sold to another lender for proceeds that approximated our carrying amount; (7) refinancing of an existing loan collateralized by a portfolio of hotel properties located throughout the United States.  We co-originated a $142.5 million first mortgage loan with a strategic partner. The $100.0 million A-note was sold in securitization shortly after, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $99.4 million; (8) an origination of a $145.6 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan, of which $115.0 million was funded at close, secured by a media campus located in Burbank, CA; (9) an origination of an $136.8 million first mortgage loan and mezzanine loan, of which $112.0 million was funded at close, collateralized by eight, two-story office/research & development buildings located on a campus in San Jose, CA; (10) co-originated a Euro-denominated first mortgage loan with an affiliate of the Manager (loan is secured by a portfolio of 225 retail properties in Finland with $53.8 million funded at close and $12.9 million in future funding); and (11) an origination of a $112.0 first mortgage loan secured by 844,820 square feet of land, which currently consists of 15 parking lots totaling 2,509 spaces, located in Boston’s Seaport District. Additionally, eight loans, totaling $147.5 million, were prepaid or matured during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

6. Investment Securities

Investment securities are comprised of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013 Carrying Value		December 31, 2012 Carrying Value
CMBS	$	112,436	$	529,434
CMBS, fair value option (1)	85,710		—
RMBS	316,261		333,153
Held-to-maturity (“HTM”) Securities	37,370		—
Equity Securities	15,016		21,667
Total	$	566,793	$	884,254

(1)We also had $324.4 million of fair value option CMBS that are eliminated in consolidation against VIE liabilities pursuant to ASC 810.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2013	EquitySecurities		HTM Security		RMBS			CMBS			CMBS, fair value option		Total
Purchases	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,889		$	21,982	$	23,871
Sales	—		—		—			(206,972		)	—		(206,972		)
Principal collections	—		—		(14,124		)	(2,546		)	—		(16,670		)

On September 16, 2013, we sold a CMBS position for proceeds of $206.9 million, resulting in a gain of $6.4 million.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013	EquitySecurities			HTM Security		RMBS			CMBS			CMBS, fair value option			Total
Purchases	$	—		$	37,174	$	20,090		$	1,889		$	23,601		$	82,754
Sales	(6,769		)	—		(12,713		)	(413,323		)	(10,072		)	(442,877		)
Principal collections	—			—		(46,762		)	(10,031		)	—			(56,793		)

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2012	RMBS			CMBS			Total
Purchases	$	95,820		$	—		$	95,820
Sales	(9,425		)	(173,461		)	(182,886		)
Principal collections	(18,542		)	(5,874		)	(24,416		)

Nine months ended September 30, 2012	RMBS			CMBS			Total
Purchases	$	203,438		$	372,252		$	575,690
Sales	(26,049		)	(173,461		)	(199,510		)
Principal collections	(52,310		)	(15,142		)	(67,452		)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no purchases, sales or principal collections on Equity Securities, Held-to-Maturity Securities, or CMBS where the fair value option has been elected.

CMBS, Fair Value Option

As discussed in the Fair Value Option section in Note 2, we elect the fair value option for LNR’s CMBS in an effort to eliminate accounting mismatches resulting from the current or potential consolidation of securitization VIEs.  As of September 30, 2013, the fair value and unpaid principal balance of CMBS where we have elected the fair value option, before consolidation of securitization VIEs, were $410.1 million and $2.9 billion, respectively.  These balances represent our economic interests in these assets.  However, as a result of our consolidation of securitization VIEs, the vast majority of this fair value ($324.4 million at September 30, 2013) is eliminated against VIE liabilities before arriving at our GAAP balance for fair value option CMBS.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we purchased $33.4 million and $116.8 million, respectively, of CMBS for which we elected the fair value option. Due to our consolidation of securitization VIEs, a significant portion of this amount ($11.4 million and $93.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively) is reflected as repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

As of September 30, 2013, none of our CMBS where we have elected the fair value option are variable rate. The table below summarizes various attributes of our investment in fair value option CMBS as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2013	Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Rating		Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(1)
CMBS, fair value option	5.6	%	D	(2)	3.4

(1)The WAL of each security is calculated based on the period of time over which we expect to receive principal cash flows.  Expected principal cash flows are based on contractual payments net of expected losses.

(2)Includes $56.1 million in fair value option CMBS that are not rated. The remaining $29.6 million in fair value option CMBS have a weighted average rating of CCC-.

CMBS and RMBS

The Company classified all of its CMBS and RMBS investments where the fair value option has not been elected as available-for-sale as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Theses CMBS and RMBS are reported at fair value in the balance sheet with changes in fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

The tables below summarize various attributes of our investments in available-for-sale CMBS and RMBS where the fair value option has not been elected as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (amounts in thousands):

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								Unrealized Gains or (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
September 30, 2013	Purchase Amortized Cost		Credit OTTI			Recorded Amortized Cost		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Net Fair Value Adjustment		Fair Value
CMBS	$	99,081	$	—		$	99,081	$	—		$	13,355	$	—		$	13,355	$	112,436
RMBS	273,836		(10,573		)	263,263		(34		)	56,390		(3,358		)	52,998		316,261
Total	$	372,917	$	(10,573	)	$	362,344	$	(34	)	$	69,745	$	(3,358	)	$	66,353	$	428,697

September 30, 2013	Weighted Average Coupon(1)		Weighted Average Rating	Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(2)
CMBS	11.5	%	BB+	6.0
RMBS	1.0	%	CCC	5.9

(1)Calculated using the one-month LIBOR rate as of September 30, 2013 of 0.17885% for variable rate securities.

(2)Represents the WAL of each respective group of MBS. The WAL of each individual security is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with the denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of September 30, 2013. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the security.

								Unrealized Gains or (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
December 31, 2012	Purchase Amortized Cost		Credit OTTI			Recorded Amortized Cost		Non-Credit OTTI		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Net Fair Value Adjustment		Fair Value
CMBS	$	498,064	$	—		$	498,064	$	—	$	31,370	$	—		$	31,370	$	529,434
RMBS	293,321		(10,194		)	283,127		—		50,717		(691		)	50,026		333,153
Total	$	791,385	$	(10,194	)	$	781,191	$	—	$	82,087	$	(691	)	$	81,396	$	862,587

December 31, 2012	Weighted Average Coupon(1)		Weighted Average Rating		Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(3)
CMBS	4.3	%	BB+	(2)	3.3
RMBS	1.1	%	CCC+		5.4

(1)Calculated using the December 31, 2012 one-month LIBOR rate of 0.2087% for floating rate securities.

(2)Approximately 20.4% of the CMBS securities are rated BB+. The remaining 79.6% are securities where the obligors are certain special purpose entities that were formed to hold substantially all of the assets of a worldwide operator of hotels, resorts and timeshare properties; the securities are not rated but the loan-to-value ratio was estimated to be in the range of 39%-44% at December 31, 2012.

(3)Represents the WAL of each respective group of MBS. The WAL of each individual security or loan is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with a denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of December 31, 2012. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the security.

As of September 30, 2013, 1.5% of the CMBS where we have not elected the fair value option are variable rate.  As of December 31, 2012, 79.6% of our CMBS are variable rate and paid interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 2.3%. As of September 30, 2013, approximately $275.4 million, or 87.1%, of the RMBS are variable rate and pay interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 0.37%. As of December 31, 2012, approximately $281.2 million, or 84.4%, of the RMBS were variable rate and pay interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 0.38%.  We purchased all of the RMBS at a discount that will be accreted into income over the expected remaining life of the security. The majority of the income from this strategy is earned from the accretion of these discounts.

The following table contains a reconciliation of aggregate principal balance to amortized cost for our CMBS and RMBS as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013					December 31, 2012
	CMBS		RMBS			CMBS			RMBS
Principal balance	$	99,081	$	452,868		$	519,575		$	489,218
Accretable yield	—		(110,265		)	(21,511		)	(108,486		)
Non-accretable difference	—		(79,340		)	—			(97,605		)
Total discount	—		(189,605		)	(21,511		)	(206,091		)
Amortized cost	$	99,081	$	263,263		$	498,064		$	283,127

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The principal balance of credit deteriorated RMBS was $350.4 million and $438.0 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Accretable yield related to these securities totaled $85.5 million and $93.6 million, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our CMBS and RMBS during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	For the three months ended September 30, 2013
	Accretable Yield						Non-Accretable Difference
	CMBS			RMBS			CMBS		RMBS
Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	7,081		$	107,317		$	—	$	89,306
Accretion of discount	(885		)	(5,940		)	—		—
Principal write-downs	—			—			—		(1,130		)
Purchases	—			—			—		—
Sales	(6,196		)	—			—		—
OTTI	—			52			—		—
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference	—			8,836			—		(8,836		)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—		$	110,265		$	—	$	79,340

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our CMBS and RMBS during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Accretable Yield						Non-Accretable Difference
	CMBS			RMBS			CMBS		RMBS
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	21,511		$	108,486		$	—	$	97,605
Accretion of discount	(5,442		)	(17,846		)	—		—
Principal write-downs	—			—			—		(2,133		)
Purchases	—			5,738			—		1,758
Sales	(16,069		)	(2,418		)	—		(2,038		)
OTTI	—			453			—		—
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference	—			15,852			—		(15,852		)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—		$	110,265		$	—	$	79,340

Subject to certain limitations on durations, we have allocated an amount to invest in RMBS that cannot exceed 10% of our total assets excluding LNR VIEs. We have engaged a third party manager who specializes in RMBS to execute the trading of RMBS, the cost of which was $0.3 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, which has been recorded as management fees in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.  These costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of the available-for-sale securities where (i) we have not elected the fair value option, (ii) that were in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2013, and (iii) for which OTTIs (full or partial) have not been recognized in earnings (amounts in thousands):

	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
As of September 30, 2013	Securities with a loss less than 12 months		Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		Securities with a loss less than 12 months			Securities with a loss greater than 12 months
CMBS	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
RMBS	45,304		1,604		(2,874		)	(519		)
Total	45,304		$	1,604	$	(2,874	)	$	(519	)

As of September 30, 2013, there were 11 securities with unrealized losses. After evaluating each security we determined that the impairments on 2 of these securities, totaling $86 thousand, were other-than-temporary. Credit losses represented $52 thousand of this total, which we calculated by comparing (i) the estimated future cash flows of each security discounted at the yield determined as

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of the initial acquisition date or, if since revised, as of the last date previously revised, to (ii) our amortized cost basis.  We further determined that the remaining security was not other-than-temporarily impaired.  We considered a number of factors in reaching this conclusion, including that we did not intend to sell any individual security, it was not considered more likely than not that we would be forced to sell any individual security prior to recovering our amortized cost, and there were no material credit events that would have caused us to otherwise conclude that we would not recover our cost.  Significant judgment is used in projecting cash flows for our non-agency RMBS. As a result, actual income and/or impairments could be materially different from what is currently projected and/or reported.  For the three months ended September 30, 2012, our aggregate MBS credit losses (as reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations) were $0.7 million.

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2012 for which OTTIs (full or partial) had not been recognized in earnings (amounts in thousands):

	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
As of December 31, 2012	Securities with a loss less than 12 months		Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		Securities with a loss less than 12 months			Securities with a loss greater than 12 months
CMBS	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
RMBS	4,096		599		(654		)	(37		)
Total	$	4,096	$	599	$	(654	)	$	(37	)

HTM Securities

In March 2013, we originated a preferred equity interest of $37.2 million in a limited liability company that owns commercial real estate.  The preferred equity interest matures in October 2014.  Due to this mandatory redemption feature, we have classified this investment as a debt security in accordance with GAAP, and we expect to hold the investment to its maturity. The preferred equity investment is to receive a monthly return on investment at a rate of 1-Month LIBOR plus a spread of 10.0%.

Equity Securities

On December 14, 2012, we acquired 9,140,000 ordinary shares (approximately a 4% interest) in Starwood European Real Estate Finance Limited (“SEREF”), a debt fund that is externally managed by an affiliate of our Manager and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, for approximately $14.7 million. We have elected to report the investment at fair value because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market, and also due to potential lags in reporting resulting from differences in the respective regulatory requirements. We have not received any distributions from SEREF, and the fair value of the investment remeasured in USD was $15.0 million as of September 30, 2013.

7.  Residential Real Estate

During the second quarter of 2012, we began to purchase single family residential homes and non-performing residential loans. At acquisition, a significant portion of the properties were either vacant or had occupants that were not subject to a lease and/or were not paying rent to the previous owner. Upon acquisition, we began actively preparing the properties to be either rented or sold, as applicable. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred approximately $9.7 million and $31.3 million, respectively, in costs of preparing these properties for their intended use, and such costs were added to our investment basis.

Type	Depreciable Life	Acquisition Cost		Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Accumulated Depreciation		Net Book Value
Building	30 years	$	173,554	$	19,909	$	3,086	$	190,377
Land	—	49,706		—		—		49,706
Furniture & Fixtures	5 years	167		616		105		678
Development Assets (1)	—	291,058		16,203		—		307,261
		$	514,485	$	36,728	$	3,191	$	548,022

(1)Development Assets represent residential properties that are being renovated or otherwise prepared for their intended use, which is either sale or rental. Costs incurred during the development period are capitalized.

8. Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we acquired a 50% interest in a joint venture which holds an investment in a privately-held commercial real estate services provider. We account for our interest in the joint venture under the equity method of accounting.  The investment is reflected at a balance of $55.8 million as of September 30, 2013.

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In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we acquired a 50% interest in a venture which holds investments in real estate, real estate-related income-bearing debt instruments and other forms of real estate related income bearing securities consisting of, but not limited to CMBS, B-notes, mezzanine debt and distressed debt products across Europe. The investment, which is accounted for under the equity method, is reflected at a balance of $23.8 million as of September 30, 2013.

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we acquired a 50% interest in a venture which originates small balance real estate loans to commercial customers.  The investment, which is accounted for under the equity method, is reflected at a balance of $21.1 million as of September 30, 2013.

In June 2011, we acquired a non-controlling 49% interest in a privately-held limited liability company (“LLC”) for $25.5 million, which is accounted for under the equity method. In December 2011 we sold 20% of this investment for an amount that approximated our carrying amount. The LLC owns a mezzanine loan participation, and our share of earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $0.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, which is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Our share of earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our carrying value was $24.0 million and $24.3 million, respectively.

Prior to 2011, we had committed $9.7 million to acquire at least a 5% interest in a privately-held limited liability company formed to acquire assets of a commercial real estate debt management and servicing business primarily for the opportunity to participate in debt opportunities arising from the venture’s special servicing business (the “Participation Right”). As of September 30, 2013, we had funded $8.0 million of our commitment. As of both September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, the cost basis was $8.0 million, and we recognized $0.2 million and $1.3 million of income from distributions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, related to this investment, which is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recognized $0.2 million and $1.0 million income from distributions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, related to this investment.

9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill at September 30, 2013 represents the excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets acquired on April 19, 2013 for the acquisition of LNR.  The goodwill recognized is attributable to value embedded in LNR’s existing platform, which includes an international network of commercial real estate asset managers, work-out specialists, underwriters and administrative support professionals as well as proprietary historical performance data on commercial real estate assets.  The tax deductible component of our goodwill as of April 19, 2013 is $101.7 million and is deductible over 15 years.

Servicing Rights Intangibles

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we identified domestic and European servicing rights that existed at the purchase date, based upon the expected future cash flows of the associated servicing contracts.  All of our servicing fees are specified by these Pooling and Servicing Agreements.  The table below presents information about our GAAP servicing intangibles for the LNR Stub Period (in thousands).  At September 30, 2013, the balance of the domestic servicing intangible is net of $88.6 million that is eliminated in consolidation pursuant to ASC 810 against VIE assets in connection with our consolidation of securitization VIEs.  Before VIE consolidation, the domestic servicing intangible has a balance of $246.6 million, which represents our economic interest in this asset.

Domestic servicing rights, at fair value
Fair value at April 19, 2013	$	156,993
Changes in fair value due to changes in inputs and assumptions	1,030
Fair value at September 30, 2013	158,023
European servicing rights
Carrying value at April 19, 2013 (fair value)	32,649
Amortization	(4,765		)
Foreign exchange gain	1,825
Carrying value at September 30, 2013 (fair value of $31.4 million)	29,709
Total servicing rights at September 30, 2013	$	187,732

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The future amortization expense for the European servicing intangible is expected to be as follows (in thousands):

2013 (remainder of)	$	3,160
2014	12,961
2015	8,808
2016	3,472
2017 and thereafter	1,308
Total	$	29,709

10. Secured Financing Agreements

The following table is a summary of our secured financing agreements in place as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands).  Refer to our Form 10-K for additional information regarding our secured financing agreements:

	Facility Type	Revolver	Eligible Assets	Current Maturity	Extended Maturity (a)	Pricing	Pledged Asset Carrying Value		Maximum Facility Size		Carrying Value
Wells Fargo II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Aug 2014	Aug 2015	LIBOR + 1.75% to 6%	$	842,044	$	550,000	$	246,810
Wells Fargo III	Repurchase	Yes	Identified RMBS	(c)	N/A	LIBOR + 1.90%	$	289,830	$	175,000	$	72,719
Wells Fargo IV	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Dec 2014	Dec 2016	LIBOR + 2.75%	$	210,949	$	154,935	$	154,935
Goldman III	Repurchase	No	Single Borrower Secured Note	Sep 2015	N/A	LIBOR + 3.70%	$	210,125	$	149,989	$	149,989
Citibank	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Mar 2014	Mar 2017	LIBOR + 1.75% to 3.75%	$	158,643	$	125,000	$	100,952
Borrowing Base	Bank Credit Facility	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2015	Sep 2017	LIBOR + 3.25% (b)	$	591,916	$	250,000	—
Onewest Bank	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Jul 2015	Jul 2017	LIBOR + 3.00%	$	124,822	$	84,012	$	84,012
Conduit I	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2014	Sep 2014	LIBOR + 2.20%	$	75,234	$	250,000	$	55,395
Conduit II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Nov 2014	Nov 2014	LIBOR + 2.10%	$	203,887	$	150,000	$	149,438
Term Loan	Syndicated Facility	Yes	Specifically Identified Assets	Apr 2020	Apr 2020	LIBOR + 2.75% (b)	$	1,726,171	$	298,500	$	297,794	(d)
									Total		$	1,312,044

(a)	Subject to certain conditions as defined in facility agreement.
(b)	Subject to borrower’s option to choose alternative benchmark based rates pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement. The Term Loan is also subject to a 75 basis point floor.
(c)	The date that is 180 days after the buyer delivers notice to seller, subject to a maximum date of March 13, 2015.
(d)	Term loan outstanding balance is net of $706 thousand in discount amortization.

On April 19, 2013, we assumed two repurchase facilities from LNR.  The first is an agreement between Starwood Mortgage Funding I LLC (“SMF I”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, and Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company (the “Conduit Repurchase Agreement I”).  Conduit Repurchase Agreement I provides for funding of up to $250.0 million for the origination of commercial mortgage loans for securitization.  This facility is secured by the mortgage loans originated under this facility and accrues interest at one-month LIBOR plus a pricing margin of 2.20%.  As of September 30, 2013, $55.4 million was outstanding under this agreement and the carrying value of the pledged collateral was $75.2 million.  The Company guarantees certain of the obligations of SMF I under the agreement up to a maximum liability of 25% of the then currently outstanding repurchase price of all purchased assets.

The second agreement is between Starwood Mortgage Funding II LLC (“SMF II”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary and Barclays Bank PLC (the “Conduit Repurchase Agreement II”). Conduit Repurchase Agreement II provides for funding of up to $150.0 million for the origination of commercial mortgage loans for securitization.  This facility is secured by the mortgage loans originated under this facility and accrues interest at one-month LIBOR plus a pricing margin of 2.10%.  As of September 30, 2013, $149.4 million was outstanding under this agreement and the carrying value of the pledged collateral was $203.9 million. The Company guarantees certain of the obligations of SMF II under the agreement up to a maximum liability of 20% of the then currently outstanding repurchase price of all purchased assets.

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Also on April 19, 2013, we assumed LNR’s senior credit facility.  Simultaneously with the acquisition, we repaid the outstanding balance plus accrued interest totaling $268.9 million, and entered into a new $300 million term loan facility which is rated BB+/Ba2(S&P/Moody’s). The term loan facility has a seven year term maturing in April 2020. Advances under the Term Loan Facility accrue interest at a per annum rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.75% with a 0.75% LIBOR floor and an overall borrowing cost of 3.84% per annum. In addition, the fees to obtain the facility were $7.1 million, which are reflected as other assets.

The following table sets forth our five-year principal repayments schedule for the secured financings, assuming no defaults or expected extensions and excluding the loan transfer secured borrowings (amounts in thousands). Our credit facilities generally require principal to be paid down prior to the facilities’ respective maturities if and when we receive principal payments on, or sell, the investment collateral that we have pledged. The amount reflected in each period includes principal repayments on our credit facilities that would be required if (i) we received the repayments that we expect to receive on the investments that have been pledged as collateral under the credit facilities, as applicable, and (ii) if the credit facilities that are expected to have amounts outstanding at their current maturity dates are not extended or if the respective amounts outstanding are not otherwise refinanced:

2013 (remainder of)	$	239,106
2014	589,295
2015	192,599
2016	3,000
2017 and thereafter (1)	288,750
Total	$	1,312,750

(1)Principal paydown of the Term Loan in 2020 excludes $706 thousand in discount amortization.

Secured financing maturities for 2013 primarily relate to $32.4 million on the OneWest Bank Repurchase Agreement, $55.4 million on the Conduit Repurchase Agreement I and $149.4 million on the Conduit Repurchase Agreement II.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had approximately $11.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively, of capitalized financing costs, net of amortization which is included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $2.1 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of amortization was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately $1.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of amortization was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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11. Convertible Senior Notes

On February 15, 2013, we issued $600.0 million of 4.55% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). The 2018 Notes were sold to the underwriters at a discount of 2.05%, resulting in net proceeds to us of $587.7 million. On July 3, 2013, we issued $460.0 million of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”). The 2019 Notes were sold to the underwriters at a discount of 2.125%, resulting in net proceeds to us of $450.2 million. The following summarizes the unsecured convertible senior notes (collectively, the “Convertible Notes”) outstanding as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands, except rates):

	Principal Amount		Coupon Rate		Effective Rate (1)		Conversion Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Remaining Period of Amortization
2018 Notes	$	600,000	4.55	%	6.08	%	35.5981	2/15/2018	4.4 years
2019 Notes	$	460,000	4.00	%	5.37	%	37.9896	1/15/2019	5.3 years

	As of September 30, 2013
Total principal	$	1,060,000
Net unamortized discount	(64,928		)
Carrying amount of debt components	$	995,072
Carrying amount of conversion option equity components recorded in additional paid-in capital	$	48,502

(1)Effective rate includes the effects of underwriter purchase discount and the adjustment for the conversion option, the value of which reduced the initial liability and was recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

(2)The conversion rate represents the number of common shares issuable per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes converted.  The initial conversion rate for the 2018 Notes was 35.5391, but was adjusted to 35.5981 in accordance with the applicable indenture because the dividend distributions of $0.46 per share declared in each of the second and third quarters of 2013 exceeded the initial dividend threshold amount of $0.44 per share specified in the indenture. No such adjustment was necessary with respect to the 2019 Notes because the initial dividend threshold amount is $0.46 per share in the applicable indenture.  The Company has the option to settle any conversions in cash, common shares or a combination thereof.  The if-converted value of the Convertible Notes does not exceed their principal amount at September 30, 2013 since the closing market price of the Company’s common stock of $23.97 per share does not exceed the implicit conversion prices of $28.09 per share for the 2018 Notes and $26.32 for the 2019 Notes .

ASC Topic 470-20 requires the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) to be separately accounted for in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. ASC 470-20 requires that the initial proceeds from the sale of these notes be allocated between a liability component and an equity component in a manner that reflects interest expense at the interest rate of similar nonconvertible debt that could have been issued by the Company at such time. The Company measured the fair value of the debt components of the 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes as of their respective issuance dates based on effective interest rates of 6.08% and 5.37%, respectively.  As a result, the Company attributed an aggregate of approximately $48.5 million of the proceeds to the equity components of the notes, which represents the excess proceeds received over the fair value of the liability components of the notes at the date of issuance. The equity components of the Convertible Notes have been reflected within additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013. The resulting debt discount is being amortized over the period during which the Convertible Notes are expected to be outstanding (the maturity date) as additional non-cash interest expense. The additional non-cash interest expense attributable to each of the Convertible Notes will increase in subsequent reporting periods through the maturity date as the notes accrete to their par value over the same period. The aggregate contractual interest expense was approximately $11.4 million and $21.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  With respect to the amortization of the discount on the liability components of the Convertible Notes, the Company reported additional non-cash interest expense of approximately $3.0 and $5.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

Prior to the close of the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2017 for the 2018 Notes and July 15, 2018 for the 2019 Notes, the Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of one or more of the following conditions: (1) the closing market price of the Company’s common stock is at least 130% of the conversion price of the respective Convertible Notes for at least 20 out of 30 trading days prior to the end of the preceding fiscal quarter, (2) the trading price of the Convertible Notes was less than 98% of the product of (i) the conversion rate and (ii) the closing price of the Company’s common stock during any five consecutive trading day period, (3) the Company issues certain equity instruments at less than the 10-day average closing market price of its common stock or the per-share value of certain distributions exceeds the market price of the Company’s common stock by more than 10% or (4) other specified corporate events (significant consolidation, sale, merger, share exchange, fundamental change, etc.).

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On or after September 1, 2017 for the 2018 Notes and July 15, 2018 for the 2019 Notes, holders may convert each of their notes at the applicable conversion rate at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date irrespective of the foregoing conditions.

12. Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

As described below, we regularly sell loans and notes under various strategies.  We evaluate such sales as to whether they meet the criteria for treatment as a sale—legal isolation, ability of transferee to pledge or exchange the transferred assets without constraint, and transfer of control.  Unless otherwise described below, the sales during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 met the criteria for sale accounting.

Within LNR, we originate commercial mortgage loans with the intent to sell these mortgage loans to SPEs for the purposes of securitization. These SPEs then issue CMBS that are collateralized in part by these assets, as well as other assets transferred to the SPE.  In certain instances, we retain a subordinated interest in the SPE and serve as special servicer for the SPE.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the LNR Stub Period, we sold $363.7 million and $814.8 million, respectively, par value of loans held-for-sale from our conduit platform for their fair values of $375.2 million and $851.5 million, respectively.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the LNR Stub Period, the sale proceeds were used in part to repay $272.1 million and $610.4 million, respectively, of the outstanding balance of the repurchase agreements associated with these loans.

Within the Real Estate Investment Lending segment (refer to Note 24), we originate or acquire loans and then subsequently sell a senior portion, which can be represented in various forms including first mortgages, A-Notes and senior participations.  Typically, our motivation for entering into these transactions is to effectively create leverage on the subordinated position that we will retain and hold for investment.  During the third quarter 2013, we sold $261.6 million in face amount of first mortgage loans, including a $100.0 million A-note into securitization.  LNR was engaged as the special servicer in the securitization transaction, which represents a form of continuing involvement that we concluded was not significant and therefore accounted for the transaction as a sale.  During the second quarter 2013, we concurrently sold senior participations in two separate B-Notes, which generated $95.0 million in aggregate proceeds.  We retained the subordinated interests and therefore accounted for the sales as secured borrowings as required by GAAP.  In addition, we sold first mortgages in May and June where we held and retained mezzanine loans.  These sales generated $52.9 million in total proceeds. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, a related party venture that we consolidate (refer to Note 11) sold its first mortgage loan to independent third parties. We immediately thereafter purchased a pari-passu participation in the loan such that our economic interest in the loan was effectively unchanged. We did not recognize any gain on sale from these transactions given that we held the same economic interest in the first mortgage loan after they were consummated.

13. Derivatives and Hedging Activity

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

We are exposed to certain risk arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. Refer to our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of our risk management objectives and policies.

Cash Flow Hedges of Forecasted Interest Payments

In connection with our repurchase agreements, we have entered into eight outstanding interest rate swaps that have been designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate risk associated with forecasted interest payments. As of September 30, 2013, the aggregate notional of our interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk totaled $183.4 million.  Under these agreements, we will pay fixed monthly coupons at a fixed rates ranging from 0.557% to 2.228% of the notional amount to the counterparty and receive floating rate LIBOR. Our interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk have maturities ranging from May 2014 to May 2021.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 we did not recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in earnings.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the associated variable-rate debt. Over the next twelve months, we estimate that an additional $1.4 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.  We are hedging our exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a maximum period of 93 months.

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Non-designated Hedges

Derivatives not designated as hedges are derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting under GAAP or for which we have not elected to designate as hedges.  Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we entered into 14 forward contracts whereby we agree to sell an amount of GBP or EUR for agreed upon amount of USD at various dates from October 2013 through March 2016. These forward contracts were executed to economically fix the USD amounts of foreign denominated cash flows expected to be received by us related to foreign denominated loan investments.

As of September 30, 2013, we had 45 foreign exchange forward derivatives to sell GBP with a total notional amount of GBP 198.3 million, one foreign exchange forward derivative to buy GBP with a total notional amount of GBP 64.1 million and 20 foreign exchange forward derivatives to sell EUR with a total notional of EUR 132.4 million that were not designated as hedges in qualifying hedging relationships.

The LNR conduit platform uses interest rate and credit index instruments to manage exposures related to commercial mortgage loans held-for-sale. As of September 30, 2013, there were 34 interest rate swaps where the Company is paying fixed rates, with maturities ranging from 3 to 10 years and a total notional amount of $239.1 million.  As of September 30, 2013, there were four credit index instruments with a total notional amount of $50.0 million.

The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Tabular Disclosure of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	DerivativesinanAssetPosition						DerivativesinaLiabilityPosition
	AsofSeptember 30, 2013			AsofDecember 31,2012			Asof September 30, 2013			AsofDecember31,2012
	BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue		BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue		Balance Sheet Location	FairValue		BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	Derivative Assets	$	96	Derivative Assets	$	—	Derivative Liabilities	$	1,084	Derivative Liabilities	$	2,571
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		96			—			1,084			2,571
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	Derivative Assets	3,243		Derivative Assets	4,892		Derivative Liabilities	6,186		Derivative Liabilities	1,772
Foreign exchange contracts	Derivative Assets	3,243		N/A	4,335		Derivative Liabilities	24,982		Derivative Liabilities	23,427
Credit index instruments	Derivative Assets	2,931		N/A	—		Derivative Liabilities	—		N/A	—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		9,417			9,227			31,168			25,199
Total derivatives		$	9,513		$	9,227		$	32,252		$	27,770

Cash flow hedges impact for the three months ended September 30, 2013:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of Loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	594	Interest Expense	$	397	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the three months ended September 30, 2012:

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Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	1,072	Interest Expense	$	661	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of Gain recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	332	Interest Expense	$	1,251	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	3,534	Interest Expense	$	1,911	Interest Expense	$	—

Non-Designated derivatives impact for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
as Hedging Instruments	Derivative	2013			2012
Interest Rate Swaps	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	(4,261	)	$	(51	)
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(17,459		)	(7,510		)
Credit Index Instruments	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(731		)	—
		$	(22,451	)	$	(7,561	)

Non-Designated derivatives impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
as Hedging Instruments	Derivative	2013			2012
Interest Rate Swaps	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	2,752		$	608
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(2,692		)	(10,392		)
Credit Index Instruments	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(125		)	—
		$	(65	)	$	(9,784	)

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

We have entered into agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain provisions where if we were to default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, we may also be declared in default on our derivative obligations. We also have certain agreements that contain provisions where if our ratio of principal amount of indebtedness to total assets at any time exceeds 75%, then we could be declared in default of our derivative obligations.

As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivatives in a liability position was $32.3 million. As of September 30, 2013, we had posted collateral of $14.6 million related to our derivative financial instruments.

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14. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11 and ASU No. 2013-01, we are disclosing the following information to enable users of our financial statements to understand the potential effect of netting arrangements on our financial position for recognized assets and liabilities within the scope of these standards, which for us are derivative assets and liabilities as well as repurchase agreement liabilities (amounts in thousands):

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i)		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2013 Description	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	9,513	$	—	$	9,513	$	6,269	$	2,080	$	1,164
Total	$	9,513	$	—	$	9,513	$	6,269	$	2,080	$	1,164

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i)		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2013 Description	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	32,252	$	—	$	32,252	$	6,269	$	2,239	$	23,744
Secured financing facilities (1)	1,014,250		—		1,014,250		1,014,250		—		—
Total	$	1,046,502	$	—	$	1,046,502	$	1,020,519	$	2,239	$	23,744

(1)The fair value of assets pledged against the Company’s repurchase agreements was $2,115.5 million at September 30, 2013.

With regard to the repurchase agreement liabilities above, the actual fair values and carrying values (if carried at amortized cost) exceed the respective liabilities.  However, the amount required to be disclosed as offsetting collateral is limited to the repurchase agreement liability.

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i) Gross		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2012 Description	Amounts of Recognized Assets		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	9,227	$	—	$	9,227	$	4,335	$	2,989	$	1,903
Total	$	9,227	$	—	$	9,227	$	4,335	$	2,989	$	1,903

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i) Gross		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2012 Description	Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in  the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	27,770	$	—	$	27,770	$	4,335	$	—	$	23,435
Secured financing facilities (1)	1,305,812		—		1,305,812		1,305,812		—		—
Total	$	1,333,582	$	—	$	1,333,582	$	1,310,147	$	—	$	23,435

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With regard to the repurchase agreement liabilities above, the actual fair values and carrying values (if carried at amortized cost) exceed the respective liabilities.  However, the amount required to be disclosed as offsetting collateral is limited to the repurchase agreement liability.

(1)The fair value of assets pledged against the Company’s repurchase agreements was $2,502.9 million at December 31, 2012.

15. Variable Interest Entities

Investment Securities

As discussed in Note 2, we evaluate all of our investments and other interests in entities for consolidation, including our investments in CMBS and our retained interests in securitization transactions we initiated, all of which are generally considered to be variable interests in VIEs.

The VIEs consolidated in accordance with ASC 810 are structured as pass through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying collateral and distribute those payments to the certificate holders.  The assets and other instruments held by these securitization entities are restricted and can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the entity.  Additionally, the obligations of the securitization entities do not have any recourse to the general credit of any other consolidated entities, nor to us as the primary beneficiary.  The SPE liabilities initially represent investment securities on our balance sheet (pre-consolidation).  Upon consolidation of these VIEs, our associated investment securities and any associated components of equity, such as unrealized holding gains or losses or OTTI are eliminated, as is the interest income and any impairment losses related to those securities.  Similarly, the fees we earn in our roles as special servicer of the bonds issued by the consolidated VIEs or as collateral administrator of the consolidated VIEs are also eliminated.  Finally, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible associated with the eliminated fee streams is eliminated in consolidation.

VIEs in which we are the Primary Beneficiary

The inclusion of the assets and liabilities of VIEs in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary has no economic effect on us.   Our exposure to the obligations of VIEs is generally limited to our investment in these entities.   We are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any of these consolidated structures.

VIEs in which we are not the Primary Beneficiary

In certain instances, we hold a variable interest in a VIE in the form of CMBS, but either (i) we are not appointed, or do not serve as, special servicer or (ii) an unrelated third party has the rights to unilaterally remove us as special servicer.  In these instances, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance.  In other cases, the variable interest we hold does not obligate us to absorb losses or provide us with the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could potentially be significant.  For these structures, we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, and we do not consolidate these VIEs.

Two of our CDO structures are currently in default, which pursuant to the underlying indentures, changes the rights of the variable interest holders.  Upon default of a CDO, the trustee or senior note holders are allowed to exercise certain rights, including liquidation of the collateral, which at that time, is the activity which would most significantly impact the CDO’s economic performance.  Further, when the CDO is in default, the collateral administrator no longer has the option to purchase securities from the CDO.   In cases where the CDO is in default and we do not have the ability to exercise rights which would most significantly impact the CDO’s economic performance, we do not consolidate the VIE.  As of September 30, 2013, neither of these CDO structures was consolidated.

As noted above, we are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any of our securitization SPEs, whether or not we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.  As such, the risk associated with our involvement in these VIEs is limited to the carrying value of our investment in the entity.  As of September 30, 2013, our maximum risk of loss related to VIEs in which we were not the primary beneficiary was $85.7 million on a fair value basis.

As of September 30, 2013, the securitization SPEs which we do not consolidate have debt obligations to beneficial interest holders with unpaid principal balances of $142.4 billion.  The corresponding assets are comprised primarily of commercial mortgage loans with unpaid principal balances corresponding to the amounts of the outstanding debt obligations.

16. Related-Party Transactions

Management Agreement

We entered into a Management Agreement with our Manager upon closing of our IPO, which provides for an initial term of three years with automatic one-year extensions thereafter unless terminated as described below. Under the Management Agreement,

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our Manager, subject to the oversight of our board of directors, is required to manage our day-to-day activities, for which our Manager receives a base management fee and is eligible for an incentive fee and stock awards. Our Manager is also entitled to charge us for certain expenses incurred on our behalf, as described below. Refer to our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of this agreement.

Base Management Fee.    For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $13.5 million and $35.9 million, respectively, was incurred for base management fees.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately $8.5 million and $23.3 million, respectively, was incurred for base management fees. Management fee payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $13.5 million and $0, respectively.

Incentive Fee.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $4.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, was incurred in incentive fees.   For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, $2.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively, were incurred in incentive fees. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we paid the Manager $2.3 million of the incentive fee earned, 50% in cash and the remaining 50% in stock through the issuance of 50,203 shares of common stock at a price of $22.61 per share. Incentive fee payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $4.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

Expense Reimbursement.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $1.8 million and $6.3 million was incurred, respectively, for executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses of which approximately $1.1 million and $1.1 million was payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately $1.7 million and $4.6 million was incurred, respectively, for executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses.

Loan Investments

On October 16, 2012, we co-originated $475.0 million in financing for the acquisition and redevelopment of a 10 story retail building located at 701 Seventh Avenue in the Times Square area of Manhattan through a joint venture with Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX (“Fund IX”), an affiliate of our Manager. The financing consists of a fully funded $237.5 million first mortgage loan and a $237.5 million mezzanine loan, of which $137.5 million was funded at close. The remaining $100.0 million will be funded upon reaching certain milestones during the transformation of the property.  On October 22, 2012, the joint venture sold a 25% participation in both the first mortgage and mezzanine loan to Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”). Upon settling this sale, the Company, Fund IX, and Vornado interest in the first mortgage and mezzanine loans are 56.25%, 18.75% and 25.0%, respectively, and each party will fund their pro rata share of any future fundings. On March 27, 2013, the joint venture, along with Vornado, sold its interest in the first mortgage to Berkadia Proprietary, LLC. Immediately following the sale of the first mortgage, the Company repurchased a 56.25% participation interest in the same first mortgage loan through a wholly owned subsidiary, resulting in no change in net interest for the Company. The joint venture distributed $43.9 million from the sale, net of fees, to Fund IX. The joint venture remains the holder of the mezzanine loan.

On April 17, 2013, we purchased two B-notes for $146.7 million from entities substantially all of whose equity was owned by an affiliate of our Manager. The B-Notes are secured by two Class-A office buildings located in Austin, Texas. On May 17, 2013, we sold senior participation interests in the B-notes to a third party, generating $95.0 million in aggregate proceeds. We retained the subordinated interests.

On August 12, 2013, we co-originated GBP-denominated first mortgage and mezzanine loans with Starfin Lux S.a.r.l. (“Starfin”), an affiliate of our Manager.  The loans are collateralized by a development of a 109 unit retirement community and a 30 key nursing home in Battersea Park, London, England. We and Starfin committed $11.3 million and $22.5 million, respectively, in aggregate for the two loans. The first mortgage loan bears interest at 5.02% and the mezzanine loan bears interest at 15.12%, and the loans each have three-year terms.

On September 13, 2013, we co-originated a EUR-denominated first mortgage loan with Starfin.  The loan had an initial funding of approximately $102.3 million ($53.8 million for us and $48.5 million for Starfin), and future funding commitments totaling $24.6 million, of which the Company is committed to fund $12.9 million and Starfin is committed to fund $11.7 million.  The loan bears interest at three-month EURIBOR plus 7.0% and is secured by a portfolio of approximately 20 retail properties located throughout Finland.  The loan matures in October 2016.

Related Party Arrangements Resulting from the LNR Acquisition

As discussed in Note 8, we acquired 50% of a joint venture in connection with our acquisition of LNR.  An affiliate of ours, Fund IX, owns the remaining 50% of the venture.

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As described in Note 4, in connection with the LNR acquisition, we were required to cash collateralize certain obligations of LNR, including letters of credit and performance obligations.  Fund IX funded $6.2 million of this obligation, but the account is within our name and is thus reflected within our restricted cash balance.  We have recognized a corresponding payable to Fund IX of $6.2 million within related party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013.

17. Stockholders’ Equity

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share.

Our board of directors declared the following dividends in 2013 and 2012:

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Announce Date	Pay Date	Amount		Frequency
9/26/13	9/30/13	8/6/13	10/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
6/26/13	6/28/13	5/8/13	7/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
3/26/13	3/28/13	2/27/13	4/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
12/27/12	12/31/12	12/13/12	1/15/13	$	0.10	Special
12/17/12	12/31/12	11/6/12	1/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
9/26/12	9/28/12	8/3/12	10/15/12	$	0.44	Quarterly
6/27/12	6/29/12	5/8/12	7/13/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
3/28/12	3/30/12	2/29/12	4/13/12	$	0.44	Quarterly

Equity Incentive Plans

The Company currently maintains the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan (the “Manager Equity Plan”), which provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares of Common stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards, including dividend equivalents, to the Manager. The Company also maintains the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan (the “Equity Plan”), which provides for the same types of equity-based awards to natural persons who provide services to the Company, including employees of the Manager. The maximum number of shares that may be made subject to awards granted under either the Manager Equity Plan or the Equity Plan, determined on a combined basis, was initially 3,112,500 shares. On March 26, 2013, the Company amended, subject to stockholder approval, the Manager Equity Plan (the “Amended Manager Equity Plan”) and the Equity Plan (the “Amended Equity Plan,” and together with the Amended Manager Equity Plan, the “Amended Plans”) to (i) increase the number of shares available under such plans for awards granted on or after January 1, 2013 to 6,000,000 shares of common stock (ii) clarify the prohibitions on the repricing of stock options and stock appreciation rights, and (iii) remove the restriction that no more than an aggregate of 50,000 shares may be subject to awards granted to the Company’s chief financial officer and/or compliance officer. On May 2, 2013, the Company’s stockholders voted to approve the Amended Plans. Additionally, we have reserved 100,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan (Non-Executive Director Stock Plan) which provides for the issuance of restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards to non-executive directors. To date, we have only granted restricted stock and restricted stock units under the three equity incentive plans. The holders of awards of restricted stock or restricted stock units are entitled to receive dividends or “distribution equivalents,” which will be payable at such time dividends are paid on our outstanding shares of common stock.

Effective August 19, 2011, we granted each of our four independent directors an additional 2,877 shares of restricted stock, with a total fair value of approximately $200,000. The grant will vest in one annual installment on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to the director’s continued service. Effective August 19, 2012, we granted each of our four independent directors an additional 2,201 shares of restricted stock, with a total fair value of approximately $200,000. The grant will vest in one annual installment on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to the director’s continued service. Effective September 4, 2013, we granted each of our four directors an additional 2,807 shares of restricted stock, with a total fair value of approximately $281,000.  These grants will vest in one annual installment of the first anniversary of the grant, subject to the director’s continued service.  For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately $47 thousand and $87 thousand were included in general and administrative expense, respectively, related to the grants. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately $147 thousand and $216 thousand were included in general and administrative expense, respectively, related to the grants.

In August 2009, we granted 1,037,500 restricted stock units with a fair value of approximately $20.8 million at the grant date to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. The grant vested ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on October 1, 2009, with 86,458 shares vesting each quarter, respectively. In connection with the supplemental equity offering in December 2010, we granted 1,075,000 restricted stock units with a fair value of approximately $21.8 million at the grant date to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. The grant vests ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2011, with 89,583 shares vesting each quarter. In May 2012, we granted 30,000 restricted common shares to the Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. In connection with the supplemental equity offering in October 2012, we granted 875,000 restricted stock units with a fair value of approximately $19.9 million at the grant date to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. The grants vest ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on December 31, 2012, with 72,917 shares vesting each quarter. For the

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three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, approximately 162,501 and 178,542 shares have vested, respectively, and approximately $3.9 million and $4.1 million has been included in management fees related to these grants, respectively.

In May 2012, we issued 70,220 shares of common stock to our Manager at a price of $19.76 per share. The shares were issued to our Manager as a part of the incentive compensation due to our Manager under the Management Agreement with respect to the first quarter of 2012.

In March 2013, we issued 13,188 shares of common stock to our Manager at a price of $27.83 per share. The shares were issued to our Manager as a part of the incentive compensation due to our Manager under the Management Agreement with respect to the fourth quarter of 2012.

In February 2011, we granted 11,082 restricted shares with a fair value of $250 thousand to an employee under the Equity Plan. The award vests ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2011. In March 2012, we granted 17,500 restricted shares with a fair value of $368 thousand to employees under the Equity Plan. Of the total award, 12,500 restricted shares vest in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2012 and 5,000 shares vest in annual installments over three years beginning on December 31, 2012. In March 2013, we granted 25,000 restricted shares with a fair value of $694 thousand to an employee under the Equity Plan. The award vests ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, 4,048 and 1,965 shares have vested, respectively, and for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, approximately $98 thousand and $52 thousand was included in general and administrative expense related to the grants, respectively.

Schedule of Non-Vested Share and Share Equivalents

	Restricted Stock Grants to Independent Directors		Restricted Stock Grants to Employees		Restricted Stock Unit and Restricted Stock Grants to Manager		Total
Balance as of June 30, 2013	8,804		32,265		835,417		876,486
Granted	11,228		—		—		11,228
Vested	(8,804	)	(4,048	)	(162,501	)	(175,353	)
Forfeited	—		—		—		—
Balance as of September 30, 2013	11,228		28,217		672,916		712,361

Vesting Schedule

	Restricted Stock Grants to Independent Directors	Restricted Stock Unit Grants to Employees	Restricted Stock Unit Grants to Manager	Total
2013 (remainder of)	—	5,715	162,501	168,216
2014	11,228	14,168	291,667	317,063
2015	—	8,334	218,748	227,082
Total	11,228	28,217	672,916	712,361

18. Benefit Plans

Savings Plan

In connection with the acquisition of LNR, we assumed LNR’s obligation pursuant to the LNR Property Corporation Savings Plan (the “Savings Plan”), which allows employees to participate and make contributions to the Savings Plan. We may also make discretionary matching contributions to the Savings Plan for the benefit of employees. Participants in the plan self-direct both salary deferral and any employer discretionary matching contributions. The Savings Plan offers various investment options for participants to direct their contributions. Matching contributions to the Savings Plan are recorded as general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  During the LNR Stub Period, matching contributions to the Savings Plan were immaterial.

Long-Term Incentive Arrangements

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we also assumed long-term incentive compensation arrangements with certain employees.  These arrangements provide for fixed cash payments which vest over three to four year periods and are payable at certain dates within these periods. During the LNR Stub Period, compensation expense associated with these arrangements was immaterial.

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Change in Control Retention Arrangements

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we assumed certain performance obligations under the LNR Property LLC Change in Control Bonus Plan (the “Change in Control Plan”).  The purpose of the Change in Control Plan was to provide an incentive to certain key employees upon a change in control, as defined in the plan document.  Pursuant to the plan document, cash bonus awards are payable to participants as follows: (i) 50% upon a change in control, which was paid by the sellers on April 19, 2013, and (ii) the remaining 50% on the nine-month anniversary of a change in control, or sooner if the employee is terminated without cause.  The remaining 50% totaled $23.1 million at the acquisition date and was pre-funded by the sellers into a Rabbi Trust account.  The balance of this account totaled $19.6 million at September 30, 2013 and is reflected within restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheet (see Note 4).  We recognized $15.8 million in general and administrative expense during the LNR Stub Period with respect to this plan.

19. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

	Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
Beginning balance	$	(791	)	$	68,119		$	(7,043	)	$	60,285
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(594		)	6,821			10,967			17,194
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	397			(8,589		)	—			(8,192		)
Net current period other comprehensive income	(197		)	(1,768		)	10,967			9,002
Ending balance	$	(988	)	$	66,351		$	3,924		$	69,287

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

	Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Translation		Total
Beginning balance	$	(2,571	)	$	82,246		$	—	$	79,675
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	332			7,360			3,924		11,616
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,251			(23,255		)	—		(22,004		)
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,583			(15,895		)	3,924		(10,388		)
Ending balance	$	(988	)	$	66,351		$	3,924	$	69,287

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income impacted the statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as follows:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations
Losses on cash flow hedges
Interest rate contracts	$	397		Interest expense
Total	397
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Net realized gain/(loss) on sale of investments	(8,537		)	Gain on sale of investments, net
OTTI	(52		)	OTTI
Total	(8,589		)
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(8,192	)

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income impacted the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as follows:

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Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations
Losses on cash flow hedges
Interest rate contracts	1,251			Interest expense
Total	1,251
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Net realized gain/(loss) on sale of investments	(22,802		)	Gain on sale of investments, net
OTTI	(453		)	OTTI
Total	(23,255		)
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(22,004	)

20. Net Income per Share

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted income per share. We use the two-class method in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share as our unvested restricted stock units (refer to Note 17) are participating securities as defined in GAAP (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	89,715		$	50,212		$	214,239		$	144,861
Net income allocated to participating securities	(310		)	(275		)	(1,133		)	(980		)
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share	$	89,405		$	49,937		$	213,106		$	143,881
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	171,520,231			116,673,477			156,614,647			107,077,837
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding(1)	172,394,882			117,381,559			157,650,258			107,958,047
Basic income per share	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		1.34
Diluted income per share	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		1.34

(1)The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding includes the impact of (i) unvested restricted stock units and restricted stock awards totaling 712,361 and 478,947 as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, and (ii) 99,601 and 47,736 shares that were estimated to be issued in connection with the incentive fee payable to the Manager for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

As of September 30, 2013, there were 38.8 million potential common shares contingently issuable upon the conversion of the Convertible Notes excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

21. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair values. GAAP establishes market-based or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management assumptions in the absence of market inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are described below:

Level I— Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level II— Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.

Level III— Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.

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We have implemented valuation control processes to validate the fair value of our financial instruments measured at fair value including those derived from pricing models. These control processes are designed to assure that the values used for financial reporting are based on observable inputs wherever possible. In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to assure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and the assumptions are reasonable. Refer to our Form 10-K for further discussion of our valuation control process.

We determine the fair value of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis in accordance with the methodology described in our Form 10-K.  For those assets and liabilities acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR, and arising due to other material transactions, and measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, we have determined fair value as follows:

Available-for-sale CMBS

Available-for-sale CMBS are valued utilizing both observable and unobservable market inputs. These factors include projected future cash flows, ratings, subordination levels, vintage, remaining lives, credit issues, recent trades of similar securities and the spreads used in the prior valuation. We obtain current market spread information where available and use this information in evaluating and validating the market price of all CMBS. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values, these securities are classified in either Level II or Level III of the fair value hierarchy.  CMBS may shift between Level II and Level III of the fair value hierarchy if the significant fair value inputs used to price the CMBS become or cease to be observable.

Derivatives

The valuation of derivative contracts are determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market based inputs, including interest rate curves, spot and market forward points and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level II of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level III inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of September 30, 2013, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not as significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

As of January 1, 2013, the Company changed its valuation methodology for over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives to discount cash flows based on Overnight Index Swap (“OIS”) rates.  Fully collateralized trades are discounted using OIS with no additional economic adjustments to arrive at fair value.  Uncollateralized or partially-collateralized trades are also discounted at OIS, but include appropriate economic adjustments for funding costs (i.e., a LIBOR-OIS basis adjustment to approximate uncollateralized cost of funds) and credit risk.  The Company is making the changes to better align its inputs, assumptions, and pricing methodologies with those used in its principal market by most dealers and major market participants.  The changes in valuation methodology are applied prospectively as a change in accounting estimate and are immaterial to the Company’s financial statements.

For credit index instruments acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR, fair value is determined based on changes in the relevant indices from the date of initiation of the instrument to the reporting date, as these changes determine the amount of any future cash settlement between us and the counterparty. These indices are considered Level II inputs as they are directly observable.  We have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our credit index instruments and have determined that any credit valuation adjustment would not be significant to the overall valuation as the counterparty to these contracts is a highly rated global financial institution. As a result, we have determined that credit index instruments are classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

Loans held-for-investment

The fair value of our loans held-for-investment acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying real estate, which was determined through a combination of appraisals, discounted future cash

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flows and market capitalization rates. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair value of these loans in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Loans held-for-sale

We measure the fair value of our mortgage loans held-for-sale within LNR’s conduit platform using a discounted cash flow analysis unless observable market data (i.e. securitized pricing) is available. A discounted cash flow analysis requires management to make estimates regarding future interest rates and credit spreads. The most significant of these inputs relates to credit spreads and is unobservable. Thus, we have determined that the fair values of mortgage loans valued using a discounted cash flow analysis should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy, while mortgage loans valued using securitized pricing should be classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage loans classified in Level III are transferred to Level II if securitized pricing becomes available.

Intangible asset — Domestic servicing rights

The fair value of this intangible is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, including forecasted loan defeasance, delinquency and anticipated maturity defaults which are calculated assuming a debt yield at which default occurs. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of these intangibles in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Intangible assets — European servicing rights

The fair value of this intangible was determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of these intangibles in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Non-performing residential loans

We estimate the fair value of our non-performing loans by applying an estimated current market discount to the estimated fair value of the underlying residential property collateral.

Investment in unconsolidated entities

The fair value of these investments acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR was determined using discounted expected future cash flows from the ventures. Since these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of these investments should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy at the date of our acquisition of LNR.

Liabilities of consolidated VIEs

We utilize several inputs and factors in determining the fair value of VIE liabilities, including future cash flows, market transaction information, ratings, subordination levels, and current market spread and pricing information where available. Quoted market prices are used when this debt trades as an asset. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values these liabilities are classified in either Level II or Level III of the fair value hierarchy. VIE liabilities may shift between Level II and Level III of the fair value hierarchy if the significant fair value inputs used to price the VIE liabilities become observable or cease to be observable.

Assets of consolidated VIEs

The VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets.  In determining the fair value of the assets of the VIE, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs.  We also acknowledge that our principal market for selling CMBS assets is the securitization market where the market participant is considered to be a CMBS trust or a CDO.  This methodology results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.  The individual assets of a VIE are inherently incapable of precise measurement given their illiquid nature and the limitations on available information related to these assets.  Because our methodology for valuing these assets does not value the individual assets of a VIE, but rather uses the value of the VIE liabilities as an indicator of the fair value of VIE assets as a whole, we have determined that our valuations of VIE assets in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Secured financing agreements

The fair value of the secured financing agreements acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR approximates the carrying value of these instruments due to their short-term nature.

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Convertible senior notes

The fair value of our convertible senior notes is estimated by discounting the contractual cash flows at the interest rate we estimate such notes would bear if sold in the current market.

Non-controlling interests

The fair value of non-controlling interests acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR are based on the estimated underlying fair value of equity associated with the non-wholly owned consolidated entity. This fair value is determined using a combination of the above techniques, depending upon the exact nature of the assets and liabilities of the entity. Since most of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair value of non-controlling interests at the date of our acquisition of LNR should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents our financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheet by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	Total		Level I		Level II		Level III
Financial Assets:
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$	279,121	$	—	$	—	$	279,121
RMBS	316,261		—		—		316,261
CMBS	198,146		—		—		198,146
Domestic servicing rights	158,023		—		—		158,023
Equity securities	15,016		15,016		—		—
Derivative assets	9,513		—		9,513		—
VIE assets	97,359,666		—		—		97,359,666
Total	$	98,335,746	$	15,016	$	9,513	$	98,311,217
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	32,252	$	—	$	32,252	$	—
VIE liabilities	96,934,006		—		95,150,366		1,783,640
Total	$	96,966,258	$	—	$	95,182,618	$	1,783,640

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we transferred $5.1 million and $117.4 million, respectively, of CMBS investments from Level II to Level III due to a decrease in the observable, relevant market activity.

The changes in financial instruments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	Loans Held- for-sale			RMBS			CMBS			Domestic Servicing Rights			VIE assets			VIE liabilities			Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2013	$	171,176		$	319,655		$	164,399		$	159,891		$	97,284,473		$	(2,334,660	)	$	95,764,934
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings:
Change in fair value	25,856			—			4,620			(1,868		)	(4,283,956		)	239,094			(4,016,254		)
Impairment	—			(52		)	—			—			—			—			(52		)
Included in other comprehensive income	—			4,842			474			—			—			—			5,316
Net accretion	—			5,940			—			—			—			—			5,940
Purchases / Originations	457,468			—			23,871			—			—			—			481,339
Sales	(375,204		)	—			—			—			—			—			(375,204		)
Issuances	—			—			—			—			—			(8,760		)	(8,760		)
Cash repayments / receipts	(175		)	(14,124		)	(163		)	—			—			(5,041		)	(19,503		)
Transfers into Level III	—			—			5,098			—			—			(88,806		)	(83,708		)
Transfers out of Level III	—			—			—			—			—			483,608			483,608
Consolidations of VIEs	—			—			—			—			4,359,149			(69,075		)	4,290,074
Deconsolidations of VIEs	—			—			(153		)	—			—			—			(153		)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2013	$	279,121		$	316,261		$	198,146		$	158,023		$	97,359,666		$	(1,783,640	)	$	96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2013	$	6,011		7,057			5,428			(1,868		)	(4,283,956		)	239,094			$	(4,028,234	)

The changes in financial instruments classified as Level III are as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

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	Loans Held- for-sale			RMBS			CMBS			Domestic Servicing Rights		VIE assets			VIE liabilities			Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	—		$	333,153		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	333,153
Acquisition of LNR	256,502			—			62,432			156,993		90,989,793			(1,994,243		)	89,471,477
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings:																		—
Change in fair value	26,315			2,129			3,452			1,030		(8,078,597		)	333,542			(7,712,129		)
Impairment	—			(453		)	—			—		—			—			(453		)
Included in other comprehensive income	—			2,970			2,382			—		—			—			5,352
Net accretion	—			17,846			—			—		—			—			17,846
Purchases / Originations	848,137			20,090			23,910			—		—			—			892,137
Sales	(851,539		)	(12,712		)	(10,072		)	—		—			—			(874,323		)
Issuances	—			—			—			—		—			(8,760		)	(8,760		)
Cash repayments / receipts	(294		)	(46,762		)	(163		)	—		—			74,694			27,475
Transfers into Level III	—			—			117,413			—		—			(578,319		)	(460,906		)
Transfers out of Level III	—			—			—			—		—			636,291			636,291
Consolidations of VIEs	—			—			(1,208		)	—		15,033,274			(247,706		)	14,784,360
Deconsolidations of VIEs	—			—			—			—		(584,804		)	861			(583,943		)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2013	$	279,121		$	316,261		$	198,146		$	158,023	$	97,359,666		$	(1,783,640	)	$	96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2013	$	6,011		21,363			1,854			1,030		(8,078,597		)	333,542			$	(7,714,797	)

The following table presents our financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheet by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	December 31, 2012
	Total			Level I		Level II			Level III
Available-for-sale debt securities:
RMBS	$	333,153		$	—	$	—		$	333,153
CMBS	529,434			—		529,434			—
Total available-for-sale debt securities	862,587			—		529,434			333,153
Available-for-sale equity securities:
Real estate industry	21,667			21,667		—			—
Total available-for-sale equity securities:	21,667			21,667		—			—
Total investments	884,254			21,667		529,434			333,153
Derivative assets:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	4,335		$	—	$	4,335		$	—
Interest rate contracts	4,892			—		4,892			—
Derivatives liabilities:
Interest rate contracts	(4,343		)	—		(4,343		)	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(23,427		)	—		(23,427		)	—
Total derivatives	(18,543		)	—		(18,543		)	—
Total	$	865,711		$	21,667	$	510,891		$	333,153

The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level III)

	Loans held-for-sale, at fair value		MBS available- for-sale, at fair value			Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2012	$	—	$	233,456		$	233,456
Purchases	—		95,814			95,814
Originations	—		—			—
Transfer out	—		—			—
Sales	—		(9,425		)	(9,425		)
Maturities	—		—			—
Principal amortization	—		(18,542		)	(18,542		)
Net decrease in assets	—		67,847			67,847
Gain (loss) amounts from Level III investments:
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets	—		30,575			30,575
Realized gain on assets	—		730			730
Accretion of discount	—		5,924			5,924
OTTI	—		(637		)	(637		)
Other	—		5			5
Net gain on assets	—		36,597			36,597
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2012	$	—	$	337,900		$	337,900

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The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level III)

	Loans held-for-sale, at fair value			MBS available- for-sale, at fair value			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012	$	128,593		$	341,734		$	470,327
Purchases	—			203,433			203,433
Originations	—			—			—
Transfer out	—			(176,786		)	(176,786		)
Sales	(132,128		)	(26,049		)	(158,177		)
Maturities	—			—			—
Principal amortization	(122		)	(52,310		)	(52,432		)
Net decrease in assets	(132,250		)	(51,712		)	(183,962		)
Gain (loss) amounts from Level III investments:
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets	(5,760		)	34,371			28,611
Realized gain on assets	9,417			3,643			13,060
Accretion of discount	—			12,548			12,548
OTTI	—			(2,689		)	(2,689		)
Other	—			5			5
Net gain on assets	3,657			47,878			51,535
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2012	$	—		$	337,900		$	337,900

The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments, which are classified as Level III, including loans transferred as secured borrowings, not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheet (amounts in thousands):

	Carrying Value as of September 30, 2013		Fair Value as of September 30, 2013		Carrying Value as of December 31, 2012		Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
Financial instruments not carried at fair value:
Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings	$	3,875,852	$	3,974,875	$	3,000,335	$	3,097,089
Loans held-for-sale	66,018		66,813		—		—
Securities, held-to-maturity	37,370		37,600		—		—
European servicing rights	29,709		31,448		—		—
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		203,700		68,883		68,883
Financial Liabilities:
Secured financing agreements, loan transfer secured borrowings, and loan participation liability	$	1,493,726	$	1,493,257	$	1,393,705	$	1,397,128
Convertible senior notes	995,072		1,102,300		—		—

The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level III measurements for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollar amounts in thousands):

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Quantitative Information about Level III Fair Value Measurements

	Carrying Value at September 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (1)
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$	279,121	Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	4.65% - 5.61% 5.0 to 10.0 years
RMBS	316,261		Discounted cash flow	Constant prepayment rate (a) Constant default rate (b) Loss severity (b) Delinquency Rate (c) Servicer Advances (a) Annual Coupon Deterioration (b) Putback Amount per Projected Total Collateral Loss (d)	(0.6)%-14.9% 2.0%-13.3% 10%-83%(e) 5%-47% 8%-100% 0.025%-0.18% 0%-9%
CMBS and CMBS, fair value option	198,146		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 767.0% 0 to 10.0 years
Domestic servicing rights	158,023		Discounted cash flow	Debt yield (a) Discount rate (b)	8.75% 15%
VIE assets	97,359,666		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 791.8% 0 to 23.5 years
VIE liabilities	1,783,640		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 791.8% 0 to 23.5 years

(1)The ranges of significant unobservable inputs are represented in percentages and years.

Sensitivity of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable Inputs

(a)Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(b)Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

(c)Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (lower or higher) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question.

(d)Any delay in the Putback Recovery Date leads to a decrease in fair value, for the majority of securities in our RMBS portfolio.

(e)90% of the portfolio falls within a range of 40%-80%.

22.  Income Taxes

As described in Note 1, we established several TRSs to house certain operations of the LNR segment.  As a result, our income tax provision significantly increased during the LNR Stub Period. Our income tax provision consisted of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months endedSeptember 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Current
Federal	$	11,465		$	244	21,396			$	682
Foreign	1,011			—		1,581			—
State	1,892			57		3,753			158
Total current	14,368			301		26,730			840
Deferred
Federal	59			—		122			—
Foreign	(716		)	—		(1,181		)	—
State	10			—		20			—
Total deferred	(647		)	—		(1,039		)	—
Total income tax provision	$	13,721		$	301	$	25,691		$	840

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented net by tax jurisdiction and are reported in other assets and other liabilities, respectively.  At September 30, 2013, our U.S. tax jurisdiction was in a net deferred tax asset position, while our European tax jurisdiction was in a net deferred tax liability position. The following table presents each of these tax jurisdictions and the tax effects of temporary differences on their respective net deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):

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	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
U.S.
Deferred tax asset, net
Reserves and accruals	$	10,595		$	—
Domestic intangible assets	(4,844		)	—
Investment securities and loans	(165		)	—
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(2,102		)	—
Deferred income	39			—
Other U.S. temporary differences	(287		)	—
	3,236			—
Europe
Deferred tax liability, net				—
European servicing rights	(7,368		)	—
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards	9,935			—
Valuation allowance	(9,935		)	—
Other European temporary differences	215			—
	(7,153		)	—
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(3,917	)	$	—

Based on our assessment, it is more likely than not that the U.S. deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable income.

The following table is a reconciliation of our federal income tax determined using our statutory federal tax rate to our reported income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,										Nine months ended September 30,
	2013					2012					2013					2012
Federal statutory tax rate	$	36,933		35.0	%	$	17,725		35.0	%	$	85,489		35.0	%	$	51,131		35.0	%
REIT and other non-taxable income	(24,886		)	(23.6	)%	(17,481		)	(34.5	)%	(62,818		)	(25.7	)%	(50,449		)	(34.5	)%
State income taxes	1,902			1.8	%	57			0.1	%	3,774			1.5	%	158			0.1	%
Federal benefit of state tax deduction	(666		)	(0.6	)%	—			—	%	(1,321		)	(0.5	)%	—			—	%
Other	438			0.4	%	—			—	%	567			0.2	%	—			—	%
Effective tax rate	$	13,721		13.0	%	$	301		0.6	%	$	25,691		10.5	%	$	840		0.6	%

23. Commitments and Contingencies

As of September 30, 2013, we had future funding commitments on 34 loans totaling $608.7 million, primarily related to construction projects capital improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions. Generally, funding commitments are subject to certain conditions that must be met, such as minimum debt service coverage ratios or executions of new leases before advances are made to the borrower.

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we recognized an intangible unfavorable lease liability of $15.3 million related to an operating lease for LNR’s offices in Miami Beach, Florida. This liability is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and is being amortized over the remaining eight years of the underlying lease term. Amortization of this liability is reflected in depreciation and amortization expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The liability balance was $14.4 million as of September 30, 2013.

Management is not aware of any other contractual obligations, legal proceedings, or any other contingent obligations incurred in the normal course of business that would have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

24.  Segment Reporting

In its operation of the business, management, including our chief operating decision maker, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, reviews certain financial information, including segmented internal profit and loss statements prepared on a basis prior to the impact of consolidating VIEs under ASC 810. The segment information within this note is reported on that basis. We have also provided the reconciliation adjustments to the GAAP amounts which appear in the LNR VIEs column.

Prior to the acquisition of LNR, we operated in one reportable business segment.  As a result of the LNR acquisition and the expansion of our residential property business, we currently have three reportable business segments:

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·Real estate investment lending — includes all business activities of Starwood Property Trust, excluding the residential and LNR businesses, which generally represents investments in real estate related loans and securities that are held for investment.

·Single family residential —includes the business activities associated with our investments in single-family residential properties and non-performing single-family residential mortgage loans.

·LNR — includes all business activities of the acquired LNR business excluding the consolidation of securitization VIEs.

Due to the structure of our business, certain costs incurred by one segment may benefit other segments. Costs that are identifiable are allocated to the segments that benefit so that one segment is not solely burdened by this cost. Allocated costs currently include interest expense related to our consolidated debt (excluding VIEs) and management fees payable to our Manager, both of which represent shared costs. Each allocation is measured differently based on the specific facts and circumstances of the costs being allocated. As we work to integrate LNR into our legacy business, we expect future allocations to include costs relating to services performed by one segment on behalf of other segments.

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We have recast certain prior period amounts within this note to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor segment performance in the current periods. The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	90,837		$	—		$	3,208		$	94,045		$	—		$	94,045
Interest income from investment securities	12,301			—			18,792			31,093			(13,289		)	17,804
Servicing fees	—			—			59,566			59,566			(23,057		)	36,509
Other revenues	116			75			2,229			2,420			(322		)	2,098
Rental income	—			5,080			—			5,080			—			5,080
Total revenues	103,254			5,155			83,795			192,204			(36,668		)	155,536
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	15,581			3,310			5,298			24,189			46			24,235
Interest expense	29,866			2,287			4,590			36,743			—			36,743
General and administrative	3,748			652			43,752			48,152			183			48,335
Business combination costs	342			—			—			342			—			342
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	742			223			212			1,177			—			1,177
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			6,023			—			6,023			—			6,023
Depreciation and amortization	—			1,553			3,435			4,988			—			4,988
Loan loss allowance	1,160			—			—			1,160			—			1,160
Other expense	59			—			245			304			—			304
Total costs and expenses	51,498			14,048			57,532			123,078			229			123,307
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	51,756			(8,893		)	26,263			69,126			(36,897		)	32,229
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	—			—			—			—			47,963			47,963
Change in fair value of servicing rights	—			—			(3,939		)	(3,939		)	2,072			(1,867		)
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(157		)	—			9,820			9,663			(11,941		)	(2,278		)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	—			—			25,857			25,857			—			25,857
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	896			—			4,459			5,355			(778		)	4,577
Gain on sale of investments, net	6,184			1,875			—			8,059			—			8,059
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(17,166		)	—			(5,285		)	(22,451		)	—			(22,451		)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,555			—			25			9,580			—			9,580
OTTI	(52		)	—			—			(52		)	—			(52		)
Other income	—			3,320			385			3,705			—			3,705
Total other income (loss)	(740		)	5,195			31,322			35,777			37,316			73,093
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,016			(3,698		)	57,585			104,903			419			105,322
Income tax provision	619			—			13,102			13,721			—			13,721
Net income (loss)	50,397			(3,698		)	44,483			91,182			419			91,601
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,451			16			—			1,467			419			1,886
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	48,946		$	(3,714	)	$	44,483		$	89,715		$	—		$	89,715

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The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	56,261		$	—		$	56,261
Interest income from investment securities	16,585			—			16,585
Other revenues	64			2			66
Rental income	—			59			59
Total revenues	72,910			61			72,971
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	14,563			96			14,659
Interest expense	12,030			—			12,030
General and administrative	3,084			—			3,084
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	465			157			622
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			327			327
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Total costs and expenses	30,142			658			30,800
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	42,768			(597		)	42,171
Other income:
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	787			—			787
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	9,019			(2		)	9,017
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(7,561		)	—			(7,561		)
Foreign currency gain, net	6,725			—			6,725
OTTI	(676		)	—			(676		)
Other income	180			—			180
Total other income (loss)	8,474			(2		)	8,472
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,242			(599		)	50,643
Income tax provision	301			—			301
Net income (loss)	50,941			(599		)	50,342
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	130			—			130
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	50,811		$	(599	)	$	50,212

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The table below presents our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	231,203		$	—		$	5,468		$	236,671		$	—		$	236,671
Interest income from investment securities	42,179			—			30,550			72,729			(20,108		)	52,621
Servicing fees	—			—			112,426			112,426			(36,782		)	75,644
Other revenues	291			180			4,201			4,672			(595		)	4,077
Rental income	—			8,733			—			8,733			—			8,733
Total revenues	273,673			8,913			152,645			435,231			(57,485		)	377,746
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	44,504			6,535			7,572			58,611			64			58,675
Interest expense	66,794			3,587			7,297			77,678			—			77,678
General and administrative	11,401			1,713			84,325			97,439			330			97,769
Business combination costs	17,958			—			—			17,958			—			17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,787			2,105			603			4,495			—			4,495
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			10,622			—			10,622			—			10,622
Depreciation and amortization	—			2,981			5,663			8,644			—			8,644
Loan loss allowance	1,915			—			—			1,915			—			1,915
Other expense	150			—			383			533			—			533
Total costs and expenses	144,509			27,543			105,843			277,895			394			278,289
Income (loss) before other income, income taxes and non-controlling interests	129,164			(18,630		)	46,802			157,336			(57,879		)	99,457
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	—			—			—			—			79,912			79,912
Change in fair value of servicing rights	—			—			2,175			2,175			(1,144		)	1,031
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(83		)	—			16,208			16,125			(19,390		)	(3,265		)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	—			—			26,315			26,315			—			26,315
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	3,488			—			8,401			11,889			(974		)	10,915
Gain on sale of investments, net	19,690			3,278			—			22,968			—			22,968
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, net	(2,939		)	—			2,874			(65		)	—			(65		)
Foreign currency gain (loss), net	3,537			—			(42		)	3,495			—			3,495
OTTI	(453		)	—			—			(453		)	—			(453		)
Other income	—			3,320			424			3,744			—			3,744
Total other income	23,240			6,598			56,355			86,193			58,404			144,597
Income (loss) before income taxes	152,404			(12,032		)	103,157			243,529			525			244,054
Income tax provision	1,645			12			24,034			25,691			—			25,691
Net income (loss)	150,759			(12,044		)	79,123			217,838			525			218,363
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	3,599			—			—			3,599			525			4,124
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	147,160		$	(12,044	)	$	79,123		$	214,239		$	—		$	214,239

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The table below presents our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	179,078		$	—		$	179,078
Interest income from investment securities	40,404			—			40,404
Other revenues	178			2			180
Rental income				59			59
Total revenues	219,660			61			219,721
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	42,526			147			42,673
Interest expense	34,345			—			34,345
General and administrative	8,838			—			8,838
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	2,032			705			2,737
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			327			327
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Total costs and expenses	87,741			1,257			88,998
Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	131,919			(1,196		)	130,723
Other income:
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale	(5,760		)	—			(5,760		)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	2,739			—			2,739
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	19,149			(2		)	19,147
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(9,784		)	—			(9,784		)
Foreign currency gain, net	11,222			—			11,222
OTTI	(2,728		)	—			(2,728		)
Other income	530			—			530
Total other income (loss)	15,368			(2		)	15,366
Income (loss) before income taxes	147,287			(1,198		)	146,089
Income tax provision	840			—			840
Net income (loss)	146,447			(1,198		)	145,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	388			—			388
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	146,059		$	(1,198	)	$	144,861

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The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	282,553		$	30,089		$	223,915		$	536,557		$	277		$	536,834
Restricted cash	38,052			1,836			42,818			82,706			—			82,706
Loans held-for-investment, net	3,782,479			—			7,783			3,790,262			—			3,790,262
Loans held-for-sale	66,018			—			279,121			345,139			—			345,139
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			—			—			85,590			—			85,590
Investment securities	481,082			—			410,071			891,153			(324,360		)	566,793
Intangible assets — servicing rights	—			—			276,295			276,295			(88,563		)	187,732
Residential real estate, net	—			548,022			—			548,022			—			548,022
Non-performing residential loans	—			197,716			—			197,716			—			197,716
Investment in unconsolidated entities	35,413			—			106,675			142,088			(3,920		)	138,168
Goodwill	—			—			107,099			107,099			—			107,099
Derivative assets	6,582			—			2,931			9,513			—			9,513
Accrued interest receivable	20,679			—			273			20,952			—			20,952
Other assets	41,415			18,882			38,799			99,096			(713		)	98,383
VIE assets, at fair value	—			—			—			—			97,359,666			97,359,666
Total Assets	$	4,839,863		$	796,545		$	1,495,780		$	7,132,188		$	96,942,387		$	104,074,575
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	55,953		$	10,489		$	122,512		$	188,954		$	218		$	189,172
Related-party payable	20,780			—			6,008			26,788			—			26,788
Dividends payable	90,130			—			—			90,130			—			90,130
Derivative liabilities	27,082			—			5,170			32,252			—			32,252
Secured financing agreements, net	1,107,211			—			204,833			1,312,044			—			1,312,044
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072			—			—			995,072			—			995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682			—			—			86,682			—			86,682
Loan participation liability	95,000			—			—			95,000			—			95,000
VIE liabilities, at fair value	—			—			—			—			96,934,006			96,934,006
Total Liabilities	2,477,910			10,489			338,523			2,826,922			96,934,224			99,761,146
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—			—
Common stock	1,959			—			—			1,959			—			1,959
Additional paid-in capital	2,320,035			791,817			1,183,206			4,295,058			—			4,295,058
Treasury stock	(10,642		)	—			—			(10,642		)	—			(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	64,955			—			4,332			69,287			—			69,287
Accumulated deficit	(47,800		)	(7,258		)	(30,281		)	(85,339		)	—			(85,339		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	2,328,507			784,559			1,157,257			4,270,323			—			4,270,323
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	33,446			1,497			—			34,943			8,163			43,106
Total Equity	2,361,953			786,056			1,157,257			4,305,266			8,163			4,313,429
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,839,863		$	796,545		$	1,495,780		$	7,132,188		$	96,942,387		$	104,074,575

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The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	169,427		$	8,244		$	177,671
Restricted cash	3,298			131			3,429
Loans held-for-investment, net	2,914,434			—			2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale	—			—			—
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,901			—			85,901
Investment securities	884,254			—			884,254
Intangible assets — servicing rights	—			—			—
Residential real estate, net	—			99,115			99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—			68,883			68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	32,318			—			32,318
Goodwill	—			—			—
Derivative assets	9,227			—			9,227
Accrued interest receivable	24,120			—			24,120
Other assets	19,299			5,722			25,021
VIE assets, at fair value	—			—			—
Total Assets	$	4,142,278		$	182,095		$	4,324,373
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	28,987		1,107			30,094
Related-party payable	1,803			—			1,803
Dividends payable	73,796			—			73,796
Derivative liabilities	27,770			—			27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,305,812			—			1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	—			—			—
Loan transfer secured borrowings	87,893			—			87,893
VIE liabilities, at fair value	—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,526,061			1,107			1,527,168
Commitments and contingencies	—			—			—
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—
Common stock	1,361			—			1,361
Additional paid-in capital	2,538,860			182,493			2,721,353
Treasury stock	(10,642		)	—			(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	79,675			—			79,675
Accumulated deficit	(70,396		)	(2,005		)	(72,401		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	2,538,858			180,488			2,719,346
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	77,359			500			77,859
Total Equity	2,616,217			180,988			2,797,205
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,142,278		$	182,095		$	4,324,373

25. Subsequent Events

Our significant events subsequent to September 30, 2013 were as follows:

Spin-off of Single Family Residential (“SFR”) Segment

On October 31, 2013, our Board of Directors unanimously approved a spin-off of the SFR segment to our stockholders. The newly-formed real estate investment trust, to be called Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, will apply to list on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the ticker symbol “SWAY.” Upon completion of the spin-off, SWAY will be one of the largest publicly traded investors, owners and operators of U.S. single-family rental homes and non-performing residential mortgage loans (“NPLs”) in the United States.

As part of the spin-off, the Company expects to contribute $100 million in cash to the anticipated unlevered balance sheet of SWAY to fund its growth and operations. In addition, at the time of the spin-off, SWAY also expects to have a fully committed financing line of credit with initial available borrowing capacity in excess of $400 million. Together, the available cash and credit facility will provide SWAY with significant financial capacity to support its growth and operating plans.

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Starwood Property Trust’s stockholders of record at the close of business on January 24, 2014, subject to the completion of the merger of Waypoint with SWAY Management, will receive one common share of SWAY for every five shares of Starwood Property Trust common stock. Notice of the spin-off has been given to holders of Starwood Property Trust’s convertible senior notes. Starwood Property Trust expects that the spin-off will be treated for tax purposes as a distribution equal to the value of the distributed SWAY shares. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2014.

Investment Lending Activity

Loans originated within the Real Estate Investment Lending segment subsequent to September 30, 2013 included the following:

·Co-origination, with Starwood European Real Estate Finance, of a £288 million first mortgage loan collateralized by the Heron Tower in London. In conjunction with the loan closing, we obtained a LIBOR-based £210 million collateralized term financing facility, and retained a £60 million junior investment.

·Origination of a $106.0 million mezzanine loan secured by the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans.  Approximately $84.0 million was funded at close.

·Origination of an $86.0 million first mortgage secured by 432 multifamily units and 23 ground floor retails units in San Francisco, CA.

·      As of September 30, 2013, we owned a $217.6 million participation in a mezzanine loan that was secured by indirect equity interests in subsidiaries that own substantially all of the assets of a worldwide operator of hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties.  In October 2013, the loan was repaid resulting in net proceeds to us of $63.6 million, after the repayment of a $140.2 million financing facility secured by this investment.

·Origination of a $250.0 million preferred equity investment on a 41 property portfolio of single tenant office and industrial buildings comprised of approximately 9.1 million square feet located across the United States.

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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”). This description contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements due to the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Form 10-K.

Overview

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (“the Trust” together with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that commenced operations on August 17, 2009 upon the completion of its initial public offering (“IPO”). From our inception in 2009 through the end of the first quarter of 2013, we had been focused primarily on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments.  We have traditionally referred to the following as our target assets:

·Commercial real estate mortgage loans;

·Commercial real estate mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”);

·Other commercial real estate-related debt investments;

·Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”); and

·Residential real estate owned and residential non-performing mortgage loans.

On April 19, 2013, we acquired the equity of LNR Property, LLC (“LNR”) and certain of its subsidiaries for an initial agreed upon purchase price of approximately $859 million, which was reduced for transaction expenses and distributions occurring after September 30, 2012, resulting in cash consideration of approximately $730 million. Immediately prior to the acquisition, an affiliate of ours acquired the remaining equity comprising LNR’s commercial property division for a purchase price of $194 million.  The portion of the LNR business acquired by us includes the following: (i) a servicing business that manages and works out problem assets, (ii) a finance business that is focused on selectively acquiring and managing real estate finance investments, including unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS, subordinated interests of securitization and resecuritization transactions, and high yielding real estate loans; and (iii) a mortgage loan business which originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions. Refer to Note 3 for further discussion.

We may also invest in distressed or non-performing commercial loans and commercial properties subject to net leases.  As market conditions change over time, we may adjust our strategy to take advantage of changes in interest rates and credit spreads as well as economic and credit conditions.

We elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes, commencing with our initial taxable year ended December 31, 2009. We also operate our business in a manner that will permit us to maintain our exemption from registration under the 1940 Act.

Subsequent Events

Spin-off of Single Family Residential Segment

On October 31, 2013, our Board of Directors unanimously approved a spin-off of the SFR segment to our stockholders. The newly-formed real estate investment trust, to be called Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, will apply to list on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the ticker symbol “SWAY.” Upon completion of the spin-off, SWAY will be one of the largest publicly traded investors, owners and operators of U.S. single-family rental homes and non-performing residential mortgage loans (“NPLs”) in the United States.

Refer to Note 25 in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for disclosure regarding significant transactions that occurred subsequent to September 30, 2013.

Developments During the Third Quarter of 2013

·On July 3, 2013, we issued $460 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Notes”) for total gross proceeds of $460 million.  The underwriters’ discount and other offering costs aggregated $10.2 million, resulting in net proceeds to us of $450.2 million.  The Notes pay interest semiannually at a rate of 4.00% per annum and mature on January 15, 2019. The Notes have an initial conversion rate of 37.9896 per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes (equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $26.32 per share of common stock and a conversion premium of approximately 10% based on the closing share price of $23.93 per share of the Company’s common stock on June 27, 2013, the date the offering was priced.

·On September 13, 2013, we issued 25.0 million shares of common stock for total proceeds (net of underwriter’s discount) of approximately $601.0 million. The underwriters had a 30-day option to purchase an additional 3.75 million shares of common stock, which they exercised, resulting in additional proceeds of $90.15 million.

Real Estate Investment Lending Segment

·On July 9, 2013 we originated a $275 million first mortgage loan with $225 million initially funded and $50 million of future funding commitments, on the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.  The loan bears interest at 4.45%. 

·On July 16, 2013 we refinanced a previously outstanding loan.  The recapitalization includes a $140 million first mortgage loan with an initial funding of $115 million and future funding commitments of $25 million. The loan bears

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interest at 4.45% and is collateralized by an office/retail building in San Francisco, CA.  The loan is split between a $95 million A-Note, with an initial funding of $78 million and future funding commitments of $17 million, and a $45 million B-Note, with an initial funding of $37 million and future funding commitments of $8 million.  On July 22, 2013, we sold the A-Note to another lender for proceeds that approximated our carrying amount, thereby effectively creating leverage on the B-Note that we intend to hold for investment.

·On July 23, 2013, we refinanced an existing loan collateralized by a portfolio of hotel properties located throughout the United States.  We co-originated the $285 million new loan with a strategic partner, with each of us holding a 50% pari-passu interest.  As a result, our portion of the loan was $142.5 million.  As the outstanding balance on our previous loan was approximately $161 million, the refinancing resulted in a net cash inflow to us.  The new loan is comprised of a $200 million A-Note that bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.75%, and an $85 million B-Note that bears interest at LIBOR plus 7.522%.  On August 6, 2013, the A-Note was sold into a securitization trust, thereby effectively creating leverage on the B-Note that we intend to hold for investment.  The gross proceeds from the sale of our 50% interest approximated our carrying amount, and our share of the offering costs were approximately $2.2 million.

·On July 30, 2013, we sold the A-Note on an office/retail building located in Manhattan, NY, to another lender for proceeds of $83.3 million, which approximated our carrying amount.  Through the sale we effectively created leverage on the B-Note that we intend to hold for investment.

·On September 6, 2013, we originated a $67 million first mortgage and a $78.6 million mezzanine loan, of which $115.0 million was funded at close, secured by a media campus located in Burbank Studios.  The first mortgage and mezzanine loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.25% and 10.08%, respectively.

·On September 13, 2013, we co-originated a EUR-denominated first mortgage loan with Starfin Lux S.a.r.l. (“Starfin”), an affiliate of our Manager.  The loan had an initial funding of $102.3 million ($53.8 million for us and $48.5 million for Starfin), and future funding commitments totaling $24.5 million.  The loan bears interest at three-month EURIBOR plus 7.0% and is secured by a portfolio of approximately 225 retail properties in Finland.

·On September 16, 2013, we originated a $102.6 million first mortgage loan and a $34.2 million mezzanine loan collateralized by eight, two-story office/research and development buildings located on a campus in San Jose, CA.  The first mortgage and mezzanine loans bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% and 9.45%, respectively. The combined initial funding on the loans was $112.0 million with $24.8 million in future funding commitments.

·Also on September 16, 2013, we sold a CMBS position for proceeds of $206.9 million, resulting in a gain of $6.4 million.  These securities had been pledged under a repurchase agreement, and although we incurred a $5.1 million prepayment penalty on the early extinguishment of this debt, the security provided a double digit return based upon the price at which we sold relative to our initial acquisition price, and the structure of the financing.

·On September 17, 2013, we originated a $112.0 million first mortgage loan secured by 844,820 square feet of land, which currently consists of 15 parking lots totaling 2,509 spaces, located in Boston’s Seaport District. The sponsors have gained full entitlement and approval for a 22-building master planned development, known as Seaport Square, that includes retail, office, multifamily, hotel and parking components.   The loan is divided into a $67.0 million A-Note and a $45.0 million B-Note, which bear interest at LIBOR plus 3.25% and 8.83%, respectively.

The table below presents the investment portfolio of the real estate investment lending segment as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands):

	Carrying Value			Face Amount		% Owned		Financing		Net Investment			Vintage
Loan Originations	$	2,807,350		$	2,822,393	100	%	$	413,106	$	2,394,244		2009-2013
Loan Acquisitions	1,130,713			1,209,236		100	%	323,592		807,121			1989-2013
Total Loans	3,938,063			4,031,629				736,698		3,201,365
Loan Loss Allowance	(3,976		)	—				—		(3,976		)
Total Loans, net of allowance	3,934,087			4,031,629				736,698		3,197,389
CMBS	112,436			99,090		100	%	—		112,436			2012-2013
RMBS	316,261			452,869		100	%	72,719		243,542			2003-2007
HTM Securities	37,370			37,600		100	%	—		37,370			2013
Equity Securities	15,016			15,016		100	%	—		15,016			N/A
Investment in unconsolidated entities	35,413			35,413		100	%	—		35,413			N/A
	$	4,450,583		$	4,671,617			$	809,417	$	3,641,166

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The investment portfolio of the real estate investment lending segment has the following characteristics based on carrying values:

Collateral Property Type	As of September 30,2013		As of December 31, 2012
Hospitality	32.8	%	45.3	%
Office	22.5	%	17.6	%
Retail	13.8	%	15.7	%
Residential	7.4	%	8.6	%
Industrial	2.2	%	2.5	%
Mixed Use	10.6	%	3.5	%
Multi-family	1.5	%	2.1	%
Other	9.2	%	4.7	%
	100.0	%	100.0	%

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $796.0 and $329.7 million, respectively, of our loans are secured by assets under development, including ground up construction and redevelopment projects. These loans represented 18.1% and 8.5% of real estate investment leading segment’s investment portfolio.

Geographic Location	As of September 30,2013		As of December 31, 2012
West	28.9	%	23.9	%
North East	25.2	%	22.8	%
South East	12.8	%	16.5	%
Mid Atlantic	10.5	%	12.7	%
Midwest	7.1	%	9.2	%
International	8.2	%	9.2	%
South West	7.3	%	5.7	%
	100.0	%	100.0	%

LNR Segment

·Named special servicer on two new issue CMBS deals.

·Purchased $33.4 million of CMBS, including $20.6 million in new issue B-pieces.

·Originated new conduit loans of $457.5 million.

·Received proceeds of $375.2 million from sales of conduit loans.

Single Family Residential Segment

·On August 22, 2013, we purchased a pool of 143 residential non-performing loans for $20.2 million, which represents a 49.4% discount to the aggregate unpaid principal balance.  The underlying single-family homes are located in Florida.

·During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we invested $183.9 million and $9.7 million in the acquisition and renovation of single family homes, respectively.

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Developments During the Second Quarter of 2013

In addition to the LNR acquisition described in the overview above, significant developments during the second quarter of 2013 included the following:

Real Estate Investment Lending

·$350 million 1st Mortgage and Mezzanine loan for The South Tower - Related Companies and Oxford Properties Groups’ Hudson Yards Project, located on West Side of Manhattan, NY.

·$158.5 million 1st Mortgage and Mezzanine Loan on The Brill Building - 180,925 square feet 11-story Class B office/retail building located at 1619 Broadway, New York, NY.

·$31 million 1st Mortgage and Mezzanine Loan for the acquisition of the 336-key Ritz Carlton in San Francisco, CA.

·$44.8 million partial recourse loan for the acquisition of a matured Senior Loan collateralized by a 95,005 square feet development site originally planned as the Chicago Spire, located in Chicago, IL.

LNR Segment

·Named special servicer on three new issue CMBS deals.

·Purchased $84.1 million of CMBS, including $76.9 million in new issue B-pieces.

·Originated new conduit loans of $390.7 million.

·Received proceeds of $476.5 million from sales of conduit loans.

Single Family Residential Segment

·Invested $130 million and $15 million in the acquisition and renovation of residential properties, respectively.

·Purchased $28.8M ($65.2M of current face) pool of non-performing loans in April 2013.

Developments During the First Quarter of 2013

·On January 18, 2013, we originated an $86.0 million first mortgage construction financing for the development of a proposed 31-story tower containing 30 luxury condominium residences and a ground floor retail space. The first mortgage has an interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 8.75% with a LIBOR floor of 1.5%.

·On February 15, 2013, we issued $600.0 million of 4.55% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018. The notes were sold to the underwriters at a discount of 2.05%, resulting in net proceeds to us of $587.7 million.

·On March 16, 2013, we originated a $43.1 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the financing of a Class B+ office building located in San Francisco, California. The first mortgage was sold on May 1, 2013. The first mortgage has an interest rate of one-onth LIBOR plus a spread of 2.0% with a LIBOR floor of 0.2%. The mezzanine loan has an interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 8.6% with a LIBOR floor of 0.2%.

·On March 27, 2013, we acquired a portfolio of 833 non-performing residential loans at an aggregate cost of $104.1 million. At the time of the acquisition, the unpaid principal balance on the loans was $213.1 million.

·On March 27, 2013, we entered into an agreement to sell, and on April 2, 2013, we closed on the sale of, a CMBS position with aggregate gross proceeds of $206.4 million ($66.5 million after repaying the related financing), which generated a gain of approximately $11.0 million.

·We invested $106.7 million in 873 residential real estate owned properties throughout the first quarter of 2013.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

Refer to the section of our Form 10-K entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies” for a full discussion of our critical accounting policies.  Critical accounting policies adopted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 relate to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with our purchase of LNR and include consolidation, use of the fair value option and accounting for servicing rights, as discussed in Note 2.  We utilize significant management judgments and estimates when valuing our servicing rights and assets where we have elected the fair value option.

Results of Operations

We evaluate our results of operations primarily using Core Earnings, which is described below, but also using net income.  We have included reconciliations and analysis of Core Earnings and net income, by segment, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as well as a cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Core Earnings

Core Earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. We calculate Core Earnings as GAAP net income (loss) excluding non-cash equity compensation expense, the incentive fee due under our Management Agreement, depreciation and amortization of real estate (to the extent that we own properties), any unrealized gains, losses or other non-cash items recorded in net income for the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income. The amount is adjusted to exclude one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain other non-cash charges as determined by our Manager and approved by a majority of our independent directors.

We believe that Core Earnings provides an additional measure of our core operating performance by eliminating the impact of certain non-cash expenses and facilitating a comparison of our financial results to those of other comparable REITs with fewer or no non-cash charges and comparison of our own operating results from period to period. Our management uses Core Earnings in this way, and also uses Core Earnings to compute the incentive fee due under our Management Agreement. The Company believes that its investors also use Core Earnings or a comparable supplemental performance measure to evaluate and compare the performance of the Company and its peers, and as such, the Company believes that the disclosure of Core Earnings is useful to (and expected by) its investors.

However, the Company cautions that Core Earnings does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), or an indication of our cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP), a measure of our liquidity, or an indication of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. In addition, our methodology for calculating Core Earnings may differ from the methodologies employed by other REITs to calculate the same or similar supplemental performance measures, and accordingly, our reported Core Earnings may not be comparable to the Core Earnings reported by other REITs.

The definition of Core Earnings allows management to make adjustments, subject to the approval of a majority of the independent directors, in non-standard situations where such adjustments are considered appropriate in order for Core Earnings to be calculated in a manner consistent with its definition and objective.   We encountered this type of situation in connection with the LNR acquisition, which closed on April 19, 2013.  The LNR acquisition triggered certain cash bonus obligations under the LNR Property LLC Change in Control Bonus Plan (the “Change in Control Plan”).  The purpose of the Change in Control Plan was to provide an incentive to certain key employees in connection with a change in control of the company.  Pursuant to the plan document, cash bonus awards are payable to participants as follows: 50% upon a change in control (which occurred April 19, 2013), and the remaining 50% on the nine-month anniversary of a change in control (in this case, January 19, 2014), assuming the participants have not voluntarily terminated their employment or been terminated for cause prior to that date.  On the acquisition date, 50% of the cash bonus obligation was paid to the employees and the remaining 50% was funded into an escrow account as required under the Change in Control Plan.  While the sellers did not fund these obligations directly, 100% of the bonus amounts were deducted from our purchase price (as specified in the purchase and sale agreement), thereby reducing the cash we paid to the sellers at closing.  GAAP requires that we expense the pre-funded 50% portion over the nine-month service period or sooner if the employee is terminated without cause.  As a result, we recorded expense related to the Change in Control Plan of $15.8 million for the period from April 19, 2013 to September 30, 2013 in our consolidated income statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 ($7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013).  In addition, we expect to recognize additional expense of approximately $7.3 million during the

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period from October 1, 2013 through January 19, 2014.  We did not incur these obligations as they were effectively paid by the sellers through the reduction in their sale proceeds.   Since we did not pay for these costs, it is appropriate for them to be excluded in the calculation of our Core Earnings.

We present certain information in this MD&A after adjustment for the impacts of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 810, Consolidation, (“ASC 810”) as such standard relates to the consolidation of securitization VIEs.  This standard has a significant impact on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements, as discussed in the footnotes herein.  We believe these adjustments are necessary in order to more closely reflect the results of operations, cash flows, and financial position of the Company.  This information is not only more useful to investors, but it is also used by our lenders in evaluating compliance with our financial statement covenants and by management in evaluating the Company’s performance.

Three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to three months ended September 30, 2012

The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2013, by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Total
Revenues	$	103,254		$	5,155		$	83,795		$	192,204
Costs and expenses	(51,498		)	(14,048		)	(57,532		)	(123,078		)
Other (loss) income	(740		)	5,195			31,322			35,777
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,016			(3,698		)	57,585			104,903
Income tax provision	619			—			13,102			13,721
Income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,451			16			—			1,467
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	48,946			(3,714		)	44,483			89,715
Add / (Deduct):
Non-cash equity compensation expense	4,041			—			—			4,041
Management incentive fee	2,766			—			2,009			4,775
Change in Control Plan	—			—			7,291			7,291
Depreciation and amortization	—			1,552			234			1,786
Loan loss allowance	1,160			—			—			1,160
Interest income adjustment for securities	(344		)	—			874			530
(Gains) / losses on:
Loans held-for-sale	—			—			(14,355		)	(14,355		)
Securities	(715		)	—			(6,162		)	(6,877		)
Impairment of real estate	—			78			—			78
Gain on foreclosure of non-performing loans	—			(3,320		)	—			(3,320		)
Derivatives	17,180			—			11,086			28,266
Foreign currency	(9,433		)	—			—			(9,433		)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—			—			(3,241		)	(3,241		)
U.S. special servicing intangible	—			—			3,939			3,939
Core Earnings (Loss)	63,601			(5,404		)	46,158			104,355
Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share	$	0.37		$	(0.03	)	$	0.27		$	0.61

The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2012, by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues	$	72,910		$	61		$	72,971
Costs and expenses	(30,447		)	(353		)	(30,800		)
Other income (loss)	8,474			(2		)	8,472
Income (loss) before income taxes	50,937			(294		)	50,643
Income tax provision	301			—			301
Income attributable to non-controlling interests	130			—			130
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	50,506			(294		)	50,212
Add (Deduct):
Non-cash equity compensation expense	4,236			—			4,236
Management incentive fee	2,101			—			2,101
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Interest income adjustment for securities	676			—			676
(Gains) losses on:
Derivatives	402			—			402
Foreign currency	1,107			—			1,107
Core Earnings	59,028			(216		)	58,812
Core Earnings per Weighted Average Diluted Share	$	0.50		$	0.00		$	0.50

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Real Estate Investment Lending Segment

This segment generated Core Earnings of $63.6 million or $0.37 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2013.  The significant matters to note in comparison to the results of the same period prior year are as follows:

·Total investments were significantly higher during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 than in the same period in the prior year.  Total investments were $4.5 billion and $3.6 billion as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, and $3.9 billion and $2.8 billion as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  We financed this increase primarily through a combination of new equity issuances as well as debt financing.  As a result, interest income, management fees, interest expense, and general and administrative expense all increased.

·Acquisition and investment pursuit costs increased to $0.7 million from $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013 when compared to the same period in the prior year. This should not be viewed as a trend as these costs will fluctuate between periods depending on the nature and significance of loan and other investment acquisitions being pursued at the time.

·Gains on sales of investments decreased to $6.2 million from $9.0 million.  While this segment generally does not acquire and originate investments with the intent of generating returns solely from trading activities, it periodically sells its investments.  The nature and timing of investment sales will depend upon a variety of factors, including our current outlook and strategy with respect to an investment, other investment opportunities available at the time, and market pricing.  As a result, gains (or losses) from sales of our investments have fluctuated over time, and we would expect this variability to continue for the foreseeable future.

Single Family Residential Segment

Since it commenced operations in the second quarter of 2012, the residential real estate and non-performing residential loan segment was focused primarily on acquiring residential real estate and non-performing residential loans, preparing these investments for their intended use, and establishing various investment management agreements with third parties and the partnership agreement that owns and operates the non-performing loans.  This segment has operated at a net loss since inception and we expect this to continue, excluding anticipated gains from the liquidation of investments, unless and until the investment portfolio attains a level of stabilization (i.e., the vast majority of residential properties are leased to qualified residents and at sufficient rents) that generates net rental income that surpasses the expenses of growing, operating, and managing the portfolio, as well as engaging the necessary property management companies and partners. The main components of the $3.7 million net loss during the three months ended were as follows:

·The segment incurred acquisition and investment pursuit expenses of $0.2 million, which represent the costs incurred in connection with acquiring loans, engaging third party investment managers and forming a partnership, as well as certain costs related to property acquisitions.

·In connection with the operation of our portfolio, we earned rental income and other revenue of approximately $5.2 million, and incurred management fees of $3.3 million, which includes the fees and reimbursable expenses incurred with regard to our third party managers as well as an allocation of the management fees that we paid to our Manager.  The residential segment incurred other property operating costs of approximately $6.0 million, and depreciation expense of $1.6 million.

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·Additionally, the segment results include an allocation of management fees paid to the manager and corporate-level interest expense of $1.7 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

·The segment also realized approximately $1.9 million in net gains from the liquidation of investments.

·Depreciation expense of $1.6 million and is added back and gain on foreclosure of non-performing loans of $3.3 million is deducted from the $3.7 million loss to arrive at the Core Loss of $5.4 million.

LNR Segment

The LNR segment contributed Core Earnings of $46.2 million for the quarter.  After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $84.7 million, costs and expenses were $48.0 million, other income was $22.6 million and income taxes were $13.1 million.

Core revenues benefited from strong servicing fees of $59.6 million, CMBS interest income of $19.7 million, interest income on our conduit loans of $3.2 million, and management fees of $2.2 million. Our U.S. servicing operation earned $50.9 million in fees during the period while our European servicer earned $8.7 million. The treatment of CMBS interest income on a GAAP basis is complicated by our application of the ASC 810 consolidation rules. In an attempt to treat these securities similar to the Trust’s other investment securities, we compute core interest income pursuant to an effective yield methodology. In doing so, we segregate the portfolio into various categories based on the components of the bonds’ cash flows and the volatility related to each of these components. We then accrete interest income on an effective yield basis using the components of cash flows that are reliably estimable.  Other minor adjustments are made to reflect management’s expectations for other components of the projected cash flow stream.

Included in core costs and expenses were general and administrative expenses (“G&A”) of $36.8 million, allocated segment management fees and expenses of $7.0 million and amortization expense of $2.9 million. G&A was adjusted to exclude our Change in Control Plan expenses of $7.3 million (see related discussion above). Amortization expense principally represents the amortization of the European special servicing intangible, which reflects the deterioration of this asset as fees are earned.

Core other income includes profit realized upon securitization of loans by our conduit business, gains on sales of CMBS, gains on derivatives that were either effectively terminated or novated, and earnings from unconsolidated entities.  Derivatives include instruments which hedge interest rate risk and credit risk on our conduit loans.  For GAAP purposes, the loans, CMBS and derivatives are accounted for at fair value, with all changes in fair value (realized or unrealized) recognized in earnings.  The adjustments to Core Earnings outlined above are also applied to the GAAP earnings of our unconsolidated entities.

Income taxes principally relate to the operating results of our servicing business and our conduit business, which are held in a TRS.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2012

The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Total
Revenues	$	273,673		$	8,913		$	152,645		$	435,231
Costs and expenses	(144,509		)	(27,543		)	(105,843		)	(277,895		)
Other income	23,240			6,598			56,355			86,193
Income (loss) before income taxes	152,404			(12,032		)	103,157			243,529
Income tax provision	1,645			12			24,034			25,691
Income attributable to non-controlling interests	3,599			—			—			3,599
Net income (Loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	147,160			(12,044		)	79,123			214,239
Add / (Deduct):
Non-cash equity compensation expense	12,870			—			—			12,870
Management incentive fee	2,813			—			2,009			4,822
Change in Control Plan	—						15,803			15,803
Depreciation and amortization	—			2,981			346			3,327
Loan loss allowance	1,915			—			—			1,915
Interest income adjustment for securities	(832		)	—			4,680			3,848
(Gains) / losses on:
Loans	—			—			(6,011		)	(6,011		)
Securities	(463		)	—			(11,410		)	(11,873		)
Impairment of real estate	—			536			—			536
Gain on foreclosure of non-performing loans	—			(3,320		)	—			(3,320		)
Derivatives	1,744			—			5,049			6,793
Foreign currency	(3,722		)	—			—			(3,722		)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—			—			(5,614		)	(5,614		)
U.S. special servicing intangible	—			—			(2,175		)	(2,175		)
Core Earnings (Loss)	$	161,485		$	(11,847	)	$	81,800		$	231,438
Core Earnings (Loss) per Weight Average Diluted Share	$	1.03		$	(0.08	)	$	0.52		$	1.47

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The following table presents our summarized results of operations and reconciliation to Core Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues	$	219,660		$	61		$	219,721
Costs and expenses	(87,741		)	(1,257		)	(88,998		)
Other income (loss)	15,368			(2		)	15,366
Income (loss) before income taxes	147,287			(1,198		)	146,089
Income tax provision	840			—			840
Income attributable to non-controlling interests	388			—			388
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	146,059			(1,198		)	144,861
Add / (Deduct):
Non-cash equity compensation expense	12,296			—			12,296
Management incentive fee	7,487			—			7,487
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Interest income adjustment for securities	—			—			—
(Gains) / losses on:
Loans	5,760			—			5,760
Securities	2,623			—			2,623
Impairment of real estate	—			—			—
Derivatives	(19,904		)	—			(19,904		)
Foreign currency	10,613			—			10,613
Core Earnings (Loss)	$	164,934		$	(1,120	)	$	163,814
Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share	$	1.53		$	(0.01	)	$	1.52

Real Estate Investment Lending

·Investments were significantly higher during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in the prior year.  Total investments were $4.5 billion and $3.6 billion as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, and $3.9 billion and $2.8 billion as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  We financed this increase through a combination of new equity issuances as well as debt financing.  As a result, interest income, management fees, interest expense, and general and administrative expense increased.

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·Acquisition and investment pursuit costs decreased to $1.8 million from $2.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 when compared to the same period in the prior year. These costs will fluctuate between periods depending on the nature and significance of loan and other investment acquisitions being pursued at the time.

·Gains on sales of investments increased to $19.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 when compared to the same period in the prior year.  While this segment generally does not acquire and originate investments with the intent of generating returns solely from trading activities, it periodically sells its investments.  The nature and timing of investment sales will depend upon a variety of factors, including our current outlook and strategy with respect to an investment, other investment opportunities available at the time, and market pricing.  As a result, gains (or losses) from sales of our investments have fluctuated over time, and we would expect this variability to continue for the foreseeable future.

Single Family Residential

Since it commenced operations in the second quarter of 2012, the real estate residential properties and non-performing residential loan segment was focused primarily on acquiring real estate residential properties and non-performing residential loans, preparing these investments for their intended use, and establishing various investment management agreements with third parties and the partnership agreement that owns and operates the non-performing loans.  This segment has operated at a net loss since inception and we expect this to continue, excluding anticipated gains from the liquidation of investments, unless and until the investment portfolio attains a level of stabilization (i.e., residential properties are leased to qualified residents and at sufficient rents) that generates net rental income that surpasses the expenses of growing the portfolio and engaging the necessary property management companies and partners. The main components of the $12.0 million net loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were as follows:

·The segment incurred acquisition and investment pursuit expenses of $2.1 million, which represent the costs incurred in connection with acquiring loans, engaging third party investment managers and forming a partnership, as well as certain costs related to property acquisitions.

·In connection with the operation of our portfolio, we earned rental income and other revenue of approximately $8.9 million, and incurred management fees of $6.5 million, which includes the fees and reimbursable expenses incurred with regard to our third party managers as well as an allocation of the management fees that we paid to our Manager.  The residential segment incurred other property operating costs of approximately $10.6 million, and depreciation expense of $3.0 million.

·The segment incurred general and administrative expenses of approximately $1.7 million.

·Additionally, the segment results include an allocation of management fees paid to the manager and corporate-level interest expense of $3.2 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

·The segment also realized approximately $3.3 million in net gains from the liquidation of investments.

·Depreciation expense of $3.0 million and property impairment charges of $0.5 million were both added back to the $12.0 million loss, while the gain on foreclosure of non-performing loans amount of $3.3 million was deducted to arrive at the Core Loss of $11.8 million.

LNR Segment

The LNR segment contributed Core Earnings of $81.8 million for the LNR Stub Period.  After making adjustments for the calculation of Core Earnings, revenues were $157.3 million, costs and expenses were $87.7 million, other income was $36.2 million and income taxes were $24.0 million.

Core revenues benefited from strong servicing fees of $112.4 million, CMBS interest income of $35.2 million, interest income on our conduit loans of $5.5 million, and management fees of $4.2 million. Our U.S. servicing operation earned $97.6 million during the period while our European servicer earned $14.8 million. The treatment of CMBS interest income on a GAAP basis is complicated by our application of the ASC 810 consolidation rules. In an attempt to treat these securities similarly to the Trust’s other investment securities, we compute core interest income pursuant to an effective yield methodology. In doing so, we segregate the portfolio into various categories based on the components of the bonds’ cash flows and the volatility related to each of these components. We then accrete interest income on an effective yield basis using the components of cash flows that are reliably estimable.  Other minor adjustments are made to reflect management’s expectations for other components of the projected cash flow stream.

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Included in core costs and expenses were G&A of $69.1 million, allocated segment management fees and expenses of $11.2 million and amortization expense of $4.8 million. G&A was adjusted to exclude our Change in Control Plan expenses of $15.8 million. Amortization expense principally represents the amortization of the European special servicing intangible, which reflects the deterioration of this asset as fees are earned.

Core other income includes profit realized upon securitization of loans by our conduit business, gains on sales of CMBS, gains on derivatives that were either effectively terminated or novated, and earnings from unconsolidated entities. Derivatives include instruments which hedge interest rate risk and credit risk on our conduit loans.  For GAAP purposes, the loans, CMBS and derivatives are accounted for at fair value, with all changes in fair value (realized or unrealized) recognized in earnings.  The adjustments to Core Earnings outlined above are also applied to the GAAP earnings of our unconsolidated entities.

Income taxes principally relate to the operating results of our servicing business and our conduit business, which are held in a TRS.

Cash Flows

The following table presents our summarized cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 on both a GAAP basis and a basis which excludes the impacts of VIE consolidation and other minor adjustments (amounts in thousands):

	GAAP			VIE Adjustments			Excluding LNR VIEs
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(275,142	)	$	89		$	(275,053	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of LNR, net of cash acquired	(586,383		)	—			(586,383		)
Purchase of investment securities	(82,754		)	(93,293		)	(176,047		)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities	442,877			8,760			451,637
Proceeds from principal collections on investment securities	56,793			18,598			75,391
Origination and purchases of loans held for investment	(1,658,240		)	—			(1,658,240		)
Proceeds from principal collections on loans held for investment	394,616			—			394,616
Proceeds from sales of loans held for investment	369,621			—			369,621
Acquisition and improvement of single family homes	(458,733		)	—			(458,733		)
Proceeds from sale of single family homes	6,696			—			6,696
Purchase of other assets	(1,631		)	—			(1,631		)
Purchase of non-performing loans	(153,141		)	—			(153,141		)
Proceeds from sale of non-performing loans	27,198			—			27,198
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(8,558		)	—			(8,558		)
Distribution of capital from unconsolidated entities	3,210			—			3,210
Payments for purchases and terminations of derivatives	(648		)	—			(648		)
Proceeds from sales and terminations of derivatives	9,940			—			9,940
Return of investment basis in purchased derivative asset	1,533			—			1,533
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	(54,860		)	—			(54,860		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,692,464		)	(65,935		)	(1,758,399		)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings under secured financing agreements	2,691,382			—			2,691,382
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes	1,037,926			—			1,037,926
Principal repayments on borrowings under secured financing arrangements	(2,674,437		)	—			(2,674,437		)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(13,281		)	—			(13,281		)
Proceeds from loan participation liability	95,000			—			95,000
Proceeds from common stock offering	1,513,519			—			1,513,519
Payment of equity offering costs	(955		)	—			(955		)
Payment of dividends	(210,843		)	—			(210,843		)
Contributions from non-controlling interests	1,399			—			1,399
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(47,914		)				(47,914		)
Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs	8,760			(8,760		)	—
Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs	(93,293		)	93,293			—
Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs	18,598			(18,598		)	—
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,325,861			65,935			2,391,796
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	358,255			89			358,344
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	908			—			908
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	177,671			—			177,671
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	536,834		$	89		$	536,923

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Real Estate Investment Lending Segment

Net cash provided by operating activities, totaling $106.8 million, was primarily attributed to (i) cash inflows from the core real estate investment portfolio generating approximately $38.8 million net financing expenses, amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of convertible debt discount and deferred fees, accretion of net discount and fees on investment securities and loans, (ii) cash inflows from operating assets and liabilities of $11.6 million, (iii) an increase of $2.1 million in fair value option securities and fair value of derivatives.

Net cash used by investing activities totaling $1.8 billion primarily attributed to the (i) purchase of LNR for $730.5 million, net of cash acquired in the transaction (ii) purchase of $59.2 million of investment securities, (iii) acquisition and origination of $1.7 billion (iv) acquisition and improvements of real estate of $458.8 million, and (v) purchase of $153.1 million in non-performing loans. These were offset by positive changes in cash flows resulting from (i) $802.4 million in proceeds from loan and securities sales, and (ii) $451.1 million in principal collections from loans and securities.

Net cash provided by financing activities totaling $1.8 billion, primarily attributed to (i) borrowings of $2.0 billion on the financing facilities for our core real estate investment portfolio offset by repayments on borrowings of $2.2 billion, (ii) common stock issuances of $1.5 billion, (iii) borrowings from our convertible senior notes of $1.0 billion, offset by (iv) dividend payments to our shareholders of $210.8 million, and (v) distributions to non-controlling interest holders of $47.9 million.

LNR Segment

The discussion below is on a non-GAAP basis, after removing adjustments principally resulting from the ASC 810 consolidation of LNR’s VIEs.  These adjustments principally relate to (i) purchases of CMBS related to consolidated VIEs, which are reflected as repayments of VIE debt on a GAAP basis; (ii) sales of CMBS related to consolidated VIEs, which are reflected as issuances of VIE debt on a GAAP basis and (iii) proceeds resulting from principal collections on these CMBS, which are reflected as VIE distributions on a GAAP basis.  There is no net impact to cash flows from operations or to overall cash resulting from these consolidations.  Refer to the financial statement footnotes for further discussion.

During the LNR Stub Period, cash and cash equivalents increased by $79.2 million excluding the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates. The increase resulted from cash provided by financing activities of $553.2 million offset by cash used in operating and investing activities of $381.9 million and $92.2 million, respectively.

Net cash used by operating activities was driven by a net use of cash of $445.4 million related to our conduit platform, comprising $847.8 million of originations offset by securitizations of $402.4 million.  The financing of the loans related to this platform is included in financing activities, which distorts cash from operations.  Excluding the conduit use of cash, we generated $64.4 million of cash from operations. The key components of the positive cash from operations are the servicing business and interest on our CMBS investments, offset somewhat by general and administrative expenses and income taxes attributable to our taxable REIT subsidiary.

Net cash used by investing activities was driven by (i) CMBS purchases of $116.8 million, (ii) an increase in restricted cash of $18.4 million resulting from both increased amounts of collateral posted pursuant to the central clearing provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act and the funding of certain performance guarantees in connection with the LNR acquisition, and (iii) a contribution to one of our joint ventures of $5.0 million. These were offset by cash flows resulting from (i) $37.4 million in proceeds from CMBS sales and principal collections, (ii) $9.9 million of proceeds from the termination of derivatives, and (iii) $2.7 million in distributions from unconsolidated entities.

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $553.2 million and principally related to net borrowings on the repurchase agreements for our conduit platform.  Borrowings totaled $645.3 million, offset by repayments of $91.4 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet our cash requirements, including ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, fund and maintain our assets and operations, make new investments where appropriate, pay any dividends to our stockholders, and other general business needs. We closely monitor our liquidity position and believe that we have sufficient current liquidity and access to additional liquidity to meet our financial obligations for at least the next 12 months. Our strategy for managing liquidity and capital resources has not changed since December 31, 2012, other than as set forth below.  Please refer to our Form 10-K for a description of these strategies.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $536.8 million.

New Credit Facilities

On February 15, 2013, we issued $600.0 million of 4.55% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018. The notes were sold to the underwriters at a discount of 2.05%, resulting in net proceeds to us of $587.7 million.

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In connection with the LNR closing on April 19, 2013, we entered into a $300 million term loan facility that has a seven year term.  The term loan bears interest at a rate of 3.5%, and has an overall borrowing cost of 3.84% per annum. In addition, the fees to obtain the facility were approximately $7.1 million.

On July 3, 2013, we issued $460 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 for total gross proceeds of $460 million.  The underwriters’ discount and other offering costs aggregated $10.2 million, resulting in net proceeds to us of $450.2 million.

Issuances of Equity Securities

We may raise funds through capital market transactions by issuing capital stock. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to access the capital markets at any particular time or on any particular terms. We have authorized 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock and 500,000,000 shares of common stock. At September 30, 2013, we had 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock available for issuance and 304,738,575 shares of common stock available for issuance.

On April 9, 2013, we sold 30,475,000 shares of common stock at a price of $26.985 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $822.4 million. In addition, on September 13, 2013, we issued 25,000,000 shares of common stock for total proceeds (net of underwriter’s discount) of approximately $601.0 million. In connection with the September offering, the underwriters had a 30-day option to purchase an additional 3,750,000 shares of common stock, which they exercised, resulting in additional proceeds of $90.2 million in late September.

We maintain an ATM equity offering program with Merrill Lynch and Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, relating to our shares of common stock. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, we may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250 million from time to time through the agent. Any sales of the shares will be made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions at prices related to prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices.

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Summary of Financing Facilities as of September 30, 2013 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	Facility Type	Revolver	Eligible Assets	Current Maturity	Extended Maturity (a)	Pricing	Pledged Asset Carrying Value			Maximum Facility Size			Outstanding Balance			Approved but Undrawn Capacity(d)			Unallocated Financing Amount(e)
Wells Fargo II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Aug 2014	Aug 2015	LIBOR + 1.75% to 6%	$	842,044		$	550,000		$	246,810		$	270,676		$	32,514
Wells Fargo III	Repurchase	Yes	Identified RMBS	(c)	N/A	LIBOR + 1.90%	289,830			175,000			72,719			101,407			874
Wells Fargo IV	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Dec 2014	Dec 2016	LIBOR + 2.75%	210,949			154,935			154,935			—			—
Goldman III	Repurchase	No	Single Borrower Secured Note	Sep 2015	N/A	LIBOR + 3.70%	210,125			149,989			149,989			—			—
Citibank	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Mar 2014	Mar 2017	LIBOR + 1.75% to 3.75%	158,643			125,000			100,952			—			24,048
Borrowing Base	Bank Credit Facility	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2015	Sep 2017	LIBOR + 3.25%(b)	591,916			250,000			—			—			250,000
Onewest Bank	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Jul 2015	Jul 2017	LIBOR + 3.00%	124,822			84,012			84,012			—			—
Conduit I	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2014	Sep 2014	LIBOR + 2.20%	75,234			250,000			55,395			—			194,605
Conduit II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Nov 2014	Nov 2014	LIBOR + 2.10%	203,887			150,000			149,438			—			562
Term Loan	Syndicated Facility	Yes	Specifically Identified Assets	Apr 2020	Apr 2020	LIBOR + 2.75%(b)	1,726,171			298,500			298,500			—			—
						Total	$		4,433,621	$		2,187,436	$		1,312,750	$		372,083	$		502,603

(a)	Subject to certain conditions as defined in facility agreement.
(b)	Subject to borrower’s option to choose alternative benchmark based rates pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement.
(c)	The date that is 180 days after the buyer delivers notice to the seller, subject to a maximum date of March 13, 2015.
(d)	Approved but undrawn capacity represents the total draw amount that has been approved by the lender related to the assets that have been pledged as collateral, less the actual amount that has been drawn.
(e)	Unallocated financing amount represents the maximum facility size less the total draw capacity that has been approved by the lender.

Scheduled Principal Repayments on Investments

The following scheduled and/or projected principal repayments on our investments were based upon the amounts outstanding and contractual terms of the financing facilities in effect as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	Scheduled/Projected Principal Repayments on Loans		Scheduled/Projected Principal Repayments on RMBS and CMBS		Projected Required Repayments of Financing			Total Scheduled Principal Repayments, net of financing
Fourth Quarter 2013	$	328,439	$	15,695	$	(239,106	)	$	105,028
First Quarter 2014 (1)	10,605		14,860		(176,428		)	(150,963		)
Second Quarter 2014	6,795		34,860		(10,239		)	31,416
Third Quarter 2014 (2)	52,704		20,765		(274,229		)	(200,760		)
Total	$	398,543	$	86,180	$	(700,002	)	$	(215,279	)

(1)Approximately $72.7 million of the projected required repayment in first quarter of 2014 relates to our Wells RMBS facility which has evergreen options we can use to extend the line as long as we meet certain criteria. Approximately $100.8 million relates to projected required repayments under the Citibank Repurchase Agreement which can be extended as long as certain requirements are met.

(2)Approximately $246.0 million of the projected required repayment in the third quarter of 2014 relates to our Wells Fargo II facility which can be extended as long as certain requirements are met.

Variance between Average and Quarter-End Credit Facility Borrowings Outstanding

The following table compares the average amount of repurchase transactions outstanding during the quarter and the amount of repurchase transactions outstanding as of the end of each quarter, together with an explanation of significant variances:

Quarter Ended	Quarter-End Balance (in 000’s)		Weighted-Average Balance During Quarter (in 000’s)		Variance (in 000’s)			Explanations for Significant Variances
March 31, 2013	$	1,027,820	$	1,124,392	$	(96,572	)		(a)
June 30, 2013	$	1,707,366	$	1,492,792	$	214,574			(b)
September 30, 2013	$	1,312,044	$	1,523,634	$	(210,884	)		(c)

(a)Variance primarily due to the following: (i) payoff of the last remaining loan under the Wells Repurchase Agreement in February 2012, (ii) paydown of $315 million in financing under the Second Wells Repurchase Agreement using proceeds from the convertible debt offering on February 15 offset by a draw of $ 173.9 million on March 27 to fund the origination of Hudson Yards, and (iii) paydown of $57 million in financing under the Citibank Repurchase Agreement using proceeds from the convertible debt offering on February 15 .

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(b)Variance primarily due to the following: (i) $93.5 million in draws during June on the Wells III facility; and (ii) $285.1 million draw under the Wells Repo II agreement in June.

(c)Variance is primarily due to the following transactions: (i) paydown of $105.9 million under the Second Wells Repurchase Agreement using proceeds from the equity offering in late September 2013; (ii) payoff and termination of the Goldman Repurchase Agreement in late September due to the sale of remaining CMBS pledged to the facility. Approximately $144.9 million was paid off in conjunction with the sale; and (iii) the drawdown of the conduit loan repurchase facilities at the end of the quarter to fund the origination of additional conduit loans.

Quarter Ended	Quarter-End Balance (in 000’s)		Weighted-Average Balance During Quarter (in 000’s)		Variance (in 000’s)			Explanations for Significant Variances
March 31, 2012	$	1,308,860	$	1,270,300	$	38,560			(a)
June 30, 2012	$	1,065,388	$	1,074,612	$	(9,224	)		(b)
September 30, 2012	$	1,309,450	$	1,280,953	$	28,497			(c)

(a)Variance is primarily due to the following transactions:  (i) paydown of $92.1 million under the Goldman Repurchase Agreement on March 29, 2012 using proceeds from the sale of 6 conduit loans; (ii) $81.0 million draw under the BAML Credit Agreement in mid-March 2012 in conjunction with the closing of a $125.0 million participation in a senior loan; (iii)  A draw of $112.0 million was made under the Second Deustche Repurchase Agreement on December 27, 2011 to provide liquidity for the acquisition of a separate portfolio of $333.0 million loans, which closed on December 30, 2011; $70.0 million was repaid under the Second Deutsche Repurchase Agreement in March 2012 after the loans were approved for financing under the Fourth Wells Repurchase Agreement in Q1 2012; (iv) $88.0 million additional draw on the Fourth Wells Repurchase Agreement to leverage a $333.0 million portfolio of loans that closed on December 30, 2011 where the majority of loans were approved for financing in Q1 2012; and (v) $155.4 million draw under the Second Goldman Repurchase Agreement in the beginning of February in conjunction with the acquisition of $222.8 million of CMBS.

(b)Variance is primarily due to the following transactions: (i) paydown of $38.5 million under the Wells Repurchase Agreement in early June 2012 using proceeds from the prepayment of 4 loans in the TIAA portfolio; (ii) various draws and repayments during the quarter under the Second Wells Repurchase Agreement in anticipation of multiple loan closings; (iii) additional draw of $55.1 million under the Third Wells Repurchase Agreement to lever the RMBS acquired during the quarter; (iv) paydown of $92.0 million under the Second Deustche Repurchase Agreement using proceeds from the equity offering in April 2012, subsequent draw of $45.0 million in early May 2012 in anticipation of the REO pool acquisition, and repayment of $50.3 million in conjunction with the payoff of the loan pledged under the facility in early May 2012; and (v) paydown of $24.5 million under the Fourth Wells Repurchase Agreement in conjunction with the prepayment of 3 loans during May and June of 2012.

(c)Variance is primarily due to the following transactions: (i) paydown of $98.7 million under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Hilton line in late August 2012 using the proceeds from the repayment of 3 loans; (ii) various draws and repayments during the quarter, including a draw of $132.3 million, under the Second Wells Repurchase Agreement in anticipation of multiple loan closings; (iii) additional draw of $30 million under the Third Wells Repurchase Agreement to lever the RMBS acquired during the quarter; (iv) an initial draw of $32.2 million on a newly created financing line; (v) an initial draw of $158.8 million on a newly created financing line.

The weighted average cost of the secured financings and convertible senior notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 4.88% and 4.96%, respectively, including the impact of interest rate hedges and financing costs.

Other Potential Sources of Financing

In the future, we may also use other sources of financing to fund the acquisition of our target assets, including other secured as well as unsecured forms of borrowing. We may also seek to raise further equity capital or issue debt securities in order to fund our future investments.

Leverage Policies

Our strategies with regards to use of leverage have not changed significantly since December 31, 2012.  Please refer to our Form 10-K for a description of our strategies regarding use of leverage.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

Contractual obligations as of September 30, 2013 are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Total	Less than 1 Year	1 to 3 years	3 to 5 years	More than 5 years
Secured financings, including interest payable	1,406,630	730,773	351,013	39,375	285,469
Convertible senior notes	1,298,569	46,569	91,400	1,160,600	—
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	95,833	4,843	56,175	34,815	—
Loan participation liability(a)	152,105	5,721	11,457	134,927	—
Loan funding obligations	608,714	349,025	237,546	22,143	—
Total	3,561,851	1,136,931	747,591	1,391,860	285,469

(a)   These amounts relate to financial assets sales that were required to be accounted for as secured borrowings. As a result, the assets we sold remain on our balance sheet for financial reporting purposes. Such assets are expected to provide match funding for these liabilities.

The table above does not include amounts due under our Management Agreement as this agreement does not have fixed of determinable payments. Refer to Note 11 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for obligations related to this agreement.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In connection with our purchase of LNR, we now have relationships with unconsolidated entities and/or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as special purpose or variable interest entities.  We are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any special purpose or variable interest entities.  As such, the risk associated with our involvement is limited to the carrying value of our investment in the entity.  Refer to Note 15 for further discussion.

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Dividends

We intend to continue to make regular quarterly distributions to holders of our common stock. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its net taxable income. We intend to continue to pay regular quarterly dividends to our stockholders in an amount at least equal to our estimated taxable income, if and to the extent authorized by our board of directors. Before we pay any dividend, whether for U.S. federal income tax purposes or otherwise, we must first meet both our operating requirements and debt service on our debt. If our cash available for distribution is less than our net taxable income, we could be required to sell assets or borrow funds to make cash distributions or we may make a portion of the required distribution in the form of a taxable stock distribution or distribution of debt securities.

The Company’s board of directors declared the following dividends in 2013 and 2012:

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Announce Date	Pay Date	Amount		Frequency
9/26/13	9/30/13	8/6/13	10/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
6/26/13	6/28/13	5/8/13	7/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
3/26/13	3/28/13	2/27/13	4/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
12/27/12	12/31/12	12/13/12	1/15/13	$	0.10	Special
12/17/12	12/31/12	11/6/12	1/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
9/26/12	9/28/12	8/3/12	10/15/12	$	0.44	Quarterly
6/27/12	6/29/12	5/8/12	7/13/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
3/28/12	3/30/12	2/29/12	4/13/12	$	0.44	Quarterly

On November 6, 2013, our board of directors declared a dividend of $0.46 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013, which is payable on January 15, 2014 to common stockholders of record as of December 31, 2013.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Please refer to the Results of Operations section above for our calculation and discussion of our Core Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We seek to manage our risks related to the credit quality of our assets, interest rates, liquidity, prepayment speeds and market value while, at the same time, seeking to provide an opportunity to stockholders to realize attractive risk-adjusted returns through ownership of our capital stock. While we do not seek to avoid risk completely, we believe the risk can be quantified from historical experience and seek to actively manage that risk, to earn sufficient compensation to justify taking those risks and to maintain capital levels consistent with the risks we undertake.

Our analysis of risks is based on our Manager’s experience, estimates, models and assumptions. These analyses rely on models which utilize estimates of fair value and interest rate sensitivity. Actual economic conditions or implementation of decisions

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by the Manager may produce results that differ significantly from the estimates and assumptions used in our models and the projected results.

Credit Risk

We are subject to varying degrees of credit risk in connection with our investments. We have exposure to credit risk on our loans held for investment, and to a much lesser agree, our loans held for sale (due to the expected sale in near term), on the underlying mortgage loans in our RMBS and CMBS portfolios as well as other assets. Our Manager seeks to manage credit risk by performing deep credit fundamental analysis of potential assets. Credit risk is also addressed through our Manager’s on-going surveillance, and investments are monitored for variance from expected prepayments, defaults, severities, losses and cash flow on a monthly basis.

Our investment guidelines do not limit the amount of our equity that may be invested in any type of our target assets; however, not more than 25% of our equity may be invested in any individual asset without the consent of a majority of our independent directors. Our investment decisions depend on prevailing market conditions and may change over time in response to opportunities available in different interest rate, economic and credit environments. As a result, we cannot predict the percentage of our equity that will be invested in any of our target assets at any given time.

The S&P ratings of our RMBS portfolio were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
S&P Rating	Carrying Value		Percentage		Carrying Value		Percentage
A+	$	—	—	%	$	28	—	%
BBB+	5,467		1.7	%	103		—	%
BB+	9,351		3.0	%	16,071		4.8	%
BB	670		0.2	%	1,549		0.5	%
BB-	845		0.3	%	5,862		1.8	%
B+	3,251		1.0	%	9,338		2.8	%
B	—		—	%	3		—	%
B-	27,102		8.6	%	29,597		8.9	%
CCC	223,881		70.8	%	234,429		70.4	%
CC	690		0.2	%	5,235		1.6	%
D	20,673		6.5	%	23,280		6.9	%
NR	24,331		7.7	%	7,658		2.3	%
Total RMBS	$	316,261	100.0	%	$	333,153	100.0	%

The S&P ratings of our CMBS, fair value option, portfolio were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013 (1)
S&P Rating	Carrying Value		Percentage
BBB	$	10	—	%
BB+	15,759		3.8	%
BB	29,226		7.1	%
B+	199		—	%
B	19,391		4.7	%
CCC	16,606		4.0	%
CC	41,030		10.0	%
C	23,637		5.8	%
D	55,548		13.5	%
NR	208,665		51.1	%
Total CMBS	$	410,071	100.0	%

(1)Includes $324.4 million of CMBS reflected in “VIE liabilities” in accordance with ASC 810.

As of September 30, 2013, the non-fair value option CMBS portfolio consists of (1) $110.7 million of the non-fair value option CMBS were rated BB+ as of September 30, 2013, and (2) a $1.7 million unrated interest-only debt security

As of December 31, 2012, 20.4% of the CMBS securities are rated BB+. The remaining 79.6% are securities where the obligors are certain special purpose entities that were formed to hold substantially all of the assets of a worldwide operator of hotels, resorts and timeshare properties; the securities are not rated but the loan-to-value ratio was estimated to be in the range of 39%- 44% at December 31, 2012.

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Foreign Currency Risk

We intend to hedge our currency exposures in a prudent manner. However, our currency hedging strategies may not eliminate all of our currency risk due to, among other things, uncertainties in the timing and/or amount of payments received on the related investments, and/or unequal, inaccurate, or unavailability of hedges to perfectly offset changes in future exchange rates. Additionally, we may be required under certain circumstances to collateralize our currency hedges for the benefit of the hedge counterparty, which could adversely affect our liquidity.

Consistent with our strategy of hedging foreign currency exposure on certain investments, we typically enter into a series of forward to fix the USD amount GBP and EUR-denominated cash flows (interest and principal payments) we expect to receive from our GBP and EUR-denominated loan and CMBS investments. The following table represents our current currency hedge exposure as it relates to our loan investments and a CMBS investment denominated in foreign currencies, along with the aggregate notional amount of the hedges in place (amounts in thousands except for number of contracts, using the September 30, 2013 GBP spot rate of 1.6186 and EUR spot rate of 1.3527):

Carrying Value of Investment	Local Currency	Number of foreign exchange contracts	Aggregate Notional Value of Hedges Applied ($USD)	Expiration Range of Contracts
110,709	GBP	5	125,340	March 2014 — March 2016
78,587	EUR	4	83,149	October 2013 — January 2014
15,015	GBP	17	18,936	January 2014 — January 2018
48,382	GBP	11	63,482	October 2013 — January 2016
7,930	GBP	11	9,591	October 2013 — March 2016
30,541	EUR	4	34,235	November 2013 — June 2014
54,091	EUR	12	61,757	January 2014 — October 2016

In addition to the hedge positions in the table about we have an additional position which does not relate to a foreign asset we still carry.  During 2010, we entered into a series of forward contracts whereby we agreed to sell an amount of GBP for an agreed-upon amount of USD at various dates through October 2013. These forward contracts were executed to fix the USD amount of GBP denominated cash flows we expect to receive from our GBP-denominated loan. During the first quarter of 2012, the GBP-denominated loan was prepaid. As a result of the loan being prepaid in February 2012, the foreign exchange forward contracts were no longer necessary. At that time, the hedge contracts were in a loss position to us of approximately $10.0 million. In the process of negotiating the termination of the contracts, management was able to lock-in the amount of the loss by entering into new derivative contracts with a separate counterparty that had the same maturity dates and notional amounts, but wherein we would sell USD in exchange for GBP (offsetting positions). We executed this structure as opposed to liquidating the original contracts as it was more cost effective. As of September 30, 2013, the GBP hedging strategies above resulted in one foreign exchange forward sales contracts with a total notional value of $103.7 million and one such foreign exchange forward purchase contracts with a total notional value of $103.7 million (using the September 30, 2013 spot rate of 1.6186).

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  No change in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.

Currently, no material legal proceedings are pending, threatened, or to our knowledge, contemplated against us.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5.   Other Information.

None.

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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.

	STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
Date: November 7, 2013	By:	/s/ BARRY S. STERNLICHT
		Barry S. Sternlicht Chief Executive Officer Principal Executive Officer
Date: November 7, 2013	By:	/s/ PERRY STEWART WARD
		Perry Stewart Ward Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer

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Item 6.    Exhibits.

(a)Index to Exhibits

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
(3)(i)	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 16, 2009)
(3)(ii)	By laws of Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 16, 2009)
4.1	Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 3, 2013, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 3, 2013)
4.2	Form of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 3, 2013)
31.1	Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification Pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Barry S. Sternlicht, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Starwood Property Trust, Inc. for the period ended September 30, 2013;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f)) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 7, 2013	/s/ BARRY S. STERNLICHT
	Barry S. Sternlicht
	Chief Executive Officer

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EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification Pursuant to

Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Perry Stewart Ward, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Starwood Property Trust, Inc. for the period ended September 30, 2013;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f)) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 7, 2013	/s/ PERRY STEWART WARD
	Perry Stewart Ward
	Chief Financial Officer

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EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with Starwood Property Trust, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 (the “Report”), I, Barry S. Sternlicht, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 7, 2013	/s/ BARRY S. STERNLICHT
	Barry S. Sternlicht
	Chief Executive Officer

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EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with Starwood Property Trust, Inc.’s (the “Company”) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 (the “Report”), I, Perry Stewart Ward, do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 7, 2013	/s/ PERRY STEWART WARD
	Perry Stewart Ward
	Chief Financial Officer

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Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended					1 Months Ended						3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 item	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan and Manager Equity Plan	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan and Manager Equity Plan Chief financial officer and/or compliance officer	Feb. 28, 2011 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan Restricted stock	Mar. 31, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan Restricted stock	Mar. 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan Restricted stock	Dec. 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan Restricted stock	Mar. 31, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan	May 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan	Oct. 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan Restricted stock units	May 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan Restricted stock units	Dec. 31, 2010 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan Restricted stock units	Aug. 31, 2009 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan Restricted stock units	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan Restricted stock units	Sep. 30, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan Restricted stock units	Sep. 04, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan person	Aug. 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan person	Aug. 31, 2011 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan person	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan	Sep. 04, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Aug. 31, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Aug. 31, 2011 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2012 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan Restricted stock	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan and Manager Equity Plan - as Amended
Equity Incentive Plans
Number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance			3,112,500	50,000																		100,000								6,000,000
Number of equity incentive plans		3
Number of directors receiving grants of restricted stock																			4	4	4
Awards granted per director (in shares)																							2,807	2,201	2,877
Awards granted, fair value					$ 250,000		$ 694,000		$ 368,000				$ 19,900,000		$ 21,800,000	$ 20,800,000							$ 281,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000
Award vesting period					3 years		3 years		3 years				3 years		3 years	3 years							1 year	1 year	1 year
Expenses related to the grant						$ 98,000		$ 52,000									$ 3,900,000	$ 4,100,000								$ 47,000	$ 87,000	$ 147,000	$ 216,000
Vested to date (in shares)						4,048		1,965									162,501	178,542
Awards vesting annually (in shares)										5,000
Awards vesting each quarter (in shares)									12,500				72,917		89,583	86,458
Manager incentive fee paid in stock (in shares)											13,188	70,220
Manager incentive fee paid in stock, price per share											$ 27.83	$ 19.76
Non-Vested Share and Share Equivalents activity
Beginning Balance (in shares)	876,486					32,265											835,417									8,804
Granted (in shares)	11,228				11,082		25,000		17,500				875,000	30,000	1,075,000	1,037,500										11,228
Vested (in shares)	(175,353)					(4,048)											(162,501)									(8,804)
Balance at the end of period (in shares)	712,361	712,361				28,217											672,916									11,228		11,228
Vesting Schedule
2013 (remainder of) (in shares)	168,216	168,216				5,715											162,501
2014 (in shares)	317,063	317,063				14,168											291,667									11,228		11,228
2015 (in shares)	227,082	227,082				8,334											218,748
Total (in shares)	712,361	712,361				28,217											672,916									11,228		11,228

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance	$ 60,285	$ 79,675
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	17,194	11,616
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(8,192)	(22,004)
Net current period other comprehensive income	9,002	(10,388)
Ending balance	69,287	69,287
Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance	(791)	(2,571)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(594)	332
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	397	1,251
Net current period other comprehensive income	(197)	1,583
Ending balance	(988)	(988)
Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance	68,119	82,246
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	6,821	7,360
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(8,589)	(23,255)
Net current period other comprehensive income	(1,768)	(15,895)
Ending balance	66,351	66,351
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance	(7,043)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	10,967	3,924
Net current period other comprehensive income	10,967	3,924
Ending balance	$ 3,924	$ 3,924

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill at September 30, 2013 represents the excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets acquired on April 19, 2013 for the acquisition of LNR.  The goodwill recognized is attributable to value embedded in LNR’s existing platform, which includes an international network of commercial real estate asset managers, work-out specialists, underwriters and administrative support professionals as well as proprietary historical performance data on commercial real estate assets.  The tax deductible component of our goodwill as of April 19, 2013 is $101.7 million and is deductible over 15 years.

Servicing Rights Intangibles

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we identified domestic and European servicing rights that existed at the purchase date, based upon the expected future cash flows of the associated servicing contracts.  All of our servicing fees are specified by these Pooling and Servicing Agreements.  The table below presents information about our GAAP servicing intangibles for the LNR Stub Period (in thousands).  At September 30, 2013, the balance of the domestic servicing intangible is net of $88.6 million that is eliminated in consolidation pursuant to ASC 810 against VIE assets in connection with our consolidation of securitization VIEs.  Before VIE consolidation, the domestic servicing intangible has a balance of $246.6 million, which represents our economic interest in this asset.

Domestic servicing rights, at fair value
Fair value at April 19, 2013	$	156,993
Changes in fair value due to changes in inputs and assumptions	1,030
Fair value at September 30, 2013	158,023
European servicing rights
Carrying value at April 19, 2013 (fair value)	32,649
Amortization	(4,765		)
Foreign exchange gain	1,825
Carrying value at September 30, 2013 (fair value of $31.4 million)	29,709
Total servicing rights at September 30, 2013	$	187,732

The future amortization expense for the European servicing intangible is expected to be as follows (in thousands):

2013 (remainder of)	$	3,160
2014	12,961
2015	8,808
2016	3,472
2017 and thereafter	1,308
Total	$	29,709

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Apr. 19, 2013 segment	Sep. 30, 2013 segment	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Number of reportable segments			1	3
Initial term of residential leases					1 year
Maximum measurement period					1 year
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets					$ 0
Fair Value Measurements
Permitted reinvestment under static investment in VIEs	0			0	0
Maximum ownership percentage to classify investments as cost method investments					20.00%
Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs
Underwriting and offering costs	300,000	2,300,000			955,000	2,250,000
Non-performing residential loans
Residential Real Estate
Impairments of loans	$ 0
Furniture and fixtures
Residential Real Estate
Depreciable life					5 years
Buildings
Residential Real Estate
Depreciable life					30 years

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$ 94,045	$ 56,261	$ 236,671	$ 179,078
Interest income from investment securities	17,804	16,585	52,621	40,404
Servicing fees	36,509		75,644
Other revenues	2,098	66	4,077	180
Rental income	5,080	59	8,733	59
Total revenues	155,536	72,971	377,746	219,721
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	24,235	14,659	58,675	42,673
Interest expense	36,743	12,030	77,678	34,345
General and administrative	48,335	3,084	97,769	8,838
Business combination costs	342		17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,177	622	4,495	2,737
Residential properties and non-performing loans - other operating costs	6,023	327	10,622	327
Depreciation and amortization	4,988	78	8,644	78
Loan loss allowance	1,160		1,915
Other expense	304		533
Total costs and expenses	123,307	30,800	278,289	88,998
Income before other income, income taxes and non-controlling interests	32,229	42,171	99,457	130,723
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	47,963		79,912
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(1,867)		1,031
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(2,278)		(3,265)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	25,857		26,315	(5,760)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	4,577	787	10,915	2,739
Gain on sale of investments, net	8,059	9,017	22,968	19,147
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(22,451)	(7,561)	(65)	(9,784)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,580	6,725	3,495	11,222
Total Other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI")	(86)	(737)	(1,460)	(5,582)
Noncredit portion of OTTI recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	34	61	1,007	2,854
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings	(52)	(676)	(453)	(2,728)
Other income	3,705	180	3,744	530
Total other income	73,093	8,472	144,597	15,366
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	105,322	50,643	244,054	146,089
Income tax provision	13,721	301	25,691	840
Net income	91,601	50,342	218,363	145,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,886	130	4,124	388
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$ 89,715	$ 50,212	$ 214,239	$ 144,861
Net income per share of common stock:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.43	$ 1.36	$ 1.34
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.43	$ 1.36	$ 1.34
Distributions declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.44	$ 1.36	$ 1.32

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9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Balance Sheet Presentation of LNR Variable Interest Entities

The acquisition of LNR substantially changed the presentation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). As noted above, LNR operates a finance business that acquires unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS. These securities represent interests in securitization structures (commonly referred to as special purpose entities, or “SPEs”). These SPEs are structured as pass through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying collateral and distribute those payments to the certificate holders. Under GAAP, SPEs typically qualify as variable interest entities (“VIEs”). These are entities that, by design, either (1) lack sufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, or (2) have equity investors that do not have the ability to make significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not have the obligation to absorb the expected losses, or do not have the right to receive the residual returns of the entity.

Because LNR often serves as the special servicer of the trusts in which they invest, consolidation of these structures is required pursuant to the accounting guidance outlined in detail below. This results in a consolidated balance sheet which presents the gross assets and liabilities of the SPEs. The assets and other instruments held by these SPEs are restricted and can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the entity. Additionally, the obligations of the SPEs do not have any recourse to the general credit of any other consolidated entities, nor to us as the consolidator of these SPEs.

The SPE liabilities initially represent investment securities on our balance sheet (pre-consolidation). Upon consolidation of these VIEs, our associated investment securities and any associated components of equity, such as unrealized holding gains or losses or OTTI are eliminated, as is the interest income and any impairment losses related to those securities. Similarly, the fees we earn in our roles as special servicer of the bonds issued by the consolidated VIEs or as collateral administrator of the consolidated VIEs are also eliminated. Finally, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible associated with the eliminated fee streams is eliminated in consolidation.

Please refer to the segment presentation in Note 24 for a presentation of the LNR business without consolidation of these VIEs.

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our consolidated subsidiaries. Our results include those of LNR for the period from April 19, 2013 (LNR acquisition date) through September 30, 2013 (the “LNR Stub Period”). Intercompany amounts have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows have been included.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Refer to our Form 10-K for a description of our recurring accounting policies. We have included disclosure in this Note 2 regarding principles of consolidation and other accounting policies that either (i) became significant as a result of our acquisition of LNR, or (ii) became significant due to an increase in the significance of the underlying business activity.

Entities not deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are consolidated if we own a majority of the voting securities or interests or hold the general partnership interest, except in those instances in which the minority voting interest owner or limited partner effectively participates through substantive participative rights. Substantive participative rights include the ability to select, terminate and set compensation of the investee’s management, if applicable, and the ability to participate in capital and operating decisions of the investee, including budgets, in the ordinary course of business.

We invest in entities with varying structures, many of which do not have voting securities or interests, such as general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. In many of these structures, control of the entity rests with the general partners or managing members, while other members hold passive interests. The general partner or managing member may hold anywhere from a relatively small percentage of the total financial interests to a majority of the financial interests. For entities not deemed to be VIEs, where we serve as the sole general partner or managing member, we are considered to have the controlling financial interest and therefore the entity is consolidated, regardless of our financial interest percentage, unless there are other limited partners or investing members that effectively participate through substantive participative rights. In those circumstances where we, as majority controlling interest owner, cannot cause the entity to take actions that are significant in the ordinary course of business, because such actions could be vetoed by the minority controlling interest owner, we do not consolidate the entity.

As noted above, the most common type of VIE is an SPE. SPEs are commonly used in securitization transactions in order to isolate certain assets and distribute the cash flows from those assets to investors. SPEs are an important part of the financial markets, including the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and commercial paper markets, as they provide market liquidity by facilitating investors’ access to specific portfolios of assets and risks. SPEs may be organized as trusts, partnerships or corporations and are typically established for a single, discrete purpose. SPEs are not typically operating entities and usually have a limited life and no employees. The basic SPE structure involves a company selling assets to the SPE; the SPE funds the purchase of those assets by issuing securities to investors. The legal documents that govern the transaction specify how the cash earned on the assets must be allocated to the SPE’s investors and other parties that have rights to those cash flows. SPEs are generally structured to insulate investors from claims on the SPE’s assets by creditors of other entities, including the creditors of the seller of the assets.

When we consolidate entities other than SPEs, the ownership interests of any minority parties are reflected as non-controlling interests. A non-controlling interest in a consolidated subsidiary is defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent”. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to controlling and non-controlling interests.

When we consolidate SPEs, beneficial interests payable to third parties are reflected as liabilities when the interests are legally issued in the form of debt. Investments in entities which are not consolidated are accounted for by the equity method or by the cost method if either our investment is considered to be minor or we lack significant influence over the investee.

Variable Interest Entities

We evaluate all of our interests in VIEs for consolidation. When our interests are determined to be variable interests, we assess whether we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the VIE. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, defines the primary beneficiary as the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could be potentially significant. We consider our variable interests as well as any variable interests of our related parties in making this determination. Where both of these factors are present, we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary and we consolidate the VIE. Where either one of these factors is not present, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate the VIE.

To assess whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, we consider all facts and circumstances, including our role in establishing the VIE and our ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes first, identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and second, identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities. In general, the parties that make the most significant decisions affecting the VIE or have the right to unilaterally remove those decision makers are deemed to have the power to direct the activities of a VIE.

To assess whether we have the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we consider all of our economic interests, including debt and equity investments, servicing fees, and other arrangements deemed to be variable interests in the VIE. This assessment requires that we apply judgment in determining whether these interests, in the aggregate, are considered potentially significant to the VIE. Factors considered in assessing significance include: the design of the VIE, including its capitalization structure; subordination of interests; payment priority; relative share of interests held across various classes within the VIE’s capital structure; and the reasons why the interests are held by us.

Our purchased investment securities include CMBS which are unrated and non-investment grade rated securities issued by CMBS trusts. In certain cases, we may contract to provide special servicing activities for these CMBS trusts, or, as holder of the controlling class, we may have the right to name and remove the special servicer for these trusts. In our role as special servicer, we provide services on defaulted loans within the trusts, such as foreclosure or work-out procedures, as permitted by the underlying contractual agreements. In exchange for these services, we receive a fee. These rights give us the ability to direct activities that could significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. However, in those instances where an unrelated third party has the right to unilaterally remove us as special servicer, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. We evaluated all of our positions in such investments for consolidation.

For VIEs in which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary, all of the underlying assets, liabilities and equity of the structures are recorded on our books, and the initial investment, along with any associated unrealized holding gains and losses, are eliminated in consolidation. Similarly, the interest income earned from these structures, as well as the fees paid by these trusts to us in our capacity as special servicer, are eliminated in consolidation. Further, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible asset associated with the servicing fee streams, and the corresponding allocable amortization or change in fair value of the servicing intangible asset are also eliminated in consolidation.

We perform ongoing reassessments of: (1) whether any entities previously evaluated under the majority voting interest framework have become VIEs, based on certain events, and therefore subject to the VIE consolidation framework, and (2) whether changes in the facts and circumstances regarding our involvement with a VIE causes our consolidation conclusion regarding the VIE to change.

We have elected the fair value option in measuring the assets and liabilities of any VIEs we consolidate. Fluctuations in the fair values of the VIE assets and liabilities, along with trust interest income and trust interest and administrative expenses, are presented net in income of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Segment Reporting

Prior to the acquisition of LNR, we focused primarily on originating and acquiring real estate-related debt investments and operated in one reportable segment. As a result of the acquisition of LNR, as well as the increased significance of our single family home business, we now have the following three reportable segments: real estate investment lending, single family residential, and LNR. Refer to Note 24 for further discussion of our reportable segments.

Business Combinations

Under FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer in a business combination must recognize, with certain exceptions, the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. As goodwill is calculated as a residual, all goodwill of the acquired business, not just the acquirer’s share, is recognized under this “full goodwill” approach.

We applied the provisions of ASC 805 in accounting for our acquisition of LNR. In doing so, we recorded provisional amounts for certain items as of the date of the acquisition, including the fair value of certain assets and liabilities. During the measurement period, a period which shall not exceed one year, we retrospectively adjust the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of such date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized. See further discussion in Note 3.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill is not amortized, but rather tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment. Goodwill at September 30, 2013 represents the excess of the consideration paid in connection with the acquisition of LNR over the fair value of net assets acquired.

In testing goodwill for impairment, we follow ASC Topic 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, which permits a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, then no impairment is determined to exist for the reporting unit. However, if the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, we compare the fair value of that reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired with the impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill.

Our identifiable intangible assets include special servicing rights for both our domestic and European servicing operations. The fair value measurement method has been elected for measurement of our domestic servicing asset. Election of this method is necessary to conform to our election of the fair value option for measuring the assets and liabilities of the VIEs consolidated pursuant to ASC 810. The amortization method has been elected for our European servicing asset. This asset is amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, and is tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that its carrying value may not be recoverable.

For purposes of testing our European servicing intangible for impairment, we first determine whether facts and circumstances exist that would suggest the carrying value of the intangible is not recoverable. If so, we then compare the fair value of the servicing intangible with its carrying value. The estimated fair value of the intangible is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration historical and forecasted loan defeasance rates, delinquency rates and anticipated maturity defaults. If the carrying value of the intangible exceeds its fair value, the intangible is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which carrying value exceeds fair value.

Loans Held-For-Sale

Our loans that we intend to sell or liquidate in the short-term are classified as held-for-sale and are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, unless we have elected to apply the fair value option at origination or purchase. Refer to Note 21 for further disclosure regarding loan transfer activity. The conduit business we acquired from LNR originates fixed rate commercial mortgage loans for future sale to multi-seller securitization trusts. We periodically enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge unpredictable changes in fair value of this loan portfolio, including changes resulting from both interest rates and credit quality. Because these derivatives are not designated, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. In order to best reflect the results of the hedged loan portfolio in earnings, we have elected the fair value option for these loans. As a result, changes in the fair value of the loans are also recorded in earnings.

Fair Value Option

The guidance in ASC 825, Financial Instruments, provides a fair value option election that allows entities to make an irrevocable election of fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain eligible financial assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The decision to elect the fair value option is determined on an instrument by instrument basis and must be applied to an entire instrument and is irrevocable once elected. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value pursuant to this guidance are required to be reported separately in our consolidated balance sheets from those instruments using another accounting method.

We have elected the fair value option for eligible financial assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, loans held-for-sale originated by LNR’s conduit platform, purchased CMBS issued by VIEs we could consolidate in the future and certain investments in marketable equity securities. The fair value elections for VIE and securitization related items were made in order to mitigate accounting mismatches between the carrying value of the instruments and the related assets and liabilities that we consolidate at fair value. The fair value elections for mortgage loans held-for-sale originated by LNR’s conduit platform were made due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value elections for investments in marketable equity securities were made because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market.

Fair Value Measurements

We measure our mortgage-backed securities, derivative assets and liabilities, domestic servicing rights intangible asset and any assets or liabilities where we have elected the fair value option at fair value. When actively quoted observable prices are not available, we either use implied pricing from similar assets and liabilities or valuation models based on net present values of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors.

As discussed above, we measure the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option. The VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets. In determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the VIE, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs. We also acknowledge that our principal market for selling CMBS assets is the securitization market where the market participant is considered to be a CMBS trust or a collateralized debt obligation (“CDO”). This methodology results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.

Residential Real Estate & Non-Performing Residential Loans

Residential Real Estate

Acquired residential real estate is evaluated to determine whether it meets the definition of a business or of an asset under GAAP. For asset acquisitions, we capitalize (1) pre-acquisition costs to the extent such costs would have been capitalized had we owned the asset when the cost was incurred, and (2) closing and other direct acquisition costs. We then allocate the total asset acquisitions cost among land, building and furniture and fixtures, based on their relative fair values, generally utilizing the relative allocation that was contained in the property tax assessment of the same or a similar property, adjusted as deemed necessary.

If, at acquisition, a property needs to be renovated before it is ready for its intended use, we commence the necessary development activities. During this development period, we capitalize all direct and indirect costs incurred in renovating the property. Once a property is ready for its intended use, expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs thereafter are expensed as incurred, and we capitalize expenditures that improve or extend the life of a home and for furniture, fixtures and equipment.

We begin depreciating properties to be held and used when they are ready for their intended use. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. We depreciate buildings over 30 years, and we depreciate furniture and fixtures over five years. Land is not depreciated.

Properties are classified as held for sale when they meet the applicable GAAP criteria, including that the property is being listed for sale and that it is ready to be sold in its current condition. Held for sale properties are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell.

We evaluate our properties to be held and used for indications of impairment at least quarterly, typically in connection with preparing the quarter-end financial statements. We assess impairment at the lowest level for which cash flows are available, which is on a per-property basis. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the property’s expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying amount of the property. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the property, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the property’s carrying amount over the estimated fair value. In estimating fair value, we primarily consider the local broker price opinion, but also consider any other comparable home sales or other market data, as necessary.

Non-Performing Residential Loans

We have purchased pools of distressed and non-performing residential mortgage loans, which we generally seek to (1) convert into homes through the foreclosure or other resolution process that can then either be contributed to our rental portfolio or sold or, to a lesser extent, (2) modify and hold or resell at higher prices if circumstances warrant. In situations where property foreclosure is subject to an auction process and a third party submits the winning bid, we recognize the resulting gain as a gain on the sale of loans held for investment.

Our distressed and non-performing residential mortgage loans are on nonaccrual status at the time of purchase as it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible. Any payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of amounts contractually due.

We evaluate our non-performing residential mortgage loans for impairment at least quarterly, typically in connection with preparing the quarter-end financial statements. As our loans held for investment were non-performing when acquired, we generally look to the estimated fair value of the underlying property collateral to assess the recoverability of our investments. As described in our real estate accounting policy above, we primarily utilize the local broker price opinion, but also consider any other comparable home sales or other market data as considered necessary, in estimating a property’s fair value. If the carrying amount of a loan exceeds the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, we will record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value of the property collateral and the carrying amount of the loan. Through September 30, 2013, no impairments have been recorded on any of our loans.

Revenue Recognition

Interest Income

Interest income on performing loans and financial instruments is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of the instrument. Discounts or premiums associated with the purchase of non-performing loans and investment securities are amortized or accreted into interest income as a yield adjustment on the effective interest method, based on expected cash flows through the expected maturity date of the investment. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections. For loans and CMBS in which we expect to collect all contractual amounts due, we do not adjust the projected cash flows to reflect anticipated credit losses.

Conversely, for the majority of our RMBS, which have been purchased at a discount to par value, we do not expect to collect all amounts contractually due at the time we acquired the securities. Accordingly, we expect that a portion of the purchase discount will not be recognized as interest income, and is instead viewed as a non-accretable yield. The amount considered as non-accretable yield may change over time based on the actual performance of these securities, their underlying collateral, actual and projected cash flow from such collateral, economic conditions and other factors. If the performance of a credit deteriorated security is more favorable than forecasted, we will generally accrete more credit discount into interest income than initially or previously expected. These adjustments are made prospectively beginning in the period subsequent to the determination that a favorable change in performance is projected. Conversely, if the performance of a credit deteriorated security is less favorable than forecasted, an other-than-temporary impairment may be taken, and the amount of discount accreted into income will generally be less than previously expected.

For loans where we have not elected the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan origination costs are also recognized in interest income over the loan term as a yield adjustment using the effective interest method. When we elected the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan costs are recorded directly in income and are not deferred.

Upon the sale of loans or securities which are not accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, the excess (or deficiency) of net proceeds over the net carrying value of such loans or securities is recognized as a realized gain (or loss).

Servicing Fees

We typically seek to be the special servicer on CMBS transactions in which we invest. When we are appointed to serve in this capacity, we earn special servicing fees from the related activities performed, which consist primarily of overseeing the workout of under-performing and non-performing loans underlying the CMBS transactions. These fees are recognized in income in the period in which the services are performed and the revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Transfers

Transfers of investment securities, mortgage loans, and investments in unconsolidated entities are accounted for as sales pursuant to the accounting guidance governing transfers and servicing of financial assets, providing that we have surrendered control over the assets and to the extent that we received consideration other than beneficial interests in the assets. The cost of assets sold is based on the specific identification method.

We recognize sales of residential real estate when the sale has closed, title has passed, adequate initial and continuing investment by the buyer is received, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, and we are not obligated to perform significant additional activities after closing. All these conditions are typically met at or shortly after closing.

Rental Income

Rental income attributable to residential leases is recorded when due from tenants, which approximates the amount that would result from straight-lining rents over the lease term. The initial term of our residential leases is generally one year, with renewals upon consent of both parties on an annual or monthly basis.

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

We own non-controlling equity interests in various privately-held partnerships and limited liability companies. Unless we elect the fair value option under ASC 825, we use the cost method to account for investments in which we own less than 20% and do not have significant influence over the underlying investees. We use the equity method to account for all other non-controlling interests in partnerships and limited liability companies. Cost method investments are initially recorded at cost and income is generally recorded when distributions are received. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of income or loss, as well as contributions made or distributions received.

Investments in unconsolidated entities are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the carrying amount of an investment over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods and available information at the time the analyses are prepared.

For investments in publicly traded companies where we have virtually no influence over the activities of these companies and minimal ownership percentages, such investments are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value in the balance sheet, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). For investments in publicly traded securities where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over underlying investees, we have elected the fair value option and report the assets at fair value on the balance sheet with unrealized gains and losses reported in earnings. Dividends on our available-for-sale equity securities are recorded in the statement of operations on the record date.

Securitization/Sale and Financing Arrangements

We periodically sell our financial assets, such as commercial mortgage loans, CMBS and other assets. In connection with these transactions, we may retain or acquire senior or subordinated interests in the related assets. Gains and losses on such transactions are recognized using the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, which is based on a financial components approach that focuses on control. Under this approach, after a transfer of financial assets that meets the criteria for treatment as a sale—legal isolation, ability of transferee to pledge or exchange the transferred assets without constraint, and transferred control—an entity recognizes the financial assets it retains and any liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes the financial assets it has sold, and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. We determine the gain or loss on sale of the assets by allocating the carrying value of the sold asset between the sold asset and the interests retained based on their relative fair values, as applicable. The gain or loss on sale is the difference between the cash proceeds from the sale and the amount allocated to the sold asset. If the sold asset is being accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, there is no gain or loss.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be qualified and taxed as a REIT under the Code. The Company is subject to federal income taxation at corporate rates on its REIT taxable income, however, the Company is allowed a deduction for the amount of dividends paid to its shareholders, thereby subjecting the distributed net income of the Company to taxation at the shareholder level only. In addition, the Company is allowed several other deductions in computing its REIT taxable income, including non-cash items such as depreciation expense and certain specific reserve amounts that the Company deems to be uncollectable. The Company intends to operate in a manner consistent with and to elect to be treated as a REIT for tax purposes.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets and recognizes a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets, the Company considers, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires the Company to forecast its business and general economic environment in future periods.

We recognize tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination of the relevant taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the tax position. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. A liability is established for the differences between positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements and no portion of the benefit is recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We report interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Our assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using foreign currency exchange rates at the end of the reporting period. Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for each reporting period. The effects of translating the assets, liabilities and income of our foreign investments held by entities with a U.S. dollar functional currency are included in foreign currency gain (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations or other comprehensive income for securities available for sale for which the fair value option has not been elected. The effects of translating the assets, liabilities and income of our foreign investments held by entities with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are included in other comprehensive income. Realized foreign currency gains and losses and changes in the value of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in the determination of net income and are reported as foreign currency gain (loss) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Earnings Per Share

We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company for the period by the weighted-average of shares of common stock outstanding for that period after consideration of the earnings allocated to our restricted stock units, which are participating securities as defined in GAAP. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that that could occur from shares issuable in connection with the incentive fee paid to our Manager under the management agreement and conversion of the convertible senior notes into shares of common stock, except when doing so would be anti-dilutive.

Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs

Underwriting and offering costs related to our equity offering activities, which consist primarily of our equity offerings in September 2013, April 2013 and October 2012 as well as our at-the-market offering program, were $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and are reflected as a reduction of additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated statements of equity. Underwriting and offering costs were $2.3 million and $2.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant and subjective estimate that we make is the projection of cash flows we expect to receive on our investments, which has a significant impact on the amounts of interest income, credit losses (if any), and fair values that we record and/or disclose. In addition, the fair value of financial instruments that are estimated using a discounted cash flows method are significantly impacted by the rates at which we estimate market participants would discount the expected cash flows.

Reclassification

As a result of the LNR acquisition as well as the increased significance of our single family home segment as discussed above (also refer to Note 24), certain items in our December 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet and condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as well as in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The tables below describe the reclassifications to these respective financial statements:

December 31, 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported	Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	862,587	(862,587	)(a)	—
Investment securities	—	862,587	(a)
		21,667	(b)	884,254
Other investments	221,983	(21,667	)(b)
		(167,998	)(c)
		(32,318	)(d)	—
Residential real estate, net	—	99,115	(c)	99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—	68,883	(c)	68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	—	32,318	(d)	32,318
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	—	21,204	(e)
		8,890	(e)	30,094
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,890	(8,890	)(e)	—
Other liabilities	21,204	(21,204	)(e)	—

(a) Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value are now included in “Investment securities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(b) There were $21.7 million of marketable equity securities reported within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012, which are now classified as “Investment securities,” a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(c) Our investments in residential real estate and non-performing residential loans have increased significantly during 2013, and are now separately reported in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Such amounts were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012.

(d) Represents investments in unconsolidated entities that were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012. Such investments are now reported within “Investment in unconsolidated entities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(e) We have combined accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities into one caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Other liabilities were presented separately in the December 31, 2012 balance sheet.

Given the nature and significance of LNR’s operations, we removed the “Net interest margin,” subtotal from our condensed consolidated statement of operations, with interest income now included in a new “total revenues” subtotal, and interest expense now included within the new “Total costs and expenses” subtotal. The tables below describe the reclassification adjustments made to specific financial statement captions.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		180	(a)	180
Interest income from cash balances	180		(180	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		2,739	(b)	2,739
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	2,923		(2,393	)(b)	530
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(10,392	)	10,392	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	608		(608	)(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(9,784	)(c)	(9,784	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	8,515		(8,515	)(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains	2,707		(2,707	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		11,222	(d)	11,222

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		66	(a)	66
Interest income from cash balances	66		(66	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		787	(b)	787
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	621		(441	)(b)	180
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(7,510	)	7,510	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(51	)	51	(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(7,561	)(c)	(7,561	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	(337	)	337	(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)	7,062		(7,062	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		6,725	(d)	6,725

(a) Interest income from cash balances has been reclassified into “Other revenues,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b) Earnings from unconsolidated entities and various other items are now separate captions in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. We previously classified such items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, within “Other income.”

(c) The amounts in “Net gains (losses) on currency hedges” and “Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” have been reclassified into “Loss on derivative financial instruments,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d) The amounts in “Net realized foreign currency gains (losses) and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)” have been reclassified into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities	(12,097	)	12,097	(a)	—
Gain on sale of loans	(7,177	)	7,177	(a)	—
Gain on sale of investments	—		(19,274	)(a)	(19,274	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(9,991	)	9,991	(b)	—
Unrealized losses on currency hedges	13,319		(13,319	)(b)	—
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		3,328	(b)	3,328
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement	(8,809	)	8,809	(c)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)	(2,707	)	2,707	(c)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		(11,516	)(c)	(11,516	)
Purchased interest on investments	(638	)	638	(d)	—
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment	(942,692	)	(638	)(d)	(943,330	)
Loan maturities	460,789		(460,789	)(e)	—
Loan investment principal repayments	33,518		(33,518	)(e)	—
Proceeds from principal collections on loans	—		494,307	(e)	494,307

(a) We have combined “Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities” and “Gain on sale of loans” into “Gain on sale of investments,” a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b) We have combined “Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” and “Unrealized (gains) losses on currency hedges” into “Change in fair value of derivatives,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(c) We have combined “Gain on foreign currency remeasurement” and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)” into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d) We have combined “Purchased interest on investments” into “Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment.”

(e) We have combined “Loan maturities” and “Loan investment principal repayments” into “Proceeds from principal collections on loans,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Recent Accounting Developments

As noted above, the consolidation of securitization VIEs has a significant impact on our balance sheet and statement of operations presentation on a GAAP basis.  Also as noted above, we measure the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option.  In doing so, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs, which results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust, or collateralized financing entity (“CFE”), being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.

On July 19, 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an exposure draft (“ED”) related to Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 12-G, Accounting for the Difference Between the Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity.  The ED attempts to address diversity in practice related to the measurement of a CFE’s assets and liabilities at fair value.  In doing so, the ED indicates that the fair value measurement of a CFE’s financial liabilities should be consistent with the fair value measurement of its financial assets.  This is consistent with our current treatment, as described above and in the “Fair Value” section herein.

However, the ED also concludes that reporting entities must use the fair value of the financial assets (and carrying value of any non-financial assets temporarily held by the CFE) to measure the financial liabilities.  This is inconsistent with the methodology we apply, which uses the fair value of the financial liabilities to measure the financial assets.

Comment letters on the ED were due by October 17, 2013.  We have submitted a comment letter to the FASB expressing our concerns with respect to this issue.  We have also engaged in discussions with the FASB regarding our comment letter and the significant limitations that the ED would impose on our ability to prepare GAAP financial statements.

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Related-Party Transactions

Related-Party Transactions

16. Related-Party Transactions

Management Agreement

We entered into a Management Agreement with our Manager upon closing of our IPO, which provides for an initial term of three years with automatic one-year extensions thereafter unless terminated as described below. Under the Management Agreement, our Manager, subject to the oversight of our board of directors, is required to manage our day-to-day activities, for which our Manager receives a base management fee and is eligible for an incentive fee and stock awards. Our Manager is also entitled to charge us for certain expenses incurred on our behalf, as described below. Refer to our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of this agreement.

Base Management Fee.    For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $13.5 million and $35.9 million, respectively, was incurred for base management fees.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately $8.5 million and $23.3 million, respectively, was incurred for base management fees. Management fee payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $13.5 million and $0, respectively.

Incentive Fee.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $4.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, was incurred in incentive fees.   For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, $2.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively, were incurred in incentive fees. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we paid the Manager $2.3 million of the incentive fee earned, 50% in cash and the remaining 50% in stock through the issuance of 50,203 shares of common stock at a price of $22.61 per share. Incentive fee payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $4.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

Expense Reimbursement.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $1.8 million and $6.3 million was incurred, respectively, for executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses of which approximately $1.1 million and $1.1 million was payable as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately $1.7 million and $4.6 million was incurred, respectively, for executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses.

Loan Investments

On October 16, 2012, we co-originated $475.0 million in financing for the acquisition and redevelopment of a 10 story retail building located at 701 Seventh Avenue in the Times Square area of Manhattan through a joint venture with Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX (“Fund IX”), an affiliate of our Manager. The financing consists of a fully funded $237.5 million first mortgage loan and a $237.5 million mezzanine loan, of which $137.5 million was funded at close. The remaining $100.0 million will be funded upon reaching certain milestones during the transformation of the property.  On October 22, 2012, the joint venture sold a 25% participation in both the first mortgage and mezzanine loan to Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”). Upon settling this sale, the Company, Fund IX, and Vornado interest in the first mortgage and mezzanine loans are 56.25%, 18.75% and 25.0%, respectively, and each party will fund their pro rata share of any future fundings. On March 27, 2013, the joint venture, along with Vornado, sold its interest in the first mortgage to Berkadia Proprietary, LLC. Immediately following the sale of the first mortgage, the Company repurchased a 56.25% participation interest in the same first mortgage loan through a wholly owned subsidiary, resulting in no change in net interest for the Company. The joint venture distributed $43.9 million from the sale, net of fees, to Fund IX. The joint venture remains the holder of the mezzanine loan.

On April 17, 2013, we purchased two B-notes for $146.7 million from entities substantially all of whose equity was owned by an affiliate of our Manager. The B-Notes are secured by two Class-A office buildings located in Austin, Texas. On May 17, 2013, we sold senior participation interests in the B-notes to a third party, generating $95.0 million in aggregate proceeds. We retained the subordinated interests.

On August 12, 2013, we co-originated GBP-denominated first mortgage and mezzanine loans with Starfin Lux S.a.r.l. (“Starfin”), an affiliate of our Manager.  The loans are collateralized by a development of a 109 unit retirement community and a 30 key nursing home in Battersea Park, London, England. We and Starfin committed $11.3 million and $22.5 million, respectively, in aggregate for the two loans. The first mortgage loan bears interest at 5.02% and the mezzanine loan bears interest at 15.12%, and the loans each have three-year terms.

On September 13, 2013, we co-originated a EUR-denominated first mortgage loan with Starfin.  The loan had an initial funding of approximately $102.3 million ($53.8 million for us and $48.5 million for Starfin), and future funding commitments totaling $24.6 million, of which the Company is committed to fund $12.9 million and Starfin is committed to fund $11.7 million.  The loan bears interest at three-month EURIBOR plus 7.0% and is secured by a portfolio of approximately 20 retail properties located throughout Finland.  The loan matures in October 2016.

Related Party Arrangements Resulting from the LNR Acquisition

As discussed in Note 8, we acquired 50% of a joint venture in connection with our acquisition of LNR.  An affiliate of ours, Fund IX, owns the remaining 50% of the venture.

As described in Note 4, in connection with the LNR acquisition, we were required to cash collateralize certain obligations of LNR, including letters of credit and performance obligations.  Fund IX funded $6.2 million of this obligation, but the account is within our name and is thus reflected within our restricted cash balance.  We have recognized a corresponding payable to Fund IX of $6.2 million within related party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2013.

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Convertible Senior Notes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended							0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Conversion upon satisfaction of closing market price condition item	Sep. 30, 2013 Conversion upon satisfaction of closing market price condition Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Conversion upon satisfaction of closing market price condition Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 Conversion upon satisfaction of trading price condition	Sep. 30, 2013 Conversion upon satisfaction of trading price condition Maximum	Feb. 15, 2013 2018 Notes	Sep. 30, 2013 2018 Notes	Jun. 30, 2013 2018 Notes	Sep. 30, 2013 2018 Notes	Jul. 03, 2013 2019 Notes	Sep. 30, 2013 2019 Notes
Convertible Senior Notes
Interest rate (as a percent)											4.55%		4.55%		4.00%
Discount at which debt issued to underwriters (as a percent)										2.05%				2.125%
Gross proceeds			$ 1,037,926,000							$ 587,700,000				$ 450,200,000
Principal Amount										600,000,000	1,060,000,000		1,060,000,000	460,000,000
Effective Rate (as a percent)													6.08%		5.37%
Conversion Rate													35.5981		37.9896
Remaining Period of Amortization													4 years 4 months 24 days		5 years 3 months 18 days
Net unamortized discount											(64,928,000)		(64,928,000)
Total	1,312,750,000		1,312,750,000								995,072,000		995,072,000
Carrying amount of conversion option equity components recorded in additional paid-in capital			48,502,000								48,502,000		48,502,000
Principal amount of notes, basis for conversion											1,000		1,000
Initial exchange price (in dollars per share)											35.5391
Dividend distributions declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.44	$ 1.36	$ 1.32							$ 0.46	$ 0.46
Dividend distributions initially declared per common share (in dollars per share)													$ 0.44		$ 0.46
Closing share price (in dollars per share)	$ 23.97		$ 23.97
Conversion price (in dollars per share)											$ 28.09		$ 28.09		$ 26.32
Proceeds from notes attributed to equity component	48,500,000		48,500,000
Aggregate contractual interest expense	11,400,000		21,500,000
Additional non-cash interest expense	$ 3,000,000		$ 5,700,000
Minimum number of conditions to be satisfied for conversion of debt					1
Percentage of conversion price as a basis for debt conversion						130.00%
Minimum trading period as a basis for debt conversion					20
Consecutive trading period as a basis for debt conversion					30 days			5 days
Percentage of conversion price and last reported sales price as a basis for debt conversion									98.00%
Period of average closing market price of common stock as a basis for debt conversion							10 days
Percentage of per share value of distributions that exceeds the market price of the entity's common stock as a basis for debt conversion						10.00%

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Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $)			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR
Restricted cash
Assumed escrow deposit funded by the sellers on behalf of certain employees			$ 23,100,000
Threshold period for employees on involuntary termination or employees rendering of service for cash payment from escrow account			9 months
Cash collateralized for certain obligations funded by the reporting entity			3,300,000
Remaining cash amount collateralized for certain obligations funded by affiliate			6,200,000
Offsetting payable to affiliate	6,200,000
Restricted cash
Funds held in escrow for employees	19,587,000
Cash collateral for derivative financial instruments	14,608,000
Cash collateral for performance obligations	9,482,000
Funds held in escrow on behalf of borrowers and other	39,029,000	3,429,000
Restricted cash	$ 82,706,000	$ 3,429,000

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Secured Financing Agreements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Secured Financing Agreements

Secured Financing Agreements

10. Secured Financing Agreements

The following table is a summary of our secured financing agreements in place as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands).  Refer to our Form 10-K for additional information regarding our secured financing agreements:

	Facility Type	Revolver	Eligible Assets	Current Maturity	Extended Maturity (a)	Pricing	Pledged Asset Carrying Value		Maximum Facility Size		Carrying Value
Wells Fargo II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Aug 2014	Aug 2015	LIBOR + 1.75% to 6%	$	842,044	$	550,000	$	246,810
Wells Fargo III	Repurchase	Yes	Identified RMBS	(c)	N/A	LIBOR + 1.90%	$	289,830	$	175,000	$	72,719
Wells Fargo IV	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Dec 2014	Dec 2016	LIBOR + 2.75%	$	210,949	$	154,935	$	154,935
Goldman III	Repurchase	No	Single Borrower Secured Note	Sep 2015	N/A	LIBOR + 3.70%	$	210,125	$	149,989	$	149,989
Citibank	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Mar 2014	Mar 2017	LIBOR + 1.75% to 3.75%	$	158,643	$	125,000	$	100,952
Borrowing Base	Bank Credit Facility	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2015	Sep 2017	LIBOR + 3.25% (b)	$	591,916	$	250,000	—
Onewest Bank	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Jul 2015	Jul 2017	LIBOR + 3.00%	$	124,822	$	84,012	$	84,012
Conduit I	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2014	Sep 2014	LIBOR + 2.20%	$	75,234	$	250,000	$	55,395
Conduit II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Nov 2014	Nov 2014	LIBOR + 2.10%	$	203,887	$	150,000	$	149,438
Term Loan	Syndicated Facility	Yes	Specifically Identified Assets	Apr 2020	Apr 2020	LIBOR + 2.75% (b)	$	1,726,171	$	298,500	$	297,794	(d)
									Total		$	1,312,044

(a)	Subject to certain conditions as defined in facility agreement.
(b)	Subject to borrower’s option to choose alternative benchmark based rates pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement. The Term Loan is also subject to a 75 basis point floor.
(c)	The date that is 180 days after the buyer delivers notice to seller, subject to a maximum date of March 13, 2015.
(d)	Term loan outstanding balance is net of $706 thousand in discount amortization.

On April 19, 2013, we assumed two repurchase facilities from LNR.  The first is an agreement between Starwood Mortgage Funding I LLC (“SMF I”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, and Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company (the “Conduit Repurchase Agreement I”).  Conduit Repurchase Agreement I provides for funding of up to $250.0 million for the origination of commercial mortgage loans for securitization.  This facility is secured by the mortgage loans originated under this facility and accrues interest at one-month LIBOR plus a pricing margin of 2.20%.  As of September 30, 2013, $55.4 million was outstanding under this agreement and the carrying value of the pledged collateral was $75.2 million.  The Company guarantees certain of the obligations of SMF I under the agreement up to a maximum liability of 25% of the then currently outstanding repurchase price of all purchased assets.

The second agreement is between Starwood Mortgage Funding II LLC (“SMF II”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary and Barclays Bank PLC (the “Conduit Repurchase Agreement II”). Conduit Repurchase Agreement II provides for funding of up to $150.0 million for the origination of commercial mortgage loans for securitization.  This facility is secured by the mortgage loans originated under this facility and accrues interest at one-month LIBOR plus a pricing margin of 2.10%.  As of September 30, 2013, $149.4 million was outstanding under this agreement and the carrying value of the pledged collateral was $203.9 million. The Company guarantees certain of the obligations of SMF II under the agreement up to a maximum liability of 20% of the then currently outstanding repurchase price of all purchased assets.

Also on April 19, 2013, we assumed LNR’s senior credit facility.  Simultaneously with the acquisition, we repaid the outstanding balance plus accrued interest totaling $268.9 million, and entered into a new $300 million term loan facility which is rated BB+/Ba2(S&P/Moody’s). The term loan facility has a seven year term maturing in April 2020. Advances under the Term Loan Facility accrue interest at a per annum rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.75% with a 0.75% LIBOR floor and an overall borrowing cost of 3.84% per annum. In addition, the fees to obtain the facility were $7.1 million, which are reflected as other assets.

The following table sets forth our five-year principal repayments schedule for the secured financings, assuming no defaults or expected extensions and excluding the loan transfer secured borrowings (amounts in thousands). Our credit facilities generally require principal to be paid down prior to the facilities’ respective maturities if and when we receive principal payments on, or sell, the investment collateral that we have pledged. The amount reflected in each period includes principal repayments on our credit facilities that would be required if (i) we received the repayments that we expect to receive on the investments that have been pledged as collateral under the credit facilities, as applicable, and (ii) if the credit facilities that are expected to have amounts outstanding at their current maturity dates are not extended or if the respective amounts outstanding are not otherwise refinanced:

2013 (remainder of)	$	239,106
2014	589,295
2015	192,599
2016	3,000
2017 and thereafter (1)	288,750
Total	$	1,312,750

(1) Principal paydown of the Term Loan in 2020 excludes $706 thousand in discount amortization.

Secured financing maturities for 2013 primarily relate to $32.4 million on the OneWest Bank Repurchase Agreement, $55.4 million on the Conduit Repurchase Agreement I and $149.4 million on the Conduit Repurchase Agreement II.

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had approximately $11.6 million and $7.8 million, respectively, of capitalized financing costs, net of amortization which is included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately $2.1 million and $7.0 million, respectively, of amortization was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately $1.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of amortization was included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Current
Federal	$ 11,465	$ 244	$ 21,396	$ 682
Foreign	1,011		1,581
State	1,892	57	3,753	158
Total current	14,368	301	26,730	840
Deferred
Federal	59		122
Foreign	(716)		(1,181)
State	10		20
Total deferred	(647)		(1,039)
Total income tax provision	13,721	301	25,691	840
Deferred tax asset, net
Reserves and accruals	10,595		10,595
Domestic intangible assets	(4,844)		(4,844)
Investment securities and loans	(165)		(165)
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(2,102)		(2,102)
Deferred income	39		39
Other U.S. temporary differences	(287)		(287)
Deferred tax assets	3,236		3,236
Deferred tax liability, net
European servicing rights	(7,368)		(7,368)
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards	9,935		9,935
Valuation allowance	(9,935)		(9,935)
Other European temporary differences	215		215
Deferred tax liabilities, net	(7,153)		(7,153)
Net deferred tax asset (liabilities)	(3,917)		(3,917)
Reconciliation of statutory tax to effective tax
Federal statutory tax rate	36,933	17,725	85,489	51,131
REIT and other non-taxable income	(24,886)	(17,481)	(62,818)	(50,449)
State income taxes	1,902	57	3,774	158
Federal benefit of state tax deduction	(666)		(1,321)
Other	438		567
Effective tax rate	$ 13,721	$ 301	$ 25,691	$ 840
Reconciliation of statutory tax rate to effective tax rate
Federal statutory tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
REIT and other non-taxable income (as a percent)	(23.60%)	(34.50%)	(25.70%)	(34.50%)
State income taxes (as a percent)	1.80%	0.10%	1.50%	0.10%
Federal benefit of state tax deduction (as a percent)	(0.60%)		(0.50%)
Other (as a percent)	0.40%		0.20%
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	13.00%	0.60%	10.50%	0.60%

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Net Income per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Net Income per Share

Net Income (Loss) per Share

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted income per share. We use the two-class method in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share as our unvested restricted stock units (refer to Note 17) are participating securities as defined in GAAP (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	89,715		$	50,212		$	214,239		$	144,861
Net income allocated to participating securities	(310		)	(275		)	(1,133		)	(980		)
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share	$	89,405		$	49,937		$	213,106		$	143,881
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	171,520,231			116,673,477			156,614,647			107,077,837
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding(1)	172,394,882			117,381,559			157,650,258			107,958,047
Basic income per share	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		1.34
Diluted income per share	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		1.34

(1) The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding includes the impact of (i) unvested restricted stock units and restricted stock awards totaling 712,361 and 478,947 as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, and (ii) 99,601 and 47,736 shares that were estimated to be issued in connection with the incentive fee payable to the Manager for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

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Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net Income per Share
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$ 89,715	$ 50,212	$ 214,239	$ 144,861
Net income allocated to participating securities	(310)	(275)	(1,133)	(980)
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share	$ 89,405	$ 49,937	$ 213,106	$ 143,881
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	171,520,231	116,673,477	156,614,647	107,077,837
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	172,394,882	117,381,559	157,650,258	107,958,047
Basic income per share	$ 0.52	$ 0.43	$ 1.36	$ 1.34
Diluted income per share	$ 0.52	$ 0.43	$ 1.36	$ 1.34
Unvested restricted stock units and restricted stock awards (in shares)			712,361	478,947
Shares issuable as incentive fee payable to manager			99,601	47,736
Number of anti-dilutive potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share			38,800,000

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Loans (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended					0 Months Ended												9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended													9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended							9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended										9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended							0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 1-month LIBOR	Dec. 31, 2012 1-month LIBOR	Dec. 31, 2012 One-month Citibank LIBOR	Dec. 31, 2012 Three-month Citibank LIBOR	Sep. 13, 2013 3 Month EURIBOR	Sep. 30, 2013 3 Month EURIBOR	Sep. 30, 2013 LIBOR floor	Dec. 31, 2012 LIBOR floor	Sep. 30, 2013 LIBOR floor Minimum	Dec. 31, 2012 LIBOR floor Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 LIBOR floor Maximum	Dec. 31, 2012 LIBOR floor Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 Rating 2	Dec. 31, 2012 Rating 2	Sep. 30, 2013 Rating 3	Dec. 31, 2012 Rating 3	Sep. 30, 2013 Rating 4	Dec. 31, 2012 Rating 4	Sep. 30, 2013 Rating 5	Dec. 31, 2012 Rating 5	Sep. 30, 2013 Not Rated	Sep. 30, 2013 Total loans held-for-investment item	Dec. 31, 2012 Total loans held-for-investment	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages:	Dec. 31, 2012 First Mortgages:	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: LNR item	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: New York Condominium residences and ground floor retail item	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Boston's Seaport District sqft	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Boston's Seaport District Parking lots item	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Boston's Seaport District Spaces item	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Rating 2	Dec. 31, 2012 First Mortgages: Rating 2	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Rating 3	Dec. 31, 2012 First Mortgages: Rating 3	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Rating 4	Dec. 31, 2012 First Mortgages: Rating 4	Dec. 31, 2012 First Mortgages: Rating 5	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages: Not Rated	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated mortgages	Dec. 31, 2012 Subordinated mortgages	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated mortgages Rating 2	Dec. 31, 2012 Subordinated mortgages Rating 2	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated mortgages Rating 3	Dec. 31, 2012 Subordinated mortgages Rating 3	Sep. 30, 2013 Subordinated mortgages Rating 4	Dec. 31, 2012 Subordinated mortgages Rating 4	Sep. 30, 2013 Mezzanine Loans	Dec. 31, 2012 Mezzanine Loans	Sep. 30, 2013 Mezzanine Loans Rating 2	Dec. 31, 2012 Mezzanine Loans Rating 2	Sep. 30, 2013 Mezzanine Loans Rating 3	Dec. 31, 2012 Mezzanine Loans Rating 3	Sep. 30, 2013 Mezzanine Loans Rating 4	Dec. 31, 2012 Mezzanine Loans Rating 4	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans Held-for-sale	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans Held-for-sale Rating 2	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans Held-for-sale Not Rated	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgages held-for-sale, lower of cost or fair value	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgages held-for-sale, fair value option elected	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans transferred as secured borrowings	Dec. 31, 2012 Loans transferred as secured borrowings	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans transferred as secured borrowings Rating 2	Dec. 31, 2012 Loans transferred as secured borrowings Rating 2	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans transferred as secured borrowings Rating 3	Dec. 31, 2012 Loans transferred as secured borrowings Rating 3	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans prepaid loan	Aug. 12, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan loan	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan New York	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan New York Office building	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan Burbank, CA	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan San Jose, CA item	Sep. 30, 2013 Recapitalization of existing loan with first mortgage	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages loan with strategic partner	Sep. 30, 2013 A-note	Sep. 13, 2013 EUR-denominated first mortgage loan item	Sep. 30, 2013 EUR-denominated first mortgage loan Manager	Sep. 30, 2013 EUR-denominated first mortgage loan Finland Manager item
Investments in loans
Loans with variable rates of interest	$ 2,708,997,000	$ 1,918,182,000		$ 453,690,000	$ 674,327,000	$ 93,195,000	$ 7,217,000		$ 54,091,000	$ 2,201,216,000	$ 1,143,443,000
Face amount of new loans	2,500,000,000																										275,000,000			86,000,000	112,000,000																																								350,000,000	158,500,000	145,600,000	136,800,000	140,000,000	142,500,000
Total gross loans	4,224,967,000	3,002,396,000														384,759,000	425,952,000	3,288,236,000	2,465,889,000	265,068,000	99,048,000		11,507,000	286,904,000	3,794,238,000	2,916,495,000	1,928,052,000	1,461,666,000						25,473,000	39,734,000	1,740,951,000	1,350,455,000	153,845,000	59,970,000	11,507,000	7,783,000	523,393,000	397,159,000	2,422,000	2,434,000	489,430,000	363,275,000	31,541,000	31,450,000	1,342,793,000	1,057,670,000	343,818,000	370,671,000	919,293,000	679,371,000	79,682,000	7,628,000	345,139,000	66,018,000	279,121,000	66,018,000	279,121,000	85,590,000	85,901,000	13,046,000	13,113,000	72,544,000	72,788,000
Loan loss allowance	(3,976,000)	(2,061,000)
Carrying Value	4,220,991,000	3,000,335,000																																																																			147,500,000
Number of loans in default																									0
Face value	4,316,819,000	3,099,060,000																							3,890,969,000	3,012,723,000	1,975,959,000	1,502,382,000														560,147,000	430,444,000							1,354,863,000	1,079,897,000										67,000,000	273,110,000	85,740,000	86,337,000
Weighted Average Coupon (as a percent)																											6.10%	6.20%														7.90%	9.80%							10.80%	10.30%										3.50%	5.30%	4.70%	4.70%
Weighted Average Life																											4 years 3 months 18 days	3 years 9 months 18 days														3 years 6 months	4 years							3 years 6 months	3 years 7 months 6 days										4 years 10 months 24 days	9 years 3 months 18 days	2 years 4 months 24 days	3 years 2 months 12 days
Loans with variable rates of interest (as a percent)	64.10%
Variable rate basis of loans	LIBOR or EURIBOR							three-month EURIBOR
Weighted average spread of loans (as a percent)	6.17%			0.52%				0.70%
Effective variable rate basis (as a percent)				0.1789%	0.2087%	0.19%	0.30%		0.225%			0.19%	0.50%	3.00%	2.00%
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of carrying amount	6.30%	3.70%																		1.50%		5.00%
Amount of loan impairment charges on individual loans held for investment	0	0
Mortgage funded at closing																											225,000,000			50,600,000																																									98,900,000	122,900,000	115,000,000	112,000,000	115,000,000				53,800,000
Number of luxury condominium residences to be developed from loan acquired or originated																														30
Numbers of loans																																																																					8	2
Movement of loans held for investment
Balance at the beginning of the period	3,000,335,000
Acquisitions/Origination	2,506,378,000		264,517,000
Capitalized Interest	12,481,000
Basis of loans sold	(1,221,396,000)
Loan maturities	(329,636,000)
Principal repayments	(65,272,000)
Discount accretion/premium amortization	26,917,000
Changes in fair value	26,315,000
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gain	3,784,000
Capitalized cost written off	1,517,000
Loan loss allowance	(1,915,000)
Balance at the end of the period	4,220,991,000	3,000,335,000
Number of new loans																													74
Number of Class A office buildings with loans																																																																										8
Number of retail properties																																																																														20		225
Future funding																																																																														24,600,000	12,900,000
Number of stories within a building collateralizing loans originated or acquired																																																																										2
Carrying value of loans sold into a securitization an independent third party																																																																													100,000,000
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loan																																																																													99,400,000
Area of land (in square feet)																															844,820
Number of properties collateralizing loans originated or acquired																																15	2,509
Change in reserve for loan losses
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of year	2,061,000
Provision for loan losses	1,915,000
Reserve for loan losses at end of period	3,976,000	2,061,000
Recorded investment in loans related to the allowance for loan loss	$ 265,068,000

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Loans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Loans

Schedule of investments in mortgages and loans by subordination class

The following table summarizes our investments in mortgages and loans by subordination class as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2013	Carrying Value			Face Amount		Weighted Average Coupon		WAL (years)(2)
First mortgages	$	1,928,052		$	1,975,959	6.1	%	4.3
Subordinated mortgages(1)	523,393			560,147		7.9	%	3.5
Mezzanine loans	1,342,793			1,354,863		10.8	%	3.5
Total loans held-for-investment	3,794,238			3,890,969
First mortgages held-for-sale, lower of cost or fair value	66,018			67,000		3.5	%	4.9
First mortgages held-for-sale, fair value option elected	279,121			273,110		5.3	%	9.3
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			85,740		4.7	%	2.4
Total gross loans	4,224,967			4,316,819
Loan loss allowance	(3,976		)	—
Total net loans	$	4,220,991		$	4,316,819

December 31, 2012	Carrying Value			Face Amount		Weighted Average Coupon		WAL (years)(2)
First mortgages	$	1,461,666		$	1,502,382	6.2	%	3.8
Subordinated mortgages(1)	397,159			430,444		9.8	%	4.0
Mezzanine loans	1,057,670			1,079,897		10.3	%	3.6
Total loans held-for-investment	2,916,495			3,012,723
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,901			86,337		4.7	%	3.2
Total gross loans	3,002,396			3,099,060
Loan loss allowance	(2,061		)	—
Total net loans	$	3,000,335		$	3,099,060

(1) Subordinated mortgages include (i) subordinated mortgages that we retain after having sold first mortgage positions related to the same collateral, (ii) B-Notes, and (iii) subordinated loan participations.

(2) Represents the WAL of each respective group of loans. The WAL of each individual loan is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with a denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the loan.

Schedule of investments in floating rate loans

The following table summarizes our investments in floating rate loans (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Index	Rate	Carrying Value		Rate	Carrying Value
1 Month LIBOR	0.1789%	$	453,690	0.2087%	$	674,327
1 Month Citibank LIBOR(1)	N/A	—		0.1900%	93,195
3 Month Citibank LIBOR(1)	N/A	—		0.3000%	7,217
3 Month EURIBOR	0.225%	54,091		N/A	—
LIBOR Floor	0.19% - 3.0%(2)	2,201,216		0.5% - 2.0%	1,143,443
Total		$	2,708,997		$	1,918,182

(1) The Citibank LIBOR rate is equal to the rate per annum at which deposits in United States dollars are offered by the principal office of Citibank, N.A. in London, England to prime banks in the London interbank market.

(2) The weighted-average LIBOR Floor is 0.52% as of September 30, 2013.

Schedule of risk ratings by class of loan

As of September 30, 2013, the risk ratings for loans subject to our rating system, which is described in our Form 10-K, and excludes loans on cost recovery method and loans for which the fair value option has been elected, by class of loan were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Classification
Risk	Loans Held-For-Investment								Loans Transferred
Rating Category	First Mortgages		Subordinated Mortgages		Mezzanine Loans		Loans Held- For-Sale		As Secured Borrowings		Total
1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	25,473		2,422		343,818		—		13,046		384,759
3	1,740,951		489,430		919,293		66,018		72,544		3,288,236
4	153,845		31,541		79,682		—		—		265,068
5	—		—		—		—		—		—
Not Rated	7,783		—		—		279,121		—		286,904
	$	1,928,052	$	523,393	$	1,342,793	$	345,139	$	85,590	$	4,224,967

As of December 31, 2012, the risk ratings by class of loan, excluding loans where we have elected the fair value option, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Classification
Risk	Loans Held-For-Investment								Loans Transferred
Rating Category	First Mortgages		Subordinated Mortgages		Mezzanine Loans		Loans Held- For-Sale		As Secured Borrowings		Total
1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	39,734		2,434		370,671		—		13,113		425,952
3	1,350,455		363,275		679,371		—		72,788		2,465,889
4	59,970		31,450		7,628		—		—		99,048
5	11,507		—		—		—		—		11,507
	$	1,461,666	$	397,159	$	1,057,670	$	—	$	85,901	$	3,002,396

Schedule of changes in reserve for loan losses

We recorded an allowance for loan losses equal to (i) 1.5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “4,” plus (ii) 5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “5.” These groups accounted for 6.3% and 3.7% of our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (amounts in thousands):

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of year	$	2,061	$	—
Provision for loan losses	1,915		—
Charge-offs	—		—
Recoveries	—		—
Reserve for loan losses at end of period	$	3,976	$	—
Recorded investment in loans related to the allowance for loan loss	$	265,068	$	—

Schedule of activity in loan portfolio

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows (amounts in thousands):

Balance December 31, 2012	$	3,000,335
Acquisition of LNR loans	264,517
Acquisitions/originations	2,506,378
Capitalized interest (1)	12,481
Basis of loans sold (2)	(1,221,396		)
Loan maturities	(329,636		)
Principal repayments	(65,272		)
Discount accretion/premium amortization	26,917
Changes in fair value	26,315
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gain	3,784
Capitalized cost written off	(1,517		)
Loan loss allowance	(1,915		)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	4,220,991

(1) Represents accrued interest income on loans whose terms do not require current payment of interest.

(2) See Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosure on these transactions.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

19. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

	Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
Beginning balance	$	(791	)	$	68,119		$	(7,043	)	$	60,285
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(594		)	6,821			10,967			17,194
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	397			(8,589		)	—			(8,192		)
Net current period other comprehensive income	(197		)	(1,768		)	10,967			9,002
Ending balance	$	(988	)	$	66,351		$	3,924		$	69,287

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

	Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Translation		Total
Beginning balance	$	(2,571	)	$	82,246		$	—	$	79,675
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	332			7,360			3,924		11,616
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,251			(23,255		)	—		(22,004		)
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,583			(15,895		)	3,924		(10,388		)
Ending balance	$	(988	)	$	66,351		$	3,924	$	69,287

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income impacted the statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as follows:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations
Losses on cash flow hedges
Interest rate contracts	$	397		Interest expense
Total	397
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Net realized gain/(loss) on sale of investments	(8,537		)	Gain on sale of investments, net
OTTI	(52		)	OTTI
Total	(8,589		)
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(8,192	)

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income impacted the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as follows:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations
Losses on cash flow hedges
Interest rate contracts	1,251			Interest expense
Total	1,251
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Net realized gain/(loss) on sale of investments	(22,802		)	Gain on sale of investments, net
OTTI	(453		)	OTTI
Total	(23,255		)
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(22,004	)

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Benefit Plans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans

18. Benefit Plans

Savings Plan

In connection with the acquisition of LNR, we assumed LNR’s obligation pursuant to the LNR Property Corporation Savings Plan (the “Savings Plan”), which allows employees to participate and make contributions to the Savings Plan. We may also make discretionary matching contributions to the Savings Plan for the benefit of employees. Participants in the plan self-direct both salary deferral and any employer discretionary matching contributions. The Savings Plan offers various investment options for participants to direct their contributions. Matching contributions to the Savings Plan are recorded as general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  During the LNR Stub Period, matching contributions to the Savings Plan were immaterial.

Long-Term Incentive Arrangements

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we also assumed long-term incentive compensation arrangements with certain employees.  These arrangements provide for fixed cash payments which vest over three to four year periods and are payable at certain dates within these periods. During the LNR Stub Period, compensation expense associated with these arrangements was immaterial.

Change in Control Retention Arrangements

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we assumed certain performance obligations under the LNR Property LLC Change in Control Bonus Plan (the “Change in Control Plan”).  The purpose of the Change in Control Plan was to provide an incentive to certain key employees upon a change in control, as defined in the plan document.  Pursuant to the plan document, cash bonus awards are payable to participants as follows: (i) 50% upon a change in control, which was paid by the sellers on April 19, 2013, and (ii) the remaining 50% on the nine-month anniversary of a change in control, or sooner if the employee is terminated without cause.  The remaining 50% totaled $23.1 million at the acquisition date and was pre-funded by the sellers into a Rabbi Trust account.  The balance of this account totaled $19.6 million at September 30, 2013 and is reflected within restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheet (see Note 4).  We recognized $15.8 million in general and administrative expense during the LNR Stub Period with respect to this plan.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Stockholders' Equity

Schedule of dividends declared by board of directors

Our board of directors declared the following dividends in 2013 and 2012:

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Announce Date	Pay Date	Amount		Frequency
9/26/13	9/30/13	8/6/13	10/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
6/26/13	6/28/13	5/8/13	7/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
3/26/13	3/28/13	2/27/13	4/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
12/27/12	12/31/12	12/13/12	1/15/13	$	0.10	Special
12/17/12	12/31/12	11/6/12	1/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
9/26/12	9/28/12	8/3/12	10/15/12	$	0.44	Quarterly
6/27/12	6/29/12	5/8/12	7/13/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
3/28/12	3/30/12	2/29/12	4/13/12	$	0.44	Quarterly

Schedule of Non-Vested Share and Share Equivalents

Schedule of Non-Vested Share and Share Equivalents

	Restricted Stock Grants to Independent Directors		Restricted Stock Grants to Employees		Restricted Stock Unit and Restricted Stock Grants to Manager		Total
Balance as of June 30, 2013	8,804		32,265		835,417		876,486
Granted	11,228		—		—		11,228
Vested	(8,804	)	(4,048	)	(162,501	)	(175,353	)
Forfeited	—		—		—		—
Balance as of September 30, 2013	11,228		28,217		672,916		712,361

Vesting Schedule

Vesting Schedule

	Restricted Stock Grants to Independent Directors	Restricted Stock Unit Grants to Employees	Restricted Stock Unit Grants to Manager	Total
2013 (remainder of)	—	5,715	162,501	168,216
2014	11,228	14,168	291,667	317,063
2015	—	8,334	218,748	227,082
Total	11,228	28,217	672,916	712,361

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our consolidated subsidiaries. Our results include those of LNR for the period from April 19, 2013 (LNR acquisition date) through September 30, 2013 (the “LNR Stub Period”). Intercompany amounts have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows have been included.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Refer to our Form 10-K for a description of our recurring accounting policies. We have included disclosure in this Note 2 regarding principles of consolidation and other accounting policies that either (i) became significant as a result of our acquisition of LNR, or (ii) became significant due to an increase in the significance of the underlying business activity.

Entities not deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are consolidated if we own a majority of the voting securities or interests or hold the general partnership interest, except in those instances in which the minority voting interest owner or limited partner effectively participates through substantive participative rights. Substantive participative rights include the ability to select, terminate and set compensation of the investee’s management, if applicable, and the ability to participate in capital and operating decisions of the investee, including budgets, in the ordinary course of business.

We invest in entities with varying structures, many of which do not have voting securities or interests, such as general partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. In many of these structures, control of the entity rests with the general partners or managing members, while other members hold passive interests. The general partner or managing member may hold anywhere from a relatively small percentage of the total financial interests to a majority of the financial interests. For entities not deemed to be VIEs, where we serve as the sole general partner or managing member, we are considered to have the controlling financial interest and therefore the entity is consolidated, regardless of our financial interest percentage, unless there are other limited partners or investing members that effectively participate through substantive participative rights. In those circumstances where we, as majority controlling interest owner, cannot cause the entity to take actions that are significant in the ordinary course of business, because such actions could be vetoed by the minority controlling interest owner, we do not consolidate the entity.

As noted above, the most common type of VIE is an SPE. SPEs are commonly used in securitization transactions in order to isolate certain assets and distribute the cash flows from those assets to investors. SPEs are an important part of the financial markets, including the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and commercial paper markets, as they provide market liquidity by facilitating investors’ access to specific portfolios of assets and risks. SPEs may be organized as trusts, partnerships or corporations and are typically established for a single, discrete purpose. SPEs are not typically operating entities and usually have a limited life and no employees. The basic SPE structure involves a company selling assets to the SPE; the SPE funds the purchase of those assets by issuing securities to investors. The legal documents that govern the transaction specify how the cash earned on the assets must be allocated to the SPE’s investors and other parties that have rights to those cash flows. SPEs are generally structured to insulate investors from claims on the SPE’s assets by creditors of other entities, including the creditors of the seller of the assets.

When we consolidate entities other than SPEs, the ownership interests of any minority parties are reflected as non-controlling interests. A non-controlling interest in a consolidated subsidiary is defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent”. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to controlling and non-controlling interests.

When we consolidate SPEs, beneficial interests payable to third parties are reflected as liabilities when the interests are legally issued in the form of debt. Investments in entities which are not consolidated are accounted for by the equity method or by the cost method if either our investment is considered to be minor or we lack significant influence over the investee.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

We evaluate all of our interests in VIEs for consolidation. When our interests are determined to be variable interests, we assess whether we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is required to consolidate the VIE. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, defines the primary beneficiary as the party that has both (i) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could be potentially significant. We consider our variable interests as well as any variable interests of our related parties in making this determination. Where both of these factors are present, we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary and we consolidate the VIE. Where either one of these factors is not present, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate the VIE.

To assess whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, we consider all facts and circumstances, including our role in establishing the VIE and our ongoing rights and responsibilities. This assessment includes first, identifying the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance; and second, identifying which party, if any, has power over those activities. In general, the parties that make the most significant decisions affecting the VIE or have the right to unilaterally remove those decision makers are deemed to have the power to direct the activities of a VIE.

To assess whether we have the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE, we consider all of our economic interests, including debt and equity investments, servicing fees, and other arrangements deemed to be variable interests in the VIE. This assessment requires that we apply judgment in determining whether these interests, in the aggregate, are considered potentially significant to the VIE. Factors considered in assessing significance include: the design of the VIE, including its capitalization structure; subordination of interests; payment priority; relative share of interests held across various classes within the VIE’s capital structure; and the reasons why the interests are held by us.

Our purchased investment securities include CMBS which are unrated and non-investment grade rated securities issued by CMBS trusts. In certain cases, we may contract to provide special servicing activities for these CMBS trusts, or, as holder of the controlling class, we may have the right to name and remove the special servicer for these trusts. In our role as special servicer, we provide services on defaulted loans within the trusts, such as foreclosure or work-out procedures, as permitted by the underlying contractual agreements. In exchange for these services, we receive a fee. These rights give us the ability to direct activities that could significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. However, in those instances where an unrelated third party has the right to unilaterally remove us as special servicer, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. We evaluated all of our positions in such investments for consolidation.

For VIEs in which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary, all of the underlying assets, liabilities and equity of the structures are recorded on our books, and the initial investment, along with any associated unrealized holding gains and losses, are eliminated in consolidation. Similarly, the interest income earned from these structures, as well as the fees paid by these trusts to us in our capacity as special servicer, are eliminated in consolidation. Further, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible asset associated with the servicing fee streams, and the corresponding allocable amortization or change in fair value of the servicing intangible asset are also eliminated in consolidation.

We perform ongoing reassessments of: (1) whether any entities previously evaluated under the majority voting interest framework have become VIEs, based on certain events, and therefore subject to the VIE consolidation framework, and (2) whether changes in the facts and circumstances regarding our involvement with a VIE causes our consolidation conclusion regarding the VIE to change.

We have elected the fair value option in measuring the assets and liabilities of any VIEs we consolidate. Fluctuations in the fair values of the VIE assets and liabilities, along with trust interest income and trust interest and administrative expenses, are presented net in income of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting

Prior to the acquisition of LNR, we focused primarily on originating and acquiring real estate-related debt investments and operated in one reportable segment. As a result of the acquisition of LNR, as well as the increased significance of our single family home business, we now have the following three reportable segments: real estate investment lending, single family residential, and LNR. Refer to Note 24 for further discussion of our reportable segments.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

Under FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer in a business combination must recognize, with certain exceptions, the fair values of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests when the acquisition constitutes a change in control of the acquired entity. As goodwill is calculated as a residual, all goodwill of the acquired business, not just the acquirer’s share, is recognized under this “full goodwill” approach.

We applied the provisions of ASC 805 in accounting for our acquisition of LNR. In doing so, we recorded provisional amounts for certain items as of the date of the acquisition, including the fair value of certain assets and liabilities. During the measurement period, a period which shall not exceed one year, we retrospectively adjust the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of such date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized. See further discussion in Note 3.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill is not amortized, but rather tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate potential impairment. Goodwill at September 30, 2013 represents the excess of the consideration paid in connection with the acquisition of LNR over the fair value of net assets acquired.

In testing goodwill for impairment, we follow ASC Topic 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, which permits a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, then no impairment is determined to exist for the reporting unit. However, if the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill, we compare the fair value of that reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired with the impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill.

Our identifiable intangible assets include special servicing rights for both our domestic and European servicing operations. The fair value measurement method has been elected for measurement of our domestic servicing asset. Election of this method is necessary to conform to our election of the fair value option for measuring the assets and liabilities of the VIEs consolidated pursuant to ASC 810. The amortization method has been elected for our European servicing asset. This asset is amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income, and is tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that its carrying value may not be recoverable.

For purposes of testing our European servicing intangible for impairment, we first determine whether facts and circumstances exist that would suggest the carrying value of the intangible is not recoverable. If so, we then compare the fair value of the servicing intangible with its carrying value. The estimated fair value of the intangible is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration historical and forecasted loan defeasance rates, delinquency rates and anticipated maturity defaults. If the carrying value of the intangible exceeds its fair value, the intangible is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which carrying value exceeds fair value.

Loans Held-For-Sale

Loans Held-For-Sale

Our loans that we intend to sell or liquidate in the short-term are classified as held-for-sale and are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value, unless we have elected to apply the fair value option at origination or purchase. Refer to Note 21 for further disclosure regarding loan transfer activity. The conduit business we acquired from LNR originates fixed rate commercial mortgage loans for future sale to multi-seller securitization trusts. We periodically enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge unpredictable changes in fair value of this loan portfolio, including changes resulting from both interest rates and credit quality. Because these derivatives are not designated, changes in their fair value are recorded in earnings. In order to best reflect the results of the hedged loan portfolio in earnings, we have elected the fair value option for these loans. As a result, changes in the fair value of the loans are also recorded in earnings.

Fair Value Option

Fair Value Option

The guidance in ASC 825, Financial Instruments, provides a fair value option election that allows entities to make an irrevocable election of fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain eligible financial assets and liabilities. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The decision to elect the fair value option is determined on an instrument by instrument basis and must be applied to an entire instrument and is irrevocable once elected. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value pursuant to this guidance are required to be reported separately in our consolidated balance sheets from those instruments using another accounting method.

We have elected the fair value option for eligible financial assets and liabilities of our consolidated VIEs, loans held-for-sale originated by LNR’s conduit platform, purchased CMBS issued by VIEs we could consolidate in the future and certain investments in marketable equity securities. The fair value elections for VIE and securitization related items were made in order to mitigate accounting mismatches between the carrying value of the instruments and the related assets and liabilities that we consolidate at fair value. The fair value elections for mortgage loans held-for-sale originated by LNR’s conduit platform were made due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value elections for investments in marketable equity securities were made because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

We measure our mortgage-backed securities, derivative assets and liabilities, domestic servicing rights intangible asset and any assets or liabilities where we have elected the fair value option at fair value. When actively quoted observable prices are not available, we either use implied pricing from similar assets and liabilities or valuation models based on net present values of estimated future cash flows, adjusted as appropriate for liquidity, credit, market and/or other risk factors.

As discussed above, we measure the assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs at fair value pursuant to our election of the fair value option. The VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets. In determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the VIE, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs. We also acknowledge that our principal market for selling CMBS assets is the securitization market where the market participant is considered to be a CMBS trust or a collateralized debt obligation (“CDO”). This methodology results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.

Residential Real Estate & Non-Performing Residential Loans

Residential Real Estate & Non-Performing Residential Loans

Residential Real Estate

Acquired residential real estate is evaluated to determine whether it meets the definition of a business or of an asset under GAAP. For asset acquisitions, we capitalize (1) pre-acquisition costs to the extent such costs would have been capitalized had we owned the asset when the cost was incurred, and (2) closing and other direct acquisition costs. We then allocate the total asset acquisitions cost among land, building and furniture and fixtures, based on their relative fair values, generally utilizing the relative allocation that was contained in the property tax assessment of the same or a similar property, adjusted as deemed necessary.

If, at acquisition, a property needs to be renovated before it is ready for its intended use, we commence the necessary development activities. During this development period, we capitalize all direct and indirect costs incurred in renovating the property. Once a property is ready for its intended use, expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs thereafter are expensed as incurred, and we capitalize expenditures that improve or extend the life of a home and for furniture, fixtures and equipment.

We begin depreciating properties to be held and used when they are ready for their intended use. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. We depreciate buildings over 30 years, and we depreciate furniture and fixtures over five years. Land is not depreciated.

Properties are classified as held for sale when they meet the applicable GAAP criteria, including that the property is being listed for sale and that it is ready to be sold in its current condition. Held for sale properties are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value less costs to sell.

We evaluate our properties to be held and used for indications of impairment at least quarterly, typically in connection with preparing the quarter-end financial statements. We assess impairment at the lowest level for which cash flows are available, which is on a per-property basis. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the property’s expected future undiscounted cash flows to the carrying amount of the property. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the property, we record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the property’s carrying amount over the estimated fair value. In estimating fair value, we primarily consider the local broker price opinion, but also consider any other comparable home sales or other market data, as necessary.

Non-Performing Residential Loans

We have purchased pools of distressed and non-performing residential mortgage loans, which we generally seek to (1) convert into homes through the foreclosure or other resolution process that can then either be contributed to our rental portfolio or sold or, to a lesser extent, (2) modify and hold or resell at higher prices if circumstances warrant. In situations where property foreclosure is subject to an auction process and a third party submits the winning bid, we recognize the resulting gain as a gain on the sale of loans held for investment.

Our distressed and non-performing residential mortgage loans are on nonaccrual status at the time of purchase as it is probable that principal or interest is not fully collectible. Any payments received thereafter are applied as a reduction to the remaining principal balance as long as concern exists as to the ultimate collection of amounts contractually due.

We evaluate our non-performing residential mortgage loans for impairment at least quarterly, typically in connection with preparing the quarter-end financial statements. As our loans held for investment were non-performing when acquired, we generally look to the estimated fair value of the underlying property collateral to assess the recoverability of our investments. As described in our real estate accounting policy above, we primarily utilize the local broker price opinion, but also consider any other comparable home sales or other market data as considered necessary, in estimating a property’s fair value. If the carrying amount of a loan exceeds the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, we will record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value of the property collateral and the carrying amount of the loan. Through September 30, 2013, no impairments have been recorded on any of our loans.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Interest Income

Interest income on performing loans and financial instruments is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of the instrument. Discounts or premiums associated with the purchase of non-performing loans and investment securities are amortized or accreted into interest income as a yield adjustment on the effective interest method, based on expected cash flows through the expected maturity date of the investment. On at least a quarterly basis, we review and, if appropriate, make adjustments to our cash flow projections. For loans and CMBS in which we expect to collect all contractual amounts due, we do not adjust the projected cash flows to reflect anticipated credit losses.

Conversely, for the majority of our RMBS, which have been purchased at a discount to par value, we do not expect to collect all amounts contractually due at the time we acquired the securities. Accordingly, we expect that a portion of the purchase discount will not be recognized as interest income, and is instead viewed as a non-accretable yield. The amount considered as non-accretable yield may change over time based on the actual performance of these securities, their underlying collateral, actual and projected cash flow from such collateral, economic conditions and other factors. If the performance of a credit deteriorated security is more favorable than forecasted, we will generally accrete more credit discount into interest income than initially or previously expected. These adjustments are made prospectively beginning in the period subsequent to the determination that a favorable change in performance is projected. Conversely, if the performance of a credit deteriorated security is less favorable than forecasted, an other-than-temporary impairment may be taken, and the amount of discount accreted into income will generally be less than previously expected.

For loans where we have not elected the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan origination costs are also recognized in interest income over the loan term as a yield adjustment using the effective interest method. When we elected the fair value option, origination fees and direct loan costs are recorded directly in income and are not deferred.

Upon the sale of loans or securities which are not accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, the excess (or deficiency) of net proceeds over the net carrying value of such loans or securities is recognized as a realized gain (or loss).

Servicing Fees

We typically seek to be the special servicer on CMBS transactions in which we invest. When we are appointed to serve in this capacity, we earn special servicing fees from the related activities performed, which consist primarily of overseeing the workout of under-performing and non-performing loans underlying the CMBS transactions. These fees are recognized in income in the period in which the services are performed and the revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Transfers

Transfers of investment securities, mortgage loans, and investments in unconsolidated entities are accounted for as sales pursuant to the accounting guidance governing transfers and servicing of financial assets, providing that we have surrendered control over the assets and to the extent that we received consideration other than beneficial interests in the assets. The cost of assets sold is based on the specific identification method.

We recognize sales of residential real estate when the sale has closed, title has passed, adequate initial and continuing investment by the buyer is received, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, and we are not obligated to perform significant additional activities after closing. All these conditions are typically met at or shortly after closing.

Rental Income

Rental income attributable to residential leases is recorded when due from tenants, which approximates the amount that would result from straight-lining rents over the lease term. The initial term of our residential leases is generally one year, with renewals upon consent of both parties on an annual or monthly basis.

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

We own non-controlling equity interests in various privately-held partnerships and limited liability companies. Unless we elect the fair value option under ASC 825, we use the cost method to account for investments in which we own less than 20% and do not have significant influence over the underlying investees. We use the equity method to account for all other non-controlling interests in partnerships and limited liability companies. Cost method investments are initially recorded at cost and income is generally recorded when distributions are received. Equity method investments are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of income or loss, as well as contributions made or distributions received.

Investments in unconsolidated entities are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is measured based on the excess of the carrying amount of an investment over its estimated fair value. Impairment analyses are based on current plans, intended holding periods and available information at the time the analyses are prepared.

For investments in publicly traded companies where we have virtually no influence over the activities of these companies and minimal ownership percentages, such investments are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value in the balance sheet, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss). For investments in publicly traded securities where we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over underlying investees, we have elected the fair value option and report the assets at fair value on the balance sheet with unrealized gains and losses reported in earnings. Dividends on our available-for-sale equity securities are recorded in the statement of operations on the record date.

Securitization/Sale and Financing Arrangements

Securitization/Sale and Financing Arrangements

We periodically sell our financial assets, such as commercial mortgage loans, CMBS and other assets. In connection with these transactions, we may retain or acquire senior or subordinated interests in the related assets. Gains and losses on such transactions are recognized using the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, which is based on a financial components approach that focuses on control. Under this approach, after a transfer of financial assets that meets the criteria for treatment as a sale—legal isolation, ability of transferee to pledge or exchange the transferred assets without constraint, and transferred control—an entity recognizes the financial assets it retains and any liabilities it has incurred, derecognizes the financial assets it has sold, and derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. We determine the gain or loss on sale of the assets by allocating the carrying value of the sold asset between the sold asset and the interests retained based on their relative fair values, as applicable. The gain or loss on sale is the difference between the cash proceeds from the sale and the amount allocated to the sold asset. If the sold asset is being accounted for pursuant to the fair value option, there is no gain or loss.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be qualified and taxed as a REIT under the Code. The Company is subject to federal income taxation at corporate rates on its REIT taxable income, however, the Company is allowed a deduction for the amount of dividends paid to its shareholders, thereby subjecting the distributed net income of the Company to taxation at the shareholder level only. In addition, the Company is allowed several other deductions in computing its REIT taxable income, including non-cash items such as depreciation expense and certain specific reserve amounts that the Company deems to be uncollectable. The Company intends to operate in a manner consistent with and to elect to be treated as a REIT for tax purposes.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets and recognizes a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of its deferred tax assets, the Company considers, among other matters, estimates of expected future taxable income, nature of current and cumulative losses, existing and projected book/tax differences, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires the Company to forecast its business and general economic environment in future periods.

We recognize tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination of the relevant taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the tax position. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. A liability is established for the differences between positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements and no portion of the benefit is recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We report interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign Currency Transactions

Our assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using foreign currency exchange rates at the end of the reporting period. Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for each reporting period. The effects of translating the assets, liabilities and income of our foreign investments held by entities with a U.S. dollar functional currency are included in foreign currency gain (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of operations or other comprehensive income for securities available for sale for which the fair value option has not been elected. The effects of translating the assets, liabilities and income of our foreign investments held by entities with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are included in other comprehensive income. Realized foreign currency gains and losses and changes in the value of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in the determination of net income and are reported as foreign currency gain (loss) in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company for the period by the weighted-average of shares of common stock outstanding for that period after consideration of the earnings allocated to our restricted stock units, which are participating securities as defined in GAAP. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that that could occur from shares issuable in connection with the incentive fee paid to our Manager under the management agreement and conversion of the convertible senior notes into shares of common stock, except when doing so would be anti-dilutive.

Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs

Underwriting Commissions and Offering Costs

Underwriting and offering costs related to our equity offering activities, which consist primarily of our equity offerings in September 2013, April 2013 and October 2012 as well as our at-the-market offering program, were $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and are reflected as a reduction of additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated statements of equity. Underwriting and offering costs were $2.3 million and $2.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant and subjective estimate that we make is the projection of cash flows we expect to receive on our investments, which has a significant impact on the amounts of interest income, credit losses (if any), and fair values that we record and/or disclose. In addition, the fair value of financial instruments that are estimated using a discounted cash flows method are significantly impacted by the rates at which we estimate market participants would discount the expected cash flows.

Reclassification

Reclassification

As a result of the LNR acquisition as well as the increased significance of our single family home segment as discussed above (also refer to Note 24), certain items in our December 31, 2012 consolidated balance sheet and condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 as well as in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The tables below describe the reclassifications to these respective financial statements:

December 31, 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported	Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	862,587	(862,587	)(a)	—
Investment securities	—	862,587	(a)
		21,667	(b)	884,254
Other investments	221,983	(21,667	)(b)
		(167,998	)(c)
		(32,318	)(d)	—
Residential real estate, net	—	99,115	(c)	99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—	68,883	(c)	68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	—	32,318	(d)	32,318
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	—	21,204	(e)
		8,890	(e)	30,094
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,890	(8,890	)(e)	—
Other liabilities	21,204	(21,204	)(e)	—

(a) Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value are now included in “Investment securities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(b) There were $21.7 million of marketable equity securities reported within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012, which are now classified as “Investment securities,” a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(c) Our investments in residential real estate and non-performing residential loans have increased significantly during 2013, and are now separately reported in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Such amounts were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012.

(d) Represents investments in unconsolidated entities that were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012. Such investments are now reported within “Investment in unconsolidated entities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(e) We have combined accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities into one caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Other liabilities were presented separately in the December 31, 2012 balance sheet.

Given the nature and significance of LNR’s operations, we removed the “Net interest margin,” subtotal from our condensed consolidated statement of operations, with interest income now included in a new “total revenues” subtotal, and interest expense now included within the new “Total costs and expenses” subtotal. The tables below describe the reclassification adjustments made to specific financial statement captions.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		180	(a)	180
Interest income from cash balances	180		(180	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		2,739	(b)	2,739
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	2,923		(2,393	)(b)	530
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(10,392	)	10,392	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	608		(608	)(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(9,784	)(c)	(9,784	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	8,515		(8,515	)(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains	2,707		(2,707	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		11,222	(d)	11,222

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		66	(a)	66
Interest income from cash balances	66		(66	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		787	(b)	787
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	621		(441	)(b)	180
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(7,510	)	7,510	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(51	)	51	(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(7,561	)(c)	(7,561	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	(337	)	337	(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)	7,062		(7,062	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		6,725	(d)	6,725

(a) Interest income from cash balances has been reclassified into “Other revenues,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b) Earnings from unconsolidated entities and various other items are now separate captions in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. We previously classified such items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, within “Other income.”

(c) The amounts in “Net gains (losses) on currency hedges” and “Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” have been reclassified into “Loss on derivative financial instruments,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d) The amounts in “Net realized foreign currency gains (losses) and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)” have been reclassified into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities	(12,097	)	12,097	(a)	—
Gain on sale of loans	(7,177	)	7,177	(a)	—
Gain on sale of investments	—		(19,274	)(a)	(19,274	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(9,991	)	9,991	(b)	—
Unrealized losses on currency hedges	13,319		(13,319	)(b)	—
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		3,328	(b)	3,328
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement	(8,809	)	8,809	(c)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)	(2,707	)	2,707	(c)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		(11,516	)(c)	(11,516	)
Purchased interest on investments	(638	)	638	(d)	—
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment	(942,692	)	(638	)(d)	(943,330	)
Loan maturities	460,789		(460,789	)(e)	—
Loan investment principal repayments	33,518		(33,518	)(e)	—
Proceeds from principal collections on loans	—		494,307	(e)	494,307

(a) We have combined “Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities” and “Gain on sale of loans” into “Gain on sale of investments,” a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b) We have combined “Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” and “Unrealized (gains) losses on currency hedges” into “Change in fair value of derivatives,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(c) We have combined “Gain on foreign currency remeasurement” and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)” into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d) We have combined “Purchased interest on investments” into “Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment.”

(e) We have combined “Loan maturities” and “Loan investment principal repayments” into “Proceeds from principal collections on loans,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Residential Real Estate (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Investments

Schedule of properties

Type	Depreciable Life	Acquisition Cost		Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Accumulated Depreciation		Net Book Value
Building	30 years	$	173,554	$	19,909	$	3,086	$	190,377
Land	—	49,706		—		—		49,706
Furniture & Fixtures	5 years	167		616		105		678
Development Assets (1)	—	291,058		16,203		—		307,261
		$	514,485	$	36,728	$	3,191	$	548,022

(1) Development Assets represent residential properties that are being renovated or otherwise prepared for their intended use, which is either sale or rental. Costs incurred during the development period are capitalized.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Schedule of financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table presents our financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheet by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	Total		Level I		Level II		Level III
Financial Assets:
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$	279,121	$	—	$	—	$	279,121
RMBS	316,261		—		—		316,261
CMBS	198,146		—		—		198,146
Domestic servicing rights	158,023		—		—		158,023
Equity securities	15,016		15,016		—		—
Derivative assets	9,513		—		9,513		—
VIE assets	97,359,666		—		—		97,359,666
Total	$	98,335,746	$	15,016	$	9,513	$	98,311,217
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	32,252	$	—	$	32,252	$	—
VIE liabilities	96,934,006		—		95,150,366		1,783,640
Total	$	96,966,258	$	—	$	95,182,618	$	1,783,640

Schedule of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level III)

The changes in financial instruments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	Loans Held- for-sale			RMBS			CMBS			Domestic Servicing Rights			VIE assets			VIE liabilities			Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2013	$	171,176		$	319,655		$	164,399		$	159,891		$	97,284,473		$	(2,334,660	)	$	95,764,934
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings:
Change in fair value	25,856			—			4,620			(1,868		)	(4,283,956		)	239,094			(4,016,254		)
Impairment	—			(52		)	—			—			—			—			(52		)
Included in other comprehensive income	—			4,842			474			—			—			—			5,316
Net accretion	—			5,940			—			—			—			—			5,940
Purchases / Originations	457,468			—			23,871			—			—			—			481,339
Sales	(375,204		)	—			—			—			—			—			(375,204		)
Issuances	—			—			—			—			—			(8,760		)	(8,760		)
Cash repayments / receipts	(175		)	(14,124		)	(163		)	—			—			(5,041		)	(19,503		)
Transfers into Level III	—			—			5,098			—			—			(88,806		)	(83,708		)
Transfers out of Level III	—			—			—			—			—			483,608			483,608
Consolidations of VIEs	—			—			—			—			4,359,149			(69,075		)	4,290,074
Deconsolidations of VIEs	—			—			(153		)	—			—			—			(153		)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2013	$	279,121		$	316,261		$	198,146		$	158,023		$	97,359,666		$	(1,783,640	)	$	96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2013	$	6,011		7,057			5,428			(1,868		)	(4,283,956		)	239,094			$	(4,028,234	)

The changes in financial instruments classified as Level III are as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	Loans Held- for-sale			RMBS			CMBS			Domestic Servicing Rights		VIE assets			VIE liabilities			Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	—		$	333,153		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	333,153
Acquisition of LNR	256,502			—			62,432			156,993		90,989,793			(1,994,243		)	89,471,477
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings:																		—
Change in fair value	26,315			2,129			3,452			1,030		(8,078,597		)	333,542			(7,712,129		)
Impairment	—			(453		)	—			—		—			—			(453		)
Included in other comprehensive income	—			2,970			2,382			—		—			—			5,352
Net accretion	—			17,846			—			—		—			—			17,846
Purchases / Originations	848,137			20,090			23,910			—		—			—			892,137
Sales	(851,539		)	(12,712		)	(10,072		)	—		—			—			(874,323		)
Issuances	—			—			—			—		—			(8,760		)	(8,760		)
Cash repayments / receipts	(294		)	(46,762		)	(163		)	—		—			74,694			27,475
Transfers into Level III	—			—			117,413			—		—			(578,319		)	(460,906		)
Transfers out of Level III	—			—			—			—		—			636,291			636,291
Consolidations of VIEs	—			—			(1,208		)	—		15,033,274			(247,706		)	14,784,360
Deconsolidations of VIEs	—			—			—			—		(584,804		)	861			(583,943		)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2013	$	279,121		$	316,261		$	198,146		$	158,023	$	97,359,666		$	(1,783,640	)	$	96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2013	$	6,011		21,363			1,854			1,030		(8,078,597		)	333,542			$	(7,714,797	)

The following table presents our financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheet by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	December 31, 2012
	Total			Level I		Level II			Level III
Available-for-sale debt securities:
RMBS	$	333,153		$	—	$	—		$	333,153
CMBS	529,434			—		529,434			—
Total available-for-sale debt securities	862,587			—		529,434			333,153
Available-for-sale equity securities:
Real estate industry	21,667			21,667		—			—
Total available-for-sale equity securities:	21,667			21,667		—			—
Total investments	884,254			21,667		529,434			333,153
Derivative assets:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	4,335		$	—	$	4,335		$	—
Interest rate contracts	4,892			—		4,892			—
Derivatives liabilities:
Interest rate contracts	(4,343		)	—		(4,343		)	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(23,427		)	—		(23,427		)	—
Total derivatives	(18,543		)	—		(18,543		)	—
Total	$	865,711		$	21,667	$	510,891		$	333,153

The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level III)

	Loans held-for-sale, at fair value		MBS available- for-sale, at fair value			Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2012	$	—	$	233,456		$	233,456
Purchases	—		95,814			95,814
Originations	—		—			—
Transfer out	—		—			—
Sales	—		(9,425		)	(9,425		)
Maturities	—		—			—
Principal amortization	—		(18,542		)	(18,542		)
Net decrease in assets	—		67,847			67,847
Gain (loss) amounts from Level III investments:
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets	—		30,575			30,575
Realized gain on assets	—		730			730
Accretion of discount	—		5,924			5,924
OTTI	—		(637		)	(637		)
Other	—		5			5
Net gain on assets	—		36,597			36,597
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2012	$	—	$	337,900		$	337,900

The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level III)

	Loans held-for-sale, at fair value			MBS available- for-sale, at fair value			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012	$	128,593		$	341,734		$	470,327
Purchases	—			203,433			203,433
Originations	—			—			—
Transfer out	—			(176,786		)	(176,786		)
Sales	(132,128		)	(26,049		)	(158,177		)
Maturities	—			—			—
Principal amortization	(122		)	(52,310		)	(52,432		)
Net decrease in assets	(132,250		)	(51,712		)	(183,962		)
Gain (loss) amounts from Level III investments:
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets	(5,760		)	34,371			28,611
Realized gain on assets	9,417			3,643			13,060
Accretion of discount	—			12,548			12,548
OTTI	—			(2,689		)	(2,689		)
Other	—			5			5
Net gain on assets	3,657			47,878			51,535
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2012	$	—		$	337,900		$	337,900

Schedule of fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value (level III)

The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments, which are classified as Level III, including loans transferred as secured borrowings, not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheet (amounts in thousands):

	Carrying Value as of September 30, 2013		Fair Value as of September 30, 2013		Carrying Value as of December 31, 2012		Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
Financial instruments not carried at fair value:
Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings	$	3,875,852	$	3,974,875	$	3,000,335	$	3,097,089
Loans held-for-sale	66,018		66,813		—		—
Securities, held-to-maturity	37,370		37,600		—		—
European servicing rights	29,709		31,448		—		—
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		203,700		68,883		68,883
Financial Liabilities:
Secured financing agreements, loan transfer secured borrowings, and loan participation liability	$	1,493,726	$	1,493,257	$	1,393,705	$	1,397,128
Convertible senior notes	995,072		1,102,300		—		—

Schedule of quantitative information for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level III measurements for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollar amounts in thousands):

Quantitative Information about Level III Fair Value Measurements

	Carrying Value at September 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (1)
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$	279,121	Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	4.65% - 5.61% 5.0 to 10.0 years
RMBS	316,261		Discounted cash flow	Constant prepayment rate (a) Constant default rate (b) Loss severity (b) Delinquency Rate (c) Servicer Advances (a) Annual Coupon Deterioration (b) Putback Amount per Projected Total Collateral Loss (d)	(0.6)%-14.9% 2.0%-13.3% 10%-83%(e) 5%-47% 8%-100% 0.025%-0.18% 0%-9%
CMBS and CMBS, fair value option	198,146		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 767.0% 0 to 10.0 years
Domestic servicing rights	158,023		Discounted cash flow	Debt yield (a) Discount rate (b)	8.75% 15%
VIE assets	97,359,666		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 791.8% 0 to 23.5 years
VIE liabilities	1,783,640		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 791.8% 0 to 23.5 years

(1) The ranges of significant unobservable inputs are represented in percentages and years.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

23. Commitments and Contingencies

As of September 30, 2013, we had future funding commitments on 34 loans totaling $608.7 million, primarily related to construction projects capital improvements, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions. Generally, funding commitments are subject to certain conditions that must be met, such as minimum debt service coverage ratios or executions of new leases before advances are made to the borrower.

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we recognized an intangible unfavorable lease liability of $15.3 million related to an operating lease for LNR’s offices in Miami Beach, Florida. This liability is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and is being amortized over the remaining eight years of the underlying lease term. Amortization of this liability is reflected in depreciation and amortization expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The liability balance was $14.4 million as of September 30, 2013.

Management is not aware of any other contractual obligations, legal proceedings, or any other contingent obligations incurred in the normal course of business that would have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (LNR, USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 19, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 Domestic servicing rights
Servicing rights, at fair value
Tax deductible component of goodwill	$ 101,700,000
Period over which tax deductible goodwill is deducted	15 years
Servicing rights, eliminated in consolidation		88,600,000
Servicing rights, gross		246,600,000
Servicing rights, at fair value
Fair value at the beginning of the period		156,993,000
Changes in fair value due to changes in inputs and assumptions		1,030,000
Fair value at the end of the period		$ 158,023,000

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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 9,513,000	$ 9,227,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	9,513,000	9,227,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments	6,269,000	4,335,000
Cash Collateral Received	2,080,000	2,989,000
Net Amount	1,164,000	1,903,000
Liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	1,046,502,000	1,333,582,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	1,046,502,000	1,333,582,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments	1,020,519,000	1,310,147,000
Cash Collateral Pledged	2,239,000
Net Amount	23,744,000	23,435,000
Fair value of assets pledged against repurchase agreements	2,115,500,000	2,502,900,000
Derivatives
Assets
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	9,513,000	9,227,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	9,513,000	9,227,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments	6,269,000	4,335,000
Cash Collateral Received	2,080,000	2,989,000
Net Amount	1,164,000	1,903,000
Liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	32,252,000	27,770,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	32,252,000	27,770,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments	6,269,000	4,335,000
Cash Collateral Pledged	2,239,000
Net Amount	23,744,000	23,435,000
Secured financing facilities (1)
Liabilities
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities	1,014,250,000	1,305,812,000
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	1,014,250,000	1,305,812,000
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Financial Instruments	$ 1,014,250,000	$ 1,305,812,000

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011 Limited liability company for participation in a mezzanine loan	Jun. 30, 2011 Limited liability company for participation in a mezzanine loan	Sep. 30, 2013 Limited liability company for participation in a mezzanine loan	Sep. 30, 2013 Limited liability company for participation in a mezzanine loan	Sep. 30, 2013 Limited liability company for real estate debt management and servicing business	Sep. 30, 2012 Limited liability company for real estate debt management and servicing business	Sep. 30, 2013 Limited liability company for real estate debt management and servicing business	Sep. 30, 2012 Limited liability company for real estate debt management and servicing business	Dec. 31, 2010 Limited liability company for real estate debt management and servicing business	Dec. 31, 2012 Limited liability company for real estate debt management and servicing business
Limited liability company
Ownership percentage acquired in privately-held limited liability company						49.00%
Cost of investment acquired in privately-held limited liability company						$ 25.5
Privately-held limited liability company, ownership percentage sold					20.00%
Mezzanine loan participation and share of earning							0.7	2.2
Share of earning	0.6	1.7
Mezzanine loan cost			24.0	24.3
Commitment to acquire interest in venture													9.7
Commitment to acquire percentage interest in venture													5.00%
Funded status of commitment to acquire interest in venture									8.0		8.0
Cost basis of investment									8.0		8.0			8.0
Realized income related to investment									$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 1.3	$ 1.0

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Convertible Senior Notes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Convertible Senior Notes

Schedule of the unsecured convertible senior notes outstanding

The following summarizes the unsecured convertible senior notes (collectively, the “Convertible Notes”) outstanding as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands, except rates):

	Principal Amount		Coupon Rate		Effective Rate (1)		Conversion Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Remaining Period of Amortization
2018 Notes	$	600,000	4.55	%	6.08	%	35.5981	2/15/2018	4.4 years
2019 Notes	$	460,000	4.00	%	5.37	%	37.9896	1/15/2019	5.3 years

	As of September 30, 2013
Total principal	$	1,060,000
Net unamortized discount	(64,928		)
Carrying amount of debt components	$	995,072
Carrying amount of conversion option equity components recorded in additional paid-in capital	$	48,502

(1) Effective rate includes the effects of underwriter purchase discount and the adjustment for the conversion option, the value of which reduced the initial liability and was recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

(2) The conversion rate represents the number of common shares issuable per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes converted.  The initial conversion rate for the 2018 Notes was 35.5391, but was adjusted to 35.5981 in accordance with the applicable indenture because the dividend distributions of $0.46 per share declared in each of the second and third quarters of 2013 exceeded the initial dividend threshold amount of $0.44 per share specified in the indenture. No such adjustment was necessary with respect to the 2019 Notes because the initial dividend threshold amount is $0.46 per share in the applicable indenture.  The Company has the option to settle any conversions in cash, common shares or a combination thereof.  The if-converted value of the Convertible Notes does not exceed their principal amount at September 30, 2013 since the closing market price of the Company’s common stock of $23.97 per share does not exceed the implicit conversion prices of $28.09 per share for the 2018 Notes and $26.32 for the 2019 Notes .

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Derivatives and Hedging Activity (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest rate swaps Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments USD ($) instrument	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest rate swaps Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments USD ($) instrument	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest rate swaps Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest rate swaps Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign exchange contracts Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments GBP GBP (£) instrument	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign exchange contracts Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments EUR EUR (€) instrument	Sep. 30, 2013 Credit spread instrument Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments USD ($) instrument	Sep. 30, 2013 Forward contracts Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments instrument
Derivatives
Number of derivative instruments held	8	34					4	14
Notional amount of derivative instruments	$ 183.4	$ 239.1					$ 50.0
Fixed monthly coupons at fixed rate, low end of range (as a percent)	0.557%
Fixed monthly coupons at fixed rate, high end of range (as a percent)	2.228%
Floating rate	LIBOR
Amount expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense over the next twelve months	1.4
Hedging period for covering exposure to the variability in future cash flows	93 months
Number of derivative instruments held to purchase foreign exchange					1
Number of derivative instruments held					45	20
Maturity period			3 years	10 years
Notional amount of derivative instruments to purchase foreign exchange					64.1
Notional amount of derivative instruments to sell foreign exchange					£ 198.3	€ 132.4

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity

17. Stockholders’ Equity

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share.

Our board of directors declared the following dividends in 2013 and 2012:

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Announce Date	Pay Date	Amount		Frequency
9/26/13	9/30/13	8/6/13	10/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
6/26/13	6/28/13	5/8/13	7/15/13	$	0.46	Quarterly
3/26/13	3/28/13	2/27/13	4/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
12/27/12	12/31/12	12/13/12	1/15/13	$	0.10	Special
12/17/12	12/31/12	11/6/12	1/15/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
9/26/12	9/28/12	8/3/12	10/15/12	$	0.44	Quarterly
6/27/12	6/29/12	5/8/12	7/13/13	$	0.44	Quarterly
3/28/12	3/30/12	2/29/12	4/13/12	$	0.44	Quarterly

Equity Incentive Plans

The Company currently maintains the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Manager Equity Plan (the “Manager Equity Plan”), which provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares of Common stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards, including dividend equivalents, to the Manager. The Company also maintains the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Equity Plan (the “Equity Plan”), which provides for the same types of equity-based awards to natural persons who provide services to the Company, including employees of the Manager. The maximum number of shares that may be made subject to awards granted under either the Manager Equity Plan or the Equity Plan, determined on a combined basis, was initially 3,112,500 shares. On March 26, 2013, the Company amended, subject to stockholder approval, the Manager Equity Plan (the “Amended Manager Equity Plan”) and the Equity Plan (the “Amended Equity Plan,” and together with the Amended Manager Equity Plan, the “Amended Plans”) to (i) increase the number of shares available under such plans for awards granted on or after January 1, 2013 to 6,000,000 shares of common stock (ii) clarify the prohibitions on the repricing of stock options and stock appreciation rights, and (iii) remove the restriction that no more than an aggregate of 50,000 shares may be subject to awards granted to the Company’s chief financial officer and/or compliance officer. On May 2, 2013, the Company’s stockholders voted to approve the Amended Plans. Additionally, we have reserved 100,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Non-Executive Director Stock Plan (Non-Executive Director Stock Plan) which provides for the issuance of restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards to non-executive directors. To date, we have only granted restricted stock and restricted stock units under the three equity incentive plans. The holders of awards of restricted stock or restricted stock units are entitled to receive dividends or “distribution equivalents,” which will be payable at such time dividends are paid on our outstanding shares of common stock.

Effective August 19, 2011, we granted each of our four independent directors an additional 2,877 shares of restricted stock, with a total fair value of approximately $200,000. The grant will vest in one annual installment on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to the director’s continued service. Effective August 19, 2012, we granted each of our four independent directors an additional 2,201 shares of restricted stock, with a total fair value of approximately $200,000. The grant will vest in one annual installment on the first anniversary of the grant, subject to the director’s continued service. Effective September 4, 2013, we granted each of our four directors an additional 2,807 shares of restricted stock, with a total fair value of approximately $281,000.  These grants will vest in one annual installment of the first anniversary of the grant, subject to the director’s continued service.  For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately $47 thousand and $87 thousand were included in general and administrative expense, respectively, related to the grants. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately $147 thousand and $216 thousand were included in general and administrative expense, respectively, related to the grants.

In August 2009, we granted 1,037,500 restricted stock units with a fair value of approximately $20.8 million at the grant date to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. The grant vested ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on October 1, 2009, with 86,458 shares vesting each quarter, respectively. In connection with the supplemental equity offering in December 2010, we granted 1,075,000 restricted stock units with a fair value of approximately $21.8 million at the grant date to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. The grant vests ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2011, with 89,583 shares vesting each quarter. In May 2012, we granted 30,000 restricted common shares to the Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. In connection with the supplemental equity offering in October 2012, we granted 875,000 restricted stock units with a fair value of approximately $19.9 million at the grant date to our Manager under the Manager Equity Plan. The grants vest ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on December 31, 2012, with 72,917 shares vesting each quarter. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, approximately 162,501 and 178,542 shares have vested, respectively, and approximately $3.9 million and $4.1 million has been included in management fees related to these grants, respectively.

In May 2012, we issued 70,220 shares of common stock to our Manager at a price of $19.76 per share. The shares were issued to our Manager as a part of the incentive compensation due to our Manager under the Management Agreement with respect to the first quarter of 2012.

In March 2013, we issued 13,188 shares of common stock to our Manager at a price of $27.83 per share. The shares were issued to our Manager as a part of the incentive compensation due to our Manager under the Management Agreement with respect to the fourth quarter of 2012.

In February 2011, we granted 11,082 restricted shares with a fair value of $250 thousand to an employee under the Equity Plan. The award vests ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2011. In March 2012, we granted 17,500 restricted shares with a fair value of $368 thousand to employees under the Equity Plan. Of the total award, 12,500 restricted shares vest in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2012 and 5,000 shares vest in annual installments over three years beginning on December 31, 2012. In March 2013, we granted 25,000 restricted shares with a fair value of $694 thousand to an employee under the Equity Plan. The award vests ratably in quarterly installments over three years beginning on March 31, 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, 4,048 and 1,965 shares have vested, respectively, and for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, approximately $98 thousand and $52 thousand was included in general and administrative expense related to the grants, respectively.

Schedule of Non-Vested Share and Share Equivalents

	Restricted Stock Grants to Independent Directors		Restricted Stock Grants to Employees		Restricted Stock Unit and Restricted Stock Grants to Manager		Total
Balance as of June 30, 2013	8,804		32,265		835,417		876,486
Granted	11,228		—		—		11,228
Vested	(8,804	)	(4,048	)	(162,501	)	(175,353	)
Forfeited	—		—		—		—
Balance as of September 30, 2013	11,228		28,217		672,916		712,361

Vesting Schedule

	Restricted Stock Grants to Independent Directors	Restricted Stock Unit Grants to Employees	Restricted Stock Unit Grants to Manager	Total
2013 (remainder of)	—	5,715	162,501	168,216
2014	11,228	14,168	291,667	317,063
2015	—	8,334	218,748	227,082
Total	11,228	28,217	672,916	712,361

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	Common stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-Controlling Interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 1,765,147	$ 1,759,488	$ 938	$ 1,828,319	$ (10,642)	$ (55,129)	$ (3,998)	$ 5,659
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011			93,811,351		625,850
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Proceeds from public offering of common stock	457,321	457,321	230	457,091
Proceeds from public offering of common stock (in shares)			23,000,000
Equity offering costs	(2,250)	(2,250)		(2,250)
Stock-based compensation	12,296	12,296	6	12,290
Stock-based compensation (in shares)			584,427
Manager incentive fee paid in stock	2,522	2,522	1	2,521
Manager incentive fee paid in stock (in shares)			120,423
Net income	145,249	144,861				144,861		388
Dividends declared, $1.36 and $1.32 per share for period ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively	(144,670)	(144,670)				(144,670)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	66,181	66,181					66,181
Distribution to non-controlling interests	(558)							(558)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	2,301,238	2,295,749	1,175	2,297,971	(10,642)	(54,938)	62,183	5,489
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012			117,516,201		625,850
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	2,797,205	2,719,346	1,361	2,721,353	(10,642)	(72,401)	79,675	77,859
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	136,125,356		136,125,356		625,850
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Proceeds from public offering of common stock	1,513,519	1,513,519	593	1,512,926
Proceeds from public offering of common stock (in shares)			59,225,000
Equity offering costs	(955)	(955)		(955)
Convertible senior notes	48,502	48,502		48,502
Stock-based compensation	12,870	12,870	5	12,865
Stock-based compensation (in shares)			523,731
Manager incentive fee paid in stock	367	367		367
Manager incentive fee paid in stock (in shares)			13,188
Net income	218,363	214,239				214,239		4,124
Dividends declared, $1.36 and $1.32 per share for period ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively	(227,177)	(227,177)				(227,177)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(10,388)	(10,388)					(10,388)
VIE non-controlling interests	(1,067)							(1,067)
Non-controlling interests assumed through LNR acquisition	8,705							8,705
Contribution from non-controlling interests	1,399							1,399
Distribution to non-controlling interests	(47,914)							(47,914)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$ 4,313,429	$ 4,270,323	$ 1,959	$ 4,295,058	$ (10,642)	$ (85,339)	$ 69,287	$ 43,106
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	195,887,275		195,887,275		625,850

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 218,363	$ 145,249
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing costs	7,044	3,896
Amortization of net convertible debt discount and deferred fees	5,693
Accretion of net discount on investment securities	(23,484)	(25,064)
Accretion of net deferred loan fees and discounts	(26,917)	(35,026)
Amortization of premium from loan transfer secured borrowings	(1,211)	(669)
Stock-based compensation	12,870	12,296
Stock-based component of incentive fees	367	2,522
Change in fair value of fair value option investment securities	3,265
Change in fair value of consolidated VIEs	(22,428)
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(1,031)
Change in fair value of loans held-for-sale	(26,315)	5,760
Change in fair value of derivatives	(2,196)	3,328
Foreign currency gain, net	(3,481)	(11,516)
Gain on sale of investments	(23,728)	(19,274)
Impairment of real estate	536
Other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities	453	2,728
Loan loss allowance	1,915
Depreciation and amortization	8,022
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	(7,427)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	2,315
Capitalized costs written off	1,517
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Related party payable, net	25,475	4,197
Accrued interest receivable, less purchased interest	(8,603)	(5,280)
Other assets	(6,874)	5,819
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	36,087	10,473
Originations of loans held-for-sale, net of principal collections	(847,844)
Net proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	402,475	132,012
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(275,142)	231,451
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchase of LNR, net of cash acquired	(586,383)
Purchase of investment securities	(82,754)	(575,690)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities	442,877	199,510
Proceeds from principal collections on investment securities	56,793	67,452
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment	(1,658,240)	(943,330)
Proceeds from principal collections on loans	394,616	494,307
Proceeds from loans sold	369,621	28,740
Acquisition and improvement of single family homes	(458,733)
Proceeds from sale of single family homes	6,696
Purchase of other assets	(1,631)	(30,496)
Purchase of non-performing loans	(153,141)
Proceeds from sale of non-performing loans	27,198
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(8,558)
Proceeds from sale of interest in unconsolidated entities		874
Distribution of capital from unconsolidated entities	3,210	892
Payments for purchase or termination of derivatives	(648)
Proceeds from termination of derivatives	9,940
Return of investment basis in purchased derivative asset	1,533	2,780
Increase in restricted cash	(54,860)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,692,464)	(754,961)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings under financing agreements	2,691,382	1,370,306
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes	1,037,926
Principal repayments on borrowings	(2,674,437)	(1,164,373)
Payment of deferred financing costs	(13,281)	(8,029)
Proceeds from loan participation liability	95,000	35,738
Proceeds from common stock offering	1,513,519	457,321
Payment of equity offering costs	(955)	(2,250)
Payment of dividends	(210,843)	(134,473)
Contributions from non-controlling interests	1,399
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(47,914)	(558)
Issuance of debt of consolidated VIEs	8,760
Repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs	(93,293)
Distributions of cash from consolidated VIEs	18,598
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,325,861	553,682
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	358,255	30,172
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	177,671	114,027
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	908
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	536,834	144,199
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	54,548	34,640
Income taxes paid	24,794	990
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Fair value of assets acquired	1,041,927
Fair value of liabilities assumed	562,279
Dividends declared, but not yet paid	90,130	51,629
Unsettled trade receivable	14,338
Consolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability additions)	15,033,274
Deconsolidation of VIEs (VIE asset/liability reductions)	584,804
Repurchase agreements settled net with proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale	449,134
Interest only security received in connection with securitization	$ 1,889

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Acquisition of LNR Property LLC

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Acquisition of LNR Property LLC

Acquisition of LNR Property LLC

3.  Acquisition of LNR Property LLC

As described in Note 1, on April 19, 2013, we acquired certain net assets of LNR for an initial agreed upon purchase price of $859 million, which was reduced for transaction expenses and distributions occurring after September 30, 2012, resulting in cash consideration of approximately $730 million. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting as discussed in Note 2.

The following table summarizes the initial and adjusted provisional estimates of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, before consolidation of securitization VIEs, which had no impact on the purchase price (in thousands):

	Initial Provisional Amounts		Measurement Period Adjustments			Adjusted Provisional Amounts
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	143,771	$	—		$	143,771
Restricted cash	24,413		—			24,413
Loans held-for-investment	8,015		—			8,015
Loans held-for-sale	256,502		—			256,502
Investment securities	314,471		—			314,471
Intangible assets — servicing rights	276,989		—			276,989
Investment in unconsolidated entities	97,588		(1,170		)	96,418
Derivative assets	3,103		—			3,103
Interest receivable	1,315		—			1,315
Other assets	60,853		(152		)	60,701
Total assets acquired	1,187,020		(1,322		)	1,185,698
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	118,621		4,927			123,548
Secured financing agreements	438,377		—			438,377
Derivative liabilities	354		—			354
Total liabilities assumed	557,352		4,927			562,279
Net assets acquired	$	629,668	$	(6,249	)	$	623,419

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This determination of goodwill is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Initial Provisional Amounts		Measurement Period Adjustments		Adjusted Provisional Amounts
Purchase price	$	730,518	—		$	730,518
Provisional estimates of the fair value of net assets acquired	629,668		(6,249	)	623,419
Goodwill	$	100,850	6,249		$	107,099

On the acquisition date, we repaid LNR’s senior credit facility for its outstanding balance and accrued interest of $268.9 million.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we retrospectively adjusted our initial provisional estimates of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed for new information obtained regarding facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. Such balance sheet adjustments had no retrospective effect on previously reported results of operations.

Since the acquisition date and before consolidation of securitization VIEs, LNR has recognized revenues of $152.6 million and net earnings of $79.8 million which are reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.  We incurred acquisition-related costs such as advisory, legal, and due diligence services of approximately $0.3 million and $18.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, which are included in business combination costs within our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The pro forma revenue and net income of the combined entity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, assuming the business combination was consummated on January 1, 2012, are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Revenues	$	155,536	$	150,058	$	459,856	$	416,109
Net income	97,288		112,757		299,338		263,908

Pro forma revenues and expenses were adjusted to exclude interest expense on LNR’s senior credit facility, which was repaid at the acquisition date, and certain other non-recurring acquisition related costs.  We included an estimated income tax provision and management fee expense for periods prior to the acquisition date and estimated interest expense for the term loan facility discussed in Note 10.  The amounts of these adjustments are as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net interest expense addition (deduction)	$	—		$	(1,416	)	$	752		$	(4,385	)
Non-recurring acquisition costs addition (deduction)	(7,291		)	7,699			(125,936		)	23,097
Income tax provision addition	1,604			15,722			15,577			28,647
Management fee expense addition	—			23,164			18,657			32,907

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Variable Interest Entities (Details) (Not primary beneficiary, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013 item
Variable interest entities
Number of CDO structures currently in default	2
Maximum risk of loss related to VIEs, on fair value basis	$ 85,700,000
Securitization SPEs
Variable interest entities
Debt obligations to beneficial interest holders, unpaid principal balances	$ 142,400,000,000

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Business and Organization

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Sep. 30, 2013

Business and Organization

Business and Organization

1. Business and Organization

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (“the Trust” together with its subsidiaries, “we” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation that commenced operations on August 17, 2009 upon the completion of its initial public offering (“IPO”). From our inception in 2009 through the end of the first quarter of 2013, we have been focused primarily on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt investments, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. We have traditionally referred to the following as our target assets:

· Commercial real estate mortgage loans;

· Commercial real estate mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”);

· Other commercial real estate-related debt investments;

· Residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”); and

· Residential real estate owned (“REO”) and residential non-performing mortgage loans.

On April 19, 2013, we acquired the equity of LNR Property LLC (“LNR”) and certain of its subsidiaries for an initial agreed upon purchase price of approximately $859 million, which was reduced for transaction expenses and distributions occurring after September 30, 2012, resulting in cash consideration of approximately $730 million. Immediately prior to the acquisition, an affiliate acquired the remaining equity comprising LNR’s commercial property division for a purchase price of $194 million. The portion of the LNR business acquired by us includes the following: (i) a servicing business that manages and works out problem assets, (ii) a finance business that is focused on selectively acquiring and managing real estate finance investments, including unrated, investment grade and non-investment grade rated CMBS, including subordinated interests of securitization and resecuritization transactions, and high yielding real estate loans; and (iii) a mortgage loan business which originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions. Refer to Note 3 for further discussion.

We are organized and conduct our operations to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As such, we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on that portion of our net income that is distributed to stockholders if we distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders by prescribed dates and comply with various other requirements.

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we established several taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). TRSs permit us to participate in certain activities from which REITs are generally precluded, as long as these activities meet specific criteria, are conducted within the parameters of certain limitations established by the Code, and are conducted in entities which elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code. To the extent these criteria are met, we will continue to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

The newly established TRSs engage in various real estate related operations, including special servicing of commercial real estate, originating and securitizing commercial mortgage loans, and investing in entities which engage in real estate related operations. As of September 30, 2013, $1.1 billion of the LNR assets were owned by TRS entities. Our TRSs are not consolidated for federal income tax purposes, but are instead taxed as corporations. For financial reporting purposes, a provision for current and deferred taxes is established for the portion of earnings recognized by us with respect to our interest in TRSs.

We are organized as a holding company and conduct our business primarily through our various wholly owned subsidiaries. We are externally managed and advised by SPT Management, LLC (our “Manager”) pursuant to the terms of a Management Agreement. Our Manager is controlled by Barry Sternlicht, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Our Manager is an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, a privately-held private equity firm founded and controlled by Mr. Sternlicht.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Schedule of information about servicing intangibles for the LNR Stub Period

Domestic servicing rights, at fair value
Fair value at April 19, 2013	$	156,993
Changes in fair value due to changes in inputs and assumptions	1,030
Fair value at September 30, 2013	158,023
European servicing rights
Carrying value at April 19, 2013 (fair value)	32,649
Amortization	(4,765		)
Foreign exchange gain	1,825
Carrying value at September 30, 2013 (fair value of $31.4 million)	29,709
Total servicing rights at September 30, 2013	$	187,732

Schedule of future amortization expense for the European servicing intangible

The future amortization expense for the European servicing intangible is expected to be as follows (in thousands):

2013 (remainder of)	$	3,160
2014	12,961
2015	8,808
2016	3,472
2017 and thereafter	1,308
Total	$	29,709

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Net Income per Share

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Sep. 30, 2013

Net Income per Share

Net Income per Share

20. Net Income per Share

The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted income per share. We use the two-class method in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share as our unvested restricted stock units (refer to Note 17) are participating securities as defined in GAAP (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	89,715		$	50,212		$	214,239		$	144,861
Net income allocated to participating securities	(310		)	(275		)	(1,133		)	(980		)
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share	$	89,405		$	49,937		$	213,106		$	143,881
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	171,520,231			116,673,477			156,614,647			107,077,837
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding(1)	172,394,882			117,381,559			157,650,258			107,958,047
Basic income per share	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		1.34
Diluted income per share	$	0.52		$	0.43		$	1.36		1.34

(1) The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding includes the impact of (i) unvested restricted stock units and restricted stock awards totaling 712,361 and 478,947 as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively, and (ii) 99,601 and 47,736 shares that were estimated to be issued in connection with the incentive fee payable to the Manager for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

As of September 30, 2013, there were 38.8 million potential common shares contingently issuable upon the conversion of the Convertible Notes excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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Segment Reporting

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting

24.  Segment Reporting

In its operation of the business, management, including our chief operating decision maker, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, reviews certain financial information, including segmented internal profit and loss statements prepared on a basis prior to the impact of consolidating VIEs under ASC 810. The segment information within this note is reported on that basis. We have also provided the reconciliation adjustments to the GAAP amounts which appear in the LNR VIEs column.

Prior to the acquisition of LNR, we operated in one reportable business segment.  As a result of the LNR acquisition and the expansion of our residential property business, we currently have three reportable business segments:

· Real estate investment lending — includes all business activities of Starwood Property Trust, excluding the residential and LNR businesses, which generally represents investments in real estate related loans and securities that are held for investment.

· Single family residential —includes the business activities associated with our investments in single-family residential properties and non-performing single-family residential mortgage loans.

· LNR — includes all business activities of the acquired LNR business excluding the consolidation of securitization VIEs.

Due to the structure of our business, certain costs incurred by one segment may benefit other segments. Costs that are identifiable are allocated to the segments that benefit so that one segment is not solely burdened by this cost. Allocated costs currently include interest expense related to our consolidated debt (excluding VIEs) and management fees payable to our Manager, both of which represent shared costs. Each allocation is measured differently based on the specific facts and circumstances of the costs being allocated. As we work to integrate LNR into our legacy business, we expect future allocations to include costs relating to services performed by one segment on behalf of other segments.

We have recast certain prior period amounts within this note to conform to the way we internally manage and monitor segment performance in the current periods. The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	90,837		$	—		$	3,208		$	94,045		$	—		$	94,045
Interest income from investment securities	12,301			—			18,792			31,093			(13,289		)	17,804
Servicing fees	—			—			59,566			59,566			(23,057		)	36,509
Other revenues	116			75			2,229			2,420			(322		)	2,098
Rental income	—			5,080			—			5,080			—			5,080
Total revenues	103,254			5,155			83,795			192,204			(36,668		)	155,536
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	15,581			3,310			5,298			24,189			46			24,235
Interest expense	29,866			2,287			4,590			36,743			—			36,743
General and administrative	3,748			652			43,752			48,152			183			48,335
Business combination costs	342			—			—			342			—			342
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	742			223			212			1,177			—			1,177
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			6,023			—			6,023			—			6,023
Depreciation and amortization	—			1,553			3,435			4,988			—			4,988
Loan loss allowance	1,160			—			—			1,160			—			1,160
Other expense	59			—			245			304			—			304
Total costs and expenses	51,498			14,048			57,532			123,078			229			123,307
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	51,756			(8,893		)	26,263			69,126			(36,897		)	32,229
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	—			—			—			—			47,963			47,963
Change in fair value of servicing rights	—			—			(3,939		)	(3,939		)	2,072			(1,867		)
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(157		)	—			9,820			9,663			(11,941		)	(2,278		)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	—			—			25,857			25,857			—			25,857
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	896			—			4,459			5,355			(778		)	4,577
Gain on sale of investments, net	6,184			1,875			—			8,059			—			8,059
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(17,166		)	—			(5,285		)	(22,451		)	—			(22,451		)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,555			—			25			9,580			—			9,580
OTTI	(52		)	—			—			(52		)	—			(52		)
Other income	—			3,320			385			3,705			—			3,705
Total other income (loss)	(740		)	5,195			31,322			35,777			37,316			73,093
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,016			(3,698		)	57,585			104,903			419			105,322
Income tax provision	619			—			13,102			13,721			—			13,721
Net income (loss)	50,397			(3,698		)	44,483			91,182			419			91,601
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,451			16			—			1,467			419			1,886
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	48,946		$	(3,714	)	$	44,483		$	89,715		$	—		$	89,715

The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	56,261		$	—		$	56,261
Interest income from investment securities	16,585			—			16,585
Other revenues	64			2			66
Rental income	—			59			59
Total revenues	72,910			61			72,971
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	14,563			96			14,659
Interest expense	12,030			—			12,030
General and administrative	3,084			—			3,084
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	465			157			622
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			327			327
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Total costs and expenses	30,142			658			30,800
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	42,768			(597		)	42,171
Other income:
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	787			—			787
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	9,019			(2		)	9,017
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(7,561		)	—			(7,561		)
Foreign currency gain, net	6,725			—			6,725
OTTI	(676		)	—			(676		)
Other income	180			—			180
Total other income (loss)	8,474			(2		)	8,472
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,242			(599		)	50,643
Income tax provision	301			—			301
Net income (loss)	50,941			(599		)	50,342
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	130			—			130
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	50,811		$	(599	)	$	50,212

The table below presents our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	231,203		$	—		$	5,468		$	236,671		$	—		$	236,671
Interest income from investment securities	42,179			—			30,550			72,729			(20,108		)	52,621
Servicing fees	—			—			112,426			112,426			(36,782		)	75,644
Other revenues	291			180			4,201			4,672			(595		)	4,077
Rental income	—			8,733			—			8,733			—			8,733
Total revenues	273,673			8,913			152,645			435,231			(57,485		)	377,746
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	44,504			6,535			7,572			58,611			64			58,675
Interest expense	66,794			3,587			7,297			77,678			—			77,678
General and administrative	11,401			1,713			84,325			97,439			330			97,769
Business combination costs	17,958			—			—			17,958			—			17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,787			2,105			603			4,495			—			4,495
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			10,622			—			10,622			—			10,622
Depreciation and amortization	—			2,981			5,663			8,644			—			8,644
Loan loss allowance	1,915			—			—			1,915			—			1,915
Other expense	150			—			383			533			—			533
Total costs and expenses	144,509			27,543			105,843			277,895			394			278,289
Income (loss) before other income, income taxes and non-controlling interests	129,164			(18,630		)	46,802			157,336			(57,879		)	99,457
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	—			—			—			—			79,912			79,912
Change in fair value of servicing rights	—			—			2,175			2,175			(1,144		)	1,031
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(83		)	—			16,208			16,125			(19,390		)	(3,265		)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	—			—			26,315			26,315			—			26,315
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	3,488			—			8,401			11,889			(974		)	10,915
Gain on sale of investments, net	19,690			3,278			—			22,968			—			22,968
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, net	(2,939		)	—			2,874			(65		)	—			(65		)
Foreign currency gain (loss), net	3,537			—			(42		)	3,495			—			3,495
OTTI	(453		)	—			—			(453		)	—			(453		)
Other income	—			3,320			424			3,744			—			3,744
Total other income	23,240			6,598			56,355			86,193			58,404			144,597
Income (loss) before income taxes	152,404			(12,032		)	103,157			243,529			525			244,054
Income tax provision	1,645			12			24,034			25,691			—			25,691
Net income (loss)	150,759			(12,044		)	79,123			217,838			525			218,363
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	3,599			—			—			3,599			525			4,124
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	147,160		$	(12,044	)	$	79,123		$	214,239		$	—		$	214,239

The table below presents our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	179,078		$	—		$	179,078
Interest income from investment securities	40,404			—			40,404
Other revenues	178			2			180
Rental income				59			59
Total revenues	219,660			61			219,721
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	42,526			147			42,673
Interest expense	34,345			—			34,345
General and administrative	8,838			—			8,838
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	2,032			705			2,737
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			327			327
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Total costs and expenses	87,741			1,257			88,998
Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	131,919			(1,196		)	130,723
Other income:
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale	(5,760		)	—			(5,760		)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	2,739			—			2,739
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	19,149			(2		)	19,147
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(9,784		)	—			(9,784		)
Foreign currency gain, net	11,222			—			11,222
OTTI	(2,728		)	—			(2,728		)
Other income	530			—			530
Total other income (loss)	15,368			(2		)	15,366
Income (loss) before income taxes	147,287			(1,198		)	146,089
Income tax provision	840			—			840
Net income (loss)	146,447			(1,198		)	145,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	388			—			388
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	146,059		$	(1,198	)	$	144,861

The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	282,553		$	30,089		$	223,915		$	536,557		$	277		$	536,834
Restricted cash	38,052			1,836			42,818			82,706			—			82,706
Loans held-for-investment, net	3,782,479			—			7,783			3,790,262			—			3,790,262
Loans held-for-sale	66,018			—			279,121			345,139			—			345,139
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			—			—			85,590			—			85,590
Investment securities	481,082			—			410,071			891,153			(324,360		)	566,793
Intangible assets — servicing rights	—			—			276,295			276,295			(88,563		)	187,732
Residential real estate, net	—			548,022			—			548,022			—			548,022
Non-performing residential loans	—			197,716			—			197,716			—			197,716
Investment in unconsolidated entities	35,413			—			106,675			142,088			(3,920		)	138,168
Goodwill	—			—			107,099			107,099			—			107,099
Derivative assets	6,582			—			2,931			9,513			—			9,513
Accrued interest receivable	20,679			—			273			20,952			—			20,952
Other assets	41,415			18,882			38,799			99,096			(713		)	98,383
VIE assets, at fair value	—			—			—			—			97,359,666			97,359,666
Total Assets	$	4,839,863		$	796,545		$	1,495,780		$	7,132,188		$	96,942,387		$	104,074,575
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	55,953		$	10,489		$	122,512		$	188,954		$	218		$	189,172
Related-party payable	20,780			—			6,008			26,788			—			26,788
Dividends payable	90,130			—			—			90,130			—			90,130
Derivative liabilities	27,082			—			5,170			32,252			—			32,252
Secured financing agreements, net	1,107,211			—			204,833			1,312,044			—			1,312,044
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072			—			—			995,072			—			995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682			—			—			86,682			—			86,682
Loan participation liability	95,000			—			—			95,000			—			95,000
VIE liabilities, at fair value	—			—			—			—			96,934,006			96,934,006
Total Liabilities	2,477,910			10,489			338,523			2,826,922			96,934,224			99,761,146
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—			—
Common stock	1,959			—			—			1,959			—			1,959
Additional paid-in capital	2,320,035			791,817			1,183,206			4,295,058			—			4,295,058
Treasury stock	(10,642		)	—			—			(10,642		)	—			(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	64,955			—			4,332			69,287			—			69,287
Accumulated deficit	(47,800		)	(7,258		)	(30,281		)	(85,339		)	—			(85,339		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	2,328,507			784,559			1,157,257			4,270,323			—			4,270,323
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	33,446			1,497			—			34,943			8,163			43,106
Total Equity	2,361,953			786,056			1,157,257			4,305,266			8,163			4,313,429
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,839,863		$	796,545		$	1,495,780		$	7,132,188		$	96,942,387		$	104,074,575

The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	169,427		$	8,244		$	177,671
Restricted cash	3,298			131			3,429
Loans held-for-investment, net	2,914,434			—			2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale	—			—			—
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,901			—			85,901
Investment securities	884,254			—			884,254
Intangible assets — servicing rights	—			—			—
Residential real estate, net	—			99,115			99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—			68,883			68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	32,318			—			32,318
Goodwill	—			—			—
Derivative assets	9,227			—			9,227
Accrued interest receivable	24,120			—			24,120
Other assets	19,299			5,722			25,021
VIE assets, at fair value	—			—			—
Total Assets	$	4,142,278		$	182,095		$	4,324,373
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	28,987		1,107			30,094
Related-party payable	1,803			—			1,803
Dividends payable	73,796			—			73,796
Derivative liabilities	27,770			—			27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,305,812			—			1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	—			—			—
Loan transfer secured borrowings	87,893			—			87,893
VIE liabilities, at fair value	—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,526,061			1,107			1,527,168
Commitments and contingencies	—			—			—
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—
Common stock	1,361			—			1,361
Additional paid-in capital	2,538,860			182,493			2,721,353
Treasury stock	(10,642		)	—			(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	79,675			—			79,675
Accumulated deficit	(70,396		)	(2,005		)	(72,401		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	2,538,858			180,488			2,719,346
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	77,359			500			77,859
Total Equity	2,616,217			180,988			2,797,205
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,142,278		$	182,095		$	4,324,373

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Derivatives and Hedging Activity (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Gain loss derivative instruments
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	$ (22,451,000)	$ (7,561,000)	$ (65,000)	$ (9,784,000)
Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
Ratio of indebtedness to total assets above which will the Company could be declared in default (as a percent)			75.00%
Collateral posted	14,600,000		14,600,000
Derivatives in liability position	32,300,000		32,300,000
Interest rate contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Gain loss derivative instruments
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	(4,261,000)	(51,000)	2,752,000	608,000
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Gain loss derivative instruments
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	(17,459,000)	(7,510,000)	(2,692,000)	(10,392,000)
Credit spread instrument | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Gain loss derivative instruments
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	(731,000)		(125,000)
Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts
Gain loss derivative instruments
Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		1,072,000		3,534,000
Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)	(594,000)		332,000
Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	$ 397,000	$ 661,000	$ 1,251,000	$ 1,911,000

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Restricted Cash (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restricted Cash

Summary of restricted cash

A summary of our restricted cash as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Funds held in escrow for employees	$	19,587	$	—
Cash collateral for derivative financial instruments	14,608		—
Cash collateral for performance obligations	9,482		—
Funds held in escrow on behalf of borrowers and other	39,029		3,429
	$	82,706	$	3,429

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Derivatives and Hedging Activity (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	$ 9,513	$ 9,227
Derivative in a Liability Position, Fair Value	32,252	27,770
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	96
Derivative in a Liability Position, Fair Value	1,084	2,571
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	9,417	9,227
Derivative in a Liability Position, Fair Value	31,168	25,199
Interest rate contracts | Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	96
Derivative in a Liability Position, Fair Value	1,084	2,571
Interest rate contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	3,243	4,892
Derivative in a Liability Position, Fair Value	6,186	1,772
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	3,243	4,335
Derivative in a Liability Position, Fair Value	24,982	23,427
Credit spread instrument | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivative in an Asset Position, Fair Value	$ 2,931

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Acquisition of LNR Property LLC (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR	Sep. 30, 2012 LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR	Sep. 30, 2012 LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR Initial Provisional Amounts	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR Measurement Period Adjustments	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR Credit facility
Allocation of the purchase price of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Initial agreed upon purchase price										$ 859,000,000
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents										143,771,000	143,771,000
Restricted cash										24,413,000	24,413,000
Loans held-for-investment										8,015,000	8,015,000
Loans held-for-sale										256,502,000	256,502,000
Investment securities										314,471,000	314,471,000
Intangible assets - servicing rights										276,989,000	276,989,000
Investment in unconsolidated entities										96,418,000	97,588,000	(1,170,000)
Derivative assets										3,103,000	3,103,000
Interest receivable										1,315,000	1,315,000
Other assets										60,701,000	60,853,000	(152,000)
Total assets acquired										1,185,698,000	1,187,020,000	(1,322,000)
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities										123,548,000	118,621,000	4,927,000
Secured financing agreements										438,377,000	438,377,000
Derivative liabilities										354,000	354,000
Total liabilities assumed										562,279,000	557,352,000	4,927,000
Net assets acquired										623,419,000	629,668,000	(6,249,000)
Goodwill
Purchase price										730,518,000	730,518,000
Provisional estimates of the fair value of net assets acquired										623,419,000	629,668,000	(6,249,000)
Goodwill										107,099,000	100,850,000	6,249,000
Repayment of senior debt													268,900,000
Revenues recognized	155,536,000	72,971,000	377,746,000	219,721,000			152,600,000
Net earnings recognized	91,601,000	50,342,000	218,363,000	145,249,000			79,800,000
Acquisition-related costs	342,000		17,958,000		300,000			18,000,000
Pro forma revenue and net earnings
Revenue					155,536,000	150,058,000		459,856,000	416,109,000
Net income					97,288,000	112,757,000		299,338,000	263,908,000
Net interest expense addition (deduction)						(1,416,000)		752,000	(4,385,000)
Non-recurring acquisition costs addition (deduction)					(7,291,000)	7,699,000		(125,936,000)	23,097,000
Income tax provision addition					1,604,000	15,722,000		15,577,000	28,647,000
Management fee expense addition						$ 23,164,000		$ 18,657,000	$ 32,907,000

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Income Taxes (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Taxes

Schedule of income tax provision

Our income tax provision consisted of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months endedSeptember 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Current
Federal	$	11,465		$	244	21,396			$	682
Foreign	1,011			—		1,581			—
State	1,892			57		3,753			158
Total current	14,368			301		26,730			840
Deferred
Federal	59			—		122			—
Foreign	(716		)	—		(1,181		)	—
State	10			—		20			—
Total deferred	(647		)	—		(1,039		)	—
Total income tax provision	$	13,721		$	301	$	25,691		$	840

Schedule of tax jurisdictions and the tax effects of temporary differences on their respective net deferred tax assets and liabilities

The following table presents each of these tax jurisdictions and the tax effects of temporary differences on their respective net deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
U.S.
Deferred tax asset, net
Reserves and accruals	$	10,595		$	—
Domestic intangible assets	(4,844		)	—
Investment securities and loans	(165		)	—
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(2,102		)	—
Deferred income	39			—
Other U.S. temporary differences	(287		)	—
	3,236			—
Europe
Deferred tax liability, net				—
European servicing rights	(7,368		)	—
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards	9,935			—
Valuation allowance	(9,935		)	—
Other European temporary differences	215			—
	(7,153		)	—
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(3,917	)	$	—

Schedule of reconciliation of federal income tax determined using statutory federal tax rate to reported income tax provision

The following table is a reconciliation of our federal income tax determined using our statutory federal tax rate to our reported income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,										Nine months ended September 30,
	2013					2012					2013					2012
Federal statutory tax rate	$	36,933		35.0	%	$	17,725		35.0	%	$	85,489		35.0	%	$	51,131		35.0	%
REIT and other non-taxable income	(24,886		)	(23.6	)%	(17,481		)	(34.5	)%	(62,818		)	(25.7	)%	(50,449		)	(34.5	)%
State income taxes	1,902			1.8	%	57			0.1	%	3,774			1.5	%	158			0.1	%
Federal benefit of state tax deduction	(666		)	(0.6	)%	—			—	%	(1,321		)	(0.5	)%	—			—	%
Other	438			0.4	%	—			—	%	567			0.2	%	—			—	%
Effective tax rate	$	13,721		13.0	%	$	301		0.6	%	$	25,691		10.5	%	$	840		0.6	%

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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

Schedule of offsetting assets and liabilities

In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11 and ASU No. 2013-01, we are disclosing the following information to enable users of our financial statements to understand the potential effect of netting arrangements on our financial position for recognized assets and liabilities within the scope of these standards, which for us are derivative assets and liabilities as well as repurchase agreement liabilities (amounts in thousands):

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i)		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2013 Description	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	9,513	$	—	$	9,513	$	6,269	$	2,080	$	1,164
Total	$	9,513	$	—	$	9,513	$	6,269	$	2,080	$	1,164

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i)		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2013 Description	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	32,252	$	—	$	32,252	$	6,269	$	2,239	$	23,744
Secured financing facilities (1)	1,014,250		—		1,014,250		1,014,250		—		—
Total	$	1,046,502	$	—	$	1,046,502	$	1,020,519	$	2,239	$	23,744

(1) The fair value of assets pledged against the Company’s repurchase agreements was $2,115.5 million at September 30, 2013.

With regard to the repurchase agreement liabilities above, the actual fair values and carrying values (if carried at amortized cost) exceed the respective liabilities.  However, the amount required to be disclosed as offsetting collateral is limited to the repurchase agreement liability.

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i) Gross		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2012 Description	Amounts of Recognized Assets		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	9,227	$	—	$	9,227	$	4,335	$	2,989	$	1,903
Total	$	9,227	$	—	$	9,227	$	4,335	$	2,989	$	1,903

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i) Gross		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2012 Description	Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in  the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	27,770	$	—	$	27,770	$	4,335	$	—	$	23,435
Secured financing facilities (1)	1,305,812		—		1,305,812		1,305,812		—		—
Total	$	1,333,582	$	—	$	1,333,582	$	1,310,147	$	—	$	23,435

With regard to the repurchase agreement liabilities above, the actual fair values and carrying values (if carried at amortized cost) exceed the respective liabilities.  However, the amount required to be disclosed as offsetting collateral is limited to the repurchase agreement liability.

(1) The fair value of assets pledged against the Company’s repurchase agreements was $2,502.9 million at December 31, 2012.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Loans held-for-investment, participation liability	$ 95,000	$ 95,000
Loans held-for-sale at fair value	279,121	0
Investment securities, fair value	529,423	884,254
Intangible assets - servicing rights at fair value	$ 158,023	$ 0
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	500,000,000	500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	195,887,275	136,125,356
Common stock, shares outstanding	195,261,425	135,499,506
Treasury stock, shares	625,850	625,850

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Investment Securities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investment Securities

Investment Securities

6. Investment Securities

Investment securities are comprised of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013 Carrying Value		December 31, 2012 Carrying Value
CMBS	$	112,436	$	529,434
CMBS, fair value option (1)	85,710		—
RMBS	316,261		333,153
Held-to-maturity (“HTM”) Securities	37,370		—
Equity Securities	15,016		21,667
Total	$	566,793	$	884,254

(1) We also had $324.4 million of fair value option CMBS that are eliminated in consolidation against VIE liabilities pursuant to ASC 810.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2013	EquitySecurities		HTM Security		RMBS			CMBS			CMBS, fair value option		Total
Purchases	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,889		$	21,982	$	23,871
Sales	—		—		—			(206,972		)	—		(206,972		)
Principal collections	—		—		(14,124		)	(2,546		)	—		(16,670		)

On September 16, 2013, we sold a CMBS position for proceeds of $206.9 million, resulting in a gain of $6.4 million.

Nine months ended September 30, 2013	EquitySecurities			HTM Security		RMBS			CMBS			CMBS, fair value option			Total
Purchases	$	—		$	37,174	$	20,090		$	1,889		$	23,601		$	82,754
Sales	(6,769		)	—		(12,713		)	(413,323		)	(10,072		)	(442,877		)
Principal collections	—			—		(46,762		)	(10,031		)	—			(56,793		)

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2012	RMBS			CMBS			Total
Purchases	$	95,820		$	—		$	95,820
Sales	(9,425		)	(173,461		)	(182,886		)
Principal collections	(18,542		)	(5,874		)	(24,416		)

Nine months ended September 30, 2012	RMBS			CMBS			Total
Purchases	$	203,438		$	372,252		$	575,690
Sales	(26,049		)	(173,461		)	(199,510		)
Principal collections	(52,310		)	(15,142		)	(67,452		)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no purchases, sales or principal collections on Equity Securities, Held-to-Maturity Securities, or CMBS where the fair value option has been elected.

CMBS, Fair Value Option

As discussed in the Fair Value Option section in Note 2, we elect the fair value option for LNR’s CMBS in an effort to eliminate accounting mismatches resulting from the current or potential consolidation of securitization VIEs.  As of September 30, 2013, the fair value and unpaid principal balance of CMBS where we have elected the fair value option, before consolidation of securitization VIEs, were $410.1 million and $2.9 billion, respectively.  These balances represent our economic interests in these assets.  However, as a result of our consolidation of securitization VIEs, the vast majority of this fair value ($324.4 million at September 30, 2013) is eliminated against VIE liabilities before arriving at our GAAP balance for fair value option CMBS.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we purchased $33.4 million and $116.8 million, respectively, of CMBS for which we elected the fair value option. Due to our consolidation of securitization VIEs, a significant portion of this amount ($11.4 million and $93.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively) is reflected as repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

As of September 30, 2013, none of our CMBS where we have elected the fair value option are variable rate. The table below summarizes various attributes of our investment in fair value option CMBS as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2013	Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Rating		Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(1)
CMBS, fair value option	5.6	%	D	(2)	3.4

(1) The WAL of each security is calculated based on the period of time over which we expect to receive principal cash flows.  Expected principal cash flows are based on contractual payments net of expected losses.

(2) Includes $56.1 million in fair value option CMBS that are not rated. The remaining $29.6 million in fair value option CMBS have a weighted average rating of CCC-.

CMBS and RMBS

The Company classified all of its CMBS and RMBS investments where the fair value option has not been elected as available-for-sale as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Theses CMBS and RMBS are reported at fair value in the balance sheet with changes in fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

The tables below summarize various attributes of our investments in available-for-sale CMBS and RMBS where the fair value option has not been elected as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (amounts in thousands):

								Unrealized Gains or (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
September 30, 2013	Purchase Amortized Cost		Credit OTTI			Recorded Amortized Cost		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Net Fair Value Adjustment		Fair Value
CMBS	$	99,081	$	—		$	99,081	$	—		$	13,355	$	—		$	13,355	$	112,436
RMBS	273,836		(10,573		)	263,263		(34		)	56,390		(3,358		)	52,998		316,261
Total	$	372,917	$	(10,573	)	$	362,344	$	(34	)	$	69,745	$	(3,358	)	$	66,353	$	428,697

September 30, 2013	Weighted Average Coupon(1)		Weighted Average Rating	Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(2)
CMBS	11.5	%	BB+	6.0
RMBS	1.0	%	CCC	5.9

(1) Calculated using the one-month LIBOR rate as of September 30, 2013 of 0.17885% for variable rate securities.

(2) Represents the WAL of each respective group of MBS. The WAL of each individual security is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with the denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of September 30, 2013. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the security.

								Unrealized Gains or (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
December 31, 2012	Purchase Amortized Cost		Credit OTTI			Recorded Amortized Cost		Non-Credit OTTI		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Net Fair Value Adjustment		Fair Value
CMBS	$	498,064	$	—		$	498,064	$	—	$	31,370	$	—		$	31,370	$	529,434
RMBS	293,321		(10,194		)	283,127		—		50,717		(691		)	50,026		333,153
Total	$	791,385	$	(10,194	)	$	781,191	$	—	$	82,087	$	(691	)	$	81,396	$	862,587

December 31, 2012	Weighted Average Coupon(1)		Weighted Average Rating		Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(3)
CMBS	4.3	%	BB+	(2)	3.3
RMBS	1.1	%	CCC+		5.4

(1) Calculated using the December 31, 2012 one-month LIBOR rate of 0.2087% for floating rate securities.

(2) Approximately 20.4% of the CMBS securities are rated BB+. The remaining 79.6% are securities where the obligors are certain special purpose entities that were formed to hold substantially all of the assets of a worldwide operator of hotels, resorts and timeshare properties; the securities are not rated but the loan-to-value ratio was estimated to be in the range of 39%-44% at December 31, 2012.

(3) Represents the WAL of each respective group of MBS. The WAL of each individual security or loan is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with a denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of December 31, 2012. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the security.

As of September 30, 2013, 1.5% of the CMBS where we have not elected the fair value option are variable rate.  As of December 31, 2012, 79.6% of our CMBS are variable rate and paid interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 2.3%. As of September 30, 2013, approximately $275.4 million, or 87.1%, of the RMBS are variable rate and pay interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 0.37%. As of December 31, 2012, approximately $281.2 million, or 84.4%, of the RMBS were variable rate and pay interest at LIBOR plus a weighted average spread of 0.38%.  We purchased all of the RMBS at a discount that will be accreted into income over the expected remaining life of the security. The majority of the income from this strategy is earned from the accretion of these discounts.

The following table contains a reconciliation of aggregate principal balance to amortized cost for our CMBS and RMBS as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013					December 31, 2012
	CMBS		RMBS			CMBS			RMBS
Principal balance	$	99,081	$	452,868		$	519,575		$	489,218
Accretable yield	—		(110,265		)	(21,511		)	(108,486		)
Non-accretable difference	—		(79,340		)	—			(97,605		)
Total discount	—		(189,605		)	(21,511		)	(206,091		)
Amortized cost	$	99,081	$	263,263		$	498,064		$	283,127

The principal balance of credit deteriorated RMBS was $350.4 million and $438.0 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Accretable yield related to these securities totaled $85.5 million and $93.6 million, as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our CMBS and RMBS during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	For the three months ended September 30, 2013
	Accretable Yield						Non-Accretable Difference
	CMBS			RMBS			CMBS		RMBS
Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	7,081		$	107,317		$	—	$	89,306
Accretion of discount	(885		)	(5,940		)	—		—
Principal write-downs	—			—			—		(1,130		)
Purchases	—			—			—		—
Sales	(6,196		)	—			—		—
OTTI	—			52			—		—
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference	—			8,836			—		(8,836		)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—		$	110,265		$	—	$	79,340

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our CMBS and RMBS during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Accretable Yield						Non-Accretable Difference
	CMBS			RMBS			CMBS		RMBS
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	21,511		$	108,486		$	—	$	97,605
Accretion of discount	(5,442		)	(17,846		)	—		—
Principal write-downs	—			—			—		(2,133		)
Purchases	—			5,738			—		1,758
Sales	(16,069		)	(2,418		)	—		(2,038		)
OTTI	—			453			—		—
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference	—			15,852			—		(15,852		)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—		$	110,265		$	—	$	79,340

Subject to certain limitations on durations, we have allocated an amount to invest in RMBS that cannot exceed 10% of our total assets excluding LNR VIEs. We have engaged a third party manager who specializes in RMBS to execute the trading of RMBS, the cost of which was $0.3 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, which has been recorded as management fees in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.  These costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 were $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of the available-for-sale securities where (i) we have not elected the fair value option, (ii) that were in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2013, and (iii) for which OTTIs (full or partial) have not been recognized in earnings (amounts in thousands):

	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
As of September 30, 2013	Securities with a loss less than 12 months		Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		Securities with a loss less than 12 months			Securities with a loss greater than 12 months
CMBS	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
RMBS	45,304		1,604		(2,874		)	(519		)
Total	45,304		$	1,604	$	(2,874	)	$	(519	)

As of September 30, 2013, there were 11 securities with unrealized losses. After evaluating each security we determined that the impairments on 2 of these securities, totaling $86 thousand, were other-than-temporary. Credit losses represented $52 thousand of this total, which we calculated by comparing (i) the estimated future cash flows of each security discounted at the yield determined as of the initial acquisition date or, if since revised, as of the last date previously revised, to (ii) our amortized cost basis.  We further determined that the remaining security was not other-than-temporarily impaired.  We considered a number of factors in reaching this conclusion, including that we did not intend to sell any individual security, it was not considered more likely than not that we would be forced to sell any individual security prior to recovering our amortized cost, and there were no material credit events that would have caused us to otherwise conclude that we would not recover our cost.  Significant judgment is used in projecting cash flows for our non-agency RMBS. As a result, actual income and/or impairments could be materially different from what is currently projected and/or reported.  For the three months ended September 30, 2012, our aggregate MBS credit losses (as reported in the condensed consolidated statement of operations) were $0.7 million.

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2012 for which OTTIs (full or partial) had not been recognized in earnings (amounts in thousands):

	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
As of December 31, 2012	Securities with a loss less than 12 months		Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		Securities with a loss less than 12 months			Securities with a loss greater than 12 months
CMBS	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
RMBS	4,096		599		(654		)	(37		)
Total	$	4,096	$	599	$	(654	)	$	(37	)

HTM Securities

In March 2013, we originated a preferred equity interest of $37.2 million in a limited liability company that owns commercial real estate.  The preferred equity interest matures in October 2014.  Due to this mandatory redemption feature, we have classified this investment as a debt security in accordance with GAAP, and we expect to hold the investment to its maturity. The preferred equity investment is to receive a monthly return on investment at a rate of 1-Month LIBOR plus a spread of 10.0%.

Equity Securities

On December 14, 2012, we acquired 9,140,000 ordinary shares (approximately a 4% interest) in Starwood European Real Estate Finance Limited (“SEREF”), a debt fund that is externally managed by an affiliate of our Manager and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, for approximately $14.7 million. We have elected to report the investment at fair value because the shares are listed on an exchange, which allows us to determine the fair value using a quoted price from an active market, and also due to potential lags in reporting resulting from differences in the respective regulatory requirements. We have not received any distributions from SEREF, and the fair value of the investment remeasured in USD was $15.0 million as of September 30, 2013.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 91,601	$ 50,342	$ 218,363	$ 145,249
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net change by component):
Cash flow hedges	(197)	(411)	1,583	(1,623)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(1,768)	50,307	(15,895)	67,804
Foreign currency remeasurement	10,967		3,924
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,002	49,896	(10,388)	66,181
Comprehensive income	100,603	100,238	207,975	211,430
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,886)	(130)	(4,124)	(388)
Comprehensive income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$ 98,717	$ 100,108	$ 203,851	$ 211,042

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Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 CCC-	Sep. 16, 2013 Mortgage-backed securities	Sep. 30, 2013 Mortgage-backed securities	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage-backed securities	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS	Sep. 30, 2012 CMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS	Sep. 30, 2012 CMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 CMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 CMBS Minimum	Dec. 31, 2012 CMBS Maximum	Dec. 31, 2012 CMBS BB+	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2012 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2012 RMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS excluding securities elected as fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS excluding securities elected as fair value option	Dec. 31, 2012 CMBS excluding securities elected as fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS, fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS, fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 HTM Security	Sep. 30, 2013 Equity Securities	Dec. 31, 2012 Equity Securities
Mortgage-Backed Securities Available-for-Sale
Investment securities ($529,423 and $884,254 held at fair value)	$ 566,793,000		$ 566,793,000		$ 884,254,000					$ 112,436,000		$ 112,436,000		$ 529,434,000				$ 316,261,000		$ 316,261,000		$ 333,153,000				$ 85,710,000	$ 85,710,000	$ 37,370,000	$ 15,016,000	$ 21,700,000
Fair value of investment securities eliminated as a result of consolidation of VIEs																										324,400,000	324,400,000
Purchases	23,871,000	95,820,000	82,754,000	575,690,000						1,889,000		1,889,000	372,252,000						95,820,000	20,090,000	203,438,000					21,982,000	23,601,000	37,174,000
Sales	(206,972,000)	(182,886,000)	(442,877,000)	(199,510,000)						(206,972,000)	(173,461,000)	(413,323,000)	(173,461,000)						(9,425,000)	(12,713,000)	(26,049,000)						(10,072,000)		(6,769,000)
Principal collections	(16,670,000)	(24,416,000)	(56,793,000)	(67,452,000)						(2,546,000)	(5,874,000)	(10,031,000)	(15,142,000)					(14,124,000)	(18,542,000)	(46,762,000)	(52,310,000)
Purchase Amortized Cost								372,917,000	791,385,000	99,081,000		99,081,000		498,064,000				273,836,000		273,836,000		293,321,000
Credit OTTI								(10,573,000)	(10,194,000)
Credit OTTI																		(10,573,000)		(10,573,000)		(10,194,000)
Recorded Amortized Cost								362,344,000	781,191,000	99,081,000		99,081,000		498,064,000				263,263,000		263,263,000		283,127,000
Non-Credit OTTI	(34,000)	(61,000)	(1,007,000)	(2,854,000)				(34,000)
Non-Credit OTTI																		(34,000)		(34,000)
Unrealized Gains								69,745,000	82,087,000	13,355,000		13,355,000		31,370,000				56,390,000		56,390,000		50,717,000
Unrealized Losses								(3,358,000)	(691,000)									(3,358,000)		(3,358,000)		(691,000)
Net Fair Value Adjustment								66,353,000	81,396,000	13,355,000		13,355,000		31,370,000				52,998,000		52,998,000		50,026,000
Fair Value								428,697,000	862,587,000	112,436,000		112,436,000		529,434,000				316,261,000		316,261,000		333,153,000
Fair value of investment securities before consolidation of VIEs																										410,100,000	410,100,000
Proceeds from sales of investment securities			442,877,000	199,510,000			206,900,000
Gain on sale of investments			23,728,000	19,274,000			6,400,000
Weighted Average Coupon (as a percent)										11.50%		11.50%		4.30%				1.00%		1.00%		1.10%				5.60%	5.60%
Weighted Average Life (WAL)												6 years		3 years 3 months 18 days						5 years 10 months 24 days		5 years 4 months 24 days					3 years 4 months 24 days
Description of variable rate basis								one-month LIBOR	one-month LIBOR					LIBOR						LIBOR		LIBOR
Loan-to-value ratio of securities not rated (as a percent)															39.00%	44.00%
Effective variable rate basis (as a percent)								0.17885%	0.2087%
Aggregate participating investment in securities						29,600,000
Amount not rated																										56,100,000	56,100,000
Percentage of CMBS securities																	20.40%
Percentage of securities where obligors are special purpose entities																	79.60%
Principal balance																		452,868,000		452,868,000		489,218,000	99,081,000	99,081,000	519,575,000
Unpiad Principal Balance of investment securities before consolidation of VIEs																										2,900,000,000	2,900,000,000
Purchases in which fair value option was elected																										33,400,000	116,800,000
Purchase amount reflected as repayment of debt of consolidated VIEs																										11,400,000	93,200,000
Accretable yield																		(110,265,000)		(110,265,000)		(108,486,000)			(21,511,000)
Non-accretable difference																		(79,340,000)		(79,340,000)		(97,605,000)
Total discount																		(189,605,000)		(189,605,000)		(206,091,000)			(21,511,000)
Amortized Cost																		263,263,000		263,263,000		283,127,000	99,081,000	99,081,000	498,064,000
Changes to accretable yield
Balance at the beginning of the period																		107,317,000		108,486,000			7,081,000	21,511,000
Accretion of discount																		(5,940,000)		(17,846,000)			(885,000)	(5,442,000)
Purchases																				5,738,000
Sales																				(2,418,000)			(6,196,000)	(16,069,000)
OTTI																		52,000		453,000
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference																		8,836,000		15,852,000
Balance at the end of the period																		110,265,000		110,265,000		108,486,000
Changes to non accretable difference
Balance at the beginning of the period																		89,306,000		97,605,000
Principal write-downs																		(1,130,000)		(2,133,000)
Purchases																				1,758,000
Sales																				(2,038,000)
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference																		(8,836,000)		(15,852,000)
Balance at the end of the period																		79,340,000		79,340,000		97,605,000
Credit deteriorated RMBS																		350,400,000		350,400,000		438,000,000
Accretable yield related to credit deteriorated RMBS																		$ 85,500,000		$ 85,500,000		$ 93,600,000

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 536,834		$ 177,671	$ 144,199	$ 114,027
Restricted cash	82,706		3,429
Loans held-for-investment, net (subject to $95,000 participation liability)	3,790,262		2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale ($279,121 and $0 held at fair value)	345,139
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590		85,901
Investment securities ($529,423 and $884,254 held at fair value)	566,793		884,254
Intangible assets - servicing rights ($158,023 and $0 held at fair value)	187,732
Residential real estate, net	548,022		99,115
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	138,168		32,318
Goodwill	107,099
Derivative assets	9,513		9,227
Accrued interest receivable	20,952		24,120
Other assets	98,383		25,021
VIE assets, at fair value	97,359,666
Total Assets	104,074,575		4,324,373
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	189,172		30,094
Related-party payable	26,788		1,803
Dividends payable	90,130		73,796	51,629
Derivative liabilities	32,252		27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,312,044		1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682		87,893
Loan participation liability	95,000
VIE liabilities, at fair value	96,934,006
Total Liabilities	99,761,146		1,527,168
Commitments and contingencies (Note 23)
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 195,887,275 issued and 195,261,425 outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and 136,125,356 issued and 135,499,506 outstanding as of December 31, 2012	1,959		1,361
Additional paid-in capital	4,295,058		2,721,353
Treasury stock (625,850 shares)	(10,642)		(10,642)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	69,287	60,285	79,675
Accumulated deficit	(85,339)		(72,401)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	4,270,323		2,719,346
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	43,106		77,859
Total Equity	4,313,429		2,797,205	2,301,238	1,765,147
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 104,074,575		$ 4,324,373

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting

Schedule of results of operations by business segment

The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	90,837		$	—		$	3,208		$	94,045		$	—		$	94,045
Interest income from investment securities	12,301			—			18,792			31,093			(13,289		)	17,804
Servicing fees	—			—			59,566			59,566			(23,057		)	36,509
Other revenues	116			75			2,229			2,420			(322		)	2,098
Rental income	—			5,080			—			5,080			—			5,080
Total revenues	103,254			5,155			83,795			192,204			(36,668		)	155,536
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	15,581			3,310			5,298			24,189			46			24,235
Interest expense	29,866			2,287			4,590			36,743			—			36,743
General and administrative	3,748			652			43,752			48,152			183			48,335
Business combination costs	342			—			—			342			—			342
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	742			223			212			1,177			—			1,177
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			6,023			—			6,023			—			6,023
Depreciation and amortization	—			1,553			3,435			4,988			—			4,988
Loan loss allowance	1,160			—			—			1,160			—			1,160
Other expense	59			—			245			304			—			304
Total costs and expenses	51,498			14,048			57,532			123,078			229			123,307
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	51,756			(8,893		)	26,263			69,126			(36,897		)	32,229
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	—			—			—			—			47,963			47,963
Change in fair value of servicing rights	—			—			(3,939		)	(3,939		)	2,072			(1,867		)
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(157		)	—			9,820			9,663			(11,941		)	(2,278		)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	—			—			25,857			25,857			—			25,857
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	896			—			4,459			5,355			(778		)	4,577
Gain on sale of investments, net	6,184			1,875			—			8,059			—			8,059
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(17,166		)	—			(5,285		)	(22,451		)	—			(22,451		)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,555			—			25			9,580			—			9,580
OTTI	(52		)	—			—			(52		)	—			(52		)
Other income	—			3,320			385			3,705			—			3,705
Total other income (loss)	(740		)	5,195			31,322			35,777			37,316			73,093
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,016			(3,698		)	57,585			104,903			419			105,322
Income tax provision	619			—			13,102			13,721			—			13,721
Net income (loss)	50,397			(3,698		)	44,483			91,182			419			91,601
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,451			16			—			1,467			419			1,886
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	48,946		$	(3,714	)	$	44,483		$	89,715		$	—		$	89,715

The table below presents our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	56,261		$	—		$	56,261
Interest income from investment securities	16,585			—			16,585
Other revenues	64			2			66
Rental income	—			59			59
Total revenues	72,910			61			72,971
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	14,563			96			14,659
Interest expense	12,030			—			12,030
General and administrative	3,084			—			3,084
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	465			157			622
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			327			327
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Total costs and expenses	30,142			658			30,800
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	42,768			(597		)	42,171
Other income:
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	787			—			787
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	9,019			(2		)	9,017
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(7,561		)	—			(7,561		)
Foreign currency gain, net	6,725			—			6,725
OTTI	(676		)	—			(676		)
Other income	180			—			180
Total other income (loss)	8,474			(2		)	8,472
Income (loss) before income taxes	51,242			(599		)	50,643
Income tax provision	301			—			301
Net income (loss)	50,941			(599		)	50,342
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	130			—			130
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	50,811		$	(599	)	$	50,212

The table below presents our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	231,203		$	—		$	5,468		$	236,671		$	—		$	236,671
Interest income from investment securities	42,179			—			30,550			72,729			(20,108		)	52,621
Servicing fees	—			—			112,426			112,426			(36,782		)	75,644
Other revenues	291			180			4,201			4,672			(595		)	4,077
Rental income	—			8,733			—			8,733			—			8,733
Total revenues	273,673			8,913			152,645			435,231			(57,485		)	377,746
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	44,504			6,535			7,572			58,611			64			58,675
Interest expense	66,794			3,587			7,297			77,678			—			77,678
General and administrative	11,401			1,713			84,325			97,439			330			97,769
Business combination costs	17,958			—			—			17,958			—			17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,787			2,105			603			4,495			—			4,495
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			10,622			—			10,622			—			10,622
Depreciation and amortization	—			2,981			5,663			8,644			—			8,644
Loan loss allowance	1,915			—			—			1,915			—			1,915
Other expense	150			—			383			533			—			533
Total costs and expenses	144,509			27,543			105,843			277,895			394			278,289
Income (loss) before other income, income taxes and non-controlling interests	129,164			(18,630		)	46,802			157,336			(57,879		)	99,457
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	—			—			—			—			79,912			79,912
Change in fair value of servicing rights	—			—			2,175			2,175			(1,144		)	1,031
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(83		)	—			16,208			16,125			(19,390		)	(3,265		)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	—			—			26,315			26,315			—			26,315
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	3,488			—			8,401			11,889			(974		)	10,915
Gain on sale of investments, net	19,690			3,278			—			22,968			—			22,968
Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments, net	(2,939		)	—			2,874			(65		)	—			(65		)
Foreign currency gain (loss), net	3,537			—			(42		)	3,495			—			3,495
OTTI	(453		)	—			—			(453		)	—			(453		)
Other income	—			3,320			424			3,744			—			3,744
Total other income	23,240			6,598			56,355			86,193			58,404			144,597
Income (loss) before income taxes	152,404			(12,032		)	103,157			243,529			525			244,054
Income tax provision	1,645			12			24,034			25,691			—			25,691
Net income (loss)	150,759			(12,044		)	79,123			217,838			525			218,363
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	3,599			—			—			3,599			525			4,124
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	147,160		$	(12,044	)	$	79,123		$	214,239		$	—		$	214,239

The table below presents our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Revenues:
Interest income from loans	$	179,078		$	—		$	179,078
Interest income from investment securities	40,404			—			40,404
Other revenues	178			2			180
Rental income				59			59
Total revenues	219,660			61			219,721
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	42,526			147			42,673
Interest expense	34,345			—			34,345
General and administrative	8,838			—			8,838
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	2,032			705			2,737
Residential segment, other operating costs	—			327			327
Depreciation and amortization	—			78			78
Total costs and expenses	87,741			1,257			88,998
Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	131,919			(1,196		)	130,723
Other income:
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale	(5,760		)	—			(5,760		)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	2,739			—			2,739
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	19,149			(2		)	19,147
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(9,784		)	—			(9,784		)
Foreign currency gain, net	11,222			—			11,222
OTTI	(2,728		)	—			(2,728		)
Other income	530			—			530
Total other income (loss)	15,368			(2		)	15,366
Income (loss) before income taxes	147,287			(1,198		)	146,089
Income tax provision	840			—			840
Net income (loss)	146,447			(1,198		)	145,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	388			—			388
Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	$	146,059		$	(1,198	)	$	144,861

Schedule of condensed consolidated balance sheet by business segment

The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			LNR			Subtotal			LNR VIEs			Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	282,553		$	30,089		$	223,915		$	536,557		$	277		$	536,834
Restricted cash	38,052			1,836			42,818			82,706			—			82,706
Loans held-for-investment, net	3,782,479			—			7,783			3,790,262			—			3,790,262
Loans held-for-sale	66,018			—			279,121			345,139			—			345,139
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			—			—			85,590			—			85,590
Investment securities	481,082			—			410,071			891,153			(324,360		)	566,793
Intangible assets — servicing rights	—			—			276,295			276,295			(88,563		)	187,732
Residential real estate, net	—			548,022			—			548,022			—			548,022
Non-performing residential loans	—			197,716			—			197,716			—			197,716
Investment in unconsolidated entities	35,413			—			106,675			142,088			(3,920		)	138,168
Goodwill	—			—			107,099			107,099			—			107,099
Derivative assets	6,582			—			2,931			9,513			—			9,513
Accrued interest receivable	20,679			—			273			20,952			—			20,952
Other assets	41,415			18,882			38,799			99,096			(713		)	98,383
VIE assets, at fair value	—			—			—			—			97,359,666			97,359,666
Total Assets	$	4,839,863		$	796,545		$	1,495,780		$	7,132,188		$	96,942,387		$	104,074,575
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	55,953		$	10,489		$	122,512		$	188,954		$	218		$	189,172
Related-party payable	20,780			—			6,008			26,788			—			26,788
Dividends payable	90,130			—			—			90,130			—			90,130
Derivative liabilities	27,082			—			5,170			32,252			—			32,252
Secured financing agreements, net	1,107,211			—			204,833			1,312,044			—			1,312,044
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072			—			—			995,072			—			995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682			—			—			86,682			—			86,682
Loan participation liability	95,000			—			—			95,000			—			95,000
VIE liabilities, at fair value	—			—			—			—			96,934,006			96,934,006
Total Liabilities	2,477,910			10,489			338,523			2,826,922			96,934,224			99,761,146
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			—			—
Common stock	1,959			—			—			1,959			—			1,959
Additional paid-in capital	2,320,035			791,817			1,183,206			4,295,058			—			4,295,058
Treasury stock	(10,642		)	—			—			(10,642		)	—			(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	64,955			—			4,332			69,287			—			69,287
Accumulated deficit	(47,800		)	(7,258		)	(30,281		)	(85,339		)	—			(85,339		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	2,328,507			784,559			1,157,257			4,270,323			—			4,270,323
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	33,446			1,497			—			34,943			8,163			43,106
Total Equity	2,361,953			786,056			1,157,257			4,305,266			8,163			4,313,429
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,839,863		$	796,545		$	1,495,780		$	7,132,188		$	96,942,387		$	104,074,575

The table below presents our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 by business segment (amounts in thousands):

	Real Estate Investment Lending			Single Family Residential			Total
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	169,427		$	8,244		$	177,671
Restricted cash	3,298			131			3,429
Loans held-for-investment, net	2,914,434			—			2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale	—			—			—
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,901			—			85,901
Investment securities	884,254			—			884,254
Intangible assets — servicing rights	—			—			—
Residential real estate, net	—			99,115			99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—			68,883			68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	32,318			—			32,318
Goodwill	—			—			—
Derivative assets	9,227			—			9,227
Accrued interest receivable	24,120			—			24,120
Other assets	19,299			5,722			25,021
VIE assets, at fair value	—			—			—
Total Assets	$	4,142,278		$	182,095		$	4,324,373
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	28,987		1,107			30,094
Related-party payable	1,803			—			1,803
Dividends payable	73,796			—			73,796
Derivative liabilities	27,770			—			27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,305,812			—			1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	—			—			—
Loan transfer secured borrowings	87,893			—			87,893
VIE liabilities, at fair value	—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,526,061			1,107			1,527,168
Commitments and contingencies	—			—			—
Equity:
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock	—			—			—
Common stock	1,361			—			1,361
Additional paid-in capital	2,538,860			182,493			2,721,353
Treasury stock	(10,642		)	—			(10,642		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	79,675			—			79,675
Accumulated deficit	(70,396		)	(2,005		)	(72,401		)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity	2,538,858			180,488			2,719,346
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	77,359			500			77,859
Total Equity	2,616,217			180,988			2,797,205
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,142,278		$	182,095		$	4,324,373

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Interest expense	$ 36,743	$ 12,030	$ 77,678	$ 34,345
OTTI	52	676	453	2,728
Total reclassifications for the period	8,192		22,004
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	(8,192)		(22,004)
Losses on cash flow hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	(397)		(1,251)
Losses on cash flow hedges | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	397		1,251
Losses on cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Interest expense	397		1,251
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Total reclassifications for the period	8,589		23,255
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Gain/loss on sale of investment, net	(8,537)		(22,802)
OTTI	(52)		(453)
Total reclassifications for the period	$ (8,589)		$ (23,255)

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013	Mar. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 28, 2012	Jun. 29, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012
Stockholders' Equity
Authorized capital stock, preferred stock (in shares)	100,000,000			100,000,000
Par value per share, preferred stock	$ 0.01			$ 0.01
Authorized capital stock, common stock (in shares)	500,000,000			500,000,000
Par value per share, common stock	$ 0.01			$ 0.01
Dividend declared on common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.44	$ 0.44	$ 0.44	$ 0.44	$ 0.44
Special dividend declared (in dollars per share)				$ 0.10

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

21. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

GAAP establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the observability of inputs utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair values. GAAP establishes market-based or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by valuation models using management assumptions in the absence of market inputs. The three levels of the hierarchy are described below:

Level I— Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

Level II— Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability through correlation with market data at the measurement date and for the duration of the instrument’s anticipated life.

Level III— Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.

We have implemented valuation control processes to validate the fair value of our financial instruments measured at fair value including those derived from pricing models. These control processes are designed to assure that the values used for financial reporting are based on observable inputs wherever possible. In the event that observable inputs are not available, the control processes are designed to assure that the valuation approach utilized is appropriate and consistently applied and the assumptions are reasonable. Refer to our Form 10-K for further discussion of our valuation control process.

We determine the fair value of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis in accordance with the methodology described in our Form 10-K.  For those assets and liabilities acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR, and arising due to other material transactions, and measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis, we have determined fair value as follows:

Available-for-sale CMBS

Available-for-sale CMBS are valued utilizing both observable and unobservable market inputs. These factors include projected future cash flows, ratings, subordination levels, vintage, remaining lives, credit issues, recent trades of similar securities and the spreads used in the prior valuation. We obtain current market spread information where available and use this information in evaluating and validating the market price of all CMBS. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values, these securities are classified in either Level II or Level III of the fair value hierarchy.  CMBS may shift between Level II and Level III of the fair value hierarchy if the significant fair value inputs used to price the CMBS become or cease to be observable.

Derivatives

The valuation of derivative contracts are determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market based inputs, including interest rate curves, spot and market forward points and implied volatilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of its derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level II of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level III inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of September 30, 2013, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not as significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

As of January 1, 2013, the Company changed its valuation methodology for over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives to discount cash flows based on Overnight Index Swap (“OIS”) rates.  Fully collateralized trades are discounted using OIS with no additional economic adjustments to arrive at fair value.  Uncollateralized or partially-collateralized trades are also discounted at OIS, but include appropriate economic adjustments for funding costs (i.e., a LIBOR-OIS basis adjustment to approximate uncollateralized cost of funds) and credit risk.  The Company is making the changes to better align its inputs, assumptions, and pricing methodologies with those used in its principal market by most dealers and major market participants.  The changes in valuation methodology are applied prospectively as a change in accounting estimate and are immaterial to the Company’s financial statements.

For credit index instruments acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR, fair value is determined based on changes in the relevant indices from the date of initiation of the instrument to the reporting date, as these changes determine the amount of any future cash settlement between us and the counterparty. These indices are considered Level II inputs as they are directly observable.  We have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our credit index instruments and have determined that any credit valuation adjustment would not be significant to the overall valuation as the counterparty to these contracts is a highly rated global financial institution. As a result, we have determined that credit index instruments are classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy.

Loans held-for-investment

The fair value of our loans held-for-investment acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying real estate, which was determined through a combination of appraisals, discounted future cash flows and market capitalization rates. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair value of these loans in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Loans held-for-sale

We measure the fair value of our mortgage loans held-for-sale within LNR’s conduit platform using a discounted cash flow analysis unless observable market data (i.e. securitized pricing) is available. A discounted cash flow analysis requires management to make estimates regarding future interest rates and credit spreads. The most significant of these inputs relates to credit spreads and is unobservable. Thus, we have determined that the fair values of mortgage loans valued using a discounted cash flow analysis should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy, while mortgage loans valued using securitized pricing should be classified in Level II of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage loans classified in Level III are transferred to Level II if securitized pricing becomes available.

Intangible asset — Domestic servicing rights

The fair value of this intangible is determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows, including forecasted loan defeasance, delinquency and anticipated maturity defaults which are calculated assuming a debt yield at which default occurs. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of these intangibles in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Intangible assets — European servicing rights

The fair value of this intangible was determined using discounted cash flow modeling techniques which require management to make estimates regarding future net servicing cash flows. Since the most significant of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of these intangibles in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Non-performing residential loans

We estimate the fair value of our non-performing loans by applying an estimated current market discount to the estimated fair value of the underlying residential property collateral.

Investment in unconsolidated entities

The fair value of these investments acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR was determined using discounted expected future cash flows from the ventures. Since these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair values of these investments should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy at the date of our acquisition of LNR.

Liabilities of consolidated VIEs

We utilize several inputs and factors in determining the fair value of VIE liabilities, including future cash flows, market transaction information, ratings, subordination levels, and current market spread and pricing information where available. Quoted market prices are used when this debt trades as an asset. Depending upon the significance of the fair value inputs used in determining these fair values these liabilities are classified in either Level II or Level III of the fair value hierarchy. VIE liabilities may shift between Level II and Level III of the fair value hierarchy if the significant fair value inputs used to price the VIE liabilities become observable or cease to be observable.

Assets of consolidated VIEs

The VIEs in which we invest are “static”; that is, no reinvestment is permitted, and there is no active management of the underlying assets.  In determining the fair value of the assets of the VIE, we maximize the use of observable inputs over unobservable inputs.  We also acknowledge that our principal market for selling CMBS assets is the securitization market where the market participant is considered to be a CMBS trust or a CDO.  This methodology results in the fair value of the assets of a static CMBS trust being equal to the fair value of its liabilities.  The individual assets of a VIE are inherently incapable of precise measurement given their illiquid nature and the limitations on available information related to these assets.  Because our methodology for valuing these assets does not value the individual assets of a VIE, but rather uses the value of the VIE liabilities as an indicator of the fair value of VIE assets as a whole, we have determined that our valuations of VIE assets in their entirety should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Secured financing agreements

The fair value of the secured financing agreements acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR approximates the carrying value of these instruments due to their short-term nature.

Convertible senior notes

The fair value of our convertible senior notes is estimated by discounting the contractual cash flows at the interest rate we estimate such notes would bear if sold in the current market.

Non-controlling interests

The fair value of non-controlling interests acquired in connection with our acquisition of LNR are based on the estimated underlying fair value of equity associated with the non-wholly owned consolidated entity. This fair value is determined using a combination of the above techniques, depending upon the exact nature of the assets and liabilities of the entity. Since most of these inputs are unobservable, we have determined that the fair value of non-controlling interests at the date of our acquisition of LNR should be classified in Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents our financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheet by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	Total		Level I		Level II		Level III
Financial Assets:
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$	279,121	$	—	$	—	$	279,121
RMBS	316,261		—		—		316,261
CMBS	198,146		—		—		198,146
Domestic servicing rights	158,023		—		—		158,023
Equity securities	15,016		15,016		—		—
Derivative assets	9,513		—		9,513		—
VIE assets	97,359,666		—		—		97,359,666
Total	$	98,335,746	$	15,016	$	9,513	$	98,311,217
Financial Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	32,252	$	—	$	32,252	$	—
VIE liabilities	96,934,006		—		95,150,366		1,783,640
Total	$	96,966,258	$	—	$	95,182,618	$	1,783,640

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we transferred $5.1 million and $117.4 million, respectively, of CMBS investments from Level II to Level III due to a decrease in the observable, relevant market activity.

The changes in financial instruments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	Loans Held- for-sale			RMBS			CMBS			Domestic Servicing Rights			VIE assets			VIE liabilities			Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2013	$	171,176		$	319,655		$	164,399		$	159,891		$	97,284,473		$	(2,334,660	)	$	95,764,934
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings:
Change in fair value	25,856			—			4,620			(1,868		)	(4,283,956		)	239,094			(4,016,254		)
Impairment	—			(52		)	—			—			—			—			(52		)
Included in other comprehensive income	—			4,842			474			—			—			—			5,316
Net accretion	—			5,940			—			—			—			—			5,940
Purchases / Originations	457,468			—			23,871			—			—			—			481,339
Sales	(375,204		)	—			—			—			—			—			(375,204		)
Issuances	—			—			—			—			—			(8,760		)	(8,760		)
Cash repayments / receipts	(175		)	(14,124		)	(163		)	—			—			(5,041		)	(19,503		)
Transfers into Level III	—			—			5,098			—			—			(88,806		)	(83,708		)
Transfers out of Level III	—			—			—			—			—			483,608			483,608
Consolidations of VIEs	—			—			—			—			4,359,149			(69,075		)	4,290,074
Deconsolidations of VIEs	—			—			(153		)	—			—			—			(153		)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2013	$	279,121		$	316,261		$	198,146		$	158,023		$	97,359,666		$	(1,783,640	)	$	96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2013	$	6,011		7,057			5,428			(1,868		)	(4,283,956		)	239,094			$	(4,028,234	)

The changes in financial instruments classified as Level III are as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

	Loans Held- for-sale			RMBS			CMBS			Domestic Servicing Rights		VIE assets			VIE liabilities			Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	—		$	333,153		$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	333,153
Acquisition of LNR	256,502			—			62,432			156,993		90,989,793			(1,994,243		)	89,471,477
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings:																		—
Change in fair value	26,315			2,129			3,452			1,030		(8,078,597		)	333,542			(7,712,129		)
Impairment	—			(453		)	—			—		—			—			(453		)
Included in other comprehensive income	—			2,970			2,382			—		—			—			5,352
Net accretion	—			17,846			—			—		—			—			17,846
Purchases / Originations	848,137			20,090			23,910			—		—			—			892,137
Sales	(851,539		)	(12,712		)	(10,072		)	—		—			—			(874,323		)
Issuances	—			—			—			—		—			(8,760		)	(8,760		)
Cash repayments / receipts	(294		)	(46,762		)	(163		)	—		—			74,694			27,475
Transfers into Level III	—			—			117,413			—		—			(578,319		)	(460,906		)
Transfers out of Level III	—			—			—			—		—			636,291			636,291
Consolidations of VIEs	—			—			(1,208		)	—		15,033,274			(247,706		)	14,784,360
Deconsolidations of VIEs	—			—			—			—		(584,804		)	861			(583,943		)
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2013	$	279,121		$	316,261		$	198,146		$	158,023	$	97,359,666		$	(1,783,640	)	$	96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at September 30, 2013	$	6,011		21,363			1,854			1,030		(8,078,597		)	333,542			$	(7,714,797	)

The following table presents our financial instruments carried at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheet by their level in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	December 31, 2012
	Total			Level I		Level II			Level III
Available-for-sale debt securities:
RMBS	$	333,153		$	—	$	—		$	333,153
CMBS	529,434			—		529,434			—
Total available-for-sale debt securities	862,587			—		529,434			333,153
Available-for-sale equity securities:
Real estate industry	21,667			21,667		—			—
Total available-for-sale equity securities:	21,667			21,667		—			—
Total investments	884,254			21,667		529,434			333,153
Derivative assets:
Foreign exchange contracts	$	4,335		$	—	$	4,335		$	—
Interest rate contracts	4,892			—		4,892			—
Derivatives liabilities:
Interest rate contracts	(4,343		)	—		(4,343		)	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(23,427		)	—		(23,427		)	—
Total derivatives	(18,543		)	—		(18,543		)	—
Total	$	865,711		$	21,667	$	510,891		$	333,153

The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the three months ended September 30, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level III)

	Loans held-for-sale, at fair value		MBS available- for-sale, at fair value			Total
Beginning balance, June 30, 2012	$	—	$	233,456		$	233,456
Purchases	—		95,814			95,814
Originations	—		—			—
Transfer out	—		—			—
Sales	—		(9,425		)	(9,425		)
Maturities	—		—			—
Principal amortization	—		(18,542		)	(18,542		)
Net decrease in assets	—		67,847			67,847
Gain (loss) amounts from Level III investments:
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets	—		30,575			30,575
Realized gain on assets	—		730			730
Accretion of discount	—		5,924			5,924
OTTI	—		(637		)	(637		)
Other	—		5			5
Net gain on assets	—		36,597			36,597
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2012	$	—	$	337,900		$	337,900

The changes in investments classified as Level III are as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level III)

	Loans held-for-sale, at fair value			MBS available- for-sale, at fair value			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2012	$	128,593		$	341,734		$	470,327
Purchases	—			203,433			203,433
Originations	—			—			—
Transfer out	—			(176,786		)	(176,786		)
Sales	(132,128		)	(26,049		)	(158,177		)
Maturities	—			—			—
Principal amortization	(122		)	(52,310		)	(52,432		)
Net decrease in assets	(132,250		)	(51,712		)	(183,962		)
Gain (loss) amounts from Level III investments:
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets	(5,760		)	34,371			28,611
Realized gain on assets	9,417			3,643			13,060
Accretion of discount	—			12,548			12,548
OTTI	—			(2,689		)	(2,689		)
Other	—			5			5
Net gain on assets	3,657			47,878			51,535
Ending balance, as of September 30, 2012	$	—		$	337,900		$	337,900

The following table presents the fair value of our financial instruments, which are classified as Level III, including loans transferred as secured borrowings, not carried at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheet (amounts in thousands):

	Carrying Value as of September 30, 2013		Fair Value as of September 30, 2013		Carrying Value as of December 31, 2012		Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
Financial instruments not carried at fair value:
Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings	$	3,875,852	$	3,974,875	$	3,000,335	$	3,097,089
Loans held-for-sale	66,018		66,813		—		—
Securities, held-to-maturity	37,370		37,600		—		—
European servicing rights	29,709		31,448		—		—
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		203,700		68,883		68,883
Financial Liabilities:
Secured financing agreements, loan transfer secured borrowings, and loan participation liability	$	1,493,726	$	1,493,257	$	1,393,705	$	1,397,128
Convertible senior notes	995,072		1,102,300		—		—

The following is quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs in our Level III measurements for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (dollar amounts in thousands):

Quantitative Information about Level III Fair Value Measurements

	Carrying Value at September 30, 2013		Valuation Technique	Unobservable Input	Range (1)
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$	279,121	Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	4.65% - 5.61% 5.0 to 10.0 years
RMBS	316,261		Discounted cash flow	Constant prepayment rate (a) Constant default rate (b) Loss severity (b) Delinquency Rate (c) Servicer Advances (a) Annual Coupon Deterioration (b) Putback Amount per Projected Total Collateral Loss (d)	(0.6)%-14.9% 2.0%-13.3% 10%-83%(e) 5%-47% 8%-100% 0.025%-0.18% 0%-9%
CMBS and CMBS, fair value option	198,146		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 767.0% 0 to 10.0 years
Domestic servicing rights	158,023		Discounted cash flow	Debt yield (a) Discount rate (b)	8.75% 15%
VIE assets	97,359,666		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 791.8% 0 to 23.5 years
VIE liabilities	1,783,640		Discounted cash flow	Yield (b) Duration (c)	0% to 791.8% 0 to 23.5 years

(1) The ranges of significant unobservable inputs are represented in percentages and years.

Sensitivity of the Fair Value to Changes in the Unobservable Inputs

(a) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

(b) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

(c) Significant increase (decrease) in the unobservable input in isolation would result in either a significantly lower or higher (lower or higher) fair value measurement depending on the structural features of the security in question.

(d) Any delay in the Putback Recovery Date leads to a decrease in fair value, for the majority of securities in our RMBS portfolio.

(e) 90% of the portfolio falls within a range of 40%-80%.

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Variable Interest Entities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities

15. Variable Interest Entities

Investment Securities

As discussed in Note 2, we evaluate all of our investments and other interests in entities for consolidation, including our investments in CMBS and our retained interests in securitization transactions we initiated, all of which are generally considered to be variable interests in VIEs.

The VIEs consolidated in accordance with ASC 810 are structured as pass through entities that receive principal and interest on the underlying collateral and distribute those payments to the certificate holders.  The assets and other instruments held by these securitization entities are restricted and can only be used to fulfill the obligations of the entity.  Additionally, the obligations of the securitization entities do not have any recourse to the general credit of any other consolidated entities, nor to us as the primary beneficiary.  The SPE liabilities initially represent investment securities on our balance sheet (pre-consolidation).  Upon consolidation of these VIEs, our associated investment securities and any associated components of equity, such as unrealized holding gains or losses or OTTI are eliminated, as is the interest income and any impairment losses related to those securities.  Similarly, the fees we earn in our roles as special servicer of the bonds issued by the consolidated VIEs or as collateral administrator of the consolidated VIEs are also eliminated.  Finally, an allocable portion of the identified servicing intangible associated with the eliminated fee streams is eliminated in consolidation.

VIEs in which we are the Primary Beneficiary

The inclusion of the assets and liabilities of VIEs in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary has no economic effect on us.   Our exposure to the obligations of VIEs is generally limited to our investment in these entities.   We are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any of these consolidated structures.

VIEs in which we are not the Primary Beneficiary

In certain instances, we hold a variable interest in a VIE in the form of CMBS, but either (i) we are not appointed, or do not serve as, special servicer or (ii) an unrelated third party has the rights to unilaterally remove us as special servicer.  In these instances, we do not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance.  In other cases, the variable interest we hold does not obligate us to absorb losses or provide us with the right to receive benefits from the VIE which could potentially be significant.  For these structures, we are not deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, and we do not consolidate these VIEs.

Two of our CDO structures are currently in default, which pursuant to the underlying indentures, changes the rights of the variable interest holders.  Upon default of a CDO, the trustee or senior note holders are allowed to exercise certain rights, including liquidation of the collateral, which at that time, is the activity which would most significantly impact the CDO’s economic performance.  Further, when the CDO is in default, the collateral administrator no longer has the option to purchase securities from the CDO.   In cases where the CDO is in default and we do not have the ability to exercise rights which would most significantly impact the CDO’s economic performance, we do not consolidate the VIE.  As of September 30, 2013, neither of these CDO structures was consolidated.

As noted above, we are not obligated to provide, nor have we provided, any financial support for any of our securitization SPEs, whether or not we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary.  As such, the risk associated with our involvement in these VIEs is limited to the carrying value of our investment in the entity.  As of September 30, 2013, our maximum risk of loss related to VIEs in which we were not the primary beneficiary was $85.7 million on a fair value basis.

As of September 30, 2013, the securitization SPEs which we do not consolidate have debt obligations to beneficial interest holders with unpaid principal balances of $142.4 billion.  The corresponding assets are comprised primarily of commercial mortgage loans with unpaid principal balances corresponding to the amounts of the outstanding debt obligations.

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Derivatives and Hedging Activity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivatives and Hedging Activity

Tabular Disclosure of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Tabular Disclosure of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	DerivativesinanAssetPosition						DerivativesinaLiabilityPosition
	AsofSeptember 30, 2013			AsofDecember 31,2012			Asof September 30, 2013			AsofDecember31,2012
	BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue		BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue		Balance Sheet Location	FairValue		BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	Derivative Assets	$	96	Derivative Assets	$	—	Derivative Liabilities	$	1,084	Derivative Liabilities	$	2,571
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		96			—			1,084			2,571
Derivatives not designatedas hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	Derivative Assets	3,243		Derivative Assets	4,892		Derivative Liabilities	6,186		Derivative Liabilities	1,772
Foreign exchange contracts	Derivative Assets	3,243		N/A	4,335		Derivative Liabilities	24,982		Derivative Liabilities	23,427
Credit index instruments	Derivative Assets	2,931		N/A	—		Derivative Liabilities	—		N/A	—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		9,417			9,227			31,168			25,199
Total derivatives		$	9,513		$	9,227		$	32,252		$	27,770

Schedule of cash flow hedges impact

Cash flow hedges impact for the three months ended September 30, 2013:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of Loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	594	Interest Expense	$	397	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the three months ended September 30, 2012:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	1,072	Interest Expense	$	661	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of Gain recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	332	Interest Expense	$	1,251	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	3,534	Interest Expense	$	1,911	Interest Expense	$	—

Schedule of non-designated derivatives impact

Non-Designated derivatives impact for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
as Hedging Instruments	Derivative	2013			2012
Interest Rate Swaps	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	(4,261	)	$	(51	)
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(17,459		)	(7,510		)
Credit Index Instruments	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(731		)	—
		$	(22,451	)	$	(7,561	)

Non-Designated derivatives impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
as Hedging Instruments	Derivative	2013			2012
Interest Rate Swaps	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	2,752		$	608
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(2,692		)	(10,392		)
Credit Index Instruments	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(125		)	—
		$	(65	)	$	(9,784	)

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Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 Long-Term Incentive Arrangements LNR Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Long-Term Incentive Arrangements LNR Maximum	Apr. 19, 2013 Change in Control Retention Arrangements LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 Change in Control Retention Arrangements LNR
Benefit Plans
Vesting period for payment under agreement		P3Y	P4Y
Percentage of cash bonus payable to participants upon change in control				50.00%
Remaining percentage of cash bonus payable to participants upon satisfying condition				50.00%
Period after change in control cash bonus award due				9 months
Remaining cash bonus payable to participants upon satisfying condition				$ 23,100,000
Funds in Rabbi Trust account	19,587,000				19,600,000
General and administrative expenses					$ 15,800,000

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Investment securities	$ 566,793		$ 566,793		$ 884,254
Residential real estate, net	548,022		548,022		99,115
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		197,716		68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	138,168		138,168		32,318
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities combined from Other liabilities	189,172		189,172		30,094
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Other revenues	2,098	66	4,077	180
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	4,577	787	10,915	2,739
Rental income	5,080	59	8,733	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	6,023	327	10,622	327
Depreciation and amortization	4,988	78	8,644	78
Other income	3,705	180	3,744	530
Loss on derivative financial instruments	(22,451)	(7,561)	(65)	(9,784)
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains			3,481	11,516
Foreign currency gain, net	9,580	6,725	3,495	11,222
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Gain on sale of investments				(19,274)
Change in fair value of derivatives			(2,196)	3,328
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains			3,481	11,516
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment			(1,658,240)	(943,330)
Proceeds from principal collections on loans			394,616	494,307
Amount As Previously Reported
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value					862,587
Other investments					221,983
Accounts payable and accrued expenses					8,890
Other liabilities					21,204
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Interest income from cash balances		66		180
Other income		621		2,923
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges		(7,510)		(10,392)
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges		(51)		608
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)		(337)		8,515
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains		7,062		2,707
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities				(12,097)
Gain on sale of loans				(7,177)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges				(9,991)
Unrealized losses on currency hedges				13,319
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement				(8,809)
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains		7,062		2,707
Purchased interest on investments				(638)
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment				(942,692)
Loan maturities				460,789
Loan investment principal repayments				33,518
Reclassification Adjustment
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value					(862,587)
Investment securities reclassified from Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value					862,587
Investment securities reclassified from Other investments					21,667
Other investments reclassified to Investment securities					(21,667)
Other investments reclassified to residential real estate and non-performing residential loans					(167,998)
Other investments reclassified to Investments in unconsolidated entities					32,318
Residential real estate, net					99,115
Non-performing residential loans					68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities					32,318
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities combined from Accounts payable and accrued expenses					21,204
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities combined from Other liabilities					8,890
Accounts payable and accrued expenses					(8,890)
Other liabilities					(21,204)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Other revenues		66		180
Interest income from cash balances		(66)		(180)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities		787		2,739
Rental income		59		59
Residential segment, other operating costs		327		327
Depreciation and amortization		78		78
Other income		(441)
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges		7,510		10,392
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges		51		(608)
Loss on derivative financial instruments		(7,561)		(9,784)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)		337		(8,515)
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains		(7,062)		(2,707)
Foreign currency gain, net		6,725		11,222
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities				12,097
Gain on sale of loans				7,177
Gain on sale of investments				(19,274)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges				9,991
Unrealized losses on currency hedges				(13,319)
Change in fair value of derivatives				3,328
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement				8,809
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement (losses) gains		(7,062)		(2,707)
Purchased interest on investments				638
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment				(638)
Loan maturities				(460,789)
Loan investment principal repayments				(33,518)
Proceeds from principal collections on loans				$ 494,307

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Servicing rights
Total servicing rights	$ 187,732,000
European servicing rights | LNR
Servicing rights
Carrying value at the beginning of the period	32,649,000
Amortization	(4,765,000)
Foreign exchange gain	1,825,000
Carrying value at the end of the period	29,709,000
Total servicing rights	187,732,000
Fair value at the end of the period	31,400,000
Future amortization expense
2013 (remainder of)	3,160,000
2014	12,961,000
2015	8,808,000
2016	3,472,000
2017 and thereafter	1,308,000
Total	$ 29,709,000

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Investment Securities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investment Securities

Schedule of investment securities

Investment securities are comprised of the following as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013 Carrying Value		December 31, 2012 Carrying Value
CMBS	$	112,436	$	529,434
CMBS, fair value option (1)	85,710		—
RMBS	316,261		333,153
Held-to-maturity (“HTM”) Securities	37,370		—
Equity Securities	15,016		21,667
Total	$	566,793	$	884,254

(1) We also had $324.4 million of fair value option CMBS that are eliminated in consolidation against VIE liabilities pursuant to ASC 810.

Schedule of purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2013	EquitySecurities		HTM Security		RMBS			CMBS			CMBS, fair value option		Total
Purchases	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,889		$	21,982	$	23,871
Sales	—		—		—			(206,972		)	—		(206,972		)
Principal collections	—		—		(14,124		)	(2,546		)	—		(16,670		)

Nine months ended September 30, 2013	EquitySecurities			HTM Security		RMBS			CMBS			CMBS, fair value option			Total
Purchases	$	—		$	37,174	$	20,090		$	1,889		$	23,601		$	82,754
Sales	(6,769		)	—		(12,713		)	(413,323		)	(10,072		)	(442,877		)
Principal collections	—			—		(46,762		)	(10,031		)	—			(56,793		)

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, purchases, sales and principal collections for all investment securities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2012	RMBS			CMBS			Total
Purchases	$	95,820		$	—		$	95,820
Sales	(9,425		)	(173,461		)	(182,886		)
Principal collections	(18,542		)	(5,874		)	(24,416		)

Nine months ended September 30, 2012	RMBS			CMBS			Total
Purchases	$	203,438		$	372,252		$	575,690
Sales	(26,049		)	(173,461		)	(199,510		)
Principal collections	(52,310		)	(15,142		)	(67,452		)

Schedule of various attributes of investment in fair value option CMBS

The table below summarizes various attributes of our investment in fair value option CMBS as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2013	Weighted Average Coupon		Weighted Average Rating		Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(1)
CMBS, fair value option	5.6	%	D	(2)	3.4

(1) The WAL of each security is calculated based on the period of time over which we expect to receive principal cash flows.  Expected principal cash flows are based on contractual payments net of expected losses.

(2) Includes $56.1 million in fair value option CMBS that are not rated. The remaining $29.6 million in fair value option CMBS have a weighted average rating of CCC-.

Schedule of investments in available-for-sale CMBS and RMBS where the fair value option has not been elected

The tables below summarize various attributes of our investments in available-for-sale CMBS and RMBS where the fair value option has not been elected as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (amounts in thousands):

								Unrealized Gains or (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
September 30, 2013	Purchase Amortized Cost		Credit OTTI			Recorded Amortized Cost		Non-Credit OTTI			Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Net Fair Value Adjustment		Fair Value
CMBS	$	99,081	$	—		$	99,081	$	—		$	13,355	$	—		$	13,355	$	112,436
RMBS	273,836		(10,573		)	263,263		(34		)	56,390		(3,358		)	52,998		316,261
Total	$	372,917	$	(10,573	)	$	362,344	$	(34	)	$	69,745	$	(3,358	)	$	66,353	$	428,697

September 30, 2013	Weighted Average Coupon(1)		Weighted Average Rating	Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(2)
CMBS	11.5	%	BB+	6.0
RMBS	1.0	%	CCC	5.9

(1) Calculated using the one-month LIBOR rate as of September 30, 2013 of 0.17885% for variable rate securities.

(2) Represents the WAL of each respective group of MBS. The WAL of each individual security is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with the denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of September 30, 2013. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the security.

								Unrealized Gains or (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
December 31, 2012	Purchase Amortized Cost		Credit OTTI			Recorded Amortized Cost		Non-Credit OTTI		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses			Net Fair Value Adjustment		Fair Value
CMBS	$	498,064	$	—		$	498,064	$	—	$	31,370	$	—		$	31,370	$	529,434
RMBS	293,321		(10,194		)	283,127		—		50,717		(691		)	50,026		333,153
Total	$	791,385	$	(10,194	)	$	781,191	$	—	$	82,087	$	(691	)	$	81,396	$	862,587

December 31, 2012	Weighted Average Coupon(1)		Weighted Average Rating		Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) (Years)(3)
CMBS	4.3	%	BB+	(2)	3.3
RMBS	1.1	%	CCC+		5.4

(1) Calculated using the December 31, 2012 one-month LIBOR rate of 0.2087% for floating rate securities.

(2) Approximately 20.4% of the CMBS securities are rated BB+. The remaining 79.6% are securities where the obligors are certain special purpose entities that were formed to hold substantially all of the assets of a worldwide operator of hotels, resorts and timeshare properties; the securities are not rated but the loan-to-value ratio was estimated to be in the range of 39%-44% at December 31, 2012.

(3) Represents the WAL of each respective group of MBS. The WAL of each individual security or loan is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with a denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of December 31, 2012. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the security.

Schedule of reconciliation of aggregate principal balance to amortized cost for the entity's CMBS and RMBS, excluding CMBS where the entity have elected the fair value option

The following table contains a reconciliation of aggregate principal balance to amortized cost for our CMBS and RMBS as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013					December 31, 2012
	CMBS		RMBS			CMBS			RMBS
Principal balance	$	99,081	$	452,868		$	519,575		$	489,218
Accretable yield	—		(110,265		)	(21,511		)	(108,486		)
Non-accretable difference	—		(79,340		)	—			(97,605		)
Total discount	—		(189,605		)	(21,511		)	(206,091		)
Amortized cost	$	99,081	$	263,263		$	498,064		$	283,127

Schedule of changes to accretable yield and non accretable difference for the entity's CMBS and RMBS, excluding CMBS where the entity have elected the fair value option

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our CMBS and RMBS during the three month period ended September 30, 2013, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	For the three months ended September 30, 2013
	Accretable Yield						Non-Accretable Difference
	CMBS			RMBS			CMBS		RMBS
Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	7,081		$	107,317		$	—	$	89,306
Accretion of discount	(885		)	(5,940		)	—		—
Principal write-downs	—			—			—		(1,130		)
Purchases	—			—			—		—
Sales	(6,196		)	—			—		—
OTTI	—			52			—		—
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference	—			8,836			—		(8,836		)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—		$	110,265		$	—	$	79,340

The following table discloses the changes to accretable yield and non-accretable difference for our CMBS and RMBS during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option (amounts in thousands):

	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Accretable Yield						Non-Accretable Difference
	CMBS			RMBS			CMBS		RMBS
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	21,511		$	108,486		$	—	$	97,605
Accretion of discount	(5,442		)	(17,846		)	—		—
Principal write-downs	—			—			—		(2,133		)
Purchases	—			5,738			—		1,758
Sales	(16,069		)	(2,418		)	—		(2,038		)
OTTI	—			453			—		—
Transfer to/from non-accretable difference	—			15,852			—		(15,852		)
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	—		$	110,265		$	—	$	79,340

Schedule of gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of securities in an unrealized loss position, excluding CMBS where we have elected the fair value option

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of the available-for-sale securities where (i) we have not elected the fair value option, (ii) that were in an unrealized loss position as of September 30, 2013, and (iii) for which OTTIs (full or partial) have not been recognized in earnings (amounts in thousands):

	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
As of September 30, 2013	Securities with a loss less than 12 months		Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		Securities with a loss less than 12 months			Securities with a loss greater than 12 months
CMBS	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
RMBS	45,304		1,604		(2,874		)	(519		)
Total	45,304		$	1,604	$	(2,874	)	$	(519	)

The following table presents the gross unrealized losses and estimated fair value of our securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2012 for which OTTIs (full or partial) had not been recognized in earnings (amounts in thousands):

	Estimated Fair Value				Unrealized Losses
As of December 31, 2012	Securities with a loss less than 12 months		Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		Securities with a loss less than 12 months			Securities with a loss greater than 12 months
CMBS	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
RMBS	4,096		599		(654		)	(37		)
Total	$	4,096	$	599	$	(654	)	$	(37	)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Schedule of reclassification adjustments in balance sheet

December 31, 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported	Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value	862,587	(862,587	)(a)	—
Investment securities	—	862,587	(a)
		21,667	(b)	884,254
Other investments	221,983	(21,667	)(b)
		(167,998	)(c)
		(32,318	)(d)	—
Residential real estate, net	—	99,115	(c)	99,115
Non-performing residential loans	—	68,883	(c)	68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	—	32,318	(d)	32,318
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	—	21,204	(e)
		8,890	(e)	30,094
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,890	(8,890	)(e)	—
Other liabilities	21,204	(21,204	)(e)	—

(a) Mortgage-backed securities, available-for-sale, at fair value are now included in “Investment securities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(b) There were $21.7 million of marketable equity securities reported within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012, which are now classified as “Investment securities,” a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(c) Our investments in residential real estate and non-performing residential loans have increased significantly during 2013, and are now separately reported in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Such amounts were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012.

(d) Represents investments in unconsolidated entities that were classified within “Other investments” as of December 31, 2012. Such investments are now reported within “Investment in unconsolidated entities,” which is a new caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet.

(e) We have combined accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities into one caption in the September 30, 2013 balance sheet. Other liabilities were presented separately in the December 31, 2012 balance sheet.

Schedule of reclassification adjustments in statements of operations

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		180	(a)	180
Interest income from cash balances	180		(180	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		2,739	(b)	2,739
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	2,923		(2,393	)(b)	530
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(10,392	)	10,392	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	608		(608	)(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(9,784	)(c)	(9,784	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	8,515		(8,515	)(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains	2,707		(2,707	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		11,222	(d)	11,222

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 (amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Other revenues	—		66	(a)	66
Interest income from cash balances	66		(66	)(a)	—
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	—		787	(b)	787
Rental income	—		59	(b)	59
Residential segment, other operating costs	—		327	(b)	327
Depreciation and amortization	—		78	(b)	78
Other income	621		(441	)(b)	180
Net gains (losses) on currency hedges	(7,510	)	7,510	(c)	—
Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(51	)	51	(c)	—
Loss on derivative financial instruments	—		(7,561	)(c)	(7,561	)
Net realized foreign currency gains (losses)	(337	)	337	(d)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)	7,062		(7,062	)(d)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		6,725	(d)	6,725

(a) Interest income from cash balances has been reclassified into “Other revenues,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b) Earnings from unconsolidated entities and various other items are now separate captions in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. We previously classified such items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, within “Other income.”

(c) The amounts in “Net gains (losses) on currency hedges” and “Net gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” have been reclassified into “Loss on derivative financial instruments,” a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d) The amounts in “Net realized foreign currency gains (losses) and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gains (losses)” have been reclassified into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in the income statement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Schedule of reclassification adjustments in statements of cash flows

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

(amounts in thousands)

Financial Statement Caption	Amount As Previously Reported		Reclassification Adjustment		Amount as Adjusted
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities	(12,097	)	12,097	(a)	—
Gain on sale of loans	(7,177	)	7,177	(a)	—
Gain on sale of investments	—		(19,274	)(a)	(19,274	)
Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges	(9,991	)	9,991	(b)	—
Unrealized losses on currency hedges	13,319		(13,319	)(b)	—
Change in fair value of derivatives	—		3,328	(b)	3,328
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement	(8,809	)	8,809	(c)	—
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)	(2,707	)	2,707	(c)	—
Foreign currency gain, net	—		(11,516	)(c)	(11,516	)
Purchased interest on investments	(638	)	638	(d)	—
Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment	(942,692	)	(638	)(d)	(943,330	)
Loan maturities	460,789		(460,789	)(e)	—
Loan investment principal repayments	33,518		(33,518	)(e)	—
Proceeds from principal collections on loans	—		494,307	(e)	494,307

(a) We have combined “Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities” and “Gain on sale of loans” into “Gain on sale of investments,” a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(b) We have combined “Unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate hedges” and “Unrealized (gains) losses on currency hedges” into “Change in fair value of derivatives,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(c) We have combined “Gain on foreign currency remeasurement” and “Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement losses (gains)” into “Foreign currency gain, net,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

(d) We have combined “Purchased interest on investments” into “Origination and purchase of loans held-for-investment.”

(e) We have combined “Loan maturities” and “Loan investment principal repayments” into “Proceeds from principal collections on loans,” which is a new caption in our cash flow statement for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Acquisition of LNR Property LLC (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Acquisition of LNR Property LLC

Schedule of the initial and adjusted provisional estimates of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The following table summarizes the initial and adjusted provisional estimates of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, before consolidation of securitization VIEs, which had no impact on the purchase price (in thousands):

	Initial Provisional Amounts		Measurement Period Adjustments			Adjusted Provisional Amounts
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	143,771	$	—		$	143,771
Restricted cash	24,413		—			24,413
Loans held-for-investment	8,015		—			8,015
Loans held-for-sale	256,502		—			256,502
Investment securities	314,471		—			314,471
Intangible assets — servicing rights	276,989		—			276,989
Investment in unconsolidated entities	97,588		(1,170		)	96,418
Derivative assets	3,103		—			3,103
Interest receivable	1,315		—			1,315
Other assets	60,853		(152		)	60,701
Total assets acquired	1,187,020		(1,322		)	1,185,698
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	118,621		4,927			123,548
Secured financing agreements	438,377		—			438,377
Derivative liabilities	354		—			354
Total liabilities assumed	557,352		4,927			562,279
Net assets acquired	$	629,668	$	(6,249	)	$	623,419

Schedule of Goodwill amount represents the purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This determination of goodwill is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Initial Provisional Amounts		Measurement Period Adjustments		Adjusted Provisional Amounts
Purchase price	$	730,518	—		$	730,518
Provisional estimates of the fair value of net assets acquired	629,668		(6,249	)	623,419
Goodwill	$	100,850	6,249		$	107,099

Schedule of pro forma revenue and net earnings assuming the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2012

The pro forma revenue and net income of the combined entity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, assuming the business combination was consummated on January 1, 2012, are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Revenues	$	155,536	$	150,058	$	459,856	$	416,109
Net income	97,288		112,757		299,338		263,908

Schedule of adjustments related to pro forma revenue and net income assuming the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2012

Pro forma revenues and expenses were adjusted to exclude interest expense on LNR’s senior credit facility, which was repaid at the acquisition date, and certain other non-recurring acquisition related costs.  We included an estimated income tax provision and management fee expense for periods prior to the acquisition date and estimated interest expense for the term loan facility discussed in Note 10.  The amounts of these adjustments are as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net interest expense addition (deduction)	$	—		$	(1,416	)	$	752		$	(4,385	)
Non-recurring acquisition costs addition (deduction)	(7,291		)	7,699			(125,936		)	23,097
Income tax provision addition	1,604			15,722			15,577			28,647
Management fee expense addition	—			23,164			18,657			32,907

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Loans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Loans

Loans

5. Loans

Our investments in loans held-for-investment are accounted for at amortized cost and the loans held-for-sale are accounted for at the lower of cost or fair value, unless we have elected the fair value option. The following table summarizes our investments in mortgages and loans by subordination class as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2013	Carrying Value			Face Amount		Weighted Average Coupon		WAL (years)(2)
First mortgages	$	1,928,052		$	1,975,959	6.1	%	4.3
Subordinated mortgages(1)	523,393			560,147		7.9	%	3.5
Mezzanine loans	1,342,793			1,354,863		10.8	%	3.5
Total loans held-for-investment	3,794,238			3,890,969
First mortgages held-for-sale, lower of cost or fair value	66,018			67,000		3.5	%	4.9
First mortgages held-for-sale, fair value option elected	279,121			273,110		5.3	%	9.3
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590			85,740		4.7	%	2.4
Total gross loans	4,224,967			4,316,819
Loan loss allowance	(3,976		)	—
Total net loans	$	4,220,991		$	4,316,819

December 31, 2012	Carrying Value			Face Amount		Weighted Average Coupon		WAL (years)(2)
First mortgages	$	1,461,666		$	1,502,382	6.2	%	3.8
Subordinated mortgages(1)	397,159			430,444		9.8	%	4.0
Mezzanine loans	1,057,670			1,079,897		10.3	%	3.6
Total loans held-for-investment	2,916,495			3,012,723
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,901			86,337		4.7	%	3.2
Total gross loans	3,002,396			3,099,060
Loan loss allowance	(2,061		)	—
Total net loans	$	3,000,335		$	3,099,060

(1) Subordinated mortgages include (i) subordinated mortgages that we retain after having sold first mortgage positions related to the same collateral, (ii) B-Notes, and (iii) subordinated loan participations.

(2) Represents the WAL of each respective group of loans. The WAL of each individual loan is calculated as a fraction, the numerator of which is the sum of the timing (in years) of each expected future principal payment multiplied by the balance of the respective payment, and with a denominator equal to the sum of the expected principal payments using the contractually extended maturity dates of the assets. This calculation was made as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Assumptions for the calculation of the WAL are adjusted as necessary for changes in projected principal repayments and/or maturity dates of the loan.

As of September 30, 2013, approximately $2.7 billion, or 64.1%, of the loans are variable rate and pay interest at LIBOR or EURIBOR plus a weighted-average spread of 6.17%. The following table summarizes our investments in floating rate loans (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Index	Rate	Carrying Value		Rate	Carrying Value
1 Month LIBOR	0.1789%	$	453,690	0.2087%	$	674,327
1 Month Citibank LIBOR(1)	N/A	—		0.1900%	93,195
3 Month Citibank LIBOR(1)	N/A	—		0.3000%	7,217
3 Month EURIBOR	0.225%	54,091		N/A	—
LIBOR Floor	0.19% - 3.0%(2)	2,201,216		0.5% - 2.0%	1,143,443
Total		$	2,708,997		$	1,918,182

(1) The Citibank LIBOR rate is equal to the rate per annum at which deposits in United States dollars are offered by the principal office of Citibank, N.A. in London, England to prime banks in the London interbank market.

(2) The weighted-average LIBOR Floor is 0.52% as of September 30, 2013.

As of September 30, 2013, the risk ratings for loans subject to our rating system, which is described in our Form 10-K, and excludes loans on cost recovery method and loans for which the fair value option has been elected, by class of loan were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Classification
Risk	Loans Held-For-Investment								Loans Transferred
Rating Category	First Mortgages		Subordinated Mortgages		Mezzanine Loans		Loans Held- For-Sale		As Secured Borrowings		Total
1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	25,473		2,422		343,818		—		13,046		384,759
3	1,740,951		489,430		919,293		66,018		72,544		3,288,236
4	153,845		31,541		79,682		—		—		265,068
5	—		—		—		—		—		—
Not Rated	7,783		—		—		279,121		—		286,904
	$	1,928,052	$	523,393	$	1,342,793	$	345,139	$	85,590	$	4,224,967

As of December 31, 2012, the risk ratings by class of loan, excluding loans where we have elected the fair value option, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Classification
Risk	Loans Held-For-Investment								Loans Transferred
Rating Category	First Mortgages		Subordinated Mortgages		Mezzanine Loans		Loans Held- For-Sale		As Secured Borrowings		Total
1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
2	39,734		2,434		370,671		—		13,113		425,952
3	1,350,455		363,275		679,371		—		72,788		2,465,889
4	59,970		31,450		7,628		—		—		99,048
5	11,507		—		—		—		—		11,507
	$	1,461,666	$	397,159	$	1,057,670	$	—	$	85,901	$	3,002,396

After completing the impairment evaluation process described in our Form 10-K, we concluded that no impairment charges were required on any individual loans held for investment as of September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012. As of September 30, 2013, none of our loans held for investment were in default. Additionally, none of our held-for-sale loans where we have elected the fair value option were 90 days or more past due or on nonaccrual status.

We recorded an allowance for loan losses equal to (i) 1.5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “4,” plus (ii) 5% of the aggregate carrying amount of loans rated as a “5.” These groups accounted for 6.3% and 3.7% of our loan portfolio as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively (amounts in thousands):

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013		For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Reserve for loan losses at beginning of year	$	2,061	$	—
Provision for loan losses	1,915		—
Charge-offs	—		—
Recoveries	—		—
Reserve for loan losses at end of period	$	3,976	$	—
Recorded investment in loans related to the allowance for loan loss	$	265,068	$	—

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows (amounts in thousands):

Balance December 31, 2012	$	3,000,335
Acquisition of LNR loans	264,517
Acquisitions/originations	2,506,378
Capitalized interest (1)	12,481
Basis of loans sold (2)	(1,221,396		)
Loan maturities	(329,636		)
Principal repayments	(65,272		)
Discount accretion/premium amortization	26,917
Changes in fair value	26,315
Unrealized foreign currency remeasurement gain	3,784
Capitalized cost written off	(1,517		)
Loan loss allowance	(1,915		)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	4,220,991

(1) Represents accrued interest income on loans whose terms do not require current payment of interest.

(2) See Note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional disclosure on these transactions.

We acquired or originated $2.5 billion (face value) in loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which included: (1) 74 first mortgage loans originated for future securitization by LNR’s conduit platform (2) an $86.0 million first mortgage construction financing for the development of 30 luxury condominium residences and a ground floor retail space in Manhattan, New York. Of this total loan amount, $50.6 million was funded at closing; (3) an origination of a $350.0 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan for the construction of the Hudson Yards South Tower located on Manhattan’s West side with $98.9 million funded at close; (4) an origination of a $158.5 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan, with $122.9 million funded at closing, secured by the fee interest in an 11 story office building in New York; (5) an origination of a $275.0 million first mortgage loan of which $225.0 million was funded at close; (6) recapitalization of an existing loan with a $140.0 million first mortgage of which $115.0 million was funded at close. The A-Note was subsequently sold to another lender for proceeds that approximated our carrying amount; (7) refinancing of an existing loan collateralized by a portfolio of hotel properties located throughout the United States.  We co-originated a $142.5 million first mortgage loan with a strategic partner. The $100.0 million A-note was sold in securitization shortly after, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $99.4 million; (8) an origination of a $145.6 million first mortgage and mezzanine loan, of which $115.0 million was funded at close, secured by a media campus located in Burbank, CA; (9) an origination of an $136.8 million first mortgage loan and mezzanine loan, of which $112.0 million was funded at close, collateralized by eight, two-story office/research & development buildings located on a campus in San Jose, CA; (10) co-originated a Euro-denominated first mortgage loan with an affiliate of the Manager (loan is secured by a portfolio of 225 retail properties in Finland with $53.8 million funded at close and $12.9 million in future funding); and (11) an origination of a $112.0 first mortgage loan secured by 844,820 square feet of land, which currently consists of 15 parking lots totaling 2,509 spaces, located in Boston’s Seaport District. Additionally, eight loans, totaling $147.5 million, were prepaid or matured during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (LNR, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Apr. 19, 2013 Joint venture	Sep. 30, 2013 Joint venture	Sep. 30, 2013 Joint venture Auction.com	Sep. 30, 2013 Real estate investment venture	Apr. 19, 2013 Joint venture, two	Sep. 30, 2013 Joint venture, two
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent)	50.00%		50.00%		50.00%
Investment acquired balance		$ 55.8		$ 23.8		$ 21.1
Interest in investment venture in real estate (as a percent)				50.00%

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Apr. 19, 2013 segment	Sep. 30, 2013 segment	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting
Number of reportable business segments			1	3
Revenues
Interest income from loans	$ 94,045	$ 56,261			$ 236,671	$ 179,078
Interest income from investment securities	17,804	16,585			52,621	40,404
Servicing fees	36,509				75,644
Other revenues	2,098	66			4,077	180
Rental income	5,080	59			8,733	59
Total revenues	155,536	72,971			377,746	219,721
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	24,235	14,659			58,675	42,673
Interest expense	36,743	12,030			77,678	34,345
General and administrative	48,335	3,084			97,769	8,838
Business combination costs	342				17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,177	622			4,495	2,737
Residential segment, other operating costs	6,023	327			10,622	327
Depreciation and amortization	4,988	78			8,644	78
Loan loss allowance	1,160				1,915
Other expense	304				533
Total costs and expenses	123,307	30,800			278,289	88,998
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	32,229	42,171			99,457	130,723
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	47,963				79,912
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(1,867)				1,031
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(2,278)				(3,265)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	25,857				26,315	(5,760)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	4,577	787			10,915	2,739
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	8,059	9,017			22,968	19,147
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(22,451)	(7,561)			(65)	(9,784)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,580	6,725			3,495	11,222
OTTI	(52)	(676)			(453)	(2,728)
Other income	3,705	180			3,744	530
Total other income	73,093	8,472			144,597	15,366
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	105,322	50,643			244,054	146,089
Income tax provision	13,721	301			25,691	840
Net income	91,601	50,342			218,363	145,249
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,886	130			4,124	388
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	89,715	50,212			214,239	144,861
Real Estate Investment Lending
Revenues
Interest income from loans	90,837	56,261			231,203	179,078
Interest income from investment securities	12,301	16,585			42,179	40,404
Other revenues	116	64			291	178
Total revenues	103,254	72,910			273,673	219,660
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	15,581	14,563			44,504	42,526
Interest expense	29,866	12,030			66,794	34,345
General and administrative	3,748	3,084			11,401	8,838
Business combination costs	342				17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	742	465			1,787	2,032
Loan loss allowance	1,160				1,915
Other expense	59				150
Total costs and expenses	51,498	30,142			144,509	87,741
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	51,756	42,768			129,164	131,919
Other income:
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(157)				(83)
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net						(5,760)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	896	787			3,488	2,739
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	6,184	9,019			19,690	19,149
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(17,166)	(7,561)			(2,939)	(9,784)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,555	6,725			3,537	11,222
OTTI	(52)	(676)			(453)	(2,728)
Other income		180				530
Total other income	(740)	8,474			23,240	15,368
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	51,016	51,242			152,404	147,287
Income tax provision	619	301			1,645	840
Net income	50,397	50,941			150,759	146,447
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,451	130			3,599	388
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	48,946	50,811			147,160	146,059
Single Family Residential
Revenues
Other revenues	75	2			180	2
Rental income	5,080	59			8,733	59
Total revenues	5,155	61			8,913	61
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	3,310	96			6,535	147
Interest expense	2,287				3,587
General and administrative	652				1,713
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	223	157			2,105	705
Residential segment, other operating costs	6,023	327			10,622	327
Depreciation and amortization	1,553	78			2,981	78
Total costs and expenses	14,048	658			27,543	1,257
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	(8,893)	(597)			(18,630)	(1,196)
Other income:
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	1,875	(2)			3,278	(2)
Other income	3,320				3,320
Total other income	5,195	(2)			6,598	(2)
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	(3,698)	(599)			(12,032)	(1,198)
Income tax provision					12
Net income	(3,698)	(599)			(12,044)	(1,198)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	16
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	(3,714)	(599)			(12,044)	(1,198)
LNR
Revenues
Interest income from loans	3,208				5,468
Interest income from investment securities	18,792				30,550
Servicing fees	59,566				112,426
Other revenues	2,229				4,201
Total revenues	83,795				152,645
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	5,298				7,572
Interest expense	4,590				7,297
General and administrative	43,752				84,325
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	212				603
Depreciation and amortization	3,435				5,663
Other expense	245				383
Total costs and expenses	57,532				105,843
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	26,263				46,802
Other income:
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(3,939)				2,175
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	9,820				16,208
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	25,857				26,315
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	4,459				8,401
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(5,285)				2,874
Foreign currency gain, net	25				(42)
Other income	385				424
Total other income	31,322				56,355
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	57,585				103,157
Income tax provision	13,102				24,034
Net income	44,483				79,123
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	44,483				79,123
Subtotal
Revenues
Interest income from loans	94,045				236,671
Interest income from investment securities	31,093				72,729
Servicing fees	59,566				112,426
Other revenues	2,420				4,672
Rental income	5,080				8,733
Total revenues	192,204				435,231
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	24,189				58,611
Interest expense	36,743				77,678
General and administrative	48,152				97,439
Business combination costs	342				17,958
Acquisition and investment pursuit costs	1,177				4,495
Residential segment, other operating costs	6,023				10,622
Depreciation and amortization	4,988				8,644
Loan loss allowance	1,160				1,915
Other expense	304				533
Total costs and expenses	123,078				277,895
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	69,126				157,336
Other income:
Change in fair value of servicing rights	(3,939)				2,175
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	9,663				16,125
Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net	25,857				26,315
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	5,355				11,889
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net	8,059				22,968
Loss on derivative financial instruments, net	(22,451)				(65)
Foreign currency gain, net	9,580				3,495
OTTI	(52)				(453)
Other income	3,705				3,744
Total other income	35,777				86,193
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	104,903				243,529
Income tax provision	13,721				25,691
Net income	91,182				217,838
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	1,467				3,599
Net income attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.	89,715				214,239
LNR VIEs
Revenues
Interest income from investment securities	(13,289)				(20,108)
Servicing fees	(23,057)				(36,782)
Other revenues	(322)				(595)
Total revenues	(36,668)				(57,485)
Costs and expenses:
Management fees	46				64
General and administrative	183				330
Total costs and expenses	229				394
Income before other income (loss), income taxes and non-controlling interests	(36,897)				(57,879)
Other income:
Income of consolidated VIEs, net	47,963				79,912
Change in fair value of servicing rights	2,072				(1,144)
Change in fair value of investment securities, net	(11,941)				(19,390)
Earnings from unconsolidated entities	(778)				(974)
Total other income	37,316				58,404
Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests	419				525
Net income	419				525
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	$ 419				$ 525

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

22.  Income Taxes

As described in Note 1, we established several TRSs to house certain operations of the LNR segment.  As a result, our income tax provision significantly increased during the LNR Stub Period. Our income tax provision consisted of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

	For the three months ended September 30,					For the nine months endedSeptember 30,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Current
Federal	$	11,465		$	244	21,396			$	682
Foreign	1,011			—		1,581			—
State	1,892			57		3,753			158
Total current	14,368			301		26,730			840
Deferred
Federal	59			—		122			—
Foreign	(716		)	—		(1,181		)	—
State	10			—		20			—
Total deferred	(647		)	—		(1,039		)	—
Total income tax provision	$	13,721		$	301	$	25,691		$	840

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented net by tax jurisdiction and are reported in other assets and other liabilities, respectively.  At September 30, 2013, our U.S. tax jurisdiction was in a net deferred tax asset position, while our European tax jurisdiction was in a net deferred tax liability position. The following table presents each of these tax jurisdictions and the tax effects of temporary differences on their respective net deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
U.S.
Deferred tax asset, net
Reserves and accruals	$	10,595		$	—
Domestic intangible assets	(4,844		)	—
Investment securities and loans	(165		)	—
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(2,102		)	—
Deferred income	39			—
Other U.S. temporary differences	(287		)	—
	3,236			—
Europe
Deferred tax liability, net				—
European servicing rights	(7,368		)	—
Net operating and capital loss carryforwards	9,935			—
Valuation allowance	(9,935		)	—
Other European temporary differences	215			—
	(7,153		)	—
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(3,917	)	$	—

Based on our assessment, it is more likely than not that the U.S. deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable income.

The following table is a reconciliation of our federal income tax determined using our statutory federal tax rate to our reported income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (dollar amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,										Nine months ended September 30,
	2013					2012					2013					2012
Federal statutory tax rate	$	36,933		35.0	%	$	17,725		35.0	%	$	85,489		35.0	%	$	51,131		35.0	%
REIT and other non-taxable income	(24,886		)	(23.6	)%	(17,481		)	(34.5	)%	(62,818		)	(25.7	)%	(50,449		)	(34.5	)%
State income taxes	1,902			1.8	%	57			0.1	%	3,774			1.5	%	158			0.1	%
Federal benefit of state tax deduction	(666		)	(0.6	)%	—			—	%	(1,321		)	(0.5	)%	—			—	%
Other	438			0.4	%	—			—	%	567			0.2	%	—			—	%
Effective tax rate	$	13,721		13.0	%	$	301		0.6	%	$	25,691		10.5	%	$	840		0.6	%

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Secured Financing Agreements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Secured Financing Agreements

Summary of secured financing agreements

The following table is a summary of our secured financing agreements in place as of September 30, 2013 (in thousands).  Refer to our Form 10-K for additional information regarding our secured financing agreements:

	Facility Type	Revolver	Eligible Assets	Current Maturity	Extended Maturity (a)	Pricing	Pledged Asset Carrying Value		Maximum Facility Size		Carrying Value
Wells Fargo II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Aug 2014	Aug 2015	LIBOR + 1.75% to 6%	$	842,044	$	550,000	$	246,810
Wells Fargo III	Repurchase	Yes	Identified RMBS	(c)	N/A	LIBOR + 1.90%	$	289,830	$	175,000	$	72,719
Wells Fargo IV	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Dec 2014	Dec 2016	LIBOR + 2.75%	$	210,949	$	154,935	$	154,935
Goldman III	Repurchase	No	Single Borrower Secured Note	Sep 2015	N/A	LIBOR + 3.70%	$	210,125	$	149,989	$	149,989
Citibank	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Mar 2014	Mar 2017	LIBOR + 1.75% to 3.75%	$	158,643	$	125,000	$	100,952
Borrowing Base	Bank Credit Facility	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2015	Sep 2017	LIBOR + 3.25% (b)	$	591,916	$	250,000	—
Onewest Bank	Repurchase	No	Identified Loans	Jul 2015	Jul 2017	LIBOR + 3.00%	$	124,822	$	84,012	$	84,012
Conduit I	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Sep 2014	Sep 2014	LIBOR + 2.20%	$	75,234	$	250,000	$	55,395
Conduit II	Repurchase	Yes	Identified Loans	Nov 2014	Nov 2014	LIBOR + 2.10%	$	203,887	$	150,000	$	149,438
Term Loan	Syndicated Facility	Yes	Specifically Identified Assets	Apr 2020	Apr 2020	LIBOR + 2.75% (b)	$	1,726,171	$	298,500	$	297,794	(d)
									Total		$	1,312,044

(a)	Subject to certain conditions as defined in facility agreement.
(b)	Subject to borrower’s option to choose alternative benchmark based rates pursuant to the terms of the credit agreement. The Term Loan is also subject to a 75 basis point floor.
(c)	The date that is 180 days after the buyer delivers notice to seller, subject to a maximum date of March 13, 2015.
(d)	Term loan outstanding balance is net of $706 thousand in discount amortization.

Schedule of five-year principal repayments for secured financings

2013 (remainder of)	$	239,106
2014	589,295
2015	192,599
2016	3,000
2017 and thereafter (1)	288,750
Total	$	1,312,750

(1) Principal paydown of the Term Loan in 2020 excludes $706 thousand in discount amortization.

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

8. Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we acquired a 50% interest in a joint venture which holds an investment in a privately-held commercial real estate services provider. We account for our interest in the joint venture under the equity method of accounting.  The investment is reflected at a balance of $55.8 million as of September 30, 2013.

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we acquired a 50% interest in a venture which holds investments in real estate, real estate-related income-bearing debt instruments and other forms of real estate related income bearing securities consisting of, but not limited to CMBS, B-notes, mezzanine debt and distressed debt products across Europe. The investment, which is accounted for under the equity method, is reflected at a balance of $23.8 million as of September 30, 2013.

In connection with our acquisition of LNR, we acquired a 50% interest in a venture which originates small balance real estate loans to commercial customers.  The investment, which is accounted for under the equity method, is reflected at a balance of $21.1 million as of September 30, 2013.

In June 2011, we acquired a non-controlling 49% interest in a privately-held limited liability company (“LLC”) for $25.5 million, which is accounted for under the equity method. In December 2011 we sold 20% of this investment for an amount that approximated our carrying amount. The LLC owns a mezzanine loan participation, and our share of earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $0.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively, which is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Our share of earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $0.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our carrying value was $24.0 million and $24.3 million, respectively.

Prior to 2011, we had committed $9.7 million to acquire at least a 5% interest in a privately-held limited liability company formed to acquire assets of a commercial real estate debt management and servicing business primarily for the opportunity to participate in debt opportunities arising from the venture’s special servicing business (the “Participation Right”). As of September 30, 2013, we had funded $8.0 million of our commitment. As of both September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, the cost basis was $8.0 million, and we recognized $0.2 million and $1.3 million of income from distributions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, related to this investment, which is included in earnings from unconsolidated entities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recognized $0.2 million and $1.0 million income from distributions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, related to this investment.

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Subsequent Events (Details)	9 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Mezzanine loan secured by indirect equity interests in subsidiaries USD ($)	Dec. 14, 2012 SEREF USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent event Mezzanine loan secured by the Hyatt Regency, located in New Orleans USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent event First mortgage secured by multifamily units and ground floor retails units, located in San Francisco, CA USD ($) item	Oct. 31, 2013 Subsequent event Mezzanine loan secured by indirect equity interests in subsidiaries USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent event SEREF First mortgage collateralized by the Heron Tower, located in London USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent event SEREF First mortgage collateralized by the Heron Tower, located in London GBP (£)	Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent event Preferred equity investment USD ($) item sqft	Sep. 30, 2013 Subsequent event SWAY Expected Minimum USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2013 Subsequent event Spin off Expected USD ($)
Subsequent Events
Cash contribution												$ 100,000,000
Initial borrowing capacity											400,000,000
Share exchange ratio												0.20
Acquisitions/Origination	2,506,378,000				106,000,000	86,000,000			288,000,000
LIBOR-based collateralized term financing facility									210,000,000
Amount funded at closing					84,000,000
Amount retained as Junior investment								60,000,000
Number of multifamily units collateralized against loan						432
Number of ground floor retails collateralized against loan						23
Amount of loan owned	4,220,991,000	3,000,335,000	217,600,000
Proceeds from sale of loan, net of repayment of financing facility secured							63,600,000
Repayment of financing facility secured by investment							140,200,000
Value of investment at origination				$ 14,700,000						$ 250,000,000
Number of properties in portfolio investment										41
Area of property										9,100,000

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Related-Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 13, 2013 Three-month EURIBOR	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR	Aug. 12, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan item loan	Oct. 16, 2012 First mortgage and mezzanine loan	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan	Sep. 30, 2013 First mortgage and mezzanine loan Vornado	Oct. 16, 2012 Junior Mezzanine Loan	Aug. 12, 2013 First mortgage	Oct. 16, 2012 First mortgage	Mar. 27, 2013 First mortgage	Aug. 12, 2013 Mezzanine Loans	Sep. 13, 2013 EUR-denominated first mortgage loan item	Sep. 30, 2013 Manager	Sep. 30, 2012 Manager	Sep. 30, 2013 Manager	Sep. 30, 2012 Manager	Dec. 31, 2012 Manager	Apr. 17, 2013 Manager B Notes item	Sep. 30, 2013 Manager EUR-denominated first mortgage loan	Oct. 22, 2012 Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX ("Fund IX")	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX ("Fund IX")	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX ("Fund IX") LNR	Oct. 22, 2012 Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX ("Fund IX") First mortgage and mezzanine loan	Oct. 16, 2012 Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX ("Fund IX") First mortgage and mezzanine loan	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund IX ("Fund IX") First mortgage and mezzanine loan	May 17, 2013 Third party B Notes	Aug. 12, 2013 Starfin First mortgage and mezzanine loan	Sep. 13, 2013 Starfin EUR-denominated first mortgage loan
Related-Party Transactions
Initial term of management agreement																3 years
Term of each agreement extension																1 year
Base management fee incurred														$ 13,500,000	$ 8,500,000	$ 35,900,000	$ 23,300,000
Base management Fee Payable														13,500,000		13,500,000		0
Incentive fee incurred														4,800,000	2,100,000	4,800,000	7,500,000
Incentive fees payable														4,800,000		4,800,000		700,000
Incentive fees paid															2,300,000
Percentage of incentive fee paid in cash (as a percent)																50.00%
Percentage of incentive fee paid in stock (as a percent)																50.00%
Issuance of common stock (in shares)																50,203
Issuance price (in dollars per share)														$ 22.61		$ 22.61
Executive compensation and other reimbursable expenses														1,800,000	1,700,000	6,300,000	4,600,000
Executive compensation and other reimbursable expense payable														1,100,000		1,100,000		1,100,000
Co-origination of mortgage financing	2,506,378,000		264,517,000																						475,000,000
Mortgage financing to be funded at closing					137,500,000			237,500,000		237,500,000
Percentage of participation in mortgage financing						56.25%	25.00%																			18.75%
Percentage of participation in mortgage financing repurchased by entity											56.25%
Change in net interest (as a percent)						0.00%
Distribution from sales, net of fees																					43,900,000
Mortgage financing to be funded upon reaching certain milestones during transformation of property					100,000,000
Number of debt instruments																			2
Debt issued	8,760,000																										95,000,000
Debt issued																			146,700,000
Number of Class A office buildings with loans																			2
Number of retirement community unit collateralizing loan				109
Number of key nursing home collateralizing loan				30
Numbers of loans				2
Amount committed for loans by the entity				11,300,000
Amount committed for loans by the third party																												22,500,000
Interest rate (as a percent)									5.02%			15.12%
Term of loan									3 years			3 years
Loans initially funded													102,300,000
Loans initially funded for the entity													53,800,000
Loans initially funded for the third party																													48,500,000
Future funding													24,600,000							12,900,000
Future funding commitments by the entity													12,900,000
Future funding commitments by the third party																													11,700,000
Variable rate basis of loans	LIBOR or EURIBOR	three-month EURIBOR
Spread of loans (as a percent)	6.17%	0.70%
Number of retail properties													20
Percentage of participation sold in mortgage financing																								25.00%
Percentage of remaining interest of joint venture held by an affiliate																						50.00%
Obligation funded by an affiliate			6,200,000																				6,200,000
Related party payable	$ 6,200,000																						$ 6,200,000

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Restricted Cash

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

4. Restricted Cash

In connection with the LNR acquisition, we assumed a $23.1 million escrow account funded by the sellers of LNR on behalf of certain employees. The cash from this account is payable to the employees upon the occurrence of certain events, including involuntary termination without cause or the employees rendering of service through the nine month anniversary of the acquisition date.  Also in connection with the LNR acquisition, we were required to cash collateralize certain obligations of LNR, including letters of credit and performance obligations.  The Company funded $3.3 million for these obligations and our affiliate funded the remaining $6.2 million.  The full amount is in the name of a subsidiary of the Company and is therefore reflected as the Company’s restricted cash.  An offsetting payable to our affiliate of $6.2 million is recorded in related party payable in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. A summary of our restricted cash as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Funds held in escrow for employees	$	19,587	$	—
Cash collateral for derivative financial instruments	14,608		—
Cash collateral for performance obligations	9,482		—
Funds held in escrow on behalf of borrowers and other	39,029		3,429
	$	82,706	$	3,429

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.36	$ 1.32

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Segment Reporting (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 536,834		$ 177,671	$ 144,199	$ 114,027
Restricted cash	82,706		3,429
Loans held-for-investment, net	3,790,262		2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale	345,139
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590		85,901
Investment securities	566,793		884,254
Intangible assets - servicing rights	187,732
Residential real estate, net	548,022		99,115
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		68,883
Investment in unconsolidated entities	138,168		32,318
Goodwill	107,099
Derivative assets	9,513		9,227
Accrued interest receivable	20,952		24,120
Other assets	98,383		25,021
VIE assets, at fair value	97,359,666
Total Assets	104,074,575		4,324,373
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	189,172		30,094
Related-party payable	26,788		1,803
Dividends payable	90,130		73,796	51,629
Derivative liabilities	32,252		27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,312,044		1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682		87,893
Loan participation liability	95,000
VIE liabilities, at fair value	96,934,006
Total Liabilities	99,761,146		1,527,168
Commitments and contingencies
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock	1,959		1,361
Additional paid-in capital	4,295,058		2,721,353
Treasury stock	(10,642)		(10,642)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	69,287	60,285	79,675
Accumulated deficit	(85,339)		(72,401)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	4,270,323		2,719,346
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	43,106		77,859
Total Equity	4,313,429		2,797,205	2,301,238	1,765,147
Total Liabilities and Equity	104,074,575		4,324,373
Real Estate Investment Lending
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	282,553		169,427
Restricted cash	38,052		3,298
Loans held-for-investment, net	3,782,479		2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale	66,018
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590		85,901
Investment securities	481,082		884,254
Investment in unconsolidated entities	35,413		32,318
Derivative assets	6,582		9,227
Accrued interest receivable	20,679		24,120
Other assets	41,415		19,299
Total Assets	4,839,863		4,142,278
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	55,953		28,987
Related-party payable	20,780		1,803
Dividends payable	90,130		73,796
Derivative liabilities	27,082		27,770
Secured financing agreements, net	1,107,211		1,305,812
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682		87,893
Loan participation liability	95,000
Total Liabilities	2,477,910		1,526,061
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	1,959		1,361
Additional paid-in capital	2,320,035		2,538,860
Treasury stock	(10,642)		(10,642)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	64,955		79,675
Accumulated deficit	(47,800)		(70,396)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	2,328,507		2,538,858
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	33,446		77,359
Total Equity	2,361,953		2,616,217
Total Liabilities and Equity	4,839,863		4,142,278
Single Family Residential
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	30,089		8,244
Restricted cash	1,836		131
Residential real estate, net	548,022		99,115
Non-performing residential loans	197,716		68,883
Other assets	18,882		5,722
Total Assets	796,545		182,095
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	10,489		1,107
Total Liabilities	10,489		1,107
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	791,817		182,493
Accumulated deficit	(7,258)		(2,005)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	784,559		180,488
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	1,497		500
Total Equity	786,056		180,988
Total Liabilities and Equity	796,545		182,095
LNR
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	223,915
Restricted cash	42,818
Loans held-for-investment, net	7,783
Loans held-for-sale	279,121
Investment securities	410,071
Intangible assets - servicing rights	276,295
Investment in unconsolidated entities	106,675
Goodwill	107,099
Derivative assets	2,931
Accrued interest receivable	273
Other assets	38,799
Total Assets	1,495,780
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	122,512
Related-party payable	6,008
Derivative liabilities	5,170
Secured financing agreements, net	204,833
Total Liabilities	338,523
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	1,183,206
Accumulated other comprehensive income	4,332
Accumulated deficit	(30,281)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	1,157,257
Total Equity	1,157,257
Total Liabilities and Equity	1,495,780
Subtotal
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	536,557
Restricted cash	82,706
Loans held-for-investment, net	3,790,262
Loans held-for-sale	345,139
Loans transferred as secured borrowings	85,590
Investment securities	891,153
Intangible assets - servicing rights	276,295
Residential real estate, net	548,022
Non-performing residential loans	197,716
Investment in unconsolidated entities	142,088
Goodwill	107,099
Derivative assets	9,513
Accrued interest receivable	20,952
Other assets	99,096
Total Assets	7,132,188
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	188,954
Related-party payable	26,788
Dividends payable	90,130
Derivative liabilities	32,252
Secured financing agreements, net	1,312,044
Convertible senior notes, net	995,072
Loan transfer secured borrowings	86,682
Loan participation liability	95,000
Total Liabilities	2,826,922
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	1,959
Additional paid-in capital	4,295,058
Treasury stock	(10,642)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	69,287
Accumulated deficit	(85,339)
Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity	4,270,323
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	34,943
Total Equity	4,305,266
Total Liabilities and Equity	7,132,188
LNR VIEs
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	277
Investment securities	(324,360)
Intangible assets - servicing rights	(88,563)
Investment in unconsolidated entities	(3,920)
Other assets	(713)
VIE assets, at fair value	97,359,666
Total Assets	96,942,387
Liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	218
VIE liabilities, at fair value	96,934,006
Total Liabilities	96,934,224
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:
Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries	8,163
Total Equity	8,163
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 96,942,387

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Business and Organization (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR
Business and Organization
Minimum annual REIT taxable income distributable to stockholders (as a percent)	90.00%
Acquisition of LNR Property LLC
Initial agreed upon purchase price			$ 859,000,000
Net purchase price			730,518,000
Cost of remaining net assets of acquiree purchased by an affiliate			194,000,000
Assets owned by TRS entities		$ 1,100,000,000

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the three months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

	Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
Beginning balance	$	(791	)	$	68,119		$	(7,043	)	$	60,285
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(594		)	6,821			10,967			17,194
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	397			(8,589		)	—			(8,192		)
Net current period other comprehensive income	(197		)	(1,768		)	10,967			9,002
Ending balance	$	(988	)	$	66,351		$	3,924		$	69,287

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are as follows:

	Effective Portion of Cumulative Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Cumulative Unrealized Gain on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Translation		Total
Beginning balance	$	(2,571	)	$	82,246		$	—	$	79,675
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	332			7,360			3,924		11,616
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	1,251			(23,255		)	—		(22,004		)
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,583			(15,895		)	3,924		(10,388		)
Ending balance	$	(988	)	$	66,351		$	3,924	$	69,287

Schedule of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income that impacted the statement of operations

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income impacted the statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as follows:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations
Losses on cash flow hedges
Interest rate contracts	$	397		Interest expense
Total	397
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Net realized gain/(loss) on sale of investments	(8,537		)	Gain on sale of investments, net
OTTI	(52		)	OTTI
Total	(8,589		)
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(8,192	)

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income impacted the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as follows:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement of Operations
Losses on cash flow hedges
Interest rate contracts	1,251			Interest expense
Total	1,251
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities
Net realized gain/(loss) on sale of investments	(22,802		)	Gain on sale of investments, net
OTTI	(453		)	OTTI
Total	(23,255		)
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(22,004	)

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Net accretion			$ 23,484	$ 25,064
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Net accretion			23,484	25,064
Level III
Changes in financial assets classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period		233,456		470,327
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Net accretion	5,940	5,924	17,846	12,548
Purchases / Originations		95,814		203,433
Sales		(9,425)		(158,177)
Deconsolidations of VIEs			(584,804)
Balance at the end of the period		337,900		337,900
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	(4,028,234)		(7,714,797)
Changes in financial instruments classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	95,764,934		333,153
Acquisition of LNR			89,471,477
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value	(4,016,254)		(7,712,129)
Included in earnings: Impairment	(52)		(453)
Included in other comprehensive income	5,316		5,352
Net accretion	5,940	5,924	17,846	12,548
Purchases / Originations	481,339		892,137
Sales	(375,204)		(874,323)
Issuances	(8,760)		(8,760)
Cash repayments / receipts	(19,503)		27,475
Transfers into level 3	(83,708)		(460,906)
Transfers out of level 3	483,608		636,291
Consolidations of VIEs	4,290,074		14,784,360
Deconsolidations of VIEs	(153)		(583,943)
Balance at the end of the period	96,527,577		96,527,577
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	(4,028,234)		(7,714,797)
VIE liabilities | Level III
Changes in financial liabilities classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	(2,334,660)
Acquisition of LNR			(1,994,243)
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value	239,094		333,542
Issuances	(8,760)		(8,760)
Cash repayments / receipts	(5,041)		74,694
Transfers into Level III	(88,806)		(578,319)
Transfers out of Level III	483,608		636,291
Consolidations of VIEs	(69,075)		(247,706)
Deconsolidations of VIEs			861
Balance at the end of the period	(1,783,640)		(1,783,640)
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	239,094		333,542
Loans Held-for-sale | Level III
Changes in financial assets classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	171,176			128,593
Acquisition of LNR			256,502
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value	25,856		26,315
Purchases / Originations	457,468		848,137
Sales	(375,204)		(851,539)	(132,128)
Cash repayments / receipts	(175)		(294)
Balance at the end of the period	279,121		279,121
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	6,011		6,011
RMBS | Level III
Changes in financial assets classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	319,655		333,153
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value			2,129
Included in earnings: Impairment	(52)		(453)
Included in other comprehensive income	4,842		2,970
Net accretion	5,940		17,846
Purchases / Originations			20,090
Sales			(12,712)
Cash repayments / receipts	(14,124)		(46,762)
Balance at the end of the period	316,261		316,261
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	7,057		21,363
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Net accretion	5,940		17,846
CMBS | Level III
Changes in financial assets classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	164,399
Acquisition of LNR			62,432
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value	4,620		3,452
Included in other comprehensive income	474		2,382
Purchases / Originations	23,871		23,910
Sales			(10,072)
Cash repayments / receipts	(163)		(163)
Transfers into Level III	5,098		117,413
Consolidations of VIEs			(1,208)
Deconsolidations of VIEs	(153)
Balance at the end of the period	198,146		198,146
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	5,428		1,854
Domestic Servicing Rights | Level III
Changes in financial assets classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	159,891
Acquisition of LNR			156,993
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value	(1,868)		1,030
Balance at the end of the period	158,023		158,023
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	(1,868)		1,030
VIE assets | Level III
Changes in financial assets classified as Level III
Balance at the beginning of the period	97,284,473
Acquisition of LNR			90,989,793
Total realized and unrealized (losses) gains:
Included in earnings: Change in fair value	(4,283,956)		(8,078,597)
Consolidations of VIEs	4,359,149		15,033,274
Deconsolidations of VIEs			(584,804)
Balance at the end of the period	97,359,666		97,359,666
Amount of total (losses) gains included in earnings attributable to assets still held at period end	$ (4,283,956)		$ (8,078,597)

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

25. Subsequent Events

Our significant events subsequent to September 30, 2013 were as follows:

Spin-off of Single Family Residential (“SFR”) Segment

On October 31, 2013, our Board of Directors unanimously approved a spin-off of the SFR segment to our stockholders. The newly-formed real estate investment trust, to be called Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, will apply to list on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the ticker symbol “SWAY.” Upon completion of the spin-off, SWAY will be one of the largest publicly traded investors, owners and operators of U.S. single-family rental homes and non-performing residential mortgage loans (“NPLs”) in the United States.

As part of the spin-off, the Company expects to contribute $100 million in cash to the anticipated unlevered balance sheet of SWAY to fund its growth and operations. In addition, at the time of the spin-off, SWAY also expects to have a fully committed financing line of credit with initial available borrowing capacity in excess of $400 million. Together, the available cash and credit facility will provide SWAY with significant financial capacity to support its growth and operating plans.

Starwood Property Trust’s stockholders of record at the close of business on January 24, 2014, subject to the completion of the merger of Waypoint with SWAY Management, will receive one common share of SWAY for every five shares of Starwood Property Trust common stock. Notice of the spin-off has been given to holders of Starwood Property Trust’s convertible senior notes. Starwood Property Trust expects that the spin-off will be treated for tax purposes as a distribution equal to the value of the distributed SWAY shares. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2014.

Investment Lending Activity

Loans originated within the Real Estate Investment Lending segment subsequent to September 30, 2013 included the following:

· Co-origination, with Starwood European Real Estate Finance, of a £288 million first mortgage loan collateralized by the Heron Tower in London. In conjunction with the loan closing, we obtained a LIBOR-based £210 million collateralized term financing facility, and retained a £60 million junior investment.

· Origination of a $106.0 million mezzanine loan secured by the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans.  Approximately $84.0 million was funded at close.

· Origination of an $86.0 million first mortgage secured by 432 multifamily units and 23 ground floor retails units in San Francisco, CA.

·      As of September 30, 2013, we owned a $217.6 million participation in a mezzanine loan that was secured by indirect equity interests in subsidiaries that own substantially all of the assets of a worldwide operator of hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties.  In October 2013, the loan was repaid resulting in net proceeds to us of $63.6 million, after the repayment of a $140.2 million financing facility secured by this investment.

· Origination of a $250.0 million preferred equity investment on a 41 property portfolio of single tenant office and industrial buildings comprised of approximately 9.1 million square feet located across the United States.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Domestic Servicing Rights	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Foreign exchange contracts	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Interest rate contracts	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Available-for-sale debt securities	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value RMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value CMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value CMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Available-for-sale equity securities, Real estate industry	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Total available-for-sale equity securities	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Total fair value Total available-for-sale equity securities	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level I	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level I	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level I Available-for-sale equity securities, Real estate industry	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level I Total available-for-sale equity securities	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level I Total available-for-sale equity securities	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level II	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level II	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level II Foreign exchange contracts	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level II Interest rate contracts	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level II Available-for-sale debt securities	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level II CMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III Domestic Servicing Rights	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III Available-for-sale debt securities	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III RMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 Fair value measurements on recurring basis Level III CMBS
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	$ 279,121,000	$ 0			$ 279,121,000																								$ 279,121,000
Available-for-sale securities										862,587,000	316,261,000	333,153,000	198,146,000	529,434,000	21,667,000	15,016,000	21,667,000			21,667,000	15,016,000	21,667,000					529,434,000	529,434,000				333,153,000	316,261,000	333,153,000	198,146,000
Intangible assets - servicing rights at fair value	158,023,000	0					158,023,000																								158,023,000
Total investments						884,254,000													21,667,000					529,434,000						333,153,000
Derivative assets	9,513,000	9,227,000			9,513,000			4,335,000	4,892,000														9,513,000		4,335,000	4,892,000
VIE assets	97,359,666,000				97,359,666,000																								97,359,666,000
Total					98,335,746,000													15,016,000					9,513,000						98,311,217,000
Derivative liabilities					(32,252,000)			(23,427,000)	(4,343,000)														(32,252,000)		(23,427,000)	(4,343,000)
VIE liabilities	96,934,006,000				96,934,006,000																		95,150,366,000						1,783,640,000
Total					96,966,258,000																		95,182,618,000						1,783,640,000
Total derivatives						(18,543,000)																		(18,543,000)
Total						865,711,000													21,667,000					510,891,000						333,153,000
Transfer of investment from Level II to Level III			$ 5,100,000	$ 117,400,000

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Apr. 19, 2013
LNR
Commitments
Unfavorable lease liability	$ 14.4	$ 15.3
Amortization period of unfavorable lease liability	8 years
Commitment to invest in venture
Commitments
Number of loans with future funding commitments	34
Value of loans with future funding commitments	$ 608.7

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Secured Financing Agreements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended						9 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended					0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 19, 2013 LNR item	Sep. 30, 2013 Wells Fargo II	Sep. 30, 2013 Wells Fargo II Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Wells Fargo II Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 Wells Fargo III	Sep. 30, 2013 Wells Fargo IV	Sep. 30, 2013 Goldman III	Sep. 30, 2013 Citibank	Sep. 30, 2013 Citibank Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 Citibank Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 Onewest Bank	Sep. 30, 2013 Borrowing Base	Sep. 30, 2013 Conduit I	Sep. 30, 2013 Conduit II	Apr. 19, 2013 Senior credit facility LNR	Apr. 30, 2013 Term Loan	Sep. 30, 2013 Term Loan	Sep. 30, 2013 Term Loan BB+/Ba2(S&P/Moody's)	Sep. 30, 2013 Term Loan LIBOR	Sep. 30, 2013 SMF I Conduit I LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 SMF I Conduit I LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 SMF I Conduit I LIBOR LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 SMF I Conduit I LIBOR LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 SMF II Conduit II LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 SMF II Conduit II LNR	Apr. 19, 2013 SMF II Conduit II LIBOR LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 SMF II Conduit II LIBOR LNR	Sep. 30, 2013 Starwood Property Mortgage, LLC Amended Wells RMBS Repurchase Agreement
Debt Instrument:
Pricing rate, basis							LIBOR			LIBOR	LIBOR	LIBOR	LIBOR			LIBOR	LIBOR					LIBOR		one-month LIBOR			one-month LIBOR	one-month LIBOR			one-month LIBOR	one-month LIBOR
Pricing margin (as a percent)								1.75%	6.00%	1.90%	2.75%	3.70%		1.75%	3.75%	3.00%	3.25%					2.75%		2.75%			2.20%	2.20%			2.10%	2.10%
Pledged Asset Carrying Value							$ 842,044,000			$ 289,830,000	$ 210,949,000	$ 210,125,000	$ 158,643,000			$ 124,822,000	$ 591,916,000					$ 1,726,171,000			$ 75,234,000				$ 203,887,000
Maximum Facility Size							550,000,000			175,000,000	154,935,000	149,989,000	125,000,000			84,012,000	250,000,000					298,500,000			250,000,000	250,000,000			150,000,000	150,000,000
Carrying Value	1,312,044,000		1,312,044,000		1,305,812,000		246,810,000			72,719,000	154,935,000	149,989,000	100,952,000			84,012,000						297,794,000			55,395,000				149,438,000
Maximum borrowing capacity																	250,000,000					300,000,000
Maturity period																						7 years
Borrowing cost (as a percent)																						3.84%
Fees to obtain facility																					7,100,000
Maximum liability guaranteed (as a percent)																										25.00%				20.00%
Repayment of outstanding balance plus accrued interest			2,674,437,000	1,164,373,000																268,900,000
Floor interest rate (as a percent)																						0.75%
Extended term																																	180 days
Number of repurchase facilities assumed						2
Debt instrument , credit rating																							BB+/Ba2(S&P/Moody's)
Discount amortization			(1,211,000)	(669,000)																		706,000
Repayment of secured financings
2013 (remainder of)	239,106,000		239,106,000													32,400,000		55,400,000	149,400,000
2014	589,295,000		589,295,000
2015	192,599,000		192,599,000
2016	3,000,000		3,000,000
2017 and thereafter	288,750,000		288,750,000
Total	1,312,750,000		1,312,750,000
Capitalized financing costs, net of amortization	11,600,000		11,600,000		7,800,000
Amortization of financing costs included in interest expense	$ 2,100,000	$ 1,500,000	$ 7,000,000	$ 3,900,000

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Investment Securities (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 Mortgage-backed securities	Sep. 30, 2013 Mortgage-backed securities security	Dec. 31, 2012 Mortgage-backed securities	Dec. 31, 2012 CMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2012 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2012 RMBS	Dec. 31, 2012 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS excluding securities elected as fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS, fair value option	Mar. 31, 2013 Securities, held to maturity
Mortgage-Backed Securities Available-for-Sale
Portion of securities with variable rate					$ 275,400,000		$ 275,400,000		$ 281,200,000
Portion of securities with variable rate (as a percent)				79.60%	87.10%		87.10%		84.40%	1.50%	0.00%
Description of variable rate basis		one-month LIBOR	one-month LIBOR	LIBOR			LIBOR		LIBOR
Description of variable rate basis												one-month LIBOR
Variable rate, weighted average spread (as a percent)				2.30%			0.37%		0.38%			10.00%
Maximum investment in available-for-sale securities with aggregate expected modified durations of less than 12 months (as a percent)							10.00%
Cost of third party management					300,000	700,000	1,700,000	1,500,000
Estimated Fair Value
Securities with a loss less than 12 months		45,304,000	4,096,000		45,304,000		45,304,000		4,096,000
Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		1,604,000	599,000		1,604,000		1,604,000		599,000
Unrealized Losses
Securities with a loss less than 12 months		(2,874,000)	(654,000)		(2,874,000)		(2,874,000)		(654,000)
Securities with a loss greater than 12 months		(519,000)	(37,000)		(519,000)		(519,000)		(37,000)
Number of securities with unrealized loss position		11
Number of securities with recognized other-than-temporary impairment charge		2
Other-than-temporary impairment charge recognized relating to security		86,000
Credit losses included in other-than-temporary impairment charges recognized relating to security	700,000	52,000
Origination of preferred equity interest in limited liability company mandatory redemption												$ 37,200,000

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Movement of investment in available-for-sale debt securities
Accretion of discount			$ 23,484	$ 25,064
Level III
Movement of investment in available-for-sale debt securities
Balance at the beginning of the period		233,456		470,327
Purchases		95,814		203,433
Transfers out				(176,786)
Sales		(9,425)		(158,177)
Principal amortization		(18,542)		(52,432)
Net decrease in assets		67,847		(183,962)
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets		30,575		28,611
Realized gain on assets		730		13,060
Accretion of discount	5,940	5,924	17,846	12,548
OTTI		(637)		(2,689)
Other		5		5
Net gain on assets		36,597		51,535
Balance at the end of the period		337,900		337,900
Loans held-for-sale, fair value option | Level III
Movement of investment in available-for-sale debt securities
Balance at the beginning of the period	171,176			128,593
Purchases	457,468		848,137
Sales	(375,204)		(851,539)	(132,128)
Principal amortization				(122)
Net decrease in assets				(132,250)
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets				(5,760)
Realized gain on assets				9,417
Net gain on assets				3,657
Balance at the end of the period	279,121		279,121
MBS available-for-sale, at fair value | Level III
Movement of investment in available-for-sale debt securities
Balance at the beginning of the period		233,456		341,734
Purchases		95,814		203,433
Transfers out				(176,786)
Sales		(9,425)		(26,049)
Principal amortization		(18,542)		(52,310)
Net decrease in assets		67,847		(51,712)
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets		30,575		34,371
Realized gain on assets		730		3,643
Accretion of discount		5,924		12,548
OTTI		(637)		(2,689)
Other		5		5
Net gain on assets		36,597		47,878
Balance at the end of the period		$ 337,900		$ 337,900

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Convertible Senior Notes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Convertible Senior Notes

Convertible Senior Notes

11. Convertible Senior Notes

On February 15, 2013, we issued $600.0 million of 4.55% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”). The 2018 Notes were sold to the underwriters at a discount of 2.05%, resulting in net proceeds to us of $587.7 million. On July 3, 2013, we issued $460.0 million of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”). The 2019 Notes were sold to the underwriters at a discount of 2.125%, resulting in net proceeds to us of $450.2 million. The following summarizes the unsecured convertible senior notes (collectively, the “Convertible Notes”) outstanding as of September 30, 2013 (amounts in thousands, except rates):

	Principal Amount		Coupon Rate		Effective Rate (1)		Conversion Rate (2)	Maturity Date	Remaining Period of Amortization
2018 Notes	$	600,000	4.55	%	6.08	%	35.5981	2/15/2018	4.4 years
2019 Notes	$	460,000	4.00	%	5.37	%	37.9896	1/15/2019	5.3 years

	As of September 30, 2013
Total principal	$	1,060,000
Net unamortized discount	(64,928		)
Carrying amount of debt components	$	995,072
Carrying amount of conversion option equity components recorded in additional paid-in capital	$	48,502

(1) Effective rate includes the effects of underwriter purchase discount and the adjustment for the conversion option, the value of which reduced the initial liability and was recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

(2) The conversion rate represents the number of common shares issuable per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes converted.  The initial conversion rate for the 2018 Notes was 35.5391, but was adjusted to 35.5981 in accordance with the applicable indenture because the dividend distributions of $0.46 per share declared in each of the second and third quarters of 2013 exceeded the initial dividend threshold amount of $0.44 per share specified in the indenture. No such adjustment was necessary with respect to the 2019 Notes because the initial dividend threshold amount is $0.46 per share in the applicable indenture.  The Company has the option to settle any conversions in cash, common shares or a combination thereof.  The if-converted value of the Convertible Notes does not exceed their principal amount at September 30, 2013 since the closing market price of the Company’s common stock of $23.97 per share does not exceed the implicit conversion prices of $28.09 per share for the 2018 Notes and $26.32 for the 2019 Notes .

ASC Topic 470-20 requires the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) to be separately accounted for in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. ASC 470-20 requires that the initial proceeds from the sale of these notes be allocated between a liability component and an equity component in a manner that reflects interest expense at the interest rate of similar nonconvertible debt that could have been issued by the Company at such time. The Company measured the fair value of the debt components of the 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes as of their respective issuance dates based on effective interest rates of 6.08% and 5.37%, respectively.  As a result, the Company attributed an aggregate of approximately $48.5 million of the proceeds to the equity components of the notes, which represents the excess proceeds received over the fair value of the liability components of the notes at the date of issuance. The equity components of the Convertible Notes have been reflected within additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013. The resulting debt discount is being amortized over the period during which the Convertible Notes are expected to be outstanding (the maturity date) as additional non-cash interest expense. The additional non-cash interest expense attributable to each of the Convertible Notes will increase in subsequent reporting periods through the maturity date as the notes accrete to their par value over the same period. The aggregate contractual interest expense was approximately $11.4 million and $21.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  With respect to the amortization of the discount on the liability components of the Convertible Notes, the Company reported additional non-cash interest expense of approximately $3.0 and $5.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.

Prior to the close of the business day immediately preceding September 1, 2017 for the 2018 Notes and July 15, 2018 for the 2019 Notes, the Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of one or more of the following conditions: (1) the closing market price of the Company’s common stock is at least 130% of the conversion price of the respective Convertible Notes for at least 20 out of 30 trading days prior to the end of the preceding fiscal quarter, (2) the trading price of the Convertible Notes was less than 98% of the product of (i) the conversion rate and (ii) the closing price of the Company’s common stock during any five consecutive trading day period, (3) the Company issues certain equity instruments at less than the 10-day average closing market price of its common stock or the per-share value of certain distributions exceeds the market price of the Company’s common stock by more than 10% or (4) other specified corporate events (significant consolidation, sale, merger, share exchange, fundamental change, etc.). On or after September 1, 2017 for the 2018 Notes and July 15, 2018 for the 2019 Notes, holders may convert each of their notes at the applicable conversion rate at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date irrespective of the foregoing conditions.

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Residential Real Estate

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Residential Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

7.  Residential Real Estate

During the second quarter of 2012, we began to purchase single family residential homes and non-performing residential loans. At acquisition, a significant portion of the properties were either vacant or had occupants that were not subject to a lease and/or were not paying rent to the previous owner. Upon acquisition, we began actively preparing the properties to be either rented or sold, as applicable. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred approximately $9.7 million and $31.3 million, respectively, in costs of preparing these properties for their intended use, and such costs were added to our investment basis.

Type	Depreciable Life	Acquisition Cost		Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		Accumulated Depreciation		Net Book Value
Building	30 years	$	173,554	$	19,909	$	3,086	$	190,377
Land	—	49,706		—		—		49,706
Furniture & Fixtures	5 years	167		616		105		678
Development Assets (1)	—	291,058		16,203		—		307,261
		$	514,485	$	36,728	$	3,191	$	548,022

(1) Development Assets represent residential properties that are being renovated or otherwise prepared for their intended use, which is either sale or rental. Costs incurred during the development period are capitalized.

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Loan Securitization/Sale Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 First Mortgages	Jun. 30, 2013 B Notes Senior participations loan	Sep. 30, 2013 A Notes First Mortgages	Sep. 30, 2013 Repurchase agreement	Jun. 30, 2013 Repurchase agreement
Loan Transfer Activities
Par value of loans held-for-sale, sold during period	$ 814,800,000	$ 363,700,000
Fair value of loans held-for-sale, sold during period	851,500,000	375,200,000
Amount repaid for outstanding balance							272,100,000	610,400,000
Face amount of mortgage loans sold				261,600,000		100,000,000
Numbers of loans sold					2
Aggregate proceeds from loans sold		95,000,000	35,738,000		95,000,000
Total proceeds from first mortgage loans				$ 52,900,000

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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

14. Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11 and ASU No. 2013-01, we are disclosing the following information to enable users of our financial statements to understand the potential effect of netting arrangements on our financial position for recognized assets and liabilities within the scope of these standards, which for us are derivative assets and liabilities as well as repurchase agreement liabilities (amounts in thousands):

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i)		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2013 Description	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	9,513	$	—	$	9,513	$	6,269	$	2,080	$	1,164
Total	$	9,513	$	—	$	9,513	$	6,269	$	2,080	$	1,164

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i)		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of September 30, 2013 Description	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	32,252	$	—	$	32,252	$	6,269	$	2,239	$	23,744
Secured financing facilities (1)	1,014,250		—		1,014,250		1,014,250		—		—
Total	$	1,046,502	$	—	$	1,046,502	$	1,020,519	$	2,239	$	23,744

(1) The fair value of assets pledged against the Company’s repurchase agreements was $2,115.5 million at September 30, 2013.

With regard to the repurchase agreement liabilities above, the actual fair values and carrying values (if carried at amortized cost) exceed the respective liabilities.  However, the amount required to be disclosed as offsetting collateral is limited to the repurchase agreement liability.

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i) Gross		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2012 Description	Amounts of Recognized Assets		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	9,227	$	—	$	9,227	$	4,335	$	2,989	$	1,903
Total	$	9,227	$	—	$	9,227	$	4,335	$	2,989	$	1,903

			(ii)				(iv)
	(i) Gross		Gross Amounts Offset in the		(iii) = (i) - (ii) Net Amounts of		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
As of December 31, 2012 Description	Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Statement of Financial Position		Assets Presented in  the Statement of Financial Position		Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged		(v) = (iii) - (iv) Net Amount
Derivatives	$	27,770	$	—	$	27,770	$	4,335	$	—	$	23,435
Secured financing facilities (1)	1,305,812		—		1,305,812		1,305,812		—		—
Total	$	1,333,582	$	—	$	1,333,582	$	1,310,147	$	—	$	23,435

With regard to the repurchase agreement liabilities above, the actual fair values and carrying values (if carried at amortized cost) exceed the respective liabilities.  However, the amount required to be disclosed as offsetting collateral is limited to the repurchase agreement liability.

(1) The fair value of assets pledged against the Company’s repurchase agreements was $2,502.9 million at December 31, 2012.

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Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

12. Loan Securitization/Sale Activities

As described below, we regularly sell loans and notes under various strategies.  We evaluate such sales as to whether they meet the criteria for treatment as a sale—legal isolation, ability of transferee to pledge or exchange the transferred assets without constraint, and transfer of control.  Unless otherwise described below, the sales during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 met the criteria for sale accounting.

Within LNR, we originate commercial mortgage loans with the intent to sell these mortgage loans to SPEs for the purposes of securitization. These SPEs then issue CMBS that are collateralized in part by these assets, as well as other assets transferred to the SPE.  In certain instances, we retain a subordinated interest in the SPE and serve as special servicer for the SPE.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the LNR Stub Period, we sold $363.7 million and $814.8 million, respectively, par value of loans held-for-sale from our conduit platform for their fair values of $375.2 million and $851.5 million, respectively.  During the three months ended September 30, 2013 and the LNR Stub Period, the sale proceeds were used in part to repay $272.1 million and $610.4 million, respectively, of the outstanding balance of the repurchase agreements associated with these loans.

Within the Real Estate Investment Lending segment (refer to Note 24), we originate or acquire loans and then subsequently sell a senior portion, which can be represented in various forms including first mortgages, A-Notes and senior participations.  Typically, our motivation for entering into these transactions is to effectively create leverage on the subordinated position that we will retain and hold for investment.  During the third quarter 2013, we sold $261.6 million in face amount of first mortgage loans, including a $100.0 million A-note into securitization.  LNR was engaged as the special servicer in the securitization transaction, which represents a form of continuing involvement that we concluded was not significant and therefore accounted for the transaction as a sale.  During the second quarter 2013, we concurrently sold senior participations in two separate B-Notes, which generated $95.0 million in aggregate proceeds.  We retained the subordinated interests and therefore accounted for the sales as secured borrowings as required by GAAP.  In addition, we sold first mortgages in May and June where we held and retained mezzanine loans.  These sales generated $52.9 million in total proceeds. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, a related party venture that we consolidate (refer to Note 11) sold its first mortgage loan to independent third parties. We immediately thereafter purchased a pari-passu participation in the loan such that our economic interest in the loan was effectively unchanged. We did not recognize any gain on sale from these transactions given that we held the same economic interest in the first mortgage loan after they were consummated.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 07, 2013
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001465128
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		195,261,425
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Assets:
Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings	$ 3,790,262	$ 2,914,434
Loans held-for-sale	345,139
Non-performing residential loans	197,716	68,883
Financial Liabilities:
Convertible senior notes	995,072
Carrying Value
Financial Assets:
Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings	3,875,852	3,000,335
Loans held-for-sale	66,018
Securities, held to maturity	37,370
European servicing rights	29,709
Non-performing residential loans	197,716	68,883
Financial Liabilities:
Secured financing agreements, loan transfer secured borrowings, and loan participation liability	1,493,726	1,393,705
Convertible senior notes	995,072
Fair Value
Financial Assets:
Loans held-for-investment and loans transferred as secured borrowings	3,974,875	3,097,089
Loans held-for-sale	66,813
Securities, held to maturity	37,600
European servicing rights	31,448
Non-performing residential loans	203,700	68,883
Financial Liabilities:
Secured financing agreements, loan transfer secured borrowings, and loan participation liability	1,493,257	1,397,128
Convertible senior notes	$ 1,102,300

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Derivatives and Hedging Activity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivatives and Hedging Activity

Derivatives and Hedging Activity

13. Derivatives and Hedging Activity

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

We are exposed to certain risk arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. Refer to our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for further discussion of our risk management objectives and policies.

Cash Flow Hedges of Forecasted Interest Payments

In connection with our repurchase agreements, we have entered into eight outstanding interest rate swaps that have been designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate risk associated with forecasted interest payments. As of September 30, 2013, the aggregate notional of our interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk totaled $183.4 million.  Under these agreements, we will pay fixed monthly coupons at a fixed rates ranging from 0.557% to 2.228% of the notional amount to the counterparty and receive floating rate LIBOR. Our interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk have maturities ranging from May 2014 to May 2021.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 we did not recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in earnings.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the associated variable-rate debt. Over the next twelve months, we estimate that an additional $1.4 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.  We are hedging our exposure to the variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a maximum period of 93 months.

Non-designated Hedges

Derivatives not designated as hedges are derivatives that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting under GAAP or for which we have not elected to designate as hedges.  Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations.

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we entered into 14 forward contracts whereby we agree to sell an amount of GBP or EUR for agreed upon amount of USD at various dates from October 2013 through March 2016. These forward contracts were executed to economically fix the USD amounts of foreign denominated cash flows expected to be received by us related to foreign denominated loan investments.

As of September 30, 2013, we had 45 foreign exchange forward derivatives to sell GBP with a total notional amount of GBP 198.3 million, one foreign exchange forward derivative to buy GBP with a total notional amount of GBP 64.1 million and 20 foreign exchange forward derivatives to sell EUR with a total notional of EUR 132.4 million that were not designated as hedges in qualifying hedging relationships.

The LNR conduit platform uses interest rate and credit index instruments to manage exposures related to commercial mortgage loans held-for-sale. As of September 30, 2013, there were 34 interest rate swaps where the Company is paying fixed rates, with maturities ranging from 3 to 10 years and a total notional amount of $239.1 million.  As of September 30, 2013, there were four credit index instruments with a total notional amount of $50.0 million.

The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Tabular Disclosure of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

	DerivativesinanAssetPosition						DerivativesinaLiabilityPosition
	AsofSeptember 30, 2013			AsofDecember 31,2012			Asof September 30, 2013			AsofDecember31,2012
	BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue		BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue		Balance Sheet Location	FairValue		BalanceSheetLocation	FairValue
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	Derivative Assets	$	96	Derivative Assets	$	—	Derivative Liabilities	$	1,084	Derivative Liabilities	$	2,571
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		96			—			1,084			2,571
Derivatives not designatedas hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	Derivative Assets	3,243		Derivative Assets	4,892		Derivative Liabilities	6,186		Derivative Liabilities	1,772
Foreign exchange contracts	Derivative Assets	3,243		N/A	4,335		Derivative Liabilities	24,982		Derivative Liabilities	23,427
Credit index instruments	Derivative Assets	2,931		N/A	—		Derivative Liabilities	—		N/A	—
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		9,417			9,227			31,168			25,199
Total derivatives		$	9,513		$	9,227		$	32,252		$	27,770

Cash flow hedges impact for the three months ended September 30, 2013:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of Loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	594	Interest Expense	$	397	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the three months ended September 30, 2012:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	1,072	Interest Expense	$	661	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of Gain recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of loss recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	332	Interest Expense	$	1,251	Interest Expense	$	—

Cash flow hedges impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:

Derivative type for cash flow hedge	Amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)		Location of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)	Amount of loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)		Location of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)	Amount of gain recognized in income on derivative (ineffective portion)
Interest Rate	$	3,534	Interest Expense	$	1,911	Interest Expense	$	—

Non-Designated derivatives impact for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
as Hedging Instruments	Derivative	2013			2012
Interest Rate Swaps	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	(4,261	)	$	(51	)
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(17,459		)	(7,510		)
Credit Index Instruments	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(731		)	—
		$	(22,451	)	$	(7,561	)

Non-Designated derivatives impact for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:

Derivatives Not Designated	Location of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on	Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
as Hedging Instruments	Derivative	2013			2012
Interest Rate Swaps	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	$	2,752		$	608
Foreign Exchange Contracts	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(2,692		)	(10,392		)
Credit Index Instruments	Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(125		)	—
		$	(65	)	$	(9,784	)

Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

We have entered into agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain provisions where if we were to default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, we may also be declared in default on our derivative obligations. We also have certain agreements that contain provisions where if our ratio of principal amount of indebtedness to total assets at any time exceeds 75%, then we could be declared in default of our derivative obligations.

As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of derivatives in a liability position was $32.3 million. As of September 30, 2013, we had posted collateral of $14.6 million related to our derivative financial instruments.

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Residential Real Estate (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Residential real estate	Sep. 30, 2013 Residential real estate	Sep. 30, 2013 Residential real estate Building	Sep. 30, 2013 Residential real estate Land	Sep. 30, 2013 Residential real estate Furniture and fixtures	Sep. 30, 2013 Residential real estate Development Assets
Other Investments
Costs incurred for getting properties ready for intended use			$ 9,700,000	$ 31,300,000
Depreciable Life					30 years		5 years
Acquisition Cost			514,485,000	514,485,000	173,554,000	49,706,000	167,000	291,058,000
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition			36,728,000	36,728,000	19,909,000		616,000	16,203,000
Accumulated Depreciation			3,191,000	3,191,000	3,086,000		105,000
Net Book Value	$ 548,022,000	$ 99,115,000	$ 548,022,000	$ 548,022,000	$ 190,377,000	$ 49,706,000	$ 678,000	$ 307,261,000

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Investment Securities (Details 3) (SEREF, USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 14, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
SEREF
Equity securities
Number of shares acquired	9,140,000
Ownership percentage	4.00%
Value of shares acquired	$ 14.7
Fair value of investment		$ 15.0

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended						9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans held-for-sale, fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans held-for-sale, fair value option Discounted cash flow Minimum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 Loans held-for-sale, fair value option Discounted cash flow Maximum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS Discounted cash flow	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS Discounted cash flow Minimum	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS Discounted cash flow Minimum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS Discounted cash flow Maximum	Sep. 30, 2013 RMBS Discounted cash flow Maximum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS and CMBS, fair value option	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS and CMBS, fair value option Discounted cash flow Minimum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 CMBS and CMBS, fair value option Discounted cash flow Maximum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 Domestic Servicing Rights	Sep. 30, 2013 Domestic Servicing Rights Discounted cash flow Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 VIE assets	Sep. 30, 2013 VIE assets Discounted cash flow Minimum Recurring basis	Sep. 30, 2013 VIE assets Discounted cash flow Maximum Recurring basis
Quantitative information for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis
Carrying Value	$ 104,074,575	$ 4,324,373	$ 279,121			$ 316,261						$ 198,146			$ 158,023		$ 97,359,666
Yield (as a percent)				4.65%	5.61%								0.00%	767.00%		8.75%		0.00%	791.80%
Duration				5 years	10 years								0 years	10 years				0 years	23 years 6 months
Constant prepayment rate (as a percent)									(0.60%)		14.90%
Constant default rate (as a percent)									2.00%		13.30%
Loss severity (as a percent)									10.00%		83.00%
Delinquency Rate (as a percent)									5.00%		47.00%
Servicer Advances (as a percent)									8.00%		100.00%
Annual Coupon Deterioration (as a percent)									0.025%		0.18%
Putback Amount per Projected Total Collateral Loss (as a percent)									0.00%		9.00%
Discount rates (as a percent)																15.00%
Portfolio percentage							90.00%	40.00%		80.00%