10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

Or

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

For the transition period from      to        

Commission file number:

001-36299

Ladder Capital Corp

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	80-0925494
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)
345 Park Avenue, New York	10154
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 715-3170

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 of this chapter) 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 o	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x	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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at August 1, 2014
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value	50,597,205
Class B Common Stock, no par value	48,532,489

LADDER CAPITAL CORP

FORM 10-Q
June 30, 2014

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
Combined Consolidated Statements of Income	5
Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	6
Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity/Capital	7
Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	8
Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	49
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	79
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	81
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION	82
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	82
Item 1A. Risk Factors	82
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities	82
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	82
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	82
Item 5. Other Information	82
Item 6. Exhibits	83
SIGNATURES	84

1

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”) includes forward-looking statements.  All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, strategy and plans, and our expectations for future operations, are forward-looking statements.  The words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “can have,”  “likely,” “continue,” “design,” and other words and terms of similar  expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ from this projection or assumption in any of our forward-looking statements.  Our future financial position and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. You should consider our forward-looking statements in light of a number of factors, including risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, (the “Annual Report”), as well as our combined consolidated financial statements, related notes, and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements.

REFERENCES TO LADDER CAPITAL CORP

Ladder Capital Corp is a holding company and its primary asset is a controlling equity interest in Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP (“LCFH”). Unless the context suggests otherwise, references in this report to “Ladder,” “Ladder Capital,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer (1) prior to the February 2014 initial public offering (“IPO”) of the Class A common stock of Ladder Capital Corp and related transactions, to LCFH (or “Predecessor”) and its consolidated subsidiaries and (2) after our IPO and related transactions, to Ladder Capital Corp and its combined consolidated subsidiaries.

2

Part I - Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

The combined consolidated financial statements of Ladder Capital Corp and Predecessor and the notes related to the foregoing combined consolidated financial statements are included in this Item 1.

Index to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
Combined Consolidated Statements of Income	5
Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	6
Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity/Capital	7
Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	8
Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements	9

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Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	84,966,296	$	78,742,257
Cash collateral held by broker	37,995,922		28,520,788
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost	1,026,118,013		539,078,182
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		440,489,789
Real estate securities, available-for-sale:
Investment grade commercial mortgage backed securities	1,239,296,993		1,164,936,448
GN construction securities	20,277,121		13,006,860
GN permanent securities	99,917,460		113,216,186
Interest-only securities	474,996,698		366,086,700
Real estate held for sale	19,028,992		—
Real estate, net	542,147,792		624,219,015
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	5,836,776		9,262,762
FHLB stock	57,240,000		49,450,000
Derivative instruments	196,009		8,244,355
Due from brokers	33,435,077		1,503
Accrued interest receivable	18,448,989		14,971,167
Other assets	60,463,345		38,837,255
Total assets	$	3,824,083,991	$	3,489,063,267
Liabilities and Capital
Liabilities
Repurchase agreements	$	685,693,352	$	609,834,793
Long-term financing	314,554,965		291,053,406
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000,000		989,000,000
Senior unsecured notes	325,000,000		325,000,000
Due to brokers	16,865,739		—
Derivative instruments	15,732,862		7,031,033
Accrued expenses	72,013,194		64,400,382
Other liabilities	24,069,898		17,509,888
Total liabilities	2,356,930,010		2,303,829,502
Commitments and contingencies
Equity (capital)
Series A preferred units	—		825,985,422
Series B preferred units	—		290,846,531
Common units	—		59,565,278
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 50,597,205 shares issued and outstanding	50,597		—
Class B common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 48,533,473 shares issued and outstanding	—		—
Additional paid-in capital	720,322,279		—
Retained earnings	25,157,129		—
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	5,024,250		—
Total shareholders’ equity (partners’ capital)	750,554,255		1,176,397,231
Noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	709,126,369		—
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	7,473,357		8,836,534
Total equity (capital)	1,467,153,981		1,185,233,765
Total liabilities and equity (capital)	$	3,824,083,991	$	3,489,063,267

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net interest income
Interest income	$	45,112,289		$	30,167,774		$	81,934,414		$	61,429,106
Interest expense	16,751,627			11,941,719			31,592,925			23,148,915
Net interest income	28,360,662			18,226,055			50,341,489			38,280,191
Provision for loan losses	150,000			150,000			300,000			300,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	28,210,662			18,076,055			50,041,489			37,980,191
Other income
Operating lease income	12,803,327			8,906,286			26,016,701			15,390,326
Tenant recoveries	2,142,214			—			4,222,377			—
Sale of loans, net	45,418,742			35,813,760			86,721,407			118,821,222
Gain on securities	5,376,206			3,311,422			7,185,021			5,876,315
Sale of real estate, net	9,060,194			3,665,173			15,753,101			7,362,721
Fee income	2,191,847			2,164,377			4,500,719			3,602,878
Net result from derivative transactions	(25,273,324		)	20,679,027			(51,559,990		)	22,948,736
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	987,385			595,371			1,335,560			989,351
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	2,782,051			(4,788,943		)	1,747,905			(5,038,843		)
Total other income	55,488,642			70,346,473			95,922,801			169,952,706
Costs and expenses
Salaries and employee benefits	26,483,185			13,881,840			46,486,198			33,593,393
Operating expenses	3,663,819			2,736,255			6,705,120			5,009,124
Real estate operating expenses	7,379,677			3,544,717			14,981,536			6,425,142
Fee expense	713,570			3,788,808			1,215,086			5,193,012
Depreciation and amortization	7,017,736			3,075,606			14,444,994			6,199,189
Total costs and expenses	45,257,987			27,027,226			83,832,934			56,419,860
Income before taxes	38,441,317			61,395,302			62,131,356			151,513,037
Income tax expense	8,198,624			1,615,757			13,487,841			3,683,520
Net income	30,242,693			59,779,545			48,643,515			147,829,517
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(46,409		)	354,274			145,111			327,030
Net (income) loss attributable to predecessor unitholders	—			$	60,133,819		12,628,031			$	148,156,547
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(17,691,496		)				(36,259,528		)
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,504,788					$	25,157,129
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.26					$	0.51
Diluted	$	0.22					$	0.46
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	48,909,692						48,909,692
Diluted	97,617,710						97,714,070

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net income	$	30,242,693		$	59,779,545		$	48,643,515		$	147,829,517
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale (1)	22,118,417			(11,942,940		)	37,722,320			(10,955,184		)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income (2)	(5,699,736		)	(3,311,422		)	(7,508,551		)	(5,876,315		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	16,418,681			(15,254,362		)	30,213,769			(16,831,499		)
Comprehensive income	46,661,374			44,525,183			78,857,284			130,998,018
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(46,409		)	354,274			145,111			327,030
Comprehensive income of combined Class A common shareholders and Predecessor unit holders	$	46,614,965		$	44,879,457		$	79,002,395		$	131,325,048
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to predecessor unitholders	—						(4,379,909		)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(27,446,074		)				(44,441,058		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	19,168,891					$	30,181,428

(1) Amounts are net of provision for (benefit from) income taxes of $4,923,857 and $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $5,229,808 and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(2) Amounts are net of provision for (benefit from) income taxes of ($1,248,607) and $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and ($1,248,607) and $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity/Capital

(unaudited)

	Predecessor’s Partners’ Capital												Shareholders’ Equity
																									Accumulated
																									Other			Noncontrolling Interests						Total Stockholders’
	Series A			Series B			Common						Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock				Additional Paid-			Retained		Comprehensive			Operating			Consolidated			Equity/Partners
	Preferred Units			Preferred Units			Units			LP Units			Shares	Par		Shares		Par		in-Capital			Earnings		Income			Partnership			Joint Ventures			Capital
Balance, December 31, 2012	$	781,100,600		$	272,215,202		$	44,372,247		$	—		—	$	—	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	582,166		$	1,098,270,215
Contributions	—			1,800,000			—			—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			9,845,654			11,645,654
Distributions	(58,092,429		)	(18,333,605		)	(19,016,182		)	—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			(493,136		)	(95,935,352		)
Equity based compensation	—			2,428,078			453,369			—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			2,881,447
Net income (loss)	115,349,646			36,670,087			37,811,503			—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			(1,098,150		)	188,733,086
Other comprehensive income	(12,372,395		)	(3,933,231		)	(4,055,659		)	—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			(20,361,285		)
Balance, December 31, 2013	$	825,985,422		$	290,846,531		$	59,565,278		$	—		—	$	—	—		$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	8,836,534		$	1,185,233,765
Contributions	—			—			—			—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—
Distributions	—			(368,983		)	—			—			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			(40,441,513		)	(1,218,066		)	(42,028,562		)
Equity based compensation	—			290,171			—			—			—	—		—		—		125,425			—		—			6,136,856			—			6,552,452
Issuance of common stock (IPO)	—			—			—			—			16,925,013	16,925		—		—		259,020,575			—		—			—			—			259,037,500
Shares acquired to satisfy minimum required federal and state tax witholding on vesting restricted stock	—			—			—			—			—	—		(3,941	)	—		—			—		—			—			—			—
Offering costs	—			—			—			—			—	—		—		—		(20,498,458		)	—		—			—			—			(20,498,458		)
Reorganization transactions	(828,576,853		)	(291,680,215		)	(60,441,260		)	1,180,698,328			—	—		—		—		—			—		—			—			—			—
Exchange of capital for common stock	—			—			—			(483,601,646		)	33,672,192	33,672		—		—		483,567,974			—		—			—			—			—
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	—			—			—			(697,096,682		)	—	—		48,537,414		—		—			—		—			697,096,682			—			—
Net income (loss)	(7,471,541		)	(2,630,884		)	(2,525,606		)	—			—	—		—		—		—			25,157,129		—			36,259,528			(145,111		)	48,643,515
Other comprehensive income	10,062,972			3,543,380			3,401,588			—			—	—		—		—		—			—		5,024,299			8,181,530			—			30,213,769
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	—			—			—			—			—	—		—		—		(1,893,237		)	—		(49		)	1,893,286			—			—
Balance, June 30, 2014	—			—			—			—			50,597,205	50,597		48,533,473		—		720,322,279			25,157,129		5,024,250			709,126,369			7,473,357			1,467,153,981

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	48,643,515		$	147,829,517
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	14,444,994			6,199,189
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments	16,784,639			(20,178,151		)
Unrealized (gain) loss on Agency interest-only securities, net	(1,747,905		)	5,038,843
Provision for loan losses	300,000			300,000
Amortization of equity based compensation	6,552,452			1,569,962
Amortization of deferred financing costs included in interest expense	2,625,355			1,820,122
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt	(305,846		)	(262,573		)
Amortization of above- and below-market lease intangibles	345,235			—
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees on loans and securities	37,206,089			24,605,139
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(86,721,407		)	(118,821,222		)
Realized gain on real estate securities	(7,185,021		)	(5,876,315		)
Realized gain on sale of real estate	(15,753,101		)	(7,362,721		)
Origination of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	(1,291,509,649		)	(1,213,546,008		)
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	781,837			4,767,867
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	1,727,178,351			1,381,912,189
Accrued interest receivable	(3,477,822		)	2,226,653
Earnings on investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,335,560		)	(989,351		)
Distributions of return on capital from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	1,604,181			2,988,807
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Due to brokers	16,865,739			—
Due from brokers	(33,433,574		)	(1,431,523		)
Other assets	(27,884,077		)	(9,310,495		)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	11,727,463			33,937,974
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	415,705,888			235,417,903
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Reduction (addition) of cash collateral held by broker for derivatives	(8,004,098		)	(25,850,397		)
Purchase of derivative instruments	(7,125		)	(20,000		)
Purchases of real estate securities	(527,611,888		)	(113,439,927		)
Repayment of real estate securities	122,764,169			210,159,099
Proceeds from sales of real estate securities	229,914,265			98,964,627
Purchase of FHLB stock	(7,790,000		)	(15,800,000		)
Origination and purchases of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	(575,326,984		)	(179,021,609		)
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	78,642,485			164,521,316
Reduction (addition) of cash collateral held by broker	(1,471,036		)	41,876,366
Addition of deposits received for loan originations	2,418,020			6,322,863
Security deposits included in other assets	1,659,787			—
Capital contributions to investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			(3,725,552		)
Distributions of return of capital from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	3,157,365			4,150,211
Purchases of real estate and capital improvements	(622,886		)	(157,996,522		)
Proceeds from sale of real estate	64,901,840			18,086,325
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(617,376,086		)	48,226,800
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deferred financing costs	(2,282,207		)	3,533,380
Repayment of repurchase agreements	(4,585,180,010		)	(3,061,960,487		)
Proceeds from repurchase agreements	4,661,038,569			2,523,021,309
Repayment of borrowings under credit agreements	—			(30,000,000		)
Proceeds from borrowings under credit agreements	—			30,000,000
Proceeds from long-term financing	41,083,035			65,170,439
Repayment of long-term financing	(17,275,630		)	(32,924		)
Proceeds from FHLB borrowings	2,731,000,000			2,414,000,000
Repayments of FHLB borrowings	(2,817,000,000		)	(2,178,000,000		)
Partners’ capital contributions	—			1,800,000
Partners’ capital distributions	(368,983		)	(58,900,697		)
Capital contributed by a noncontrolling interest	—			8,437,262
Capital distributed by a noncontrolling interest	(41,659,579		)	(7,813		)
Issuance of common stock	259,037,500			—
Common stock offering costs	(20,498,458		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	207,894,237			(282,939,531		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	6,224,039			705,172
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	78,742,257			45,178,565
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	84,966,296		$	45,883,737
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest	$	29,266,388		$	22,763,174
Cash paid for income taxes	$	11,417,069		$	5,828,477
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Transfer from mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost to mortgage loan receivable held for sale	$	12,000,000		$	8,320,273
Transfer from real estate, net to real estate held for sale	$	19,028,992		$	—
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
Exchange of capital for common stock	$	483,567,974		$	—
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	$	697,096,682		$	—
Change in other comprehensive income related to change in current and deferred tax provision	$	3,981,201		$	—
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	$	1,893,286		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

1.ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

Ladder Capital Corp was formed as a Delaware corporation on May 21, 2013. The Company conducted an initial public offering of common stock (the “IPO”) which closed on February 11, 2014. The Company used the net proceeds from the IPO to purchase newly issued LP Units from LCFH.  In connection with the IPO, Ladder Capital Corp also became a holding corporation and the general partner of, and obtained a controlling interest in, LCFH. Ladder Capital Corp’s only business is to act as the general partner of LCFH, and, as such, Ladder Capital Corp indirectly operates and controls all of the business and affairs of LCFH and its subsidiaries through its ability to appoint the LCFH board.  The proceeds received by LCFH in connection with the sale of newly issued LP Units have and will be used for loan origination, real estate businesses and for general corporate purposes.

Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and its subsidiaries. The ownership interest of certain existing owners of LCFH, who own LP Units and an equivalent number of shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock as of the completion of the offering (the “Continuing LCFH Limited Partners”) are reflected as a noncontrolling interest in Ladder Capital Corp’s combined consolidated financial statements.

Immediately prior to the closing of the IPO on February 11, 2014, LCFH effectuated certain transactions intended to simplify the capital structure of LCFH (the “Reorganization Transactions”). Prior to the Reorganization Transactions, LCFH’s capital structure consisted of three different classes of membership interests (Series A and Series B Participating Preferred Units and Class A Common Units), each of which had different capital accounts. The net effect of the Reorganization Transactions was to convert the multiple-class structure into a single new class of units in LCFH (“LP Units”) and an equal number of shares of Class B common stock of Ladder Capital Corp. The conversion of all of the different classes of LCFH occurred in accordance with conversion ratios for each class of outstanding units based upon the liquidation value of LCFH, as if it had been liquidated upon the IPO, with such value determined by the $17.00 price per share of Class A common stock sold in the IPO. The distribution of LP Units per class of outstanding units was determined pursuant to the distribution provisions set forth in LCFH’s amended and restated Limited Liability Limited Partnership Agreement (the “Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement”). In addition, in connection with the IPO, certain of LCFH’s existing investors (the “Exchanging Existing Owners”) received 33,672,192 shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock in lieu of any or all LP Units and shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock that would otherwise have been issued to such existing investors in the Reorganization Transactions, which resulted in Ladder Capital Corp, or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ladder Capital Corp, owning one LP Unit for each share of Class A Common Stock so issued to the Exchanging Existing Owners.

The IPO resulted in the issuance by Ladder Capital Corp of 15,237,500 shares of Class A common stock to the public, including 1,987,500 shares of Class A common stock offered as a result of the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, and net proceeds to Ladder Capital Corp of approximately $238.5 million (after deducting fees and expenses associated with the IPO). In addition, in connection with the IPO, the Company granted 1,687,513 shares of restricted Class A common stock to members of management, certain directors and certain employees.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, and subject to the applicable minimum retained ownership requirements and certain other restrictions, including notice requirements, from time to time, Continuing LCFH Limited Partners (or certain transferees thereof) will have the right to exchange their LP Units for shares of Ladder Capital Corp’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

As a result of the transactions described above:

·Ladder Capital Corp became the general partner of LCFH and, through LCFH and its subsidiaries, operates the Ladder Capital business. Accordingly, Ladder Capital Corp has a 51.0% economic interest in LCFH, and Ladder Capital Corp has a majority voting interest and controls the management of LCFH. As a result, Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners to the extent the book value of their interest in LCFH is greater than zero;

·50,597,205 shares of Ladder Capital Corp’s Class A common stock were outstanding (comprised of 15,237,500 shares issued to the investors in the IPO, 33,672,192 shares issued to the Exchanging Existing Owners and 1,687,513 shares issued to certain directors, officers, and employees in connection with the IPO), and 48,537,414 shares of Ladder Capital Corp’s Class B common stock were outstanding.  Class B common stock has no economic interest but rather voting interest in the Company. With respect to LCFH, 99,134,619 LP Units of LCFH were outstanding, of which 50,597,205 LP Units were held by Ladder Capital Corp and its subsidiaries and 48,537,414 units were held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners; and

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·LP Units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis for shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock. In connection with an exchange, a corresponding number of shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock will be required to be cancelled. LCFH LP units and Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock cannot be legally separated.  However, the exchange of LP Units for shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock will not affect the exchanging owners’ voting power since the votes represented by the cancelled shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock will be replaced with the votes represented by the shares of Class A common stock for which such LP Units are exchanged.

The Reorganization Transactions and the IPO are collectively referred to as the “IPO Transactions.”

2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Combination and Consolidation

The accompanying combined consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations, financial position and cash flows.  The interim combined consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 of our Predecessor, LCFH, which are included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, as certain disclosures would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited consolidated financial statements have not been included in this interim report.  Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. The interim combined consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, and do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of our combined consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP.

The combined consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and those of its subsidiaries which are majority-owned and/or controlled by the Company and variable interest entities for which the Company has determined itself to be the primary beneficiary, if any.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.  The combined consolidated financial statements of the Company are comprised of the consolidation of LCFH and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries, prior to the IPO Transactions, and the consolidated financial statements of Ladder Capital Corp, subsequent to the IPO Transactions.

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 — Consolidation (“ASC 810”), provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIEs. Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either: (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest; (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest.  The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary.  The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. As of June 30, 2014, the Company does not have investments in VIEs.

The Company accounted for the IPO Transactions as an exchange between entities under common control and recorded the net assets and shareholders’ equity of the contributed entities at historical cost.

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in the subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent.”  Noncontrolling interests are presented as a separate component of capital in the combined consolidated balance sheets.  In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to shareholders/unitholders (controlling interest) and noncontrolling interests.

Pursuant to ASC 810, Consolidation, on the accounting and reporting for noncontrolling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary, changes in a parent’s ownership interest (and transactions with noncontrolling interest unitholders in the subsidiary) while the parent retains its controlling interest in its subsidiary should be accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest shall be adjusted to reflect the change in its ownership interest in the subsidiary, with the offset to equity attributable to the parent. Accordingly, as a result of reorganization transactions which caused changes in ownership percentages between the Company’s Class A shareholders and the noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company has increased noncontrolling

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interests in the Operating Partnership and decreased additional paid-in capital in the Company’s shareholders’ equity by $2.2 million as of June 30, 2014.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

During the Company’s reporting process for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company identified and corrected an error that impacted the financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  At that time, in accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC Topic 250 - Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“ASC 250”), the Company concluded that the error in accounting was not material to the financial statements to any previous reporting period when taken as a whole, both on a quantitative and qualitative basis.  However, the Company elected to revise its previously issued financial statements to properly reflect the impact of the error in such financial statements.  Following is a summary of the error identified and corrected:

The Company identified and corrected an error in the manner in which it accounted for the sale of loans into a securitization that had been originated to a consolidated affiliate (“Intercompany Loans”). Specifically, the Company historically incorrectly accounted for the sale of Intercompany Loans as a transfer of financial assets under ASC Topic 860 - Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets (“ASC 860”), rather than as origination of debt. The effect of the correction is the reclassification of a portion of net proceeds from sale of loans, net to a component of long-term financing, with the resulting premium on long-term financing amortized over the life of the loan as a reduction of interest expense, and accordingly impacts the combined consolidated statements of income, cash flows, comprehensive income, and segment reporting included in Note 18. Net income was decreased by $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, with a corresponding increase to long-term financing.

The effects of the revision are summarized in the following tables:

Consolidated Statements of Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments		As Revised
Interest expense	$	23,411,488	(262,573	)	$	23,148,915
Net interest income	38,017,618		262,573		38,280,191
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	37,717,618		262,573		37,980,191
Sale of loans, net	121,444,307		(2,623,085	)	118,821,222
Total other income	172,575,791		(2,623,085	)	169,952,706
Income before taxes	153,873,549		(2,360,512	)	151,513,037
Net Income	150,190,029		(2,360,512	)	147,829,517
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	150,517,059		(2,360,512	)	148,156,547

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029	$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Comprehensive Income	133,358,530		(2,360,512		)	130,998,018
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	133,685,560		(2,360,512		)	131,325,048

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029		$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt	—			(262,573		)	(262,573		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(121,444,307		)	2,623,085			(118,821,222		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	1,384,535,274			(2,623,085		)	1,381,912,189
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	244,363,851			(2,623,085		)	241,740,766
Proceeds from long-term financing	62,547,354			2,623,085			65,170,439
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(285,562,616		)	2,623,085			(282,939,531		)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In particular, the estimates used in the pricing process for real estate securities and the process for determining effective yield for purposes of recognition of interest income and determining other than temporary impairment are inherently subjective and imprecise. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Collateral Held by Broker

The Company maintains accounts with brokers to facilitate financial derivative and repurchase agreement transactions in support of its loan and securities investments and risk management activities. Based on the value of the positions in these accounts and the associated margin requirements, the Company may be required to deposit additional cash into these broker accounts.  The cash collateral held by broker is considered restricted cash.

Mortgage Loans Receivable Held for Investment

Loans that the Company has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff, are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, unamortized deferred fees or costs, premiums or discounts and an allowance for loan losses. Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized in interest income over the estimated life of the loans using the interest method, adjusted for actual prepayments.  The Company may sell mortgage loans receivable held for investment to an unaffiliated third party or LCRIP I, as described in Note 7.  Upon the decision to sell such loans, the Company will transfer the loan from mortgage loan receivables held for investment to mortgage loan receivables held for sale at the lower of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell on the combined consolidated balance sheets.

The Company evaluates each loan classified as a mortgage loan receivable held for investment for impairment at least quarterly. Impairment occurs when it is deemed probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. If the loan is considered to be impaired, an allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the loan to the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual effective rate or the fair value of the collateral, if recovery of the Company’s investment is expected solely from the collateral. The Company estimates its loan loss provision based on its historical loss experience and expectation of losses inherent in the investment portfolio but not yet realized. Since inception, the Company has had no events of impairment on any of the loans it has originated, however, to ensure that the risk exposures are properly measured and the appropriate reserves are taken, the Company assesses a loan loss provision balance that will grow over time with its portfolio and the related risk as the assets are aged and approach maturity and ultimate refinancing where applicable.

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The Company’s loans are typically collateralized by real estate. As a result, the Company regularly evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower/sponsor on a loan by loan basis. The Company also evaluates the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties. In addition, the Company considers the overall economic environment, real estate sector, and geographic sub-market in which the borrower operates. Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management personnel, who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrowers exit plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site inspections, and (iii) current credit spreads and other market data.

Upon the completion of the process above, the Company concluded that no loans originated by the Company were impaired as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Significant judgment is required when evaluating loans for impairment, therefore actual results over time could be materially different.

Real Estate

The Company records acquired real estate at cost and makes assessments as to the useful lives of depreciable assets. The Company considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine its appropriate useful lives. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 20 to 47 years for buildings, four to 15 years for building fixtures and improvements and the remaining lease term for acquired intangible lease assets.

The Company classifies investments in real estate as held and used. The Company measures and records a property that is classified as held and used at its carrying amount, adjusted for any depreciation expense and impairments, as applicable.

Certain of the Company’s real estate investments are condominium units that the Company intends to sell over time. As of January 1, 2014, the date the Company adopted the accounting guidance in ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), the results of operations and the related gain or loss on sale of properties that have been sold are not reflected as real estate held for sale or presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income due to fact that the disposal does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results and full disposal is not expected to be completed within one year.  Prior to January 1, 2014, the results of operations and the related gain or loss on sale of condominium units that have been sold are not reflected as held for sale or presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income due to the significant continuing involvement in the real estate held through the consolidated homeowner’s association.

Certain of the Company’s real estate is leased to others on a net basis where the tenant is generally responsible for payment of real estate taxes, property, building and general liability insurance and property and building maintenance. These leases are for fixed terms of varying length and provide for annual rentals. Rental income from leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in unbilled rent receivable within other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Allocation of Purchase Price for Acquired Real Estate

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, the Company determines whether a transaction or other event is a business combination. If the transaction is determined to be a business combination, the Company determines if the transaction is considered to be between entities under common control. The acquisition of an entity under common control is accounted for on the carryover basis of accounting whereby the assets and liabilities of the companies are recorded upon the merger on the same basis as they were carried by the companies on the merger date. All other business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, the Company recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. The Company will immediately expense acquisition-related costs and fees associated with business combinations.

The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired properties and businesses accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired based an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up period for each property, taking into account current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, and insurance and other operating expenses. The Company also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

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Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for owned properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease intangibles are amortized as a decrease to rental income over the remaining term of the lease plus any assumed renewals of below market lease terms. The capitalized below-market lease values will be amortized as an increase to rental income over the remaining term of the lease and any below market fixed rate renewal periods provided within the respective leases. If a tenant with a below market rent renewal does not renew, any remaining unamortized amount will be taken into income at that time.

The fair value of investments and debt are valued using techniques consistent with those disclosed in Note 9, depending on the nature of the investment or debt. The fair value of all other assumed assets and liabilities are based on the best information available.

The aggregate value of intangible assets related to customer relationships is measured based on the Company’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Company’s overall relationship with the tenant. Characteristics considered by the Company in determining these values include the nature and extent of the Company’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals, among other factors.

The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the initial terms of the respective leases, including any probable renewal periods, which range primarily from four to 25 years. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial terms and any presumed renewal periods to be exercised in the respective leases, but in no event do the amortization periods for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable lives of the buildings. If a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and customer relationship intangibles is charged to expense.

In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Company utilizes a number of sources, including independent appraisals that may be obtained in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective property and other market data. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, as well as subsequent marketing and leasing activities, in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and intangible liabilities assumed.

Impairment of Held for Use Property

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Company’s properties classified as held for use may be impaired.  In addition to identifying any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment.  The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near-term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or cash flow losses, near-term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Company’s intent and ability to hold the property.  A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.  The Company’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions.  These assumptions are generally based on management’s experience in its local real estate markets and the effects of current market conditions.  The assumptions are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property.  As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairments may be realized in the future.

Real Estate Held for Sale

In accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC Topic 360 - Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), when assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets.  If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, an impairment charge will be recorded in the combined consolidated statements of income.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Company decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used.  A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

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Sales of Real Estate

Gains on sales of real estate are recognized pursuant to the provisions included in ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales (“ASC 360-20”). The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, the Company defers some or all of the gain recognition and accounts for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, profit sharing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.

Valuation Hierarchy

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, the methodologies used for valuing such instruments have been categorized into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.

Level 2 - Valuations based principally on other observable market parameters, including:

·Quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments,

·Quoted prices in less active or inactive markets for identical or similar instruments,

·Other observable inputs (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates), and

·Market corroborated inputs (derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data).

Level 3 - Valuations based significantly on unobservable inputs.

·Valuations based on third party indications (broker quotes, counterparty quotes or pricing services) which were, in turn, based significantly on unobservable inputs or were otherwise not supportable as Level 2 valuations.

·Valuations based on internal models with significant unobservable inputs.

Pursuant to the authoritative guidance, these levels form a hierarchy.  The Company follows this hierarchy for its financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The classifications are based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

It is the Company’s policy to determine when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred at the end of the reporting period.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on the temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.  The Company’s operations were historically organized as a limited liability limited partnership which elected to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes.  Accordingly, the Company’s income was not subject to U.S. federal income taxes.  Taxes related to income earned by this entity represented obligations of the individual partners and were not reflected in the combined consolidated financial statements.  Instead, income taxes shown on the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements were attributable to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax.  After the Company’s IPO, the income from operations attributable to the Company is taxed at the prevailing federal, state and local and foreign income tax rates.  Income from operations of LCFH remains taxable to its limited partners.

The Company determines whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of

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being realized upon ultimate settlement which could result in the Company recording a tax liability that would reduce shareholders’ equity.

The Company’s policy is to classify interest and penalties associated with underpayment of federal and state income taxes, if any, as a component of general and administrative expense on its combined consolidated statements of income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any interest or penalties associated with the underpayment of any income taxes. The last three tax years remain open and subject to examination by tax jurisdictions.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Federal Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting of share-based payment awards and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective for all entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. An entity may apply the amendments in ASU 2014-12 either (i) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures (“ASU 2014-11”). The pronouncement changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The pronouncement also requires two new disclosures. The first disclosure requires an entity to disclose information on transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements. The second disclosure provides increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The pronouncement is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. Additionally, this guidance requires improved disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (ASU 2013-04”).  ASU 2013-04 addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. U.S. GAAP does not currently include specific guidance on accounting for such obligations with joint and several liability which has resulted in diversity in practice. The ASU requires an entity to measure these obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The ASU is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the updates scope that exist within the Company’s statement of financial position at the beginning of the year of adoption. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

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In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). The objective of this update is to eliminate the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under this guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except in certain circumstances. This update does not require any new recurring disclosures and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). The objective of this update is to change the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under this guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This update requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations reporting and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance.  The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

3.CAPITALIZED OFFERING COSTS

As described in Note 1, the Company completed an IPO of its Class A Common Stock on February 11, 2014. Costs directly attributable to the Company’s IPO of $20,498,458 were capitalized and charged against the proceeds of the IPO once completed.

4.MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

June 30, 2014

						Weighted		Remaining
	Outstanding		Carrying			Average		Maturity
	Face Amount		Value			Yield (2)		(years)
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	$	1,040,581,058	$	1,026,118,013	(1)	8.00	%	2.15
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		103,718,508			4.88	%	8.99
Total	$	1,144,299,566	$	1,129,836,521

December 31, 2013

						Weighted		Remaining
	Outstanding		Carrying			Average		Maturity
	Face Amount		Value			Yield (2)		(years)
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	$	549,573,788	$	539,078,182	(1)	9.76	%	2.14
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	440,774,789		440,489,789			5.47	%	9.62
Total	$	990,348,577	$	978,967,971

(1)The carrying amount of loan receivables held for investment are presented net of provision for loan losses of $2,800,000 and $2,500,000 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

(2)June 30, 2014 yields are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans.

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The following table summarizes mortgage loan receivables by loan type:

	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Outstanding		Carrying		Outstanding		Carrying
	Face Amount		Value		Face Amount		Value
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
First mortgage loan	$	103,718,508	$	103,718,508	$	440,774,789	$	440,489,789
Total mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		103,718,508		440,774,789		440,489,789
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost
First mortgage loan	925,540,706		914,675,965		420,672,555		413,564,066
Mezzanine loan	115,040,352		114,242,048		128,901,233		128,014,116
Total mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	1,040,581,058		1,028,918,013		549,573,788		541,578,182
Provision for loan losses	—		2,800,000		—		2,500,000
Total	$	1,144,299,566	$	1,129,836,521	$	990,348,577	$	979,567,971

For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows:

	Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost			Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Balance December 31, 2012	$	326,318,550		$	623,332,620
Origination of mortgage loan receivables	179,021,609			1,213,546,008
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables	(164,521,316		)	(4,767,867		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	—			(1,381,912,189		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	—			118,821,222
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale	(8,320,273		)	8,320,273
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees	1,755,403			—
Loan loss provision	(300,000		)	—
Balance June 30, 2013	$	333,953,973		$	577,340,067
Balance December 31, 2013	$	539,078,182		$	440,489,789
Origination of mortgage loan receivables	575,326,984			1,291,509,649
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables	(78,642,485		)	(781,837		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	—			(1,727,178,351		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	—			86,721,407
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale	(12,000,000		)	12,000,000
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees	2,655,332			957,851
Loan loss provision	(300,000		)	—
Balance June 30, 2014	$	1,026,118,013		$	103,718,508

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the transfers of financial assets via sales of loans have been treated as sales by us under ASC 860.

The Company evaluates each of its loans for potential losses at least quarterly.  Its loans are typically collateralized by real estate directly or indirectly.  As a result, the Company regularly evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower.  Specifically, a property’s operating results and any cash reserves are analyzed and used to assess (i) whether cash flow from operations is sufficient to cover the debt service requirements currently and into the future, (ii) the ability of the borrower to refinance the loan at maturity, and/or (iii) the property’s liquidation value.  The Company also evaluates the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties.  In addition, the Company considers the overall economic environment, real estate sector, and geographic sub-market in which the collateral property is located.  Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management personnel, who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrowers’ business plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site

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inspections, and (iii) current credit spreads and other market data. As a result of this analysis, the Company has concluded that none of its loans are individually impaired. However, based on the inherent risks shared among the loans as a group, it is probable that the loans had incurred an impairment due to common characteristics and inherent risks in the portfolio. Therefore, the Company has recorded a reserve, based on a targeted percentage level which it seeks to maintain over the life of the portfolio, as disclosed in the tables below.   Historically, the Company has not incurred losses on any originated loans.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was $4,100,655 and $4,273,890, respectively, of unamortized discounts included in our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost on our combined consolidated balance sheets.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was one loan on non-accrual status with an amortized cost of $4,620,000 included in our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost on our combined consolidated balance sheets.  This loan was not originated by the Company.  Instead it was credit impaired at the time of acquisition, which was reflected in Ladder’s purchase price.

Provision for Loan Losses

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Provision for loan losses at beginning of period	$	2,650,000	$	2,050,000	$	2,500,000	$	1,900,000
Provision for loan losses	150,000		150,000		300,000		300,000
Charge-offs	—		—		—		—
Provision for loan losses at end of period	$	2,800,000	$	2,200,000	$	2,800,000	$	2,200,000

5.REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

CMBS, CMBS interest-only, GN construction securities, and GN permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income.  Agency interest-only securities, consisting of GNMA and FHLMC securities, are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The following is a summary of the Company’s securities at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

														Weighted Average
																			Remaining
	Outstanding			Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized							# of						Duration
Asset Type	Face Amount			Basis		Gains		Losses			Carrying Value		Securities	Rating (2)	Coupon %		Yield %		(years)
CMBS	$	1,199,855		$	1,204,777	$	34,654	$	(134	)	$	1,239,297	102	AAA	3.92	%	3.51	%	4.60
CMBS interest-only	7,435,884		(1)	368,593		10,178		(66		)	378,705		35	AAA	1.07	%	4.12	%	3.34
GNMA interest-only	1,714,071		(1)	90,460		2,694		(4,256		)	88,898		37	AA+	1.09	%	5.07	%	4.35
FHLMC interest-only	217,926		(1)	7,137		257		—			7,394		2	AA+	0.95	%	5.33	%	1.91
GN construction securities	20,193			20,737		83		(543		)	20,277		6	AA+	3.97	%	3.51	%	6.68
GN permanent securities	95,868			97,761		2,158		(2		)	99,917		14	AA+	5.48	%	4.35	%	3.70
Total	$	10,683,797		$	1,789,465	$	50,024	$	(5,001	)	$	1,834,488

December 31, 2013

														Weighted Average
																			Remaining
	Outstanding			Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized							# of						Duration
Asset Type	Face Amount			Basis		Gains		Losses			Carrying Value		Securities	Rating (2)	Coupon %		Yield %		(years)
CMBS	$	1,160,741		$	1,156,230	$	13,853	$	(5,147	)	$	1,164,936	101	AAA	4.24	%	4.08	%	4.88
CMBS interest-only	5,702,862		(1)	256,869		2,204		(1,015		)	258,058		21	AAA	1.00	%	4.19	%	3.38
GNMA interest-only	1,848,270		(1)	103,136		1,630		(4,889		)	99,877		36	AA+	1.12	%	5.32	%	2.12
FHLMC interest-only	219,677		(1)	7,904		248		—			8,152		2	AA+	0.95	%	5.21	%	3.04
GN construction securities	12,858			13,261		36		(290		)	13,007		8	AA+	4.11	%	3.49	%	6.57
GN permanent securities	108,310			110,724		2,492		—			113,216		14	AAA	5.53	%	4.64	%	3.27
Total	$	9,052,718		$	1,648,124	$	20,463	$	(11,341	)	$	1,657,246

(1) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate.

(2) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating.  For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used.  Ratings provided were determined by third party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.

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The following is a breakdown of the fair value of the Company’s securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

Asset Type	Within 1 year		1-5 years		5-10 years		After 10 years		Total
CMBS	$	238,165	$	310,843	$	690,289	$	—	$	1,239,297
CMBS interest-only	3,700		375,005		—		—		378,705
GNMA interest-only	1,318		72,748		14,832		—		88,898
FHLMC interest-only	—		7,394		—		—		7,394
GN construction securities	—		3,100		17,177		—		20,277
GN permanent securities	3,186		66,905		29,826		—		99,917
Total	$	246,369	$	835,995	$	752,124	$	—	$	1,834,488

December 31, 2013

Asset Type	Within 1 year		1-5 years		5-10 years		After 10 years		Total
CMBS	$	175,042	$	390,116	$	599,778	$	—	$	1,164,936
CMBS interest-only	7,482		250,576		—		—		258,058
GNMA interest-only	371		94,001		5,505		—		99,877
FHLMC interest-only	—		8,152		—		—		8,152
GN construction securities	—		3,280		9,727		—		13,007
GN permanent securities	62,605		15,080		28,841		6,690		113,216
Total	$	245,500	$	761,205	$	643,851	$	6,690	$	1,657,246

There were $1,572,136 unrealized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 included in gain on securities in the combined consolidated statements of income. There were no unrealized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

6.REAL ESTATE, NET

Acquisitions

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no acquisitions of properties.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company acquired the following properties:

·One single-tenant retail property subject to long-term net lease obligations for a total of $4,990,742 ($593,502 land, $3,899,528 building, $497,712 intangibles). At January 28, 2013, the date of acquisition, the retail property was 100% leased and occupied.

·One 13-story office building in Southfield, MI for $18,000,000 ($1,146,864 land, $7,706,897 building, $9,146,239 intangibles), through a consolidated, majority-owned joint venture. At February 1, 2013, the date of acquisition, the office building was 83.8% leased and occupied.

·A portfolio of 14 office buildings in Richmond, VA for $135,000,000 ($15,904,485 land, $99,374,779 building, $19,720,736 intangibles), through a consolidated, majority-owned joint venture. At June 7, 2013, the date of acquisition, the portfolio of office building was 97.6% leased and 96.6% occupied.

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Sales

The Company sold the following properties during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

·One single-tenant retail property, subject to long-term net lease obligations, for a total of $8,426,444, resulting in a net gain on sale of $1,683,107.

·One office building in Richmond, VA, subject to long-term lease obligations, for a total of $16,793,524, resulting in a net gain on sale of $1,151,299.

·75 residential condominium units in Veer Towers which were sold for $35,394,183, resulting in a net gain on sale of $12,081,446.

·16 residential condominium units in Terrazas River Park Village which were sold for $4,287,689, resulting in a net gain on sale of $837,249.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, 43 condominium units in Veer Towers were sold for $18,086,325, resulting in a gain on sale of $7,362,721.

Real Estate Held for Sale

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company entered into Purchase Sale Agreements (“PSA”) to sell four single-tenant retail properties, subject to long-term net lease obligations.  The Company expects the sale of these properties to occur on or before December 31, 2014 and has designated these properties as real estate available for sale in the statements of financial condition.  The real estate held for sale, recorded at carrying value, is $19,028,992, as of June 30, 2014.

On January 1, 2014, the Company early adopted the new discontinued operations standard and as the properties sold/classified as real estate held for sale in the six months ended June 30, 2014 will not represent a strategic shift (as the Company is not entirely exiting markets or property types), they have not been reflected as part of discontinued operations.

The following table summarizes income from the properties sold/classified as held for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2014 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Operating lease income	$	921,475		$	857,203		$	1,971,541		$	1,647,399
Tenant recoveries	303,485			79,671			555,293			79,671
Depreciation and amortization	(808,194		)	(210,809		)	(1,621,814		)	(357,106		)
Income from properties sold/held for sale	$	416,766		$	726,065		$	905,020		$	1,369,964

The following table summarizes income from the properties sold for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2013 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Operating lease income	$	415,872		$	967,008
Tenant recoveries	—			—
Depreciation and amortization	(64,511		)	(64,511		)
Income from properties sold/held for sale	$	351,361		$	902,497

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The following unaudited pro forma information has been prepared based upon our historical consolidated financial statements and certain historical financial information of the acquired properties, which are accounted for as business combinations, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information reflects the acquisition adjustments made to present financial results as though the acquisition of the properties occurred on January 1, 2013. This unaudited pro forma information may not be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if these transactions had been in effect on the dates indicated, nor do they purport to represent our future results of operations.

	Three Months ended June 30, 2013							Six Months ended June 30, 2013
	Company					Consolidated		Company					Consolidated
	Historical		Acquisitions			Pro Forma		Historical		Acquisitions			Pro Forma
Operating lease income	$	8,906,286	$	2,248,579		$	11,154,865	$	15,390,326	$	5,969,290		$	21,359,616
Net income	59,779,545		(594,602		)	59,184,943		147,829,517		(1,071,155		)	146,758,362
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	354,274		59,460			413,734		327,030		109,461			436,491
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	60,133,819		(535,142		)	59,598,677		148,156,547		(961,694		)	147,194,853

The most significant adjustments made in preparing the unaudited pro forma information were to: (i) include the incremental operating lease income, (ii) include the incremental depreciation, and (iii) exclude transaction costs associated with the properties acquired.

The following table presents additional detail related to our real estate portfolio: 

	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Land	$	5,867,327		$	—
Building	10,884,388			—
In-place leases and other intangibles	3,264,444			—
Real estate	20,016,159			—
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(987,167		)	—
Real estate held for sale	$	19,028,992		$	—

	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Land	$	82,530,229		$	91,609,368
Building	420,367,228			474,301,322
In-place leases and other intangibles	76,105,744			83,909,105
Real estate	579,003,201			649,819,795
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(36,855,409		)	(25,600,780		)
Real estate, net	$	542,147,792		$	624,219,015

The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense on real estate recorded by the Company:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation expense (1)	$	4,472,197	$	2,362,804	$	9,314,283	$	4,751,675
Amortization expense	2,408,711		575,975		4,856,860		1,173,860
Total real estate deprecation and amortization expense	$	6,880,908	$	2,938,779	$	14,171,143	$	5,925,535

(1)Depreciation expense on the combined consolidated statements of income also includes $136,827 and $136,827 of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $273,850 and $273,654 of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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The Company’s intangible assets are comprised of in-place leases, favorable/unfavorable leases compared to market leases and other intangibles.  At June 30, 2014, gross intangible assets totaled $79,370,188 with total accumulated amortization of $14,517,121, resulting in net intangible assets of $64,853,067, including $4,706,797 of unamortized favorable/unfavorable lease intangibles.  At December 31, 2013, gross intangible assets totaled $83,909,105 with total accumulated amortization of $9,675,249, resulting in net intangible assets of $74,233,856. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded an offset against rental revenues of $190,479 and $345,235, respectively, for favorable/unfavorable leases, compared to $111,017 and $191,337 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

The following table presents expected amortization expense during the next five years and thereafter related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles for property owned as of June 30, 2014:

Period ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	4,729,204
2015	9,458,408
2016	9,873,122
2017	3,884,036
2018	3,884,036
Thereafter	28,317,464
Total	$	60,146,270

The following is a schedule of contractual future minimum rent under leases from tenants at June 30, 2014:

Period ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	24,976,642
2015	41,472,929
2016	34,803,587
2017	31,423,170
2018	28,695,964
Thereafter	281,945,089
Total	$	443,317,381

7.INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

As of June 30, 2014, the Company had an aggregate investment of $5,836,776 in its equity method joint ventures with unaffiliated third parties.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned a 10% limited partnership interest in Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP (“LCRIP I”) to invest in first mortgage loans held for investment and acted as general partner and Manager to LCRIP I. The Company accounts for its interest in LCRIP I using the equity method of accounting as it exerts significant influence but the unrelated limited partners have substantive participating rights as well as kick-out rights.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned a 25% membership interest in Grace Lake JV, LLC (“Grace Lake JV”) which it received in connection with the refinancing of a first mortgage loan on an office building campus in Van Buren Township, MI. The Company accounts for its interest in Grace Lake JV using the equity method of accounting as it has a 25% investment, compared to the 75% investment of its operating partner.

The following is a summary of the combined financial position of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company had investment interests as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

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	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Total assets	$	124,600,972	$	190,415,719
Total liabilities	86,333,402		112,808,701
Partners’/members’ capital	$	38,267,570	$	77,607,018

The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for using the equity method, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

Entity	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP	$	3,693,878	$	7,119,864
Grace Lake JV, LLC	2,142,898		2,142,898
Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$	5,836,776	$	9,262,762

The following is a summary of the combined results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Total revenues	$	6,869,366	$	10,091,894	$	13,981,978	$	19,986,771
Total expenses	1,962,745		2,652,773		$	4,553,792	5,730,803
Net income	$	4,906,621	$	7,439,121	$	9,428,186	$	14,255,968

The following is a summary of the Company’s allocated earnings based on its ownership interests from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Entity	2014		2013		2014		2013
Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP	$	762,385	$	445,371	$	885,560	$	839,351
Grace Lake JV, LLC	225,000		150,000		450,000		150,000
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$	987,385	$	595,371	$	1,335,560	$	989,351

Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP

On April 15, 2011, the Company entered into a limited partnership agreement becoming the general partner and acquiring a 10% limited partnership interest in LCRIP I. Simultaneously with the execution of the LCRIP I Partnership agreement, the Company was engaged as the Manager of LCRIP I and is entitled to a fee based upon the average net equity invested in LCRIP I, which is subject to a fee reduction in the event average net equity invested in LCRIP I exceeds $100,000,000. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $94,084 and $226,381, respectively, in management fees, which is reflected in fee income in the combined consolidated statements of income. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $228,544 and $468,861, respectively, in management fees, which is reflected in fee income in the combined consolidated statements of income.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no sales of loans to LCRIP I. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company sold one loan to LCRIP I for aggregate proceeds of $17,200,000, which exceeded its carrying value by $139,901, and is included in sale of loans, net on the combined consolidated statements of operations.  The Company has deferred 10% of the gain on sale of loans to LCRIP I, representing its 10% limited partnership interest, until such loans are subsequently sold by LCRIP I.

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The Company is entitled to income allocations and distributions based upon its limited partnership interest of 10% and is eligible for additional distributions of up to 25% if certain return thresholds are met upon asset sale, full prepayment or other disposition.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the return thresholds were met on certain assets that have been fully realized.

Grace Lake JV, LLC

In connection with the origination of a loan in April 2012, the Company received a 25% equity kicker with the right to convert upon a capital event. On March 22, 2013, the loan was refinanced and the Company converted its interest into a 25% limited liability company membership interest in Grace Lake JV, which holds an investment in an office building complex.  After taking into account the preferred return of 8.25% and the return of all equity remaining in the property to the Company’s operating partner, the Company is entitled to 25% of the distribution of all excess cash flows and all disposition proceeds upon any sale.  The Company does not participate in losses from its investment.

8.   FINANCING

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

The Company has entered into multiple committed master repurchase agreements in order to finance its lending activities.  The Company has entered into four committed master repurchase agreements, as outlined in the table below, with multiple counterparties totaling $1,150,000,000 of credit capacity.  Assets pledged as collateral under these facilities are limited to whole mortgage loans or participation interests in mortgage loans collateralized by first liens on commercial properties.  The Company also has a term master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance CMBS totaling $300,000,000. The Company’s repurchase facilities include covenants covering net worth requirements, minimum liquidity levels, and maximum leverage ratios.  The Company believes it is in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The Company has the option to extend some of the current facilities subject to a number of conditions, including satisfaction of certain notice requirements, no event of default exists, and no margin deficit exists, all as defined in the repurchase facility agreements.  The lenders have sole discretion with respect to the inclusion of collateral in these facilities, to determine the market value of the collateral on a daily basis, to be exercised on a good faith basis, and have the right to require additional collateral, a full and/or partial repayment of the facilities (margin call), or a reduction in unused availability under the facilities, sufficient to rebalance the facilities if the estimated market value of the included collateral declines.

On April 29, 2014, the Company amended the terms of its master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance loans the Company originates to temporarily increase financing capacity on its facility from $300,000,000 to $450,000,000 to enable the financing of one of its assets.  The increase in capacity has since terminated in accordance with its terms.

On June 17, 2014, the Company amended the terms of its master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance loans the Company originates to modify the maximum advance rate available on all classes of assets.

On June 30, 2014, the Company amended its master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. insurance company to finance loans the Company originates to extend the maturity date of the facility to December 31, 2014.

Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facilities

The Company has also entered into multiple master repurchase agreements with several counterparties collateralized by real estate securities.  The borrowings under these agreements have typical advance rates between 65% and 95% of the collateral.

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June 30, 2014

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at June 30, 2014	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
								periods at	commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	78,015,745	$	221,984,255	2.65%	5/18/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	167,341,438	$	167,341,438
								Two additional
								364 day	First mortgage
						Between 2.40%		periods at	commercial real
$	250,000,000	$	25,160,900	$	224,839,100	and 3.04%	4/10/2016	Company’s option	estate loans	$	42,951,660	$	44,116,726
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 3.15%		periods at	commercial real
$	450,000,000	$	75,793,707	$	374,206,293	and 3.17%	5/26/2017	Company’s option	estate loans	$	221,895,900	$	221,895,900
									First mortgage
									commercial real
$	150,000,000	$	—	$	150,000,000		12/31/2014	N/A	estate loans	$	—	$	—
$	1,150,000,000	$	178,970,352	$	971,029,648					$	432,188,998	$	433,354,064
									Investment grade
									commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	20,000,000	$	280,000,000	1.25%	4/30/2015	N/A	estate securities	$	98,173,451	$	98,173,451
									Investment grade
						Between 0.45%			commercial real
$	—	$	486,723,000	$	—	and 1.65%	Various	N/A	estate securities	$	574,037,233	$	574,037,233
$	1,450,000,000	$	685,693,352	$	1,251,029,648					$	1,104,399,682	$	1,105,564,748

December 31, 2013

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at December 31, 2013	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 2.42%		periods at	commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	22,749,015	$	277,250,985	and 2.67%	5/18/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	46,084,620	$	46,483,618
								Two additional
								364 day	First mortgage
						Between 2.42%		periods at	commercial real
$	250,000,000	$	28,407,500	$	221,592,500	and 3.04%	4/10/2014	Company’s option	estate loans	$	41,428,429	$	41,518,063
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 2.41%		periods at	commercial real
$	450,000,000	$	60,423,328	$	389,576,672	and 3.18%	5/26/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	132,160,677	$	132,673,364
									First mortgage
						Between 2.66%			commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	47,732,500	$	252,267,500	and 2.67%	1/24/2014	N/A	estate loans	$	65,350,000	$	65,813,055
$	1,300,000,000	$	159,312,343	$	1,140,687,657					$	285,023,726	$	286,488,100
									Investment grade
						Between 1.26%			commercial real
$	600,000,000	$	88,921,450	$	511,078,550	and 1.27%	4/30/2015	N/A	estate securities	$	110,400,378	$	110,400,378
									Investment grade
						Between 0.42%			commercial real
$	—	$	361,601,000	$	—	and 1.67%	1/17/2014	N/A	estate securities	$	440,721,692	$	440,721,692
$	1,900,000,000	$	609,834,793	$	1,651,766,207					$	836,145,796	$	837,610,170

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Borrowings under Credit Agreement

On January 24, 2013, the Company entered into a $50,000,000 credit agreement with one of its multiple committed financing counterparties in order to finance its securities and lending activities (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement terminates on January 24, 2015, with an additional one year extension available. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Company’s Credit Agreement.   The Company’s Credit Agreement includes covenants covering net worth requirements, minimum liquidity levels, and maximum leverage ratios.  The Company believes it is in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Revolving Credit Facility

On February 11, 2014, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the “ Revolving Credit Facility”). The Revolving Credit Facility provides for an aggregate maximum borrowing amount of $75.0 million, including a $25.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility is available on a revolving basis to finance the Company’s working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. The Revolving Credit Facility has a three-year maturity, which maturity may be extended by two twelve-month periods subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of default. Interest on the Revolving Credit Facility is one-month LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum payable monthly in arrears.

The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a pledge of the shares of (or other ownership or equity interests in) certain subsidiaries to the extent the pledge is not restricted under existing regulations, law or contractual obligations.

The Revolving Credit Facility is subject to customary affirmative covenants and negative covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, liens, restricted payments, sales of assets and affiliate transactions. In addition, under the Revolving Credit Facility, LCFH is required to comply with financial covenants relating to minimum net worth, maximum leverage, minimum liquidity, and minimum fixed charge coverage, consistent with our other credit facilities. Our ability to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility is dependent on, among other things, LCFH’s compliance with the financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including non-payment of principal or interest, fees or other amounts, failure to perform or observe covenants, cross-default to other indebtedness, the rendering of judgments against the Company or certain of our subsidiaries to pay certain amounts of money and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.

As of June 30, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.

Long-Term Financing

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company executed one term debt agreement to finance properties in its real estate portfolio.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company executed seven term debt agreements to finance such real estate.  These nonrecourse debt agreements are fixed rate financing at rates ranging from 4.25% to 6.75%, maturing in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 and totaling $314,554,965 at June 30, 2014 and $291,053,406 at December 31, 2013.  These long-term nonrecourse mortgages include net unamortized premiums of $4,834,668 and $3,807,479 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, representing proceeds received upon financing greater than the contractual amounts due under the agreements.  The premiums are being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective interest method.  The Company recorded $305,846 and $262,573 of premium amortization, which decreased interest expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The loans are collateralized by real estate, net of $417,242,482 and $401,262,302 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Borrowings from the FHLB

On July 11, 2012, Tuebor Captive Insurance Company LLC (“Tuebor”), a wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, became a member of the FHLB and subsequently drew its first secured funding advances from the FHLB.  As of June 30, 2014, Tuebor had $903,000,000 of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $358,947,717 of committed term financing available from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to 7 years, interest rates of 0.32% to 2.40%, and advance rates of 46% to 95% of the collateral.  Collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $939,490,612 of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $226,692,106 of first mortgage commercial real estate loans.  On May 29, 2014, Tuebor’s advance limit was increased to the lesser of $1.9 billion or 33% of Ladder Capital Corp’s total assets.  As of December 31, 2013, Tuebor had $989,000,000 of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $416,000,000 of committed term financing available from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to 7 years, interest rates of 0.20% to 2.40%, and advance rates of 57% to 95% of the collateral.  Collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $1,013,640,649 of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $276,722,665 of first mortgage commercial real estate

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loans.

Tuebor is subject to state regulations which require that dividends (including dividends to the Company as its parent) may only be made with regulatory approval. However, there can be no assurance that we would obtain such approval if sought. Largely as a result of this restriction, approximately $240.7 million of the member’s capital were restricted from transfer to Tuebor’s parent without prior approval of state insurance regulators at June 30, 2014.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On September 14, 2012, LCFH issued $325,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% Senior Notes due October 1, 2017 (the “Notes”).  The Notes require interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on September 19, 2012.  The Notes are unsecured and are subject to incurrence-based covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, restricted payments, liens, sales of assets, affiliate transactions and other covenants typical for financings of this type.

LCFH issued the Notes with Ladder Capital Finance Corporation, as co-issuers on a joint and several basis.  Ladder Capital Finance Corporation is a 100% owned finance subsidiary of LCFH with no assets, operations, revenues or cash flows other than those related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the Notes.  Ladder Capital Corp and certain subsidiaries of LCFH currently guarantee the obligations under the Notes and the indenture.  Ladder Capital Corp is the general partner of LCFH and, through LCFH and its subsidiaries, operates the Ladder Capital business. As of June 30, 2014, Ladder Capital Corp has a 51.0% economic interest in LCFH, and has a majority voting interest and controls the management of LCFH as a result of its ability to appoint board members. As a result, Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners.  In addition, Ladder Capital Corp is subject to federal, state and local income taxes due to its corporate structure.  Other than the noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership and federal, state and local income taxes, there are no material differences between Ladder Capital Corp’s combined consolidated financial statements and LCFH’s consolidated financial statements.

Combined Maturity of Debt Obligations

The following schedule reflects the Company’s contractual payments under all borrowings by maturity:

Period ending December 31,	Borrowings by Maturity
2014 (last 6 months)	$	683,723,000
2015	393,209,452
2016	246,760,900
2017	520,000,000
2018	25,000,000
Thereafter	359,554,965
Total	$	2,228,248,317

9.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value is based upon market quotations, broker quotations, counterparty quotations or pricing services quotations, which provide valuation estimates based upon reasonable market order indications and are subject to significant variability based on market conditions, such as interest rates, credit spreads and market liquidity.  The fair value of the mortgage loan receivables held for sale is based upon a securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

Fair Value Summary Table

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows ($ in thousands):

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June 30, 2014

								Weighted Average
	Outstanding		Amortized				Fair Value	Yield		Remaining
	Face Amount		Cost Basis		Fair Value		Method	%		Maturity/Duration (years)
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,199,855	$	1,204,777	$	1,239,297	Internal model, third-party inputs	3.51	%	4.60
CMBS interest-only(1)	7,435,884		368,593		378,705		Internal model, third-party inputs	4.12	%	3.34
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,714,071		90,460		88,898		Internal model, third-party inputs	5.07	%	4.35
FHLMC interest-only(1)	217,926		7,137		7,394		Internal model, third-party inputs	5.33	%	1.91
GN construction securities(1)	20,193		20,737		20,277		Internal model, third-party inputs	3.51	%	6.68
GN permanent securities(1)	95,868		97,761		99,917		Internal model, third-party inputs	4.35	%	3.70
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	1,040,581		1,026,118		1,028,918		Discounted Cash Flow(3)	8.00	%	2.15
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	103,719		103,719		109,651		Discounted Cash Flow(4)	4.88	%	8.99
FHLB stock(5)	57,240		57,240		57,240		(5)	3.50	%	N/A
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	81,272		N/A		196		Counterparty quotations	N/A		5.94
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	677,932		677,932		677,932		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	1.30	%	0.28
Repurchase agreements - long-term	7,761		7,761		7,761		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	2.57	%	1.78
Long-term financing	309,720		314,555		313,623		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	4.90	%	8.32
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000		903,000		902,812		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	0.67	%	1.77
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000		350,188		Broker quotations, pricing services	7.38	%	3.25
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	859,400		N/A		15,733		Counterparty quotations	N/A		2.15

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(1)Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(2)Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions.  For the borrowings from the FHLB, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows. For the long-term financing, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows.  If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly.  There are no impairments on any security positions.

(3)Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) and no significant change in credit risk.

(4)Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

(5)The fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par.

(6)The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(7)Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

December 31, 2013

								Weighted Average
	Outstanding		Amortized				Fair Value	Yield		Remaining
	Face Amount		Cost Basis		Fair Value		Method	%		Maturity/Duration (years)
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,160,741	$	1,156,230	$	1,164,936	Broker quotations, pricing services	4.08	%	4.88
CMBS interest-only(1)	5,702,862		259,061		258,058		Broker quotations, pricing services	4.19	%	3.38
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,848,270		103,136		99,877		Broker quotations, pricing services	5.32	%	2.12
FHLMC interest-only(1)	219,677		7,904		8,152		Broker quotations, pricing services	5.21	%	3.04
GN construction securities(1)	12,858		13,261		13,007		Broker quotations, pricing services	3.49	%	6.57
GN permanent securities(1)	108,310		110,724		113,216		Broker quotations, pricing services	4.64	%	3.27
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	549,574		539,078		541,578		Discounted Cash Flow(3)	9.76	%	2.14
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	440,775		440,490		455,804		Discounted Cash Flow(4)	5.47	%	9.62
FHLB stock(5)	49,450		49,450		49,450		(5)	3.50	%	N/A
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	808,700		N/A		8,244		Counterparty quotations	N/A		0.50
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	409,334		409,334		409,334		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	1.46	%	0.04
Repurchase agreements - long-term	200,501		200,501		200,501		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	2.13	%	1.49
Long-term financing	287,246		291,053		278,129		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	4.84	%	8.70
Borrowings from the FHLB	989,000		989,000		987,896		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	0.57	%	1.60
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000		341,250		Broker quotations, pricing services	7.38	%	3.75
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	154,500		N/A		7,031		Counterparty quotations	N/A		4.55

(1)Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

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(2)Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions.  For the borrowings from the FHLB, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows.  If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly.  There are no impairments on any security positions.

(3)Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk (30 days, and no significant change in credit risk).

(4)Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

(5)The fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par.

(6)The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(7)Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

	Outstanding Face			Fair Value
	Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,199,855		$	—	$	1,239,297	$	—	$	1,239,297
CMBS interest-only(1)	7,435,884		(2)	—		378,705		—		378,705
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,714,071		(2)	—		88,898		—		88,898
FHLMC interest-only(1)	217,926		(2)	—		7,394		—		7,394
GN construction securities(1)	20,193			—		20,277		—		20,277
GN permanent securities(1)	95,868			—		99,917		—		99,917
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment	1,040,581			—		—		1,028,918		1,028,918
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	103,719			—		—		109,651		109,651
FHLB stock	57,240			—		—		57,240		57,240
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	81,272			—		196		—		196
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	677,932			—		677,932		—		677,932
Repurchase agreements - long-term	7,761			—		7,761		—		7,761
Long-term financing	309,720			—		—		313,623		313,623
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000			—		—		902,812		902,812
Senior unsecured notes	325,000			—		350,188		—		350,188
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	859,400			—		15,733		—		15,733

December 31, 2013

	Outstanding Face			Fair Value
	Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,160,741		$	—	$	1,164,936	$	—	$	1,164,936
CMBS interest-only(1)	5,702,862		(2)	—		258,058		—		258,058
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,848,270		(2)	—		99,877		—		99,877
FHLMC interest-only(1)	219,677		(2)	—		8,152		—		8,152
GN construction securities(1)	12,858			—		13,007		—		13,007
GN permanent securities(1)	108,310			—		113,216		—		113,216
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment	549,574			—		—		541,578		541,578
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	440,775			—		—		455,804		455,804
FHLB stock	49,450			—		—		49,450		49,450
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	808,700			—		8,244		—		8,244
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	409,334			—		409,334		—		409,334
Repurchase agreements - long-term	200,501			—		200,501		—		200,501
Long-term financing	287,246			—		—		278,129		278,129
Borrowings from the FHLB	989,000			—		—		987,896		987,896
Senior unsecured notes	325,000			—		341,250		—		341,250
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	154,500			—		7,031		—		7,031

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

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10.DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to economically manage the fair value variability of fixed rate assets caused by interest rate fluctuations and overall portfolio market risk.  The following is a breakdown of the derivatives outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

June 30, 2014

							Remaining
			Fair Value				Maturity
Contract Type	Notional		Asset(1)		Liability(1)		(years)
Caps
1MO LIB	$	71,250,000	$	85	$	—	0.92
Futures
5-years U.S. T-Note	$	151,200,000	$	—	$	671,719	0.25
10-year U.S. T-Note	553,700,000		—		7,170,434		0.25
Total futures	704,900,000		—		7,842,153
Swaps
3MO LIB	121,000,000		—		7,163,971		4.02
Credit Derivatives
CMBX	10,000,000		148,310		—		7.74
CDX	33,500,000		—		726,738		4.48
S&P 500 PUT OPTION 3/4/14	1,900		14,378		—		0.22
SPX VOLATILITY INDEX CALL 11/19/14	20,000		33,236		—		0.39
Total credit derivatives	43,521,900		195,924		726,738
Total derivatives	$	940,671,900	$	196,009	$	15,732,862

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December 31, 2013

							Remaining
			Fair Value				Maturity
Contract Type	Notional		Asset(1)		Liability(1)		(years)
Caps
1MO LIB	$	71,250,000	$	—	$	—	0.14
Futures
5-years U.S. T-Note	$	45,000,000	$	402,719	$	—	0.25
10-year U.S. T-Note	753,700,000		7,589,466		—		0.25
Total futures	798,700,000		7,992,185		—
Swaps
3MO LIB	121,000,000		—		6,420,495		4.51
Credit Derivatives
CMBX	10,000,000		252,170		—		8.38
CDX	33,500,000		—		610,538		4.97
Total credit derivatives	43,500,000		252,170		610,538
Total derivatives	$	1,034,450,000	$	8,244,355	$	7,031,033

(1)Included in derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying combined consolidated balance sheets.

The following table indicates the net realized gains/(losses) and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on derivatives, by primary underlying risk exposure, as included in net result from derivatives transactions in the combined consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014									Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions			Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions
Contract Type
Caps	$	85		$	(7,125	)	$	(7,040	)	$	85		$	(7,125	)	$	(7,040	)
Futures	(5,462,311		)	(18,090,064		)	(23,552,375		)	(15,833,365		)	(32,871,471		)	(48,704,836		)
Swaps	(561,124		)	(801,783		)	(1,362,907		)	(740,444		)	(1,601,921		)	(2,342,365		)
Credit Derivatives	(253,555		)	(97,447		)	(351,002		)	(210,915		)	(294,834		)	(505,749		)
Total	$	(6,276,905	)	$	(18,996,419	)	$	(25,273,324	)	$	(16,784,639	)	$	(34,775,351	)	$	(51,559,990	)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013									Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions			Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions
Contract Type
Caps	$	(717	)	$	—		$	(717	)	$	102		$	—		$	102
Futures	18,020,544			(759,515		)	17,261,029			11,001,463			8,014,801			19,016,264
Swaps	6,819,824			(2,779,955		)	4,039,869			10,243,147			(4,126,903		)	6,116,244
Credit Derivatives	(666,693		)	45,539			(621,154		)	(897,710		)	(1,286,164		)	(2,183,874		)
Total	$	24,172,958		$	(3,493,931	)	$	20,679,027		$	20,347,002		$	2,601,734		$	22,948,736

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The Company’s counterparties held $29,963,211 and $21,959,114 of cash margin as collateral for derivatives as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which is included in cash collateral held by brokers in the combined consolidated balance sheets.

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features

The Company has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on certain of its indebtedness, the Company could also be declared in default on its derivatives, resulting in an acceleration of payment under the derivatives.  As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with these requirements and not in default on its indebtedness.  As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was $1,230,402 and $919,315 of cash collateral held by the derivative counterparties for these derivatives, respectively.  No additional cash would be required to be posted if the acceleration of payment under the derivatives was triggered.

11.OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following table presents both gross information and net information about derivatives and other instruments eligible for offset in the statement of financial position as of June 30, 2014. The Company’s accounting policy is to record derivative asset and liability positions on a gross basis, therefore, the following table presents the gross derivative asset and liability positions recorded on the balance sheets while also disclosing the eligible amounts of financial instruments and cash collateral to the extent those amounts could offset the gross amount of derivative asset and liability positions. The actual amounts of collateral posted by or received from counterparties may be in excess than the amounts disclosed in the following table as the following only discloses amounts eligible to be offset to the extent of the recorded gross derivative positions.

As of June 30, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

			Gross amounts		Net amounts of assets presented		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized assets		offset in the balance sheet		in the balance sheet		Financial instruments		Cash collateral received/(posted)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	196,009	$	—	$	196,009	$	—	$	—	$	196,009
Total	$	196,009	$	—	$	196,009	$	—	$	—	$	196,009

As of June 30, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

					Net amounts of		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		liabilities presented in the balance sheet		Financial instruments collateral		Cash collateral posted/(received)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	15,732,862	$	—	$	15,732,862	$	—	$	15,732,862	$	—
Repurchase agreements	685,693,352		—		685,693,352		685,693,352		—		—
Total	$	701,426,214	$	—	$	701,426,214	$	685,693,352	$	15,732,862	$	—

(1) Included in cash collateral held by broker on consolidated balance sheets.

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As of December 31, 2013

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

			Gross amounts		Net amounts of assets presented		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized assets		offset in the balance sheet		in the balance sheet		Financial instruments		Cash collateral received/(posted)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	—	$	8,244,355
Total	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	—	$	8,244,355

As of December 31, 2013

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

					Net amounts of		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		liabilities presented in the balance sheet		Financial instruments collateral		Cash collateral posted/(received)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	7,031,033	$	—	$	7,031,033	$	—	$	7,031,033	$	—
Repurchase agreements	609,834,793		—		609,834,793		609,834,793		—		—
Total	$	616,865,826	$	—	$	616,865,826	$	609,834,793	$	7,031,033	$	—

(1) Included in cash collateral held by broker on consolidated balance sheets.

Master netting agreements that the Company has entered into with its derivative and repurchase agreement counterparties allow for netting of the same transaction, in the same currency, on the same date.  Assets, liabilities, and collateral subject to master netting agreements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are disclosed in the tables above. The Company does not present its derivative and repurchase agreements net on the combined consolidated financial statements as it has elected gross presentation.

12.              EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company’s net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014 consists of the following:

(In thousands except share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014		For the Period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Basic Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$	12,505	$	25,157
Diluted Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$	21,951	$	45,249
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic	48,909,692		48,909,692
Diluted	97,617,710		97,714,070

Net income per share information is not applicable for reporting periods prior to February 11, 2014.  The calculation of basic and diluted net income per share amounts for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014 are described and presented below.

Basic Net Income per Share

Numerator-utilizes net income available for Class A common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively.

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Denominator-utilizes the weighted average shares of Class A common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively.

Diluted Net Income per Share

Numerator-utilizes net income available for Class A common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively, for the basic net income per share calculation described above, adding net income amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership using the as-if converted method for the Class B common shareholders while adjusting for additional corporate income tax expense for the described net income add back.

Denominator-utilizes the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively, for the basic net income per share calculation described above adding the dilutive effect of shares issuable relating to operating partnership exchangeable interests and the incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock using the treasury method. 

(In thousands except share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			For the Period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,505		$	25,157
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692			48,909,692
Basic net income per share of Class A common stock	$	0.26		$	0.51
Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,505		$	25,157
Add (deduct) - dilutive effect of:
Amounts attributable to operating partnership’s share of Ladder Capital Corp net income	17,691			36,260
Additional corporate tax	(8,246		)	(16,168		)
Diluted net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	21,951		$	45,249
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692			48,909,692
Add - dilutive effect of:
Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders	48,534,459			48,535,268
Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock	173,559			269,110
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	97,617,710			97,714,070
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock	$	0.22		$	0.46

The shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings of Ladder Capital Corp and are, therefore, not participating securities. Accordingly, basic and diluted net income per share of Class B common stock has not been presented, although the assumed conversion of Class B common stock has been included in the presented diluted net income per share.

13.CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

A description of the IPO and the Reorganization Transactions is included in Note 1- Organization and Operations.

Subsequent to the IPO Transactions, the Company has two classes of common stock, Class A and Class B, which are described as follows:

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Class A Common Stock

Voting Rights

Holders of shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the shareholders. The holders of Class A common stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors.

Dividend Rights

Subject to the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be outstanding and any contractual or statutory restrictions, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to receive equally and ratably, share for share, dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available to pay dividends. Dividends upon Class A common stock may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting and may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of capital stock. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds available for dividends, such sums as the Board of Directors deems proper as reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any of the Company’s property, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

Liquidation Rights

Upon liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or other winding up, the holders of Class A common stock are entitled to receive ratably the assets available for distribution to the shareholders after payment of liabilities and the liquidation preference of any outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Other Matters

The shares of Class A common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights and are not subject to further calls or assessment by the Company. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Class A common stock. All outstanding shares of Class A common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.

Allocation of Income and Loss

Income and losses are allocated among the shareholders based upon the number of shares outstanding.

Class B Common Stock

Voting Rights

Holders of shares of Class B common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record by such holder and all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Accordingly, the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners, as holders of Class B common stock, collectively have a number of votes in Ladder Capital Corp that is equal to the aggregate number of LP Units that they hold. Holders of shares of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to our shareholders for their vote or approval, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

No Dividend or Liquidation Rights

Holders of Class B common stock do not have any right to receive dividends or to receive a distribution upon a liquidation or winding up of Ladder Capital Corp.

Exchange for Class A Common Stock

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners may from time to time, beginning 181 days after February 11, 2014 (subject to the conditions therein), exchange an equal number of LP Units and Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications.

Predecessor Capital Structure

The capital structure discussed below is reflective of LCFH’s structure as it existed at February 11, 2014, immediately prior to the Reorganization Transactions.  Immediately following the Reorganization Transactions, with the exception of the discussions regarding quarterly tax distributions, the provisions set forth below no longer apply.

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Pursuant to LCFH’s Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, the LCFH’s general partner has delegated all management powers to the Company’s Board of Directors, who, pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, are appointed by certain significant investors and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company.

Cash Distributions to Partners

Distributions (other than tax distributions which are described below) will be made in the priorities described below at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors.  All capitalized items used in this section but not defined shall have the respective meanings given to such capitalized terms in the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement.

First, to the holders of Series A and Series B participating preferred units pro rata based on the capital account of each such holder’s interests, until the Series A and Series B participating preferred unit holders have each received an amount equivalent to their respective capital accounts; then

Second, 20% to the common unit holders, and 80% to the holders of Series A participating preferred units, until the Series A participating preferred unit holders have each received an amount equivalent to $124 per unit; and

Thereafter, 20% to common unit holders, and 80% to the holders of Series A and Series B participating preferred units, pro rata based on the units held by each holder.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to available liquidity as determined by Company’s Board of Directors, the Company intends to make quarterly tax distributions equal to a partner’s “Quarterly Estimated Tax Amount,” which shall be computed (as more fully described in the Company’s LLLP Agreement) for each partner as the product of (x) the federal taxable income (or alternative minimum taxable income, as the case may be,) allocated by the Company to such partner in respect of the partnership interests of the Company held by such partner and (y) the highest marginal blended federal, state and local income tax rate applicable to an individual residing in New York, NY, taking into account for federal income tax purposes, the deductibility of state and local taxes.

Allocation of Income and Loss

Income and losses are allocated among the partners in a manner to reflect as closely as possible the amount each partner would be distributed under the LLLP Agreement upon liquidation of the Operating Partnership’s assets.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale
December 31, 2013	$	12,133,807
Other comprehensive income of predecessor	18,605,177
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor(1)	(1,597,237		)
February 10, 2014	29,141,747
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor	(29,141,747		)
February 11, 2014	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (2)	19,117,143
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	(5,911,314		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	13,205,829
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	8,181,530
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	5,024,299

(1)Amount of change reflects change in unrealized (gains)/losses related to investments in real estate securities, net of reclassification adjustments, and is included in gain on securities on the combined consolidated statements of income.

(2)Excludes provision for income taxes of $3,981,201 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

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14.STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The 2008 Incentive Equity Plan

The 2008 Incentive Equity Plan of the Company, as amended in 2012, was adopted by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2008 (the “2008 Plan”) and provides certain members of management, employees and directors of the Company or any other Ladder Company (as defined in the 2008 Plan) with additional incentives.

On April 20, 2010, 910,491 Class A-2 Common Units were granted to a member of management.  The grants issued are subject to a forty-two (42) month vesting period, commencing on April 20, 2010.  On June 4, 2012, 1,127,543 Class A-2 Common Units and 31,451.61 Series B Participating Preferred Units were granted to a new member of the management team.  The grants issued are subject to a thirty-six (36) month vesting period, commencing on January 1, 2012 and vest monthly.  In addition, the new member purchased 24,193.55 Series B Participating Preferred Units as well as received an option to purchase an additional 24,193.55 Series B Participating Preferred Units within one year of grant date at a price of $124 per unit.  The fair value of the units at grant date was $130.0 per unit, and the difference is recognized as deferred compensation expense over the vesting period.  The option in respect of 14,516.13 Series B Participating Preferred Units was exercised on May 29, 2013 at an exercise price of $124.0 per unit. The remaining options held were terminated on May 29, 2013.  On May 20, 2013, 6,570 Series B Participating Preferred Units were granted to a new employee.  The grant issued is subject to a thirty-six (36) month vesting period, commencing on February 1, 2013 and vests monthly.  On June 3, 2013, 2,531 Series B Participating Preferred Units were granted to a new employee.  The grant issued is subject to a thirty-six (36) month vesting period, commencing on February 1, 2013 and vests monthly.  In accordance with a provision under the grant agreements, certain Series B Participating Preferred unitholders have elected to return a portion of their Series B Participating Preferred Units at each vesting, to reimburse the Company for payroll taxes paid on behalf of the unitholders.

The Company has estimated the fair value of such units granted based, in part, on the price to book value ratios of comparable companies, which is approved by the Board of Directors.  Other key inputs are based on management’s prior experience, current market conditions and projected conditions of the commercial real estate industry.  All units issued under the 2008 Plan are amortized over the units’ vesting periods and charged against income and were converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO.  Post-IPO incentive-based compensation is governed by the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan discussed below.

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

In connection with the IPO Transactions, the 2014 Ladder Capital Corp Incentive Equity Plan, (the “2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan”), was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 11, 2014, and provides certain members of management, employees and directors of the Company or any other Ladder Company (as defined in the 2008 Plan) with additional incentives including grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards.

2014 Restricted Stock Awards in Connection with the IPO Transactions

In connection with the IPO Transactions, restricted stock awards were granted to members of management and certain employees (the “Grantees”) with an aggregate value of $27,489,109 which represents 1,619,865 shares of restricted Class A common stock. Fifty percent of each restricted stock award granted in connection with the offering is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining fifty percent of each restricted stock award is subject to specified performance-based vesting criteria. The time-vesting restricted stock granted to Brian Harris will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to his continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. Twenty-five percent of the time-vesting restricted stock granted to the other Grantees will vest in full on the eighteen-month anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining seventy-five percent will vest in full on the three-year anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting date. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments on December 31 of each of 2014, 2015 and 2016 if the Company achieves a return on equity, based on core earnings divided by the Company’s average book value of equity, equal to or greater than 8% for such year (the “Performance Target”).  If the Company misses the Performance Target during either the first or second calendar year but meets the Performance Target for a subsequent year during the three-year performance period and the Company’s return on equity for such subsequent year and any years for which it missed its Performance Target equals or exceeds the compounded return on equity of 8%, based on core earnings divided by the Company’s average book value of equity, the performance-vesting restricted stock which failed to vest because the Company previously missed its Performance Target will vest on the last day of such subsequent year. If the term “core earnings” is no longer used in the Company’s SEC filings and approved by the compensation committee, then the Performance Target will be calculated using such other pre-tax performance measurement defined in the Company’s SEC filings, as determined by the compensation committee.

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The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.  We feel that this aligns the compensation expense with the liability of the Company.  As such, the compensation expense related to the upfront grants to directors, officers and certain employees in connection with the IPO shall be recognized as follows:

1.Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to Brian Harris will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years, on an annual basis following such grant

2.Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to directors will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant

3.Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to officers other than Mr. Harris, and to certain employees will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant.

Accruals of compensation cost for an award with a performance condition shall be based on the probable outcome of that performance condition.  Therefore, compensation cost shall be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved.

Upon termination of a Grantee’s employment of service due to death or disability, and, in the case of Mr. Harris, by the Company without cause or by Mr. Harris for good reason (each, as defined in the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan), the Grantee’s time-vesting restricted stock will accelerate and vest in full, and the Grantee’s unvested performance-vesting restricted stock will remain outstanding for the performance period and will vest to the extent the Company meets the Performance Target, including via the catch up provision described above. Upon a change in control (as defined in the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan) all restricted stock will become fully vested, if (1) the Grantee continues to be employed through the closing of the change in control or (2) after the signing of definitive documentation related to the change in control but prior to its closing, Grantee’s employment is terminated without cause or due to death or disability or Grantee resigns for good reason. The compensation committee retains the right, in its sole discretion, to provide for the accelerated vesting (in whole or in part) of the restricted stock awards granted in connection with the IPO Transactions.

In connection with the IPO Transactions, Alan Fishman and each of Joel C. Peterson and Douglas Durst, who were appointed to the Board of Directors in connection with such transactions, received an initial restricted stock award with a grant date fair value of approximately $1 million, $75,000 and $75,000, respectively, which represents 67,648 shares of restricted Class A common stock. The grants will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of such grants, and each will receive an annual restricted stock award with a grant date fair value of $50,000, which will vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant, with both such awards subject to continued service on the Board of Directors. Messrs. Peterson and Durst will also receive a $75,000 annual cash payment for their service on the Board of Directors. Additionally, certain directors may receive $15,000 annually for service as a chairperson of the audit committee or compensation committee and $10,000 for service as a chairperson of the nominating and corporate governance committee, with all or a portion of such fee payable to an applicable director in cash or restricted stock (with a grant date fair value equal to such amount payable) at the election of such director.

The Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of $4,227,472 and $1,095,461 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of $6,552,452 and $1,569,962 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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A summary of the grants is presented below:

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months ended June 30,
	2014				2013				2014				2013
		Weighted				Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
	Number of	Average			Number of	Average			Number of	Average			Number of	Average
	Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value
Grants - Series B Participating Preferred Units	—	—			9,101	$	1,365,150		—	—			9,101	$	1,365,150
Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted)	—	—			—	—			1,687,513	28,637,096			—	—
Amortization to compensation expense
Predecessor compensation expense		—				(1,095,461		)		(290,171		)		(1,569,962		)
LP Units		(5,785,597		)		—				(6,136,856		)		—
Class A Common Stock (restricted)		1,558,125				—				(125,425		)		—
Total amortization to compensation expense		$	(4,227,472	)		$	(1,095,461	)		$	(6,552,452	)		$	(1,569,962	)

The table below presents the number of unvested shares at June 30, 2014 and changes during 2014 of the (i) Class A Common stock of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and (ii) Class A-2 Common Units and, Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH granted under the 2008 Plan, which were subsequently converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO.

	Class A Common Shares	Class A Common Units		Series B Participating Preferred Units		LP Units
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	—	365,407		14,276		—
Granted	1,687,513	—		—		—
Vested	—	(32,365	)	(1,158	)	(1,463,541	)
Converted (1)	—	(333,042	)	(13,118	)	3,186,066
Outstanding at June 30, 2014	1,687,513	—		—		1,722,525

(1)Converted to LP Units of LCFH on February 11, 2014 in connection with IPO.

At June 30, 2014, there was $28,335,469 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to certain share-based compensation awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 33 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 30.3 months.

Phantom Equity Investment Plan

LCFH entered into a Phantom Equity Investment Plan effective as of June 30, 2011 (the “Plan”). The Plan is an annual deferred compensation plan pursuant to which certain mandatory contributions are made to the Plan depending upon the participant’s specific level of compensation and to which participants may also make elective contributions. Generally, if a participant’s total compensation is in excess of a certain threshold, a portion of a participant’s performance-based annual bonus is required to be deferred into the Plan. Otherwise, amounts may be deferred into the Plan at the election of the participant, so long as such elections are timely made in accordance with the terms and procedures of the Plan.

In the event that a participant elects to (or is required to) defer a portion of their compensation pursuant to the Plan, such amount is not paid to the participant and is instead credited to such participant’s notional account. Prior to the IPO, such amounts would have been invested, on a phantom basis, in the Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH until such amounts would have eventually been paid to the participant pursuant to the Plan. Following the IPO, as described below, such amounts are invested on a phantom basis in Class A common stock of Ladder Capital Corp. Mandatory contributions are subject to one-third vesting over a three year period on a straight-line basis following the applicable Plan Year in which the related compensation was earned. Elective contributions are immediately vested upon contribution. Unvested amounts are generally forfeited upon the participant’s resignation or termination for cause. The phantom units do not share in the earnings of Ladder Capital Corp and are, therefore, not participating securities.

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The date that the amounts deferred into the Plan are paid to a participant depends upon whether such deferral was a mandatory deferral or an elective deferral. Elective deferrals are paid upon the earlier of (1) a change in control (as defined in the Plan), (2) the end of the participant’s employment, or (3) December 31, 2017. The vested amounts of the mandatory contributions are paid upon the earlier of (1) a change in control and (2) the earlier of (x) December 31, 2017 or (y) the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of the third calendar year following the applicable plan year to which the underlying deferred annual bonus relates. Payment will be in cash in an amount equal to the then fair market value of such units.

In February 2014, Company employees contributed $6,427,127 to the Plan.  Compensation expense is liability-based and 100% expensed upon contribution.  The employees received phantom units of Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH at the fair market value of the units.  In connection with the IPO Transactions, the notional interest in LCFH’s Series B Participating Preferred Units converted into a notional interest in Class A common stock of Ladder Capital Corp, based on the $17.00 issuance price of its Class A common stock. As of June 30, 2014, there have been $11,851,733 total contributions (net of forfeitures and payouts related to employee terminations) made to the Plan resulting in 82,027 phantom units outstanding, of which 37,251 are unvested.

On July 3, 2014 the Board of Directors froze the Plan, effective as of such date, so that there will be no future participants in the Plan, nor additional amounts contributed to any accounts outstanding under the Plan.  Amounts previously outstanding under the Plan will be paid in accordance with their original payment terms, including limiting payment to the dates and events specified above.  In connection with freezing the Plan, the Board of Directors also updated the definition of fair market value for purposes of measuring the value of its Class A Common Stock, to provide that, generally, such value would be the closing price of such stock on the principal national securities on which it is then traded.

Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan

On July 3, 2014, the Company adopted a new, nonqualified deferred compensation plan (the “2014 Deferred Compensation Plan”).  Pursuant to the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, participants may elect, or in some cases may be required, to defer all or a portion of their annual cash performance-based bonuses into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan.  Generally, if a participant’s total compensation is in excess of a certain threshold, a portion of a participant’s performance-based annual bonus is required to be deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan. Otherwise, a portion of the participant’s annual bonus may be deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan at the election of the participant, so long as such elections are timely made in accordance with the terms and procedures of the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan.  The phantom units do not share in the earnings of the Company and are therefore not participating securities.

In the event that a participant elects to (or is required to) defer a portion of their compensation pursuant to the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, such amount is not paid to the participant and is instead credited to such participant’s notional account under the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan. Such amounts are then invested on a phantom basis in Class A common stock of the Company. Elective contributions are immediately vested upon contribution. Mandatory contributions are subject to one-third vesting over a three-year period on a straight-line basis following the applicable year in which the related compensation was earned. Unvested amounts are generally forfeited upon the participant’s resignation or termination, however, if a participant’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company other than for Cause and such termination is within six (6) months following a Change in Control (as each such term is defined in the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan), then the participant will fully vest in their unvested account balances.

Furthermore, the unvested account balances will fully vest in the event of the participant’s death, disability, or in the event of certain hostile takeovers of the Board of Directors of the Company.  In the event that a participant’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause, the participant will vest in the portion of the participant’s account that would have vested had the participant remained employed through the end of the year in which such termination occurs, subject to the participant timely executing a general release of claims in favor of the Company, and all other account balances will be forfeited. Vested shares are forfeited only in the event of a participant’s termination for cause.

Amounts deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan are paid upon the earlier to occur of (1) a change in control (as defined in the Plan), (2) within sixty (60) days following the the end of the participant’s employment with the Company, or (3) the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of the third calendar year following the applicable year to which the underlying deferred annual compensation relates.  Payment is made in cash.  The amount of the final cash payment may be more or less than the amount initially deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, depending upon the change in the value of the Class A common stock of the Company during such period.

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Bonus Payments

On February 12, 2014, the Board of Directors of Ladder Capital Corp approved 2013 bonus payments to employees, including officers, totaling $43,719,000.  The bonuses were paid to employees in full on February 18, 2014.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company accrued and recorded compensation expense of $17,950,000 and $30,614,286 related to 2014 bonuses. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company accrued and recorded compensation expense of $6,842,998 and $13,858,049 related to 2013 bonuses.

15.INCOME TAXES

Prior to February 11, 2014, the Company had not been subject to U.S. federal income taxes as the predecessor entity is a Limited Liability limited partnership (“LLLP”), but had been subject to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax (“NYC UBT”).  As a result of the IPO, a portion of the Company’s income is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes and taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.

Components of the provision for income taxes consist of the following:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Current expense
Federal	$	10,452,799		$	15,819,774
State and local	2,957,292			4,762,804
Total current expense	13,410,091			20,582,578
Deferred expense/(benefit)
Federal	(4,353,718		)	(5,875,173		)
State and local	(857,749		)	(1,219,564		)
Total deferred expense/(benefit)	(5,211,467		)	(7,094,737		)
Provision for income tax expense	$	8,198,624		$	13,487,841

Corporate taxes payable as of June 30, 2014 were $13,634,798. There were no corporate taxes payable as of December 31, 2013.  NYC UBT taxes payable at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $412,066 and $482,324, respectively.

A reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate for the period ended June 30, 2014 is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
US statutory tax rate	35.00	%	35.00	%
Increase due to state and local taxes	3.76	%	4.10	%
Benefit of partnership income not subject to taxation	-17.33	%	-17.33	%
Effective income tax rate	21.43	%	21.77	%

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s net deferred tax assets were $7,094,737 and included in other assets in the Company’s combined consolidated balance sheets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized in the foreseeable future. Realization of the net deferred tax assets is dependent upon our generation of sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions to obtain benefit from the reversal of temporary differences. The amount of net deferred tax assets considered realizable is subject to adjustment in future periods if estimates of future taxable income change. The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

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	June 30, 2014
Deferred Tax Assets
Depreciation	$	2,033,698
Equity based compensation	2,613,308
Unrealized gains and losses	2,447,731
Total Deferred Tax Assets	$	7,094,737
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Unrealized gains and losses	—
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	$	—
Net Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)	$	7,094,737

Our tax returns are subject to audit by taxing authorities. With a few minor exceptions, as of June 30, 2014 the tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions in which the Company is subject to taxes.  U.S. federal and state taxing authorities are currently examining income tax returns of various subsidiaries of the Company for tax years 2010 through 2012. The Company believes that the audits will result in no material changes, however, these audits can often take a long time to complete and settle and there can be no assurances as to the possible outcomes.

Under U.S. GAAP, a tax benefit related to an income tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The Company determined that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain income tax positions was required to be recorded as of June 30, 2014. In addition, the Company does not believe that it has any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that it will be required to record a significant liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

16.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company entered into a loan referral agreement with Meridian Capital Group LLC (“Meridian”), which is an affiliate of a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and an investor in the Company.  The agreement provides for the payment of referral fees for loans originated pursuant to a formula based on the Company’s net profit on a referred loan, as defined in the agreement, payable annually in arrears.  While the arrangement gives rise to a potential conflict of interest, full disclosure is given to the borrower who, in each case, waives the conflict in writing.  This agreement is cancellable by the Company based on the occurrence of certain events, or by Meridian for nonpayment of amounts due under the agreement.  The Company terminated the loan referral agreement on April 2, 2014, as a result of the IPO on February 11, 2014.

The Company incurred no fees during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $150,000 in fees for the three months ended June 30, 2013, for loans originated in accordance with this agreement. The Company incurred no fees during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $300,000 in fees for the six months ended June 30, 2013, for loans originated in accordance with this agreement. As of June 30, 2014, $425,000 was payable to Meridian pursuant to this agreement.   These fees are reflected in fee expense in the accompanying combined consolidated statements of income.

17.COMMITMENTS

Leases

The Company entered into an operating lease for its previous primary office space, which commenced on January 5, 2009 and expires on May 30, 2015.  There is an option to renew the lease for an additional five years at an increased monthly rental.  Subsequent to entering into this leasing arrangement, the office space has been subleased to a third party.  Income received on the subleased office space is recorded in other income on the combined consolidated statements of income.  In 2011, the Company entered into a new lease for its primary office space which commenced on October 1, 2011 and expires on January 31, 2022 with no extension option.   In 2012, the Company entered into one new lease for secondary office space.  The lease commenced on May 15, 2012 and expires on May 14, 2015 with no extension option.

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The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under the above operating leases:

Year ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	890,858
2015	1,381,992
2016	1,125,069
2017	1,180,400
2018	1,180,400
Thereafter	3,639,567
Total	$	9,398,286

GN Construction Loan Securities

The Company committed to purchase GN construction loan securities over a period of twelve to eighteen months.  As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s commitment to purchase these securities at fixed prices ranging from $102.0 to $105.7 was $92,493,765, of which $69,294,500 was funded, with $23,199,265 remaining to be funded.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s commitment to purchase these securities at fixed prices ranging from 102.0 to 107.3 was $150,271,380, of which $112,780,499 was funded, with $37,490,881 remaining to be funded.  The fair value of those commitments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was ($209,850) and ($176,736), respectively, as determined by market activity and third-party market quotes and as adjusted for estimated liquidity discounts.  The fair value of these commitments are included in GN construction securities on the combined consolidated balance sheets.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $155,277,157 of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment to provide additional first mortgage loan financing, at rates to be determined at the time of funding. As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $71,514,519 of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at rates to be determined at the time of funding, which was comprised of $65,314,519 to provide additional first mortgage loan financing and $6,200,000 to provide additional mezzanine loan financing. Such commitments are subject to our borrowers’ satisfaction of certain financial and nonfinancial covenants and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in.  These commitments are not reflected on the Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets.

18.SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has determined that it has three reportable segments based on how management reviews and manages its business.  These reportable segments include Loans, Securities, and Real Estate.  The Loans segment includes mortgage loan receivables held for investment (balance sheet loans) and mortgage loan receivables held for sale (conduit loans).  The Securities segment is composed of all of the Company’s activities related to commercial real estate securities, which include investments in CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities.  The Real Estate segment includes selected net lease and other real estate assets.  Corporate/Other includes the Company’s investments in joint ventures, other asset management activities and operating expenses.

The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment ($ in thousands):

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	Loans			Securities			Real Estate			Corporate/Other(1)			Company Total
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Interest income	$	27,731		$	17,363		$	—		$	18		$	45,112
Interest expense	(3,596		)	(1,538		)	(3,783		)	(7,835		)	(16,752		)
Net interest income (expense)	24,135			15,825			(3,783		)	(7,817		)	28,360
Provision for loan losses	(150		)	—			—			—			(150		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	23,985			15,825			(3,783		)	(7,817		)	28,210
Operating lease income	—			—			12,803			—			12,803
Tenant recoveries	—			—			2,142			—			2,142
Sale of loans, net	45,419			—			—			—			45,419
Gain on securities	—			5,376			—			—			5,376
Sale of real estate, net	435			—			8,625			—			9,060
Fee income	688			5			—			1,499			2,192
Net result from derivative transactions	(9,126		)	(16,147		)	—			—			(25,273		)
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			987			—			987
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			2,782			—			—			2,782
Total other income	37,416			(7,984		)	24,557			1,499			55,488
Salaries and employee benefits	(8,200		)	—			—			(18,283		)	(26,483		)
Operating expenses	48			—			—			(3,712		)	(3,664		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(7,380		)	—			(7,380		)
Fee expense	(420		)	(17		)	(23		)	(253		)	(713		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(6,881		)	(137		)	(7,018		)
Total costs and expenses	(8,572		)	(17		)	(14,284		)	(22,385		)	(45,258		)
Tax expense	—			—			—			(8,199		)	(8,199		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	52,829		$	7,824		$	6,490		$	(36,902	)	$	30,241
Total assets as of June 30, 2014	$	1,129,837		$	1,834,488		$	561,177		$	298,582		$	3,824,084
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Interest income	$	14,078		$	14,056		$	—		$	2,034		$	30,168
Interest expense	(1,217		)	(717		)	(2,920		)	(7,088		)	(11,942		)
Net interest income (expense)	12,861			13,339			(2,920		)	(5,054		)	18,226
Provision for loan losses	(150		)	—			—			—			(150		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	12,711			13,339			(2,920		)	(5,054		)	18,076
Operating lease income	—			—			8,906			—			8,906
Tenant recoveries	—			—			—			—			—
Sale of loans, net	35,814			—			—			—			35,814
Gain on securities	—			3,311			—			—			3,311
Sale of real estate, net	186			—			3,479			—			3,665
Fee income	332			8			46			1,779			2,165
Net result from derivative transactions	14,230			6,449			—			—			20,679
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			—			595			595
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			(4,789		)	—			—			(4,789		)
Total other income	50,562			4,979			12,431			2,374			70,346
Salaries and employee benefits	(5,000		)	—			—			(8,882		)	(13,882		)
Operating expenses	53			—			—			(2,789		)	(2,736		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(3,545		)	—			(3,545		)
Fee expense	(716		)	(340		)	(2,606		)	(127		)	(3,789		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(2,938		)	(137		)	(3,075		)
Total costs and expenses	(5,663		)	(340		)	(9,089		)	(11,935		)	(27,027		)
Tax expense	—			—			(242		)	(1,374		)	(1,616		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	57,610		$	17,978		$	180		$	(15,989	)	$	59,779
Total assets as of June 30, 2013	$	911,295		$	887,523		$	521,369		$	178,077		$	2,498,264

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	Loans			Securities			Real Estate			Corporate/Other(1)			Company Total
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Interest income	$	48,040		$	33,868		$	—		$	26		$	81,934
Interest expense	(5,784		)	(2,803		)	(7,114		)	(15,892		)	(31,593		)
Net interest income (expense)	42,256			31,065			(7,114		)	(15,866		)	50,341
Provision for loan losses	(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	41,956			31,065			(7,114		)	(15,866		)	50,041
Operating lease income	—			—			26,017			—			26,017
Tenant recoveries	—			—			4,222			—			4,222
Sale of loans, net	86,721			—			—			—			86,721
Gain on securities	—			7,185			—			—			7,185
Sale of real estate, net	782			—			14,971			—			15,753
Fee income	1,353			96			—			3,052			4,501
Net result from derivative transactions	(19,869		)	(31,691		)	—			—			(51,560		)
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			1,336			—			1,336
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			1,748			—			—			1,748
Total other income	68,987			(22,662		)	46,546			3,052			95,923
Salaries and employee benefits	(14,500		)	—			—			(31,986		)	(46,486		)
Operating expenses	89			—			—			(6,794		)	(6,705		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(14,982		)	—			(14,982		)
Fee expense	(722		)	(39		)	(41		)	(413		)	(1,215		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(14,171		)	(274		)	(14,445		)
Total costs and expenses	(15,133		)	(39		)	(29,194		)	(39,467		)	(83,833		)
Tax expense	—			—			—			(13,488		)	(13,488		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	95,810		$	8,364		$	10,238		$	(65,769	)	$	48,643
Total assets as of June 30, 2014	$	1,129,837		$	1,834,488		$	561,177		$	298,582		$	3,824,084
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Interest income	$	32,789		$	28,611		$	—		$	29		$	61,429
Interest expense	(3,093		)	(2,046		)	(4,000		)	(14,010		)	(23,149		)
Net interest income (expense)	29,696			26,565			(4,000		)	(13,981		)	38,280
Provision for loan losses	(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	29,396			26,565			(4,000		)	(13,981		)	37,980
Operating lease income	—			—			15,390			—			15,390
Tenant recoveries	—			—			—			—			—
Sale of loans, net	118,681			—			—			140			118,821
Gain on securities	—			5,876			—			—			5,876
Sale of real estate, net	—			—			7,363			—			7,363
Fee income	1,325			8			213			2,057			3,603
Net result from derivative transactions	14,113			8,836			—			—			22,949
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			—			989			989
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			(5,039		)	—			—			(5,039		)
Total other income	134,119			9,681			22,966			3,186			169,952
Salaries and employee benefits	(16,300		)	—			—			(17,293		)	(33,593		)
Operating expenses	103			—			—			(5,112		)	(5,009		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(6,425		)	—			(6,425		)
Fee expense	(1,562		)	(357		)	(3,057		)	(217		)	(5,193		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(5,925		)	(274		)	(6,199		)
Total costs and expenses	(17,759		)	(357		)	(15,407		)	(22,896		)	(56,419		)
Tax expense	—			—			(474		)	(3,210		)	(3,684		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	145,756		$	35,889		$	3,085		$	(36,901	)	$	147,829
Total assets as of June 30, 2013	$	911,295		$	887,523		$	521,369		$	178,077		$	2,498,264

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(1)Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to combined consolidated Company totals.  This caption also includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and strategic investments that are not related to the other reportable segments above, including the Company’s investment in FHLB stock of $57.2 million as of June 30, 2014.

19.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance date of the financial statements and determined that the following disclosure is necessary:

Senior Notes Offering

On August 1, 2014, Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP (the “Issuer”) and Ladder Capital Finance Corporation (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with the Issuer, the “Issuers”) issued $300.0 million in 5.875% senior notes due 2021 (the “Senior Notes”). The Issuers, the Company (the “Parent Guarantor”) and certain of the Parent Guarantor’s subsidiaries (together with the Parent Guarantor, the “Guarantors”) entered into a purchase agreement with certain initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”). The net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the offering discount, Initial Purchaser’s commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by the Issuers, were approximately $295.0 million.

The Senior Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of August 1, 2014 (the “Indenture”), between the Issuers, the Guarantors and Wilmington Trust, National Association as trustee (the “Trustee”).

The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2015. The Senior Notes will mature on August 1, 2021.

The Senior Notes and the guarantees are senior in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes rank equal in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and Guarantors’ other existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Senior Notes are effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including obligations under the Credit Agreement, which are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Issuers and Guarantors.

Committed Loan Repurchase Facility

On July 17, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with a major U.S. bank to modify the terms of its credit facility to modify the terms of certain leverage covenants and reporting requirements.

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

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the combined consolidated financial statements and the related notes of Ladder Capital Corp included within this Quarterly Report and the Annual Report.  This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements.  See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” within this Quarterly Report and “Risk Factors” within the Annual Report, for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.  Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to, those in “Risk Factors” set forth in the Annual Report.

Overview

References to “Ladder,” the “Company,” “Successor” and “we,” “our” and “us” refer subsequent to the IPO and related transactions described below are to Ladder Capital Corp, a Delaware corporation incorporated in 2013, and its combined consolidated subsidiaries.  These references (other than “Successor”) in periods prior to the IPO and related transactions are to Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP and subsidiaries (“LCFH” or “Predecessor”).

Ladder Capital Corp, a Delaware corporation was incorporated on May 21, 2013 as a holding company for the purpose of facilitating an initial public offering (“IPO”) of common equity.  On February 5, 2014, a registration statement relating to shares of Class A common stock of Ladder Capital Corp was declared effective and the price of such shares was set at $17.00 per share.  The IPO closed on February 11, 2014.

As a result of the IPO and certain other recapitalization transactions, Ladder Capital Corp became the sole general partner of and has a controlling interest in LCFH. Ladder Capital Corp’s only business is to act as the sole general partner of LCFH, and, as such, Ladder Capital Corp operates and controls all of the business and affairs of LCFH and consolidates the financial results of LCFH into Ladder Capital Corp’s combined consolidated financial statements effective as of February 11, 2014.

Within the following historical results of operations, the six months ended June 30, 2014 consists of LCFH’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 to February 10, 2014 and the Company’s operations for the period February 11, 2014 to June 30, 2014.  The three and six months ended June 30, 2013 consists of LCFH’s operations.  Results since inception consist of LCFH’s operations from October 2008 to February 10, 2014 and Ladder Capital Corp’s operations from February 11, 2014 to June 30, 2014.

We are a leading commercial real estate finance company with a proprietary loan origination platform and an established national footprint. As a non-bank operating company, we believe that we are well-positioned to benefit from the opportunities arising from the diminished supply of debt capital and the substantial demand for new financings in the commercial real estate sector. We believe that our comprehensive, fully-integrated in-house infrastructure, access to a diverse array of committed financing sources and highly experienced management team of industry veterans will allow us to continue to prudently grow our business as we endeavor to capitalize on profitable opportunities in various market conditions.

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We conduct our business through three major business lines: commercial mortgage lending, investments in securities secured by first mortgage loans, and investments in selected net leased and other real estate assets. Historically, we have been able to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns by flexibly allocating capital among these well-established, complementary business lines. We believe that we have a competitive advantage through our ability to offer a wide range of products, providing complete solutions across the capital structure to our borrowers. We apply a comprehensive underwriting approach to every loan and investment that we make, rooted in management’s deep understanding of fundamental real estate values and proven expertise in these three complementary business lines through multiple economic and credit cycles.

Our primary business strategy is originating conduit loans, which are first mortgage loans on stabilized, income producing commercial real estate properties that are available for sale in commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) securitizations. From our inception in October 2008 through June 30, 2014, we have originated $7.2 billion of conduit loans, $6.8 billion of which have been sold into 22 CMBS securitizations, making us, by volume, the second largest non-bank contributor of loans to CMBS securitizations in the United States in such period. The securitization of conduit loans has been a consistently profitable business for us and enables us to reinvest our equity capital into new loan originations or allocate it to other investments. In addition to conduit loans, we originated $1.9 billion of balance sheet loans held for investment from inception through June 30, 2014. During this timeframe, we have also acquired $6.3 billion of investment grade-rated securities secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate and $785.5 million of selected net leased and other real estate assets. Although our securities investments and real estate assets remain available for opportunistic sales, these balance sheet business lines provide for a stable base of net interest and rental income and are complementary to our conduit lending activities.

We are led by a disciplined and highly aligned management team, the majority of which has worked together for more than a decade. As of June 30, 2014, our management team and directors held interests in our Company comprising 12.9% our total equity. On average, our management team members have 26 years of experience in the industry. Our management team includes Brian Harris, Chief Executive Officer; Michael Mazzei, President; Greta Guggenheim, Chief Investment Officer; Pamela McCormack, Chief Strategy Officer, General Counsel and Co-Head of Securitization; Marc Fox, Chief Financial Officer; Thomas Harney, Head of Merchant Banking & Capital Markets; and Robert Perelman, Head of Asset Management.

As of June 30, 2014, we had $3.8 billion in total assets and $1.5 billion of total equity capital. As of that date, our assets included $1.1 billion of loans, $1.8 billion of securities, and $561.2 million of real estate.

Our primary sources of revenue include net interest income on our investments, which comprised 33.9% and 34.5% of our total net interest income after provision for loan losses and total other income (“net revenues”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and income from sales of loans, net, which represents the income we earn from regular sales and securitizations of certain commercial mortgage loans, and which comprised 54.3% and 59.4% of our net revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. In addition, net interest income on our investments, comprised 93.8% and 103.5% of our net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and income from sales of loans, net, comprised 150.2% and 178.3% of our net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. See “—Reconciliation of non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a definition of net revenues and a reconciliation to total net interest income after provision for loan losses and total other income. We also generate net rental revenues from certain of our real estate and fee income from our loan originations and the management of our institutional bridge loan partnership.

Ladder was founded in October 2008. As of June 30, 2014, we are capitalized by public investors, our management team and a group of leading global institutional investors, including affiliates of Alberta Investment Management Corp., GI Partners, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System and TowerBrook Capital Partners. We have built our operating business to include 69 full-time industry professionals by hiring experienced personnel known to us in the commercial mortgage industry. Doing so has allowed us to maintain consistency in our culture and operations and to focus on strong credit practices and disciplined growth.

We have a diversified and flexible financing strategy supporting our business operations, including significant committed term financing from leading financial institutions. As of June 30, 2014, we had $2.2 billion of debt financing outstanding. This financing was comprised of $903.0 million of financing from the FHLB, $199.0 million committed secured term repurchase agreement financing, $314.6 million of third-party, non-recourse mortgage debt, $486.7 million of other securities financing, and $325.0 million of our 7.375% Senior Notes due October 1, 2017 (the ‘‘Existing Notes’’). In addition, as of June 30, 2014, we had over $1.7 billion of committed, undrawn funding capacity available, consisting of $50.0 million of availability under our $50.0 million secured credit facility, $75.0 million of availability under our $75.0 million Revolving Credit Facility, $358.9 million of undrawn committed FHLB financing, and $1.3 billion of other undrawn committed financings. As of June 30, 2014, our debt- to-equity ratio was 1.5:1.0, as we employ leverage prudently to maximize financial flexibility.

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Our businesses

We invest primarily in loans, securities and other interests in U.S. commercial real estate, with a focus on senior secured assets.  Our mix of business segments is designed to provide us with the flexibility to opportunistically allocate capital in order to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns under varying market conditions.  The following table summarizes the value of our investment portfolio as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements as of the dates indicated below:

	As of June 30, 2014		As of December 31, 2013
	($ in thousands)
Loans
Conduit first mortgage loans	$	103,719	$	440,490
Balance sheet first mortgage loans	912,187		411,655
Other commercial real estate-related loans	113,931		127,423
Total loans	1,129,837		979,568
Securities
CMBS investments	1,618,002		1,422,995
U.S. Agency Securities investments	216,487		234,251
Total securities	1,834,489		1,657,246
Real Estate
Real held for sale	19,029		—
Real estate, net	542,148		624,219
Total real estate	561,177		624,219
Total investments	3,525,503		3,261,033
Cash, cash equivalents and cash collateral held by broker	122,962		107,263
Other assets	175,619		120,767
Total assets	$	3,824,084	$	3,489,063

We invest in the following types of assets:

Loans

Conduit First Mortgage Loans.  We originate conduit loans, which are first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate and are available for sale to securitizations. These first mortgage loans are typically structured with fixed interest rates and generally have five- to ten-year terms. Our loans are directly originated by an internal team that has longstanding and strong relationships with borrowers and mortgage brokers throughout the United States. We follow a rigorous investment process, which begins with an initial due diligence review; continues through a comprehensive legal and underwriting process incorporating multiple internal and external checks and balances; and culminates in approval or disapproval of each prospective investment by our Investment Committee. Conduit first mortgage loans in excess of $50.0 million also require approval of our Board of Directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee.

Although our primary intent is to sell our conduit first mortgage loans to CMBS trusts, we generally seek to maintain the flexibility to keep them on our balance sheet, offer them for sale to CMBS trusts as part of a securitization process or otherwise sell them as whole loans to third-party institutional investors. From our inception in 2008 through June 30, 2014, we have originated and have funded $7.2 billion of conduit first mortgage loans, and securitized $6.8 billion of such mortgage loans in 22 separate transactions, including two securitizations in 2010, three securitizations in 2011, six securitizations in 2012, six securitizations in 2013 and five securitizations in 2014. We generally securitize our loans together with certain financial institutions, which to date have included affiliates of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBS Securities Inc., UBS Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and we have also completed two single-asset securitizations. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, conduit first mortgage loans remained on our balance sheet for a weighted average of 50 and 55 days prior to securitization, respectively. As of June 30, 2014, we held seven first mortgage loans that were available to be offered for sale into a securitization with an aggregate book value of $103.7 million. Based on the loan balances and the “as-is” third-party Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”) appraised values at origination, the weighted average loan- to-value ratio of this portfolio was 59.9% at June 30, 2014.

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Balance Sheet First Mortgage Loans.  We also originate and invest in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. These mortgage loans are structured to fit the needs and business plans of the property owners, and generally have LIBOR based floating rates and terms (including extension options) ranging from one to three years. Balance sheet first mortgage loans are originated, underwritten, approved and funded using the same comprehensive legal and underwriting approach, process and personnel used to originate our conduit first mortgage loans. Balance sheet first mortgage loans in excess of $20.0 million also require the approval of our Board of Directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee.

We generally seek to hold our balance sheet first mortgage loans for investment or offer them for sale to our institutional bridge loan partnership. These investments have been typically repaid at or prior to maturity (including by being refinanced by us into a new conduit first mortgage loan upon property stabilization) or sold to our institutional bridge loan partnership. As of June 30, 2014, we held a portfolio of 35 balance sheet first mortgage loans with an aggregate book value of $912.2 million. Based on the loan balances and the “as-is” third-party FIRREA appraised values at origination, the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of this portfolio was 69.9% at June 30, 2014.

Other commercial real estate-related loans.  We selectively invest in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate which are generally held for investment. As of June 30, 2014, we held a portfolio of 23 other commercial real estate-related loans with an aggregate book value of $113.9 million. Based on the loan balance and the “as-is” third-party FIRREA appraised values at origination, the weighted average loan-to-value ratio of the portfolio was 71.8% at June 30, 2014.

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The following charts set forth our total outstanding conduit first mortgage loans, balance sheet first mortgage loans and other commercial real estate-related loans as of June 30, 2014 and a breakdown of our loan portfolio by loan size and geographic location and asset type of the underlying real estate.

Loan Type	Loan Size
Geographic Location	Asset Type

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Securities

CMBS Investments.  We invest in CMBS secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate and own predominantly AAA-rated securities. These investments provide a stable and attractive base of net interest income and help us manage our liquidity. We have significant in-house expertise in the evaluation and trading of CMBS, due in part to our experience in originating and underwriting mortgage loans that comprise assets within CMBS trusts, as well as our experience in structuring CMBS transactions. AAA-rated CMBS investments in excess of $50 million and all other securities positions in excess of $26.0 million require the approval of our Board of Directors’ Risk and Underwriting Committee. As of June 30, 2014, the estimated fair value of our portfolio of CMBS investments totaled $1.6 billion in 137 CUSIPs ($11.8 million average investment per CUSIP). As of that date, all of our CMBS investments were rated investment grade by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch Ratings Inc. (“Fitch”), consisting of 80.6% AAA/Aaa-rated securities and 19.4% of other investment grade-rated securities, including 13.0% rated AA/Aa, 2.5% rated A/A and 3.9% rated BBB/Baa. In the future, we may invest in CMBS securities or other securities that are unrated. As of June 30, 2014, our CMBS investments had a weighted average duration of 4.3 years. The commercial real estate collateral underlying our CMBS investment portfolio is located throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2014, by property count and market value, respectively, 44.5% and 64.0% of the collateral underlying our CMBS investment portfolio was distributed throughout the top 25 metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) in the United States, with 5.1% and 29.7% of the collateral located in the New York-Newark-Edison MSA, and the concentrations in each of the remaining top 24 MSAs ranging from 0.5% to 4.3% by property count and 0.2% to 4.6% by market value.

U.S. Agency Securities Investments.  Our U.S. Agency Securities portfolio consists of securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), or by a government-sponsored enterprise (a “GSE”), such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”). In addition, these securities are secured by first mortgage loans on commercial real estate. As of June 30, 2014, the estimated fair value of our portfolio of U.S. Agency Securities was $216.5 million in 59 CUSIPs ($3.7 million average investment per CUSIP), with a weighted average duration of 4.2 years. The commercial real estate collateral underlying our U.S. Agency Securities portfolio is located throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2014, by market value 70.1% and 21.3% of the collateral underlying our U.S. Agency Securities, excluding the collateral underlying our Agency interest-only securities, was located in California and New York, respectively, with no other state having a concentration greater than 10.0%. By property count, New York represented 38.3%, California represented 29.8% and Georgia represented 10.6% of such collateral, with no other state’s concentration greater than 10.0%. While the specific geographic concentration of our Agency interest-only securities portfolio as of June 30, 2014 is not obtainable, risk relating to any such possible concentration is mitigated by the interest payments of these securities being guaranteed by a U.S. government agency or a GSE.

Real Estate

Commercial real estate properties.  As of June 30, 2014, we owned 33 single tenant retail properties with an aggregate book value of $245.8 million. These properties are leased on a net basis where the tenant is generally responsible for payment of real estate taxes, property, building and general liability insurance and property and building maintenance. Sixteen of our properties are leased to a national pharmacy chain, and the remaining properties are leased to a national discount retailer, a regional sporting goods store, and a regional membership warehouse club. As of June 30, 2014, our net leased properties comprised a total of 1.4 million square feet, had a 100% occupancy rate, had an average age since construction of 7.6 years and a weighted average remaining lease term of 18.2 years.

In addition, as of June 30, 2014, we owned a 13-story office building in Southfield, MI with a book value of $13.3 million through a joint venture with an operating partner, a portfolio of 13 office buildings in Richmond, VA with a book value of $109.7 million through a separate joint venture with an operating partner, and a 26-story office building in Minneapolis, MN with a book value of $48.4 million through a separate joint venture.

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The following chart sets forth a breakdown of our real estate portfolio by geographic location as of June 30, 2014:

Residential real estate.  As of June 30, 2014, we owned 258 residential condominium units at Veer Towers in Las Vegas, NV with a book value of $68.6 million through a joint venture with an operating partner. As of June 30, 2014, the condominium units were 53% rented and occupied. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $0.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of rental income from the condominium units. We sold 31 and 75 condominium units during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, generating aggregate gains on sale of $5.7 million and $12.1 million, and we intend to sell the remaining units over time.

As of June 30, 2014, we owned 308 residential condominium units at Terrazas River Park Village in Miami, FL with a book value of $75.4 million. As of June 30, 2014, the condominium units were 79% rented and occupied. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $1.3 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of rental income from the condominium units.  We sold 12 and 16 condominium units during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, generating aggregate gains on sale of $0.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively and we intend to sell the remaining units over time.

Other Investments

Institutional bridge loan partnership.  In 2011, we established an institutional partnership (“LCRIP I”) with a Canadian sovereign pension fund to invest in first mortgage bridge loans that meet predefined criteria. Our partner owns 90% of the limited partnership interest and we own the remaining 10% on a pari passu basis as well as act as general partner. We retain discretion over which loans to present to LCRIP I and our partner retains the discretion to accept or reject individual loans. As the general partner, we have engaged our advisory entity to manage the assets of LCRIP I and earn management fees and incentive fees from LCRIP I. In addition, we are entitled to retain origination fees of up to 1% on loans that we sell to LCRIP I and on a case-by-case basis as approved by our partner, may retain certain exit fees. As of June 30, 2014, LCRIP I owned $43.9 million of first mortgage bridge loan assets that were financed by $7.5 million of term debt. Debt of LCRIP I is nonrecourse to the limited and general partners, except for customary nonrecourse carve-outs for certain actions and environmental liability. As of June 30, 2014, the book value of our investment in LCRIP I was $3.7 million.

Unconsolidated joint venture.  In connection with the origination of a loan in April 2012, we received a 25% equity kicker with the right to convert upon a capital event. On March 22, 2013, the loan was refinanced by us, and we converted our equity kicker interest into a 25% limited liability company membership interest in Grace Lake JV, LLC (“Grace Lake LLC”). As of June 30, 2014, Grace Lake LLC owned an office building campus with a carrying value of $72.9 million that is financed by $76.7 million of long-term debt. Debt of Grace Lake LLC is nonrecourse to the limited liability company members, except for customary nonrecourse carve-outs for certain actions and environmental liability. As of June 30, 2014, the book value of our investment in Grace Lake LLC was $2.1 million.

Other asset management activities.  As of June 30, 2014, we also managed a separate CMBS investment account for a private investor with total assets of $1.8 million. As of October 2012, we are no longer purchasing any new investments for this account.   However, we will continue to manage the existing investments until their full repayment or other disposition.

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Our Financing Strategies

Our financing strategies are critical to the success and growth of our business. We manage our financing to complement our asset composition and to diversify our exposure across multiple capital markets and counterparties.

We fund our investments in commercial real estate loans and securities through multiple sources, including the $611.6 million of gross cash proceeds we raised in our initial equity private placement beginning in October 2008, the $257.4 million of gross cash proceeds we raised in our follow-on equity private placement in the third quarter of 2011, proceeds from the issuance of $325.0 million of unsecured notes in 2012, the $238.5 million of net proceeds from the issuance of Class A common stock in 2014, current and future earnings and cash flow from operations, existing debt facilities, and other borrowing programs in which we participate.

We finance our portfolio of commercial real estate loans using committed term facilities provided by multiple financial institutions, with total commitments of $1.2 billion at June 30, 2014, a $50.0 million credit agreement, and through our FHLB membership. As of June 30, 2014, there was $179.0 million outstanding under the term facilities and no debt outstanding under our credit agreement. We finance our securities portfolio, including CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities, through our FHLB membership, a $300.0 million committed term master repurchase agreement from a leading domestic financial institution and uncommitted master repurchase agreements with numerous counterparties. As of June 30, 2014, we had total outstanding balances of $506.7 million under all securities master repurchase agreements. We finance our real estate investments with nonrecourse first mortgage loans. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding balances of $314.6 million on these nonrecourse mortgage loans. In addition to the amounts outstanding on our other facilities, we had $903.0 million of borrowings from the FHLB outstanding at June 30 2014.  We also had a $75.0 million revolving credit facility, with no borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and had $325.0 million of Notes issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014. See Note 8 to our combined consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report for more information about our financing arrangements.

We enter into interest rate and credit spread derivative contracts to mitigate our exposure to changes in interest rates and credit spreads. We generally seek to hedge the interest rate risk on the financing of assets that have a duration longer than five years, including newly-originated conduit first mortgage loans, securities in our CMBS portfolio if long enough in duration, and most of our U.S. Agency Securities portfolio. We monitor our asset profile and our hedge positions to manage our interest rate and credit spread exposures, and we seek to match fund our assets according to the liquidity characteristics and expected holding periods of our assets.

We seek to maintain a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.0:1.0 or below. We expect this ratio to fluctuate during the course of a fiscal year due to the normal course of business in our conduit lending operations, in which we generally securitize our inventory of conduit loans at intervals, and also because of changes in our asset mix, due in part to such securitizations. As of June 30, 2014, our debt-to-equity ratio was 1.5:1.0. We believe that our predominantly senior secured assets and our moderate leverage provide financial flexibility to be able to capitalize on attractive market opportunities as they arise.

From time to time, we may add financing counterparties that we believe will complement our business, although the agreements governing our indebtedness may limit our ability and the ability of our present and future subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness. Our amended and restated charter and by-laws do not impose any threshold limits on our ability to use leverage.

Business Outlook

We believe the commercial real estate finance market currently presents substantial opportunities for new origination, as it is characterized by stabilizing property values, a low interest rate environment, and a supply demand imbalance for financing. Over $1.7 trillion of commercial real estate debt is scheduled to mature over the next five years according to Trepp, while at the same time traditional real estate lenders such as banks and insurance companies face significant new capital and regulatory requirements.

April 2010 marked the first new-issue, multi-borrower CMBS securitization since June 2008. For 2010 as a whole, new CMBS issuances totaled $11.6 billion. In 2011, new CMBS issuances totaled $32.7 billion, despite a slowdown in originations of commercial real estate mortgage loans during the second half of the year because of the uncertain economic climate created by the Euro-area crisis. In 2012, new CMBS issuance totaled $48.4 billion, a 47.9% increase over 2011. For the year ended December 31, 2013, new CMBS issuances totaled $86.1 billion, a 78.1% increase over the same period in 2012. In the first half of 2014, new CMBS issuance totaled $40.6 billion.  We believe the CMBS market will continue to play an important role in the financing of commercial real estate in the U.S.

We believe our ability to quickly and efficiently shift our focus between lending, investing in securities, and making real estate investments allows us to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities under a variety of market conditions. There are times when the conduit lending/securitization market conditions are very favorable and we shift our focus and allocate our equity toward that market. At other times, especially when markets are under stress, investment in securities is more attractive and we quickly shift focus and equity accordingly.

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The passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act”) introduced complex, comprehensive legislation into the financial industry, which will have far reaching effects on the securitization industry and its participants. There is uncertainty as to how, in the coming years, the Dodd-Frank Act may affect us or our competitors. In addition, there can be no assurance that the recovery will continue or that we will be able to find appropriate investment opportunities.

Factors impacting operating results

There are a number of factors that influence our operating results in a meaningful way. The most significant factors include: (1) our competition; (2) market and economic conditions; (3) loan origination volume; (4) profitability of securitizations; (5) avoidance of credit losses; (6) availability of debt and equity funding and the costs of that funding; (7) the net interest margin on our investments; and (8) effectiveness of our hedging and other risk management practices.

Results of operations

Three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013

Overview

Due to the IPO Transactions, net income attributable to Class A common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2014 is not comparable to net income attributable to predecessor unitholders for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  As a result of this, we are presenting a comparison of the year-over-year change in income before taxes which is comparable. Income before taxes totaled $38.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $61.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  The $23.0 million decrease in income before taxes was primarily the result of a net loss from derivative transactions of $25.3 million in June 30, 2014, compared to a net gain from derivative transactions of $20.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013 as well as an increase in salaries and employee benefits to $26.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2014 from $13.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Core Earnings totaled $62.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $40.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The $21.4 million increase in Core Earnings was also due to the increase in income from the sale of loans, net discussed in the preceding paragraph. See “—Non-GAAP financial measures” for our definition of Core Earnings and a reconciliation to income before taxes.

Investment and financing overview

Investment activity in the three months ended June 30, 2014 has focused on loan originations and securities investments. We originated and funded $1.3 billion of commercial mortgage loans in the three months ended June 30, 2014. We acquired $326.0 million of new securities, which was offset by $171.6 million of sales and $76.1 million of amortization in the portfolio, which contributed to a net increase in our securities portfolio of $84.4 million.

Investment activity in the three months ended June 30, 2013 focused on loan originations and real estate investments. We originated and funded $452.3 million in principal value of commercial mortgage loans in the three months ended June 30, 2013. We also invested $135.0 million in real estate. Our securities portfolio continued to amortize. We acquired $28.0 million of new securities, which was not enough to offset $57.3 million of sales and $110.6 million of amortization in the portfolio, which contributed to a net reduction in our securities portfolio of $169.8 million.

The financing climate continued to be favorable in 2014. As discussed in the Overview, in February 2014, we completed an IPO of 15.2 million shares of Class A common stock. We also entered into a new $75.0 million revolving credit facility, secured by a pledge of the shares of certain subsidiaries. Proceeds from the revolving credit facility are available to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes.

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Net interest income

Interest income totaled $45.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $30.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The $14.9 million increase in interest income was primarily attributable to an increase in our average investment in our securities portfolio. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, securities investments averaged $1.8 billion (55.7% of average interest bearing investments) versus an average loan investment balance of $1.4 billion. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, securities investments averaged $973.6 million (52.5% of average interest bearing investments) versus an average loan investment balance of $881.5 million.  In addition, there was a higher volume of securities purchases, offset by lower interest spreads, in 2014 compared to 2013.

Interest expense totaled $16.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $11.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The $4.9 million increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to the increase in average debt balance. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, our debt balance averaged $2.7 billion versus an average debt balance of $1.2 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2013, which was partially offset by greater use of FHLB borrowing, a lower cost of funding than repurchase agreements, for the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2013

Net interest income after provision for loan losses totaled $28.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $18.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The $10.1 million increase in net interest income after provision for loan losses was primarily attributable to the increase in securities investment balances during 2014 compared to the same period a year ago, partially offset by the increase in debt balance.

Cost of funds, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $19.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $14.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The $4.5 million increase in cost of funds was primarily attributable to the increase in average debt balance referred to above.

We present cost of funds, which is a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the Company’s cost of debt financing. We define cost of funds as interest expense as reported on our combined consolidated statements of income adjusted to include the net interest expense component resulting from our hedging activities, which is currently included in net results from derivative transactions on our combined consolidated statements of income.

Set forth below is an unaudited reconciliation of interest expense to cost of funds ($ in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
	($ in thousands)
Interest expense	$	(16,752	)	$	(11,942	)
Net interest expense component of hedging activities (1)	(2,333		)	(2,653		)
Cost of funds	$	(19,085	)	$	(14,595	)

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
	($ in thousands)
(1)Net interest expense component of hedging activities	$	(2,333	)	$	(2,653	)
Hedging realized result (futures)	(5,620		)	572
Hedging realized result (swaps)	—			(7,464		)
Hedging unrecognized result	(17,320		)	30,224
Net result from derivative transactions	$	(25,273	)	$	20,679

Interest spreads

As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average yield on our mortgage loan receivables was 7.71%, compared to 7.13% as of June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables was 1.95%, compared to 0.67% as of June 30, 2013. The increase in the rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the utilization of the FHLB as a source of a lower proportion of these borrowings and higher cost repurchase agreements as a higher proportion of these borrowings as of June 30, 2014 versus June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our mortgage loan receivables equal to 27.2% of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables, compared to 12.6% as of June 30, 2013.

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As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average yield on our real estate securities was 3.76%, compared to 5.02% as of June 30, 2013 as the weighted average yield on securities purchased was lower than the weighted average yield on securities that were sold or paid off.  As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our real estate securities was 0.84%, compared to 0.89% as of June 30, 2013. The decrease in the interest rate on borrowings against our real estate securities from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the utilization of the FHLB as a source of a higher proportion of these borrowings and higher cost repurchase agreements as a lower proportion of these borrowings as of June 30, 2014 versus June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our real estate securities equal to 69.8% of the carrying value of our real estate securities, compared to 71.9% as of June 30, 2013.

We earn rental income under operating leases on our real estate. As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on mortgage borrowings against our real estate was 4.90%, compared to 5.14% as of June 30, 2013. During the twelve month period between June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014, the carrying value of our real estate portfolio increased from $521.4 million to $561.2 million. The decrease in the interest rate on borrowings secured by our real estate from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to lower prevailing market interest rates on the mortgage debt used to finance real estate investments added since June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our real estate equal to 56.1% of the carrying value of our real estate, compared to 31.9% as of June 30, 2013.

Provision for loan losses

We had a $0.2 million provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a $0.2 million provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2013. We invest primarily in loans with high credit quality, and we sell our conduit loans in the ordinary course of business. We estimate our loan loss provision based on our historical loss experience and our expectation of losses inherent in the investment portfolio but not yet realized. Since inception, we have had no events of impairment on the loans we originated, however, to ensure that the risk exposures are properly measured and the appropriate reserves are taken, the Company assesses a loan loss provision balance that will grow over time with its portfolio and the related risk as the assets are aged and approach maturity and ultimate refinancing where applicable. As a result, our provision for loan losses remained unchanged for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Operating lease income

Operating lease income totaled $12.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $8.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $3.9 million was attributable to increased real estate of $561.2 million at June 30, 2014 versus $521.4 million at June 30, 2013. In addition, the property which produces the largest operating lease income was purchased in early June 2013 providing approximately one month of rental income during the three months ended June 2013 compared to three months of rental income for the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Income from sales of loans, net

Income from sales of loans, net, which includes all loan sales, whether by securitization, whole loan sales or other means, totaled $45.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $35.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $9.6 million. In the three months ended June 30, 2014, we participated in three separate securitization transactions, selling 36 loans with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $886.0 million. In the three months ended June 30, 2013, we participated in one securitization transaction, selling 31 loans with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $356.4 million.

Income from sales of securitized loans, net, a non-GAAP measure, represents gross proceeds received from the sale of loans into securitization trusts, less the book value of those loans at the time they were sold, less any costs, such as legal and closing costs, associated with the securitization transactions.

We present net results from loans sold into securitizations, a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the performance of our loan securitization business. Net results from loans sold into securitizations are a key component of our results. Since our loans sold into securitizations to date are comprised of long-term fixed-rate loans, the result of hedging those exposures prior to securitization represents a substantial portion of our interest rate hedging. Therefore, we view these two components of our profitability together when assessing the performance of this business activity and find it a meaningful measure of the Company’s performance as a whole. When evaluating the performance of our sale of loans into securitization business, we generally consider the income from sales of securitized loans, net, in conjunction with our income statement items that are directly related to such securitization transactions, including portions of the realized net result from derivative transactions that are specifically related to hedges on the securitized or sold loans, which we reflect as hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized, a non-GAAP measure, in the table below.

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Below are the results from sales of loans into securitizations for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
Number of loans	36			31
Face amount of loans sold into securitizations ($ in thousands)	$	885,997		$	356,442
Number of securitizations	3			1
Income from sale of securitized loans, net ($ in thousands)(1)	$	45,218		$	34,406
Hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized ($ in thousands)(2)	$	(5,364	)	$	(5,630	)
Net results from loans sold into securitizations ($ in thousands)	$	39,854		$	28,776

(1)The following is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure of income from sale of securitized loans, net to income from sale of loans, net, which is the closest GAAP measure, as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein.

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013
	($ in thousands)
Income from sale of loans (non-securitized), net	$	201	$	1,408
Income from sale of securitized loans, net	45,218		34,406
Income from sale of loans, net	$	45,419	$	35,814

(2)The following is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure of hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized to net results from derivative transactions, which is the closest GAAP measure, as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein.

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
	($ in thousands)
Hedge gain/(loss) related to lending and securities positions	$	(19,909	)	$	26,309
Hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized	(5,364		)	(5,630		)
Net results from derivative transactions	$	(25,273	)	$	20,679

Gain (loss) on securities

Gain (loss) on securities totaled $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $2.1 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2014, we sold $171.6 million of securities, comprised entirely of CMBS. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, we sold $57.3 million of securities, comprised of $25.2 million of CMBS and $32.1 million of U.S. Agency Securities. The increase reflects higher trading volume and higher profit margins in 2014 as compared to 2013.

Income from sales of real estate, net

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, income from sales of commercial real estate properties totaled $2.8 million. We sold one single-tenant retail property resulting in a net gain on sale of $1.7 million and one office building in Richmond, VA, resulting in a net gain on sale of $1.1 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 income from sales of residential condominium units totaled $6.2 million. We sold 31 residential condominium units from Veer Towers in Las Vegas, NV, resulting in a net gain on sale of $5.7 million, and 12 residential condominium units from Terrazas River Park Village in Miami, FL, resulting in income from sales of $0.5 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, income from sales of 28 residential condominium units from Veer Towers in Las Vegas, NV totaled $3.7 million.

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Other income

Tenant recoveries totaled $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to none for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $2.1 million reflects the fact that we held only net leased properties and residential condominium units, which do not receive tenant recoveries, for the three months ended June 30, 2013, while our real estate portfolio included other real estate for the three months ended June 30, 2014 which provide tenant recoveries.

Fee income totaled $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. We generate fee income from the management of our institutional partnership and managed accounts as well as from origination fees, exit fees and other fees on the loans we originate and in which we invest.

Net result from derivative transactions

Net result from derivative transactions represented a loss of $25.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, which was comprised of an unrealized loss of $6.3 million and a realized loss of $19.0 million, compared to a gain of $20.7 million which was comprised of an unrealized gain of $24.2 million offset by a realized loss of $3.5 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a negative change of $46.0 million. The derivative positions that generated these results were a combination of interest rate swaps, caps, and futures that we employed in an effort to hedge the interest rate risk on the financing of our fixed rate assets and the net interest income we earn against the impact of changes in interest rates. The loss in 2014 was primarily related to a decrease in interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2014, which generally increased the value of our fixed rate loan and securities investments, and decreased the fair value of our offsetting derivative transactions. The total net result from derivative transactions is comprised of hedging interest expense, realized losses related to hedge terminations and unrealized losses related to changes in the fair value of asset hedges. The hedge positions were related to fixed rate conduit loans and securities investments.

Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

In 2011, we entered into an institutional partnership (“LCRIP I”) for which we use the equity method of accounting. We act as general partner and own a 10% limited partner interest in the institutional partnership. We are entitled to a fee based upon the average net equity invested in LCRIP I, which is subject to a fee reduction in the event average net equity invested in LCRIP I exceeds $100,000,000. Our proportionate share of the net income of LCRIP I, as defined in the LCRIP I Partnership agreement, is reflected on our combined consolidated statements of income as earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

In 2013, we acquired a 25% limited liability company membership interest for which we use the equity method of accounting. We receive distributions on a pari passu basis with one other financial institution’s equity interest. Our proportionate share of the net income of the limited liability company, as defined in the limited liability company agreement, is reflected on our combined consolidated statements of income as earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures totaled $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $0.4 million reflects increase in net operating income of the limited liability company as well as increased returns from investment in LCRIP I.

Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net

Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net represented a gain of $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a loss of $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The positive change of $7.6 million in unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net was primarily related to an increase in interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and a decline in interest rates during the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Salaries and employee benefits

Salaries and employee benefits totaled $26.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $13.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Salaries and employee benefits are comprised primarily of salaries, bonuses, originator bonuses related to loan profitability, equity based compensation and other employee benefits. Additional compensation expense attributed to increased headcount in 2014 attributed to the increase in salaries and employee benefits in 2014 compared to 2013.

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Operating expenses

Operating expenses totaled $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Operating expenses are comprised primarily of professional fees, lease expense, and technology expenses.

Real estate operating expenses

Real estate operating expenses totaled $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $3.9 million in real estate operating expense was primarily related to the fact that we held primarily net leased properties and residential condominium units for the three months ended June 30, 2013, while our real estate portfolio included other real estate purchased through consolidated, majority-owned joint ventures with operating partners for the three months ended June 30, 2014, which provide operating expenses incurred by the consolidated joint ventures.

Fee expense

Fee expense totaled $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Fee expense is comprised primarily of real estate acquisition costs. The decrease of $3.1 million in fee expense was primarily related to the decrease in the purchases of real estate from $135.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 to none for the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization totaled $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The $3.9 million increase in depreciation and amortization is attributable to increased real estate of $561.2 million at June 30, 2014 versus $521.4 million at June 30, 2013. In addition, the property that produces the largest depreciation expense was purchased in early June 2013, providing approximately one month of depreciation expense during the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to three months of depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense totaled $8.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $6.6 million is primarily attributable to the IPO and Reorganization Transactions that occurred on February 11, 2014 which subjected the Company to federal, state and local income taxes (including NYC UBT on the LLLP).  Prior to the IPO and Reorganization Transactions the Company was an LLLP subject to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax only. The share of income from the Company that is subject to federal and state income taxes will increase as Continuing LCFH Limited Partners convert their LP Units into shares of Class A common stock and as a result, the relative ownership of the LLLP by the Company increases.

Six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013

Overview

Due to the IPO Transactions, net income attributable to Class A common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2014 is not comparable to net income attributable to predecessor unitholders for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  As a result of this, we are presenting a comparison of the year-over-year change in income before taxes which is comparable. Income before taxes totaled $62.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $151.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $89.4 million decrease in income before taxes was primarily the result of a decrease in income from the sale of loans, net to $86.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $118.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013, as well as a net loss from derivative transactions of $51.6 million in June 30, 2014, compared to a net gain from derivative transactions of $22.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013 as well as an increase in salaries and employee benefits to $46.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $33.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2013.

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Core Earnings totaled $119.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $135.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $16.2 million decrease in Core Earnings was also due to the decrease in income from the sale of loans, net discussed in the preceding paragraph. See “—Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures” for our definition of Core Earnings and a reconciliation to income before taxes.

Investment and financing overview

Investment activity in the first six months of 2014 has focused on loan originations and securities investments. We originated and funded $1.9 billion of commercial mortgage loans in the six months ended June 30, 2014. We acquired $527.6 million of new securities, which was offset by $229.9 million of sales and $122.8 million of amortization in the portfolio, which contributed to a net increase in our securities portfolio of $177.2 million.

Investment activity in the first six months of 2013 focused on loan originations and real estate investments. We originated and funded $1.4 billion in principal value of commercial mortgage loans in the six months ended June 30, 2013. We also invested $158.0 million in real estate. Our securities portfolio continued to amortize. We acquired $113.4 million of new securities, which was not enough to offset $99.0 million of sales and $210.2 million of amortization in the portfolio, which contributed to a net reduction in our securities portfolio of $238.0 million.

The financing climate continued to be favorable in 2014. As discussed in the Overview, in February 2014, we completed an IPO of 15.2 million shares of Class A common stock. We also entered into a new $75.0 million revolving credit facility, secured by a pledge of the shares of certain subsidiaries. Proceeds from the revolving credit facility are available to finance our working capital needs and for general corporate purposes.

Net interest income

Interest income totaled $81.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $61.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $20.5 million increase in interest income was primarily attributable to an increase in our average investment in our securities portfolio. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, securities investments averaged $1.7 billion (58.1% of average interest bearing investments) versus an average loan investment balance of $1.2 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, securities investments averaged $1.0 billion (54.3% of average interest bearing investments) versus an average loan investment balance of $859.6 million.  In addition, there was a higher volume of securities purchases, offset by lower interest spreads, in 2014 compared to 2013.

Interest expense totaled $31.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $23.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $8.5 million increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to the increase in average debt balance. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, our debt balance averaged $2.4 billion versus an average debt balance of $1.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2013, which was partially offset by greater use of FHLB borrowings, a lower cost of funding than repurchase agreements, for the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Net interest income after provision for loan losses totaled $50.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $38.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $12.0 million increase in net interest income after provision for loan losses was primarily attributable to the increase in securities investment balances during 2014 compared to the same period a year ago, partially offset by the increase in debt balance.

Cost of funds, a non-GAAP measure, totaled $35.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $28.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $7.1 million increase in cost of funds was primarily attributable to the increase in average debt balance referred to above.

We present cost of funds, which is a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the Company’s cost of debt financing. We define cost of funds as interest expense as reported on our combined consolidated statements of income adjusted to include the net interest expense component resulting from our hedging activities, which is currently included in net results from derivative transactions on our combined consolidated statements of income.

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Set forth below is an unaudited reconciliation of interest expense to cost of funds ($ in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
	($ in thousands)
Interest expense	$	(31,593	)	$	(23,149	)
Net interest expense component of hedging activities (1)	(3,477		)	(4,865		)
Cost of funds	$	(35,070	)	$	(28,014	)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
	($ in thousands)
(1)   Net interest expense component of hedging activities	$	(3,477	)	$	(4,865	)
Hedging realized result (futures)	(4,152		)	4,086
Hedging realized result (swaps)	(5,949		)	(8,169		)
Hedging unrecognized result	(37,982		)	31,897
Net result from derivative transactions	$	(51,560	)	$	22,949

Interest spreads

As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average yield on our mortgage loan receivables was 7.71%, compared to 7.13% as of June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables was 1.95%, compared to 0.67% as of June 30, 2013. The increase in the rate on borrowings against our mortgage loan receivables from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the utilization of the FHLB as a source of a lower proportion of these borrowings and higher cost repurchase agreements as a higher proportion of these borrowings as of June 30, 2014 versus June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our mortgage loan receivables equal to 27.2% of the carrying value of our mortgage loan receivables, compared to 12.6% as of June 30, 2013.

As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average yield on our real estate securities was 3.76%, compared to 5.02% as of June 30, 2013 as the weighted average yield on securities purchased was lower than the weighted average yield on securities that were sold or paid off.  As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings against our real estate securities was 0.84%, compared to 0.89% as of June 30, 2013. The decrease in the interest rate on borrowings against our real estate securities from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the utilization of the FHLB as a source of a higher proportion of these borrowings and higher cost repurchase agreements as a lower proportion of these borrowings as of June 30, 2014 versus June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our real estate securities equal to 69.8% of the carrying value of our real estate securities, compared to 71.9% as of June 30, 2013.

We earn rental income under operating leases on our real estate. As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate on mortgage borrowings against our real estate was 4.90%, compared to 5.14% as of June 30, 2013. During the twelve month period between June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014, the carrying value of our real estate portfolio increased from $521.4 million to $561.2 million. The decrease in the interest rate on borrowings secured by our real estate from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014 was primarily due to lower prevailing market interest rates on the mortgage debt used to finance real estate investments added since June 30, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings secured by our real estate equal to 56.1% of the carrying value of our real estate, compared to 31.9% as of June 30, 2013.

Provision for loan losses

We had a $0.3 million provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a $0.3 million provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2013. We invest primarily in loans with high credit quality, and we sell our conduit loans in the ordinary course of business. We estimate our loan loss provision based on our historical loss experience and our expectation of losses inherent in the investment portfolio but not yet realized. Since inception, we have had no events of impairment on the loans we originated, however, to ensure that the risk exposures are properly measured and the appropriate reserves are taken, the Company assesses a loan loss provision balance that will grow over time with its portfolio and the related risk as the assets are aged and approach maturity and ultimate refinancing where applicable. As a result, our provision for loan losses remained unchanged for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2013.

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Operating lease income

Operating lease income totaled $26.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $15.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $10.6 million was attributable to increased real estate of $561.2 million at June 30, 2014 versus $521.4 million at June 30, 2013. In addition, the property which produces the largest operating lease income was purchased in early June 2013 providing approximately one month of rental income during the six months ended June 2013 compared to six months of rental income for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Income from sales of loans, net

Income from sales of loans, net, which includes all loan sales, whether by securitization, whole loan sales or other means, totaled $86.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $118.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $32.1 million. In the six months ended June 30, 2014, we participated in five separate securitization transactions, selling 78 loans with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $1.7 billion. In the six months ended June 30, 2013, we participated in three securitization transactions, selling 66 loans with an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $1.2 billion.

Income from sales of securitized loans, net, a non-GAAP measure, represents gross proceeds received from the sale of loans into securitization trusts, less the book value of those loans at the time they were sold, less any costs, such as legal and closing costs, associated with the securitization transactions.

We present net results from loans sold into securitizations, a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the performance of our loan securitization business. Net results from loans sold into securitizations are a key component of our results. Since our loans sold into securitizations to date are comprised of long-term fixed-rate loans, the result of hedging those exposures prior to securitization represents a substantial portion of our interest rate hedging. Therefore, we view these two components of our profitability together when assessing the performance of this business activity and find it a meaningful measure of the Company’s performance as a whole. When evaluating the performance of our sale of loans into securitization business, we generally consider the income from sales of securitized loans, net, in conjunction with our income statement items that are directly related to such securitization transactions, including portions of the realized net result from derivative transactions that are specifically related to hedges on the securitized or sold loans, which we reflect as hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized, a non-GAAP measure, in the table below.

Below are the results from sales of loans into securitizations for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
Number of loans	78			66
Face amount of loans sold into securitizations ($ in thousands)	$	1,658,382		$	1,153,649
Number of securitizations	5			3
Income from sale of securitized loans, net ($ in thousands)(1)	$	86,528		$	116,656
Hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized ($ in thousands)(2)	$	(11,313	)	$	(3,466	)
Net results from loans sold into securitizations ($ in thousands)	$	75,215		$	113,190

(1)The following is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure of income from sale of securitized loans, net to income from sale of loans, net, which is the closest GAAP measure, as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein.

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	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013
	($ in thousands)
Income from sale of loans (non-securitized), net	$	193	$	2,165
Income from sale of securitized loans, net	86,528		116,656
Income from sale of loans, net	$	86,721	$	118,821

(2)The following is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure of hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized to net results from derivative transactions, which is the closest GAAP measure, as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein.

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013
	($ in thousands)
Hedge gain/(loss) related to lending and securities positions	$	(40,247	)	$	26,415
Hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized	(11,313		)	(3,466		)
Net results from derivative transactions	$	(51,560	)	$	22,949

Gain (loss) on securities

Gain (loss) on securities totaled $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $1.3 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we sold $229.9 million of securities, comprised entirely of CMBS. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, we sold $99.0 million of securities, comprised of $43.2 million of CMBS and $55.8 million of U.S. Agency Securities. The increase reflects higher trading volume and higher profit margins in 2014 as compared to 2013.

Income from sales of real estate, net

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, income from sales of commercial real estate properties totaled $2.8 million. We sold one single-tenant retail property resulting in a net gain on sale of $1.7 million and one office building in Richmond, VA, resulting in a net gain on sale of $1.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, income from sales of residential condominiums totaled $12.9 million. We sold 75 residential condominium units from Veer Towers in Las Vegas, NV, resulting in a net gain on sale of $12.1 million, and 16 residential condominium units from Terrazas River Park Village in Miami, FL, resulting in a net gain on sale of $0.8 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, income from sales of 43 residential condominium units from Veer Towers in Las Vegas, NV totaled $7.4 million.

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Other income

Tenant recoveries totaled $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to none for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $4.2 million reflects the fact that we held only net leased properties and residential condominium units, which do not receive tenant recoveries, for the six months ended June 30, 2013, while our real estate portfolio included other real estate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 which provide tenant recoveries.

Fee income totaled $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. We generate fee income from the management of our institutional partnership and managed accounts as well as from origination fees, exit fees and other fees on the loans we originate and in which we invest. The $0.9 million increase in fee income year over year was due to an increase in fee generating activity, primarily the increase in loan origination volume.

Net result from derivative transactions

Net result from derivative transactions represented a loss of $51.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which was comprised of an unrealized loss of $16.8 million and a realized loss of $34.8 million, compared to a gain of $22.9 million which was comprised of an unrealized gain of $20.3 million offset by a realized gain of $2.6 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a negative change of $74.5 million. The derivative positions that generated these results were a combination of interest rate swaps, caps, and futures that we employed in an effort to hedge the interest rate risk on the financing of our fixed rate assets and the net interest income we earn against the impact of changes in interest rates. The loss in 2014 was primarily related to a decrease in interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2014, which generally increased the value of our fixed rate loan and securities investments, and decreased the fair value of our offsetting derivative transactions. The total net result from derivative transactions is comprised of hedging interest expense, realized losses related to hedge terminations and unrealized losses related to changes in the fair value of asset hedges. The hedge positions were related to fixed rate conduit loans and securities investments.

Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

In 2011, we entered into an institutional partnership (“LCRIP I”) for which we use the equity method of accounting. We act as general partner and own a 10% limited partner interest in the institutional partnership. We are entitled to a fee based upon the average net equity invested in LCRIP I, which is subject to a fee reduction in the event average net equity invested in LCRIP I exceeds $100,000,000. Our proportionate share of the net income of LCRIP I, as defined in the LCRIP I Partnership agreement, is reflected on our combined consolidated statements of income as earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

In 2013, we acquired a 25% limited liability company membership interest for which we use the equity method of accounting. We receive distributions on a pari passu basis with one other financial institution’s equity interest. Our proportionate share of the net income of the limited liability company, as defined in the limited liability company agreement, is reflected on our combined consolidated statements of income as earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures.

Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures totaled $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $0.3 million reflects the higher investment balances.

Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net

Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net represented a gain of $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to a loss of $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The positive change of $6.7 million in unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net was primarily related to an increase in interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and a decline in interest rates during the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Salaries and employee benefits

Salaries and employee benefits totaled $46.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $33.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Salaries and employee benefits are comprised primarily of salaries, bonuses, originator bonuses related to loan profitability, equity based compensation and other employee benefits. Additional compensation expense attributed to increased headcount in 2014 was offset by increased originator bonuses accrued in 2013 related to 2013 profitability.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses totaled $6.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Operating expenses are comprised primarily of professional fees, lease expense, and technology expenses.

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Real estate operating expenses

Real estate operating expenses totaled $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $8.6 million in real estate operating expense was primarily related to the fact that we held primarily net leased properties and residential condominium units for the six months ended June 30, 2013, while our real estate portfolio included other real estate purchased through consolidated, majority-owned joint ventures with operating partners for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which provide operating expenses incurred by the consolidated joint ventures.

Fee expense

Fee expense totaled $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $5.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Fee expense is comprised primarily of real estate acquisition costs. The decrease of $4.0 million in fee expense was primarily related to the decrease in the purchases of real estate from $158.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 to none for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization totaled $14.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $6.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The $8.2 million increase in depreciation and amortization is attributable to increased real estate of $561.2 million at June 30, 2014 versus $521.4 million at June 30, 2013. In addition, the property that produces the largest depreciation expense was purchased in early June 2013, providing approximately one month of depreciation expense during the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to six months of depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense totaled $13.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase of $9.8 million is primarily attributable to the IPO and Reorganization Transactions that occurred on February 11, 2014 which subjected the Company to federal, state and local income taxes (including NYC UBT on the LLLP).  Prior to the IPO and Reorganization Transactions the Company was an LLLP subject to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax only. The share of income from the Company that is subject to federal and state income taxes will increase as Continuing LCFH Limited Partners convert their LP Units into shares of Class A common stock and as a result, the relative ownership of the LLLP by the Company increases.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our financing strategies are critical to the success and growth of our business. We manage our financing to complement our asset composition and to diversify our exposure across multiple capital markets and counterparties.

We require substantial amounts of capital to support our business. The management team, in consultation with our Board of Directors, establishes our overall liquidity and capital allocation strategies. A key objective of those strategies is to support the execution of our business strategy while maintaining sufficient ongoing liquidity throughout the business cycle to service our financial obligations as they become due. When making funding and capital allocation decisions, members of our senior management consider business performance; the availability of, and costs and benefits associated with, different funding sources; current and expected capital markets and general economic conditions; our balance sheet and capital structure; and our targeted liquidity profile and risks relating to our funding needs.

Our primary uses of liquidity are for (1) the funding of loan and real estate-related investments, (2) the repayment of short-term and long-term borrowings and related interest, (3) the funding of our operating expenses and (4) distributions to our equity investors to satisfy their income tax obligations related to the portion of our taxable income allocated to each of them. We require short-term liquidity to fund loans that we originate and hold on our combined consolidated balance sheet pending sale, including through whole loan sale, participation, or securitization. We generally require longer-term funding to finance the loans and real estate-related investments that we hold for investment.

Our primary sources of liquidity have been (1) cash and cash equivalents, (2) cash generated from operations, (3) borrowings under various financing arrangements, (4) principal repayments on investments including mortgage loans and securities, (5) borrowings under our credit agreement, (6) borrowings under our revolving credit facility, (7) proceeds from securitizations and sales of loans, (8) proceeds from the sale of securities, (9) proceeds from the sale of real estate, (10) proceeds from the issuance of the Notes, and (11) proceeds from the issuance of equity capital.

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We have historically maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 3:1 or below. This ratio typically fluctuates during the course of a fiscal year due to the normal course of business in our conduit lending operations, in which we generally securitize our inventory of loans at intervals, and also because of changes in our asset mix, due in part to such securitizations. We generally seek to match fund our assets according to their liquidity characteristics and expected hold period. We believe that the defensive positioning of our predominantly senior secured assets and our financing strategy has allowed us to maintain financial flexibility to capitalize on an attractive range of market opportunities as they have arisen.

We and our subsidiaries may incur substantial additional debt in the future. However, we are subject to certain restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt in the indenture governing the Notes (the “Indenture”) and our other debt agreements. Under the Indenture, we may not incur certain types of indebtedness unless our consolidated debt to equity ratio (as defined in the Indenture) is less than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00, although our subsidiaries are permitted to incur indebtedness where recourse is limited to the assets and/or the general credit of such subsidiary. Our borrowings under certain financing agreements and our committed loan facilities are subject to maximum consolidated leverage ratio limits (currently ranging from 2.46 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 1.00), including maximum consolidated leverage ratio limits weighted by asset composition that change based on our asset base at the time of determination, and, in the case of one provider, a minimum interest coverage ratio requirement of 1.50 to 1.00 if certain liquidity thresholds are not satisfied. These restrictions, which would permit us to incur substantial additional debt, are subject to significant qualifications and exceptions.

Our principal debt financing sources include: (1) committed secured funding provided by banks and an insurance company, (2) uncommitted secured funding sources, including asset repurchase agreements with a number of banks, (3) long term nonrecourse mortgage financing, (4) long term senior unsecured notes in the form of corporate bonds and (5) borrowings on both a short and long-term committed basis, made by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Tuebor from the FHLB.

As of June 30, 2014, we had unrestricted cash of $85.0 million, unencumbered loans of $419.9 million, unencumbered securities of $223.0 million and restricted cash of $38.0 million.

Our captive insurance company subsidiary is subject to state regulations which require that dividends may only be made with regulatory approval. The Company established a broker dealer subsidiary, Ladder Capital Securities LLC (“LCS”), which was initially licensed and capitalized to do business in July 2010. LCS is required to be compliant with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and SEC regulations, which require that dividends may only be made with regulatory approval.

Cash and cash equivalents

We held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $85.0 million and $78.7 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Cash generated from operations

Our operating activities were a net provider of cash of $415.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014, and were a net provider of cash of $235.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Cash from operations includes the origination of loans held for sale, net of the proceeds from sale of loans and gains from sales of loans.

Borrowings under various financing arrangements

Our financing strategies are critical to the success and growth of our business. We manage our leverage policies to complement our asset composition and to diversify our exposure across multiple counterparties. Our borrowings under various financing arrangements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are set forth in the table below ($ in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2014		As of December 31, 2013
	($ in thousands)
Committed loan facilities	$	178,970	$	159,313
Committed securities facility	20,000		88,921
Uncommitted securities facilities	486,723		361,601
Total repurchase agreements	685,693		609,835
Long-term financing	314,555		291,053
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000		989,000
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000
Total	$	2,228,248	$	2,214,888

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The Company’s repurchase facilities include covenants covering minimum net worth requirements (ranging from $75.0 million to $900.3 million), maximum reductions in net worth over stated time periods, minimum liquidity levels (typically $30.0 million of cash or a higher standard that allows for the inclusion of liquid securities), maximum leverage ratios, which are calculated in various ways, a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25x, and, in the instance of one provider, an interest coverage ratio of 1.50x if certain liquidity thresholds are not satisfied. The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Further, certain of our financing arrangements and loans on our real property are secured by the assets of the Company, including pledges of the equity of certain subsidiaries. From time to time, certain of these financing arrangements and loans may prohibit certain of our subsidiaries from paying dividends to the Company, from making distributions on such subsidiary’s capital stock, from repaying to the Company any loans or advances to such subsidiary from the Company or from transferring any of such subsidiary’s property or other assets to the Company or other subsidiaries of the Company.

Committed loan facilities

We are parties to multiple committed loan repurchase agreement facilities, as outlined in the table below, totaling $1.2 billion of credit capacity. Assets pledged as collateral under these facilities are generally limited to whole mortgage loans collateralized by first liens on commercial real estate. Our repurchase facilities include covenants covering net worth requirements, minimum liquidity levels, and maximum debt/equity ratios. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2014.

We have the option to extend some of our existing facilities subject to a number of customary conditions. The lenders have sole discretion with respect to the inclusion of collateral in these facilities, to determine the market value of the collateral on a daily basis, and, if the estimated market value of the included collateral declines, the lenders have the right to require additional collateral or a full and/or partial repayment of the facilities (margin call), sufficient to rebalance the facilities. Typically, the facilities are established with stated guidelines regarding the maximum percentage of the collateral asset’s market value that can be borrowed. We often borrow at a lower percentage of the collateral asset’s value than the maximum leaving us with excess borrowing capacity that can be drawn upon at a later date and/or applied against future margin calls so that they can be satisfied on a cashless basis.

Committed securities facility

We are a party to a term master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. banking institution for CMBS, as outlined in the table below, totaling $300.0 million of credit capacity. As we do in the case of borrowings under committed loan facilities, we often borrow at a lower percentage of the collateral asset’s value than the maximum leaving us with excess borrowing capacity that can be drawn upon a later date and/or applied against future margin calls so that they can be satisfied on a cashless basis.

Uncommitted securities facilities

We are party to multiple master repurchase agreements with several counterparties to finance our investments in CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities as outlined in the table below. The securities that served as collateral for these borrowings are highly liquid and marketable assets that are typically of relatively short duration. As we do in the case of other secured borrowings, we often borrow at a lower percentage of the collateral asset’s value than the maximum leaving us with excess borrowing capacity that can be drawn upon a later date and/or applied against future margin calls so that they can be satisfied on a cashless basis.

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Our committed and uncommitted loan and securities repurchase agreement facilities as of June 30, 2014 were as follows:

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at June 30, 2014	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
$	300,000,000	$	78,015,745	$	221,984,255	2.65%	5/18/2015	Two additional twelve month periods at Company’s option	First mortgage commercial real estate loans	$	167,341,438	$	167,341,438
$	250,000,000	$	25,160,900	$	224,839,100	Between 2.40% and 3.04%	4/10/2016	Two additional 364 day periods at Company’s option	First mortgage commercial real estate loans	$	42,951,660	$	44,116,726
$	450,000,000	$	75,793,707	$	374,206,293	Between 3.15% and 3.17%	5/26/2017	Two additional twelve month periods at Company’s option	First mortgage commercial real estate loans	$	221,895,900	$	221,895,900
$	150,000,000	$	—	$	150,000,000		12/31/2014	N/A	First mortgage commercial real estate loans	$	—	$	—
$	1,150,000,000	$	178,970,352	$	971,029,648					$	432,188,998	$	433,354,064
$	300,000,000	$	20,000,000	$	280,000,000	1.25%	4/30/2015	N/A	Investment grade commercial real estate securities	$	98,173,451	$	98,173,451
$	—	$	486,723,000	$	—	Between 0.45% and 1.65%	Various	N/A	Investment grade commercial real estate securities	$	574,037,233	$	574,037,233
$	1,450,000,000	$	685,693,352	$	1,251,029,648					$	1,104,399,682	$	1,105,564,748

The following table presents the amount of collateralized borrowings outstanding as of the end of each quarter, the average amount of collateralized borrowings outstanding during the quarter and the monthly maximum amount of collateralized borrowings outstanding during the quarter:

	Total			Collateralized Borrowings Under Repurchase Agreements (1)			TALF
		Average	Maximum		Average	Maximum		Average	Maximum
	Quarter-end	quarterly	balance of any	Quarter-end	quarterly	balance of any	Quarter-end	quarterly	balance of any
Quarter Ended	balance	balance	month-end	balance	balance	month-end	balance	balance	month-end
	($ in thousands)
September 30, 2011	1,773,005	1,846,206	2,017,311	1,730,846	1,775,841	1,932,844	42,159	70,365	84,468
December 31, 2011	1,597,077	1,804,540	1,929,282	1,597,077	1,790,487	1,887,260	—	14,053	42,159
March 31, 2012	1,551,245	1,634,731	1,692,270	1,551,245	1,634,731	1,692,270	—	—	—
June 30, 2012	1,645,770	1,608,041	1,645,770	1,645,770	1,608,041	1,645,770	—	—	—
September 30, 2012	754,263	1,190,263	1,471,712	754,263	1,190,263	1,471,712	—	—	—
December 31, 2012	793,917	776,672	868,754	793,917	776,672	868,754	—	—	—
March 31, 2013	382,161	428,531	559,516	382,161	428,531	559,516	—	—	—
June 30, 2013	254,978	236,809	415,182	254,978	236,809	415,182	—	—	—
September 30, 2013	6,151	112,060	317,646	6,151	112,060	317,646	—	—	—
December 31, 2013	609,835	307,437	609,835	609,835	307,437	609,835	—	—	—
March 31, 2014	370,970	549,085	782,147	370,970	549,085	782,147	—	—	—
June 30, 2014	685,693	1,056,118	1,258,258	685,693	1,056,118	1,258,258	—	—	—

(1)Collateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements include all securities and loan financing under repurchase agreements.

The Company borrowed under the TALF program during the period from July 2009 through March 2010 to finance the acquisition of AAA-rated CMBS. Subsequent to March 2010, TALF borrowings declined as the underlying collateral was paid down, sold or refinanced with more attractive and efficient financing terms.

In addition to the cyclical cash proceeds from origination and securitization of mortgage loans held for sale, the CMBS portfolio received over $900.0 million of principal repayments in 2012 which reduced collateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements on the positions and provided net cash for additional reductions of collateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements.

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The Company raised $257.4 million of additional capital during 2011, of which $86.1 million was called during the third quarter of 2011 and $171.3 million was called in the fourth quarter of 2011. The proceeds were primarily used to reduce outstanding collateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements.

The Company commenced borrowings from the FHLB in the third quarter of 2012 and commenced borrowing under a new credit agreement in the first quarter of 2013. These additional sources of financing reduced the collateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements.

The Company raised $238.5 million of additional capital, after expenses, through our IPO during 2014.  The proceeds were primarily used to reduce outstanding collateralized borrowings under repurchase agreements.

The Company purchased $326.0 million of real estate securities during the three months ended June 30, 2014 which required additional repurchase agreement financing.

Borrowings under credit agreement

On January 24, 2013, we entered into a $50 million credit agreement with one of our committed financing counterparties in order to finance our securities and lending activities. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility.

Revolving Credit Facility

On February 11, 2014, we entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Revolving Credit Facility provides for an aggregate maximum borrowing amount of $75.0 million, including a $25.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility will be available on a revolving basis to finance the Company’s working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. The Revolving Credit Facility will have a six-year maturity, which maturity may be extended by two twelve-month periods subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of default. Interest on the Revolving Credit Facility is one-month LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum payable monthly in arrears.

The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a pledge of the shares of (or other ownership or equity interests in) certain subsidiaries to the extent the pledge is not restricted under existing regulations, law or contractual obligations.

LCFH is subject to customary affirmative covenants and negative covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, liens, restricted payments, sales of assets and affiliate transactions under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, under the Revolving Credit Facility, LCFH is required to comply with financial covenants relating to minimum net worth, maximum leverage, minimum liquidity, and minimum fixed charge coverage, consistent with our other credit facilities. Our ability to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility will be dependent on, among other things, the LCFH’s compliance with the financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including non-payment of principal or interest, fees or other amounts, failure to perform or observe covenants, cross-default to other indebtedness, the rendering of judgments against the Company or certain of our subsidiaries to pay certain amounts of money and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.

As of June 30, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.

Long-term financing

We generally finance our real estate using long-term nonrecourse mortgage financing. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we executed no term debt agreements to finance real estate.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we executed 7 term debt agreements to finance real estate. These nonrecourse debt agreements are fixed rate financing at 4.25% to 6.75% and matures in 2022 and 2023. The carrying value of these long-term nonrecourse mortgages include net unamortized premiums and discounts, representing proceeds received upon financing greater or less than the contractual amounts due under the agreements. The premiums and discounts are being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective interest method. Long-term financing totaled $314.6 million and $291.1 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

FHLB financing

On July 11, 2012, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Tuebor, became a member of the FHLB and subsequently drew its first secured funding advances from the FHLB. As of June 30, 2014, Tuebor had $903.0 million of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $358.9 million of committed term financing available to us from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to 7 years, interest

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rates of 0.32% to 2.40%, and advance rates of 46% to 95% of the collateral. Collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $939.5 million of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $226.7 million of mortgage loan receivables. As of December 31, 2013, Tuebor had $989.0 million of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $416.0 million of committed term financing available to us from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to 7 years, interest rates of 0.20% to 2.40%, and advance rates of 57% to 95% of the collateral. Collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $1.0 billion of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $276.7 million of mortgage loan receivables. Tuebor is subject to state regulations which require that dividends (including dividends to us as its parent company) may only be made with regulatory approval.

Senior unsecured notes

On September 14, 2012, LCFH issued $325,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% Senior Notes due October 1, 2017 (the “Notes”).  The Notes require interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on September 19, 2012.  The Notes are unsecured and are subject to incurrence-based covenants, including limitations, subject to certain identified exceptions, on the incurrence of additional debt if our leverage ratio would exceed 4.00 to 1.00, restricted payments, liens, sales of assets, affiliate transactions and other covenants typical for financings of this type.

The Indenture provides for customary events of default, which include (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods and notification requirements), among others: non-payment of principal or interest; breach of other agreements in the Indenture; defaults in failure to pay certain other indebtedness; the rendering of judgments to pay certain amounts of money against the co-issuers or certain subsidiaries; and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.

LCFH issued the Notes with Ladder Capital Finance Corporation, as co-issuers on a joint and several basis.  Ladder Capital Finance Corporation is a 100% owned finance subsidiary of LCFH with no assets, operations, revenues or cash flows other than those related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the Notes.  Ladder Capital Corp and certain subsidiaries of LCFH currently guarantee the obligations under the Notes and the indenture.  Ladder Capital Corp is the general partner of LCFH and, through LCFH and its subsidiaries, operates the Ladder Capital business. As of June 30, 2014, Ladder Capital Corp has a 51.0% economic interest in LCFH and has a majority voting interest and controls the management of LCFH as a result of its ability to appoint board members. As a result, Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners.  In addition, Ladder Capital Corp is subject to federal, state and local income taxes due to its corporate structure.  Other than the noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership and federal, state and local income taxes, there are no material differences between Ladder Capital Corp’s combined consolidated financial statements and LCFH’s consolidated financial statements.

Principal repayments on investments

We receive principal amortization on our loans and securities as part of the normal course of our business. Repayment of real estate securities provided net cash of $122.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $210.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Proceeds from securitizations and sales of loans

We sell our conduit mortgage loans to securitization trusts and to other third-parties as part of our normal course of business. We also sell certain balance sheet loans to LCRIP I. Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans provided net cash of $1.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $1.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Proceeds from the sale of securities

We invest in CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities. Proceeds from sales of securities provided net cash of $229.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $99.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Proceeds from the sale of real estate

We own a portfolio of commercial real estate properties leased to single tenants under long-term leases as well as a 13 story office building, a portfolio of office buildings and 26-story office building. From time to time we may sell these properties. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 sales from commercial real estate properties provided net proceeds of $25.2 and $25.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, there were no sales of these properties.

We own, through a majority-owned joint venture with an operating partner, a portfolio of unsold residential condominium units at Veer Towers in Las Vegas, NV, some of which are subject to residential leases. We intend to sell these properties over time.

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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $0.8 and $1.7 million of rental income from the condominium units, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2014, proceeds from the sale of 75 of these units provided net proceeds of $35.4 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, proceeds from the sale of 43 of these units provided net cash of $18.1 million.

We own residential condominium units at Terrazas River Park Village in Miami, FL. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded $1.3 and $2.7 million of rental income from the condominium units, respectively.  We sold 16 condominium units during the six months ended June 30, 2014, generating aggregate gains on sale of $0.8 million. We intend to sell the remaining units over time.

Proceeds from the issuance of equity

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, we realized net proceeds of $238.5 million in connection with the issuance of our Class A common stock.  There were no proceeds realized for the issuance of equity for the six months ended June 30, 2013. We may issue additional equity in the future.

Other potential sources of financing

In the future, we may also use other sources of financing to fund the acquisition of our assets, including credit facilities, warehouse facilities, repurchase facilities and other secured and unsecured forms of borrowing. These financings may be collateralized or non-collateralized, may involve one or more lenders and may accrue interest at either fixed or floating rates. We may also seek to raise further equity capital or issue debt securities in order to fund our future investments.

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Contractual obligations

Contractual obligations as of June 30, 2014 were as follows ($ in thousands):

	Contractual Obligations as of June 30, 2014
	Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		More than 5 Years		Total
Secured financings	$	945,932	$	412,761	$	185,000	$	359,555	$	1,903,248
Interest payable(1)	45,279		85,324		58,812		35,124		224,539
Other funding obligations	178,476		—		—		—		178,476
Operating lease obligations	891		2,507		2,361		3,640		9,399
Senior unsecured notes	—		—		325,000		—		325,000
Unused facility fees	—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	1,170,578	$	500,592	$	571,173	$	398,319	$	2,640,662

(1)For borrowings with variable interest rates, we used the rates in effect as of June 30, 2014 to determine the future interest payment obligations.

The tables above do not include amounts due under our derivative agreements as those contracts do not have fixed and determinable payments.  Our contractual obligations will be refinanced and/or repaid from earnings as well as amortization and sales of our highly liquid collateral.

Off-balance sheet arrangements

We may be a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of our borrowers. As of June 30, 2014, our off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $155.3 million of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment, all of which was to provide additional first mortgage loan financing. As of December 31, 2013, our off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $71.5 million of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment, which was comprised of $65.3 million to provide additional first mortgage loan financing and $6.2 million to provide additional mezzanine loan financing. Such commitments are subject to our borrowers’ satisfaction of certain financial and nonfinancial covenants and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets and are not reflected on our Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Critical accounting policies

Our critical accounting policies reflecting management’s estimates and judgments are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Note 2 to the combined consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recent accounting pronouncements

In June 2014, the Federal Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting of share-based payment awards and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective for all entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. An entity may apply the amendments in ASU 2014-12 either (i) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

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In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures (“ASU 2014-11”). The pronouncement changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The pronouncement also requires two new disclosures. The first disclosure requires an entity to disclose information on transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements. The second disclosure provides increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The pronouncement is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. Additionally, this guidance requires improved disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (ASU 2013-04”).  ASU 2013-04 addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. U.S. GAAP does not currently include specific guidance on accounting for such obligations with joint and several liability which has resulted in diversity in practice. The ASU requires an entity to measure these obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The ASU is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the updates scope that exist within the Company’s statement of financial position at the beginning of the year of adoption. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). The objective of this update is to eliminate the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under this guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except in certain circumstances. This update does not require any new recurring disclosures and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). The objective of this update is to change the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under this guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This update requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations reporting and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance.  The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

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Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures

We present Core Earnings, which is a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core Earnings as income before taxes adjusted to exclude (i) net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated joint ventures, (ii) real estate depreciation and amortization, (iii) the impact of derivative gains and losses related to the hedging of assets on our balance sheet as of the end of the specified accounting period, (iv) unrealized gains/(losses) related to our investments in Agency interest-only securities, (v) the premium (discount) on long-term financing and the related amortization of premium (discount) on long-term financing, (vi) non-cash stock-based compensation and (vii) certain one-time items. As discussed in Note 2 to the combined consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, we do not designate derivatives as hedges to qualify for hedge accounting and therefore any net payments under, or fluctuations in the fair value of, our derivatives are recognized currently in our income statement. However, fluctuations in the fair value of the related assets are not included in our income statement. We consider the gain or loss on our hedging positions related to assets that we still own as of the reporting date to be “open hedging positions.” We exclude the results on the hedges from Core Earnings until the related asset is sold and the hedge position is considered “closed.” As more fully discussed in Note 2 to the combined consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, our investments in Agency interest-only securities are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. We believe that excluding these specifically identified gains and losses associated with the open hedging positions adjusts for timing differences between when we recognize changes in the fair values of our assets and derivatives which we use to hedge asset values.

Set forth below is an unaudited reconciliation of income before taxes to Core Earnings:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	($ in thousands)						($ in thousands)
Income before taxes	$	38,441		$	61,395		$	62,131		$	151,513
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(46		)	354			145			327
Real estate depreciation and amortization (1)	5,005			2,938			11,947			5,925
Adjustments for unrecognized derivative results (2)	17,320			(30,224		)	37,982			(31,897		)
Unrealized (gain) loss on agency IO securities, net	(2,782		)	4,789			(1,748		)	5,039
Premium (discount) on long-term financing, net of amortization thereon	(163		)	326			1,028			2,361
Non-cash stock-based compensation	4,521			1,345			7,662			2,008
Core Earnings	$	62,296		$	40,923		$	119,147		$	135,276

		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		($ in thousands)						($ in thousands)
(1)	Depreciation - real estate (a)	$	6,881		$	2,938		$	14,171		5,925
	Depreciation - fixed assets	137			137			274			274
	Depreciation	$	7,018		$	3,076		$	14,445		$	6,199
	Realized gain from accumulated depreciation on real estate sold (b)	1,876			—			2,224			—
	Realized gain on sale of real estate, net	7,184			3,665			13,529			7,363
	Sale of real estate, net	$	9,060		$	3,665		$	15,753		$	7,363
	Depreciation - real estate (a)	6,881			2,938			14,171			5,925
	Realized gain from accumulated depreciation on real estate sold (b)	(1,876		)	—			(2,224		)	—
	Real estate depreciation and amortization	$	5,005		$	2,938		$	11,947		$	5,925
(2)	Hedging interest expense	$	(2,333	)	$	(2,653	)	$	(3,477	)	$	(4,865	)
	Hedging realized result (futures)	(5,620		)	572			(4,152		)	4,086
	Hedging realized result (swaps)	(0		)	(7,464		)	(5,949		)	(8,169		)
	Hedging unrecognized result	(17,320		)	30,224			(37,982		)	31,897
	Net results from derivative transactions	$	(25,273	)	$	20,679		$	(51,560	)	$	22,949

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We present Core Earnings because we believe it assists investors in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding non-cash expenses and unrecognized results from derivatives and Agency interest-only securities, which we believe makes comparisons across reporting periods more relevant by eliminating timing differences related to changes in the values of assets and derivatives. In addition, we use Core Earnings: (i) to evaluate our earnings from operations and (ii) because management believes that it may be a useful performance measure for us.

Core Earnings has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:

·Core Earnings does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations and is not necessarily indicative of cash necessary to fund cash needs; and

·other companies in our industry may calculate Core Earnings differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Core Earnings should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income attributable to shareholders or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of our liquidity or any other performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

In the future we may incur gains and losses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core Earnings should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We present net result from loans sold into securitizations, a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the performance of our loan securitization business. Net result from loans sold into securitizations is a key component of our results. Since our loans sold into securitizations to date are comprised of long-term fixed-rate loans, the result of hedging those exposures prior to securitization represents a substantial portion of our interest rate hedging. Therefore, we view these two components of our profitability together when assessing the performance of this business activity and find it a meaningful measure of the Company’s performance as a whole. When evaluating the performance of our sale of loans into securitization business, we generally consider the income from sales of securitized loans, net, in conjunction with other income statement items that are directly related to such securitization transactions, including portions of the realized net result from derivative transactions that are specifically related to hedges on the securitized or sold loans, which we reflect as hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized, a non-GAAP measure, in the table below.

Set forth below is an unaudited reconciliation of income from sale of securitized loans, net to income from sale of loans, net as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein and an unaudited reconciliation of hedge gain/(loss) relating to loans securitized to net results from derivative transactions as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Number of loans	36			31			78			66
Face amount of loans sold into securitizations ($ in thousands)	$	885,997		$	356,442		$	1,658,382		$	1,153,649
Number of securitizations	3			1			5			3
Income from sale of securitized loans, net ($ in thousands)(1)	$	45,218		$	34,406		$	86,528		$	116,656
Hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized ($ in thousands)(2)	$	(5,364	)	$	(5,630	)	$	(11,313	)	$	(3,466	)
Net results from loans sold into securitizations ($ in thousands)	$	39,854		$	28,776		$	75,215		$	113,190

(1)The following is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure of income from sale of securitized loans, net to income from sale of loans, net, which is the closest GAAP measure, as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein.

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
	($ in thousands)				($ in thousands)
Income from sale of loans (non-securitized), net	$	201	$	1,408	$	193	$	2,165
Income from sale of securitized loans, net	45,218		34,406		86,528		116,656
Income from sale of loans, net	$	45,419	$	35,814	$	86,721	$	118,821

(2)The following is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure of hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized to net results from derivative transactions, which is the closest GAAP measure, as reported in our combined consolidated financial statements included herein.

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	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	($ in thousands)						($ in thousands)
Hedge gain/(loss) related to lending and securities positions	$	(19,909	)	$	26,309		$	(40,247	)	$	26,415
Hedge gain/(loss) related to loans securitized	(5,364		)	(5,630		)	(11,313		)	(3,466		)
Net results from derivative transactions	$	(25,273	)	$	20,679		$	(51,560	)	$	22,949

We present cost of funds, which is a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the Company’s cost of debt financing. We define cost of funds as interest expense as reported on our combined consolidated statements of income adjusted to include the net interest expense component resulting from our hedging activities, which is currently included in net results from derivative transactions on our combined consolidated statements of income.

Set forth below is an unaudited reconciliation of interest expense to cost of funds:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
	($ in thousands)						($ in thousands)
Interest expense	$	(16,752	)	$	(11,942	)	$	(31,593	)	$	(23,149	)
Net interest expense component of hedging activities (1)	(2,333		)	(2,653		)	(3,477		)	(4,865		)
Cost of funds	$	(19,085	)	$	(14,595	)	$	(35,070	)	$	(28,014	)

We present net revenues, which is a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure of the Company’s performance, excluding operating expenses. We define net revenues as net interest income after provision for loan losses and total other income, which are both disclosed on the Company’s combined consolidated statements of income. We present interest income on investments, net and income from sales of loans, net as a percent of net revenues to determine the impact of the net interest from our investments and the securitization activity on our net revenues.

		Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		($ in thousands)						($ in thousands)
(1)	Net interest expense component of hedging activities	$	(2,333	)	$	(2,653	)	$	(3,477	)	$	(4,865	)
	Hedging realized result (futures)	(5,620		)	572			(4,152		)	4,086
	Hedging realized result (swaps)	—			(7,464		)	(5,949		)	(8,169		)
	Hedging unrecognized result	(17,320		)	30,224			(37,982		)	31,897
	Net result from derivative transactions	$	(25,273	)	$	20,679		$	(51,560	)	$	22,949

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

The nature of the Company’s business exposes it to market risk arising from changes in interest rates. Changes, both increases and decreases, in the rates the Company is able to charge its borrowers, the yields the Company is able to achieve in its securities investments, and the Company’s cost of borrowing directly impacts its net income. The Company’s interest income stream from loans and securities is generally fixed over the life of its assets, whereas it uses floating-rate debt to finance a significant portion of its investments. Another component of interest rate risk is the effect changes in interest rates will have on the market value of the assets the Company acquires. The Company faces the risk that the market value of its assets will increase or decrease at different rates than that of its liabilities, including its hedging instruments. The Company mitigates interest rate risk through utilization of hedging instruments, primarily interest rate swap and futures agreements. Interest rate swap and futures agreements are utilized to hedge against future interest rate increases on the Company’s borrowings and potential adverse changes in the value of certain assets that result from interest rate changes. The Company generally seeks to hedge assets that have a duration longer than five years, including newly originated conduit first mortgage loans, securities in the Company’s CMBS portfolio if long enough in duration, and most of its U.S. Agency Securities portfolio.

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The following table summarizes the change in net income for a 12-month period commencing June 30, 2014 and the change in fair value of our investments and indebtedness assuming an increase or decrease of 100 basis points in the LIBOR interest rate on June 30, 2014, both adjusted for the effects of our interest rate hedging activities ($ in thousands):

	Projected change in net income			Projected change in portfolio value
Change in interest rate:
Decrease by 1.00%	$	(3,570	)	$	32,577
Increase by 1.00%	7,799			(32,209		)

Market Value Risk

The Company’s securities investments are reflected at their estimated fair value. The change in estimated fair value of securities available-for-sale is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income. The change in estimated fair value of Agency interest-only securities is recorded in current period earnings. The estimated fair value of these securities fluctuates primarily due to changes in interest rates and other factors. Generally, in a rising interest rate environment, the estimated fair value of these securities would be expected to decrease; conversely, in a decreasing interest rate environment, the estimated fair value of these securities would be expected to increase. As market volatility increases or liquidity decreases, the market value of the Company’s assets may be adversely impacted. The Company’s fixed rate mortgage loan portfolio is subject to the same risks. However, to the extent those loans are classified as held for sale, they are reflected at the lower of cost or market. Otherwise, held for investment mortgage loans are reflected at values equal to the unpaid principal balances net of certain fees, costs and loan loss allowances.

Liquidity Risk

Market disruptions may lead to a significant decline in transaction activity in all or a significant portion of the asset classes in which the Company invests and may at the same time lead to a significant contraction in short-term and long-term debt and equity funding sources. A decline in liquidity of real estate and real estate-related investments, as well as a lack of availability of observable transaction data and inputs, may make it more difficult to sell the Company’s investments or determine their fair values. As a result, the Company may be unable to sell its investments, or only be able to sell its investments at a price that may be materially different from the fair values presented. Also, in such conditions, there is no guarantee that the Company’s borrowing arrangements or other arrangements for obtaining leverage will continue to be available or, if available, will be available on terms and conditions acceptable to the Company. In addition, a decline in market value of the Company’s assets may have particular adverse consequences in instances where it borrowed money based on the fair value of its assets. A decrease in the market value of the Company’s assets may result in the lender requiring it to post additional collateral or otherwise sell assets at a time when it may not be in the Company’s best interest to do so. The Company’s captive insurance company subsidiary is subject to state regulations which require that dividends may only be made with regulatory approval. The Company established a broker-dealer subsidiary, Ladder Capital Securities LLC (“LCS”), which was initially licensed and capitalized to do business in July 2010. LCS is required to be compliant with FINRA and SEC regulations which require that dividends may only be made with regulatory approval.

Credit Risk

The Company is subject to varying degrees of credit risk in connection with its investments. The Company seeks to manage credit risk by performing deep credit fundamental analyses of potential assets and through ongoing asset management. The Company’s investment guidelines do not limit the amount of its equity that may be invested in any type of its assets; however, investments greater than a certain size are subject to approval by the Risk and Underwriting Committee of the Board of Directors.

Credit Spread Risk

Credit spread risk is the risk that interest rate spreads between two different financial instruments will change. In general, fixed-rate commercial mortgages and CMBS are priced based on a spread to Treasury swaps. The Company generally benefits if credit spreads narrow during the time that it holds a portfolio of mortgage loans or CMBS investments, and the Company may experience losses if credit spreads widen during the time that it holds a portfolio of mortgage loans or CMBS investments. The Company actively monitors its exposure to changes in credit spreads and the Company may enter into credit total return swaps or take positions in other credit related derivative instruments to moderate its exposure against losses associated with a widening of credit spreads.

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Risks Related to Real Estate

Real estate and real estate-related assets, including loans and commercial real estate-related securities, are subject to volatility and may be affected adversely by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, national, regional and local economic conditions (which may be adversely affected by industry slowdowns and other factors); local real estate conditions; changes or continued weakness in specific industry segments; construction quality, age and design; demographic factors; environmental conditions; competition from comparable property types or properties; changes in tenant mix or performance and retroactive changes to building or similar codes. In addition, decreases in property values reduce the value of the collateral and the potential proceeds available to a borrower to repay the underlying loans, which could also cause the Company to suffer losses.

Covenant Risk

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into loan and securities repurchase agreements and credit facilities with certain lenders to finance its real estate investment transactions. These agreements contain, among other conditions, events of default and various covenants and representations. If such events are not cured by the Company or waived by the lenders, the lenders may decide to curtail or limit extension of credit, and the Company may be forced to repay its advances or loans. In addition, the Company’s Notes are subject to covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, restricted payments, liens, sales of assets, affiliate transactions and other covenants typical for financings of this type. The Company’s failure to comply with these covenants could result in an event of default, which could result in the Company being required to repay these borrowings before their due date. As of June 30, 2014, the Company believes it was in compliance with all covenants.

Diversification Risk

The assets of the Company are concentrated in the real estate sector. Accordingly, the investment portfolio of the Company may be subject to more rapid change in value than would be the case if the Company were to maintain a wide diversification among investments or industry sectors. Furthermore, even within the real estate sector, the investment portfolio may be relatively concentrated in terms of geography and type of real estate investment. This lack of diversification may subject the investments of the Company to more rapid change in value than would be the case if the assets of the Company were more widely diversified.

Concentrations of Market Risk

Concentrations of market risk may exist with respect to the Company’s investments. Market risk is a potential loss the Company may incur as a result of change in the fair values of its investments. The Company may also be subject to risk associated with concentrations of investments in geographic regions and industries.

Regulatory Risk

The Company established a broker-dealer subsidiary, LCS, which was initially licensed and capitalized to do business in July 2010. LCS is required to be compliant with FINRA and SEC requirements on an ongoing basis and is subject to multiple operating and reporting requirements to which all broker-dealer entities are subject. The Company established registered investment advisor subsidiaries, Ladder Capital Adviser LLC and LCR Income I GP LLC (the “Advisers”). The Advisers are required to be compliant with SEC requirements on an ongoing basis and are subject to multiple operating and reporting requirements that all registered investment advisers are subject to. In addition, Tuebor is subject to state regulation as a captive insurance company. If LCS, the Advisers or Tuebor fail to comply with regulatory requirements, they could be subject to loss of their licenses and registration and/or economic penalties.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision of, and with the participation of, management we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of June 30, 2014. Based upon our evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of June 30, 2014, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

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Part II - Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation and claims incidental to the conduct of our business in the ordinary course. Further, certain of our subsidiaries, including our registered broker-dealer, registered investment advisers and captive insurance company, are subject to scrutiny by government regulators, which could result in enforcement proceedings or litigation related to regulatory compliance matters. We are not presently a party to any enforcement proceedings, litigation related to regulatory compliance matters or any other type of material litigation matters. We maintain insurance policies in amounts and with the coverage and deductibles we believe are adequate, based on the nature and risks of our business, historical experience and industry standards.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes during the three months ended June 30, 2014 to the risk factors in Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION
4.1	Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 28, 2014, by and among Ladder Capital Corp, as guarantor, Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP and Ladder Capital Finance Corporation, as co-issuers, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2014)
10.1	2014 Deferred Compensation Plan
31.1	Certification of Brian Harris pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Marc Fox pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*	Certification of Brian Harris pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2*	Certification of Marc Fox pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101**	Interactive Data Files Pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2014, (ii) the Combined Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, (iii) the Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the six months ended June 30, 2014, (iv) the Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity/Capital for the six months ended June 30, 2014, (v) the Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and (vi) the Notes to the Combined Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The certifications attached hereto as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are furnished to the SEC pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed ‘filed’ for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or Annual Report for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are not otherwise subject to liability under those sections.

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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.

	LADDER CAPITAL CORP
	(Registrant)
Date: August 6, 2014	By:	/s/ BRIAN HARRIS
		Brian Harris
		Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 6, 2014	By:	/s/ MARC FOX
		Marc Fox
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

LADDER CAPITAL CORP

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

1.EFFECTIVE DATE AND PURPOSE

(a)Effective Date.  This Plan shall be effective as of July 3, 2014 (the “Effective Date”) and shall apply to Compensation deferred by Participants pursuant to the terms hereof following the Effective Date.

(b)Purpose.  The purpose of this Plan is to provide eligible Participants with the opportunity to defer Compensation and, in some circumstances, require such deferral.  The Plan is also intended to establish a method of attracting and retaining persons whose abilities, experience and judgment can contribute to the long-term strategic objectives of Participating Employers.

2.DEFINITIONS.  The following terms when used in this Plan have the designated meanings.

(a)“Account” means the records maintained on the books of the applicable Participating Employer to reflect deferrals of Compensation by a Participant pursuant to Section 3(d).

(b)“Administrator” means the person or committee designated by the Committee as responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Plan.

(c)“Annual Bonus” means the Participant’s cash performance-based compensation for a particular Plan Year.

(d)“Beneficiary” means the person or persons designated pursuant to Section 7(d) to receive a benefit in the event of a Participant’s death before the Participant’s benefit under this Plan has been paid.

(e)“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Ladder Capital Corp. a Delaware corporation.

(f)“Cause” means, unless otherwise determined by the Company: (a) in the case where there is no employment agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or an affiliate and the Participant at the time (or where there is such an agreement but it does not define “cause” (or words of like import)), termination of employment or other service relationship due to the Participant’s insubordination, dishonesty, fraud, incompetence, moral turpitude, willful misconduct, refusal to perform the Participant’s duties or responsibilities for any reason other than illness or incapacity, repeated or material violation of any employment policy, violation or breach of any confidentiality agreement, work product agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, or materially unsatisfactory performance of the Participant’s duties for the Company or an affiliate, as determined by the Committee in its good faith discretion; or (b) in the case where there is an

employment agreement, consulting agreement, change in control agreement or similar agreement in effect between the Company or an affiliate and the Participant at the time that defines “cause” (or words of like import), “cause” as defined under such agreement; provided, however, that with regard to any agreement under which the definition of “cause” only applies on occurrence of a change in control, such definition of “cause” shall not apply until a change in control actually takes place and then only with regard to a termination thereafter.

(g)“Change in Control” shall mean, with respect to any Participant, a Control Event, but only to the extent that any such Control Event is considered to be an event or occurrence described in Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) of the Code with respect to such Participant.

(h)“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and its related regulations, rulings and other guidance published by the Internal Revenue Service.

(i)“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board or such other committee as may be designated by the Board from time to time to administer the Plan as provided in Section 8.

(j)“Company” means Ladder Capital Finance LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and any successor thereto.

(k)“Compensation” means (i) a Participant’s base salary, (ii) a Participant’s Annual Bonus or other performance based compensation, if any, but excluding any equity-based compensation (iii) a Participant’s commissions, if any and/or (iv) any other compensation to be earned by a Participant that is designated as “Compensation” hereunder for a particular Plan Year by the Committee.

(l)“Control Event” shall mean, either:

(i)any “person,” as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act (other than Ladder, any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under any employee benefit plan of Ladder, TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P., GI International L.P., or their affiliates, or any company owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of Ladder in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of Common Stock of Ladder), becoming the beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of Ladder representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of Ladder’s then outstanding securities, other than pursuant to Business Transaction that does not constitute a “Change in Control” thereunder;

(ii)during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new director (other than a director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with Ladder to effect a transaction described in paragraph (i), (iii), or (iv) of this definition or a director whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of either an actual or

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threatened election contest (or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a person other than the Board) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by Ladder’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the two year period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board;

(iii)a merger or consolidation of Ladder or any direct or indirect subsidiary of Ladder (a “Business Transaction”) with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of Ladder outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of Ladder or its successor (or the ultimate parent company of the Company or its successor) outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; provided, however, that a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of Ladder (or similar transaction) in which no person (other than those covered by the exceptions in paragraph (i) of this definition) acquires more than 50% of the combined voting power of Ladder’s then outstanding securities shall not constitute a Change in Control of Ladder; or

(iv)a complete liquidation or dissolution of Ladder or the consummation of a sale or disposition by Ladder of all or substantially all of Ladder’s assets other than the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Ladder to a person or persons who beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the combined voting power of the outstanding voting securities of Ladder at the time of the sale (or to an entity controlled by such person or persons).

(m)“Disabled” means the date a Participant becomes “disabled” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2) of the Code.

(n)“Employee” means any full-time employee of a Participating Employer, other than with respect to a particular Plan Year, a Mandatory Participant for such Plan Year.

(o)“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Reference to a specific section of the Exchange Act or regulation thereunder shall include such section or regulation, any valid regulation or interpretation promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.

(p)“Fair Market Value” means, for purposes of the Plan, unless otherwise required by any applicable provision of the Code or any regulations issued thereunder, as of any date, the last sales price reported for the Participating Unit on the applicable date:  (a) as reported on the principal national securities exchange in the United States on which it is then traded or (b) if the Participating Unit is not traded, listed or otherwise reported

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or quoted, the Committee shall determine the Fair Market Value in its good faith discretion.

(q)“Ladder” means Ladder Capital Corp a Delaware corporation.

(r)“Mandatory Participant” means any full-time employee of a Participating Employer whose Compensation for a particular Plan Year exceeds $500,000 (or such other amount as may be selected by the Committee prior to the calendar year to which such compensation relates or such earlier time as may be required pursuant to Section 409A of the Code); provided however that (i) no full-time employee who has an employment agreement with the Company in effect as of immediately prior to the Effective Date shall be a Mandatory Participant for Plan Year 2014 or any subsequent Plan Year and (ii) in the case of Plan Year 2015 and each Plan Year thereafter, no full-time employee who enters into an an employment agreement with the Company after the Effective Date shall be a Mandatory Participant to the extent that such employment agreement specifically states that the Participant will not be a Mandatory Participant under the Plan.

(s)“Participant” means any Mandatory Participant and Employee who the Committee, in its sole discretion, determines should be a Participant.

(t)“Participating Employer” means the Company and each direct or indirect subsidiary or affiliate of Ladder that has been invited by the Board and has elected to participate in the Plan with respect to its Participants.

(u)“Participating Unit” means the the Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of Ladder or securities issues in respect of or in exchange for such common stock, as determined pursuant to Section 5(c).

(v)“Payment Date” means a date certain designated pursuant to Section 6 for payment of some portion or all of a Participant’s Account.

(w)“Plan” means this “Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan” as set forth herein and as amended from time to time.

(x)“Plan Year” means the calendar year.

(y)“Separation from Service” means a Participant’s termination of service with the Participating Employer, but only to the extent such termination of service is considered to be a “separation from service” described in Section 409A(a)(2) of the Code.

(z)“Specified Employee” means each Participant who is considered to be a “specified employee” under Section 409A(a)(2) of the Code.

3.ELIGIBILITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS

(a)Eligibility.  Each Mandatory Participant, and each other Employee designated by the Committee as eligible to participate in the Plan shall be eligible to be a

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Participant hereunder.  The Committee has the sole and complete discretion to determine which Employees are eligible to participate on a Plan Year by Plan Year basis, and the Compensation that each such eligible Participant shall be eligible or shall be required to defer, and the Committee may treat similarly situated employees differently.  To the extent permitted by the Committee, a Participant may elect to defer different percentages of each component of the Participant’s Compensation eligible to be deferred for a Plan Year.  No Employee shall have a right to be designated as a Participant and the designation of an Employee as a Participant in one Plan Year shall not obligate the Committee to continue such Employee as a Participant in any subsequent Plan Year.

(b)Elective Contributions.  Each Participant for a particular Plan Year shall be permitted to defer receipt of a portion of such Participant’s Annual Bonus and have such amount credited to the Participant’s Account under the Plan (an “Elective Contribution”).  A deferral election pursuant to this Section 3(b) shall be made in writing at such time and in such manner as the Administrator shall prescribe; provided that all such elections shall be made in accordance with Section 409A of the Code.  A deferral election shall apply only with respect to the Plan Year for which it is made and shall not continue in effect for any subsequent Plan Year.  Any election to defer Compensation that is made at a time that would subject such Participant to the excise tax under Section 409A of the Code shall be disregarded and void ab initio.  Subject to the preceding sentence, a deferral election, once executed and filed with the Administrator, cannot be revoked or modified after the date specified by the Administrator.

(c)Mandatory Contributions.  The receipt of a portion of the Compensation of each Mandatory Participant shall automatically be deferred and credited to such Mandatory Participant’s Account under the Plan (a “Mandatory Contribution”).  The amount of the Mandatory Contributions shall be determined pursuant to a schedule adopted by the Committee prior to such time as may be required to avoid the excise tax under Section 409A of the Code, which such schedule shall be attached to this Plan as Schedule A.  Any requirement to defer Mandatory Contributions that is made at a time that would subject a Participant to the excise tax under Section 409A of the Code shall be disregarded and void ab initio.  Until such time as the Administrator modifies such schedule, the amount of Mandatory Contributions shall be determined in accordance with Schedule A attached hereto and such amounts shall only be contributed from the Annual Bonus, and to the extent any Annual Bonus is earned and paid.

(d)Accounts.  The Administrator shall establish an Account for each Participant to which all Mandatory Contributions and Elective Contributions shall be allocated.  Each Participant’s Account shall separately reflect all Mandatory Contributions and Elective Contributions allocated with respect to such Participant, the Plan Year of such deferral, and all income, gains or losses with respect to each type of contribution.

4.VESTING

(a)Elective Contributions.  Elective Contributions allocated to a Participant’s Account shall be fully vested at all times.

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(b)Mandatory Contributions.

(i)Normal Vesting.  One-third of Mandatory Contributions credited to a Participant’s Account (and any associated gains or losses) shall vest on December 31 of the calendar year following the applicable Plan Year in which the related Compensation was earned and the remaining unvested Mandatory Contributions shall vest in ratable installments on December 31 of each of the of the second and third calendar year following the applicable Plan Year in which the related Compensation was earned, in each case if the Participant is then employed by any Participating Employer.  For example, if Mandatory Contributions were allocated to a Participant’s Account based on the Annual Bonus earned with respect to the 2014 Plan Year (even if such Compensation would otherwise have been paid to the Participant in 2015), one-third of such Mandatory Contributions shall vest on December 31, 2015 and the remaining unvested Mandatory Contributions shall vest in ratable installments on each of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

(ii)Accelerated Vesting.  Any unvested Mandatory Contributions shall accelerate vesting as follows, in each case so long as the Participant remains continuously employed by any Participating Employer through such event: (a) 100% of the then unvested Mandatory Contributions shall immediately vest upon the termination of the Participant’s employment by each Participating Employer other than for Cause that also constitutes a Separation from Service and only if such termination occurs within six (6) months following the consummation of a Change in Control, (b) 100% of the then unvested Mandatory Contributions shall immediately vest in full upon an event described in Section 2(l)(ii) (related to the definition of a Control Event) (c) 100% of the then unvested Mandatory Contributions shall immediately vest in full upon the termination of the Participant’s employment with each Participating Employer due to death or Disability, and (d) upon a Participant’s involuntary termination of employment by each Participating Employer for a reason other than Cause that also constitutes a Separation from Service, the Participant shall become immediately vested in the portion of the unvested Mandatory Contributions that would have vested had the Participant remained continuously employed through December 31 of the Plan Year in which such termination occurred; provided that upon such termination the Participant executes and does not revoke a release of claims in the form provided in Schedule B within 60 days of such termination and prior to the next scheduled Payment Date.

(iii)Forfeiture.  Except as provided in this Section 4(b), all unvested Mandatory Contributions shall be immediately forfeited upon the termination of the Participant’s employment with each Participating Employer.  In the event of the termination of the Participant’s employment with any Participating Employer for Cause, all Mandatory Contributions, whether vested or unvested, shall be immediately forfeited.

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5.NOTIONAL INVESTMENT OF ACCOUNTS

(a)General.  Mandatory Contributions and Elective Contributions shall be credited to each Participant’s Account on the first business day following the date such Compensation would otherwise have been paid to such Participant.

(b)Phantom Investment in Participating Units.  All Mandatory Contributions and Elective Contributions shall be deemed invested on a phantom basis in Participating Units as of the December 31 of the Plan Year with respect to which the related Compensation was earned.   The number of full and fractional Participating Units that shall be allocated to such Participant’s Account as of such December 31 shall equal the quotient of the aggregate amount of Mandatory Contributions and Elective Contributions required to be allocated for such Plan Year and the Fair Market Value of a Participating Unit as of December 31 of the Plan Year in which the related Compensation was earned.

(c)Events Affecting Participating Units

(i)General.  With respect to each full Participating Unit credited to a Participant’s Account, the Participant’s Account shall be credited with any dividend or other distribution (other than tax distributions) received by holders of Participating Units (with such amount appropriately pro-rated in the event the Participant’s Account is credited with a fractional Participating Unit).  In the event that such dividend or distribution was paid in cash, such cash shall be deemed invested on a phantom basis in the number of Participating Units equal to the quotient of the aggregate amount of such dividend or distribution divided by the Fair Market Value of a Participating Unit immediately after such dividend or distribution.  In the event that any recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split up, spin off, combination, repurchase, change of control or exchange of Participating Units or other corporate transaction or event (each, a “Corporate Event”) affects the Participating Units such that an adjustment is necessary to prevent dilution or enlargement of benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under this Plan, the Board shall, in such manner as it in good faith deems equitable, adjust the number of Participating Units (or number and kind of other securities or property) allocated to a Participant’s Account or make provision for a cash payment on the underlying Payment Date to the Participant in consideration for the cancellation of the Participating Units allocated to the Participant’s Account in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such Participating Units as determined immediately prior to such cancellation.  Any dividends, distributions, securities or other property (including additional Participating Units) credited to a Participant’s Account under this Section 5(c)(i) shall be subject to the same vesting and payment conditions as were applicable to the applicable Participating Units.

(ii)No Corporate Action Restriction.  The existence of this Plan shall not limit, affect or restrict in any way the right or power of the Board or any equivalent governing body or the securityholders of Ladder or any of its affiliates to make or authorize (a) any adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization or other change in Company’s or its Affiliates’ capital structure or business,  (b) any

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merger, consolidation or change in the ownership of Company or any of its affiliates, (c) any issue of bonds, debentures, capital, preferred stock ahead of or affecting Company or its affiliates’ capital securities or the rights thereof, (d) any dissolution or liquidation of Company or any of its affiliates, (e) any sale or transfer of all or any part of Company’s or any of its affiliates’ assets or business, or (f) any other corporate act or proceeding by Company or any of its affiliates.  No Participant or any Person claiming through a Participant shall have any claim against the Board or any equivalent governing body of Company or any of its affiliates, or any employees, officers, directors, managers, securityholders or agents of Company or any of its Affiliates, as a result of any such action.  The Company may, in its discretion, terminate the Plan and distribute any amounts then held in a Participant’s Account in a manner and to the extent allowed pursuant to Treasury Regulation 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ix).

6.PAYMENT

(a)To the extent that any amounts are credited to a Participant’s Account as Elective Contributions pursuant to Section 3(b) (as adjusted for any deemed investment gains or losses related to such amounts), the Payment Date shall be the earlier to occur of (i) a Change in Control, (ii) within sixty (60) days following a Participant’s Separation from Service and (iii) the first business day following the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of third calendar year following the Plan Year to which the underlying deferred Compensation relates, provided that in no event shall such Payment Date occur later than February 28 following December 31 of the third calendar year following the Plan Year to which the underlying deferred Compensation relates.  For example, any amounts deferred on account of an Annual Bonus that is earned with respect to the 2014 Plan Year shall be paid on the next annual bonus payment date following December 31, 2017 and in no event shall such Payment Date be later than February 28, 2018.

(b)To the extent that any amounts are credited to a Participant’s Account as Mandatory Contributions pursuant to Section 3(c) (as adjusted for any deemed investment gains or losses related to such amounts) and have vested pursuant to Section 4(b), the Payment Date shall be the earlier to occur of (i) a Change in Control, (ii) within sixty (60) days following the Mandatory Participant’s Separation from Service and (iii) the first business day following the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of third calendar year following the Plan Year to which the underlying deferred Compensation relates, provided that in no event shall such Payment Date occur later than February 28 following December 31 of the third calendar year following the Plan Year to which the underlying deferred Compensation relates.  For example, any amounts deferred on account of an Annual Bonus that is earned with respect to the 2014 Plan Year shall be paid on the next annual bonus payment date following December 31, 2017 and in no event shall such Payment Date be later than February 28, 2018.

(c)Upon the applicable Payment Date, the Participant shall receive a cash payment in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of the number Participating Units of Ladder (or portion thereof, as applicable) credited to such Participant’s Account (or

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any property or securities issued in respect of or in exchange for such Participating Units), in each case taking into account any adjustments pursuant to Section 5(c).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) in the event of a Participant’s voluntary termination of employment or other service with any Participating Employer, any property attributable to Elective Contributions or Mandatory Contributions (with the exception of unvested Mandatory Contributions forfeited by a Participant pursuant to Section 4(b)(iii)) then held in the Participant’s Account shall be paid based upon the lowest Fair Market Value of a Participating Unit during the forty-five (45) day period following the Separation from Service, and (ii) in the event of a Participant’s termination of employment or other service with any Participating Employer by such Participating Employer for Cause, any property attributable to Elective Contributions then held in the Participant’s Account shall be paid based upon the lowest Fair Market Value of a Participating Unit during the forty-five (45) day period following the Separation from Service.

(d)To the extent required under Section 409A of the Code, any distribution to a Specified Employee on account of the Participant’s Separation from Service shall be made no earlier than after the six-month anniversary of such Separation from Service.  For purposes of Code Section 409A, a Participant’s right to receive any installment payments pursuant to this Plan shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments.

7.MISCELLANEOUS

(a)Source of Payment.  The Compensation deferred by a Participant pursuant to this Plan (and the income, gains and losses credited thereon) shall be a general obligation of the Participating Employer that employs the Participant at the time of such deferral.  No Participating Employer shall have any liability or responsibility with respect to Compensation deferred (and the income, gains and losses thereon) by a Participant at a time such Participant was not employed by such Participating Employer.  The claim of a Participant or Beneficiary to a benefit shall at all times be merely the claim of an unsecured creditor of the applicable Participating Employer.  No trust, security, escrow, or similar account need be established for the purpose of paying benefits hereunder.  A Participating Employer shall not be required to purchase, hold or dispose of any investments pursuant to this Plan; however, if in order to cover its obligations hereunder a Participating Employer elects to purchase any investments the same shall continue for all purposes to be a part of the general assets and property of the Participating Employer, subject to the claims of its general creditors and no person other than the Participating Employer shall by virtue of the provisions of this Plan have any interest in such assets other than an interest as a general creditor.

(b)Withholding.  The Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates shall have the right to deduct from any distribution to be made pursuant to the Plan, or to otherwise require, within 30 days of such distribution, payment by the Participant of, any federal, state or local taxes required by law to be withheld.  To the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code, all amounts credited to Participants’ Accounts pursuant to this Plan and all payments under the Plan shall be subject to any applicable withholding requirements imposed by any tax (including, without limitation, FICA) or other law.  If a Participant’s share of any of the taxes referred to above are due at the time of deferral,

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instead of at the time of payout, the Participant will be required to pay (by payroll deduction or check) to the applicable Participating Employer the Participant’s share of any such taxes then due and payable.  Notwithstanding the previous sentence and to the extent allowed under Section 409A of the Code, the Company shall distribute from Participant’s Account any amounts required to pay employment taxes (including, without limitation, FICA and FUTA).

(c)Right of Offset.  Any distribution to a Participant made pursuant to this Plan shall be reduced at the discretion of the Administrator to take account of any amount due, and not paid, by the Participant to the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates at the time payment is to be made hereunder, to the extent that such offset right does not subject the Participant to the additional 20% excise tax imposed under Section 409A of the Code.

(d)Beneficiary Designation.  A Participant may from time to time designate, in the manner specified by the Administrator, a Beneficiary to receive payment pursuant to Section 6 in the event of the Participant’s death.  In the event that there is no properly designated Beneficiary living at the time of a Participant’s death, such Participant’s benefit hereunder shall be paid to the Participant’s estate.

(e)Spendthrift Clause.  No benefit, distribution or payment under the Plan may be anticipated, assigned (either at law or in equity), alienated or subject to attachment, garnishment, levy, execution or other legal or equitable process whether pursuant to a “qualified domestic relations order” as defined in Section 414(p) of the Code or otherwise.

8.ADMINISTRATION AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

(a)Powers of the Committee.  The Committee shall have the power and discretion to administer and oversee the Plan, including to (i) determine all questions arising in the interpretation and application of the Plan; (ii) determine the person or persons to whom benefits under the Plan shall be paid; (iii) decide any dispute arising hereunder; (iv) correct defects, supply omissions and reconcile inconsistencies to the extent necessary to effectuate the Plan; (v) select, remove and replace the Administrator; (vi) promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations and procedures as shall be proper for the efficient administration of the Plan; (vii) determine all questions arising in the administration of the Plan; (viii) make recommendations to the Board with respect to proposed amendments to the Plan; and (ix) have all such other powers as may be necessary to discharge its duties hereunder.

(b)Powers of the Administrator.  The Administrator shall have the power and discretion to administer the day-by-day operations of the Plan (subject to the oversight of the Committee), including to (i) compute the amount of benefits and other payments which shall be payable to any Participant in accordance with the provisions of the Plan; (ii) advise the Committee and the Board regarding the known future need for funds to be available for distribution; (iii) file all reports with government agencies, Participants and other parties as may be required by law, whether such reports are initially the obligation

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of the Company or the Plan; and (iv) have all such other powers as may be necessary to discharge its duties hereunder.

(c)Claims Procedure.  If the Committee denies any Participant’s or Beneficiary’s claim for benefits under the Plan: (i)     the Committee shall notify such Participant or Beneficiary of such denial by written notice which shall set forth the specific reasons for such denial; and (ii) the Participant or Beneficiary shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for a full and fair review by the Committee of the decision to deny the Participant’s claim for Plan benefits.

(d)Consent.  By becoming a Participant, each Participant shall be deemed conclusively to (i) have accepted and consented to all terms of the Plan and all actions or decisions made by the Company, Administrator, the Committee or the Board with regard to the Plan and (ii) have agreed that a Participating Employer, the Administrator, the Committee and the Board (and any person who is employed by, is a member of, or provides services to or on behalf of, any of the foregoing) shall not have any liability related to, or be responsible for any claim related to, the incurrence by the Participant of any tax, interest expense, loss of deferral benefit, or any other obligation, liability or damage, in each case, arising under or related to Section 409A of the Code.  This Section 8(d) shall apply to, and be binding upon, the Beneficiaries, distributees and personal representatives and other successors in interest of each Participant.

(e)Agents and Expenses.  The Administrator or the Committee may employ agents and provide for such clerical, legal, actuarial, accounting, medical, advisory or other services as it deems necessary to perform its duties under this Plan.  Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the cost of such services and all other expenses incurred by the Administrator or the Committee in connection with the administration of the Plan shall be paid by the Company.

(f)Delegation of Duties.  The Administrator may delegate any of his or her respective duties to employees of a Participating Employer or its subsidiaries.

(g)Actions Conclusive.  Any action on matters within the discretion of the Administrator or the Committee shall be final, binding and conclusive, provided that the Committee may review/void any actions taken by the Administrator that the Committee deems to be outside of the scope of the Administrator’s discretion.

(h)Records and Reports.  The Administrator and the Committee shall maintain adequate records of their respective actions and proceedings in administering this Plan and shall file all reports and take all other actions as are deemed appropriate in order to comply with any Federal or state law.

(i)Liability and Indemnification.  The Administrator and the Committee shall perform all duties required of them under this Plan in a prudent manner.  The Administrator and the Committee shall not be responsible in any way for any action or omission of Ladder, the Company, their subsidiaries or their employees in the performance of their duties and obligations as set forth in this Plan.  The Administrator and the Committee also shall not be responsible for any act or omission of any of their

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respective agents provided that such agents were prudently chosen by the Administrator or the Committee and that the Administrator or the Committee relied in good faith upon the action of such agents.

(j)Right to Amend or Terminate.  The Board may at any time amend the Plan in any respect, retroactively or otherwise, or terminate the Plan in whole or in part for any other reason.  However, no such amendment or termination shall reduce the amount standing credited to any Participant’s Account as of the date of such amendment or termination.  In the event of the termination of the Plan, amounts deferred hereunder will be paid in accordance with the terms of the Plan as in effect prior to such termination.  It is the intention of the Company that this Plan be established, maintained and operated in compliance with Section 409A of the Code.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any provision of this Plan or any administrative procedure promulgated with respect to the Plan that is inconsistent with Section 409A of the Code shall be automatically deemed amended to the minimum extent necessary to comply with Section 409A of the Code.  Any action taken by the Administrator, Committee, Participant or Participant inconsistent with Section 409A shall be ineffective and void ab initio.

(k)Usage.  Whenever applicable, the masculine gender, when used in the Plan, includes the feminine gender, and the singular includes the plural.

(l)Separability.  If any provision of the Plan is held invalid or unenforceable, its invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if such provision had not been included therein.

(m)Captions.  The captions in this document are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit, enlarge or describe the scope or intent of the Plan and shall in no way affect the Plan or the construction of any provision thereof.

(n)Right of Discharge Reserved.  Nothing contained in this Plan shall be construed as a guarantee or right of any Participant to be continued as an Employee of Ladder or its subsidiaries (or of a right of a Participant to any specific level of Compensation) or as a limitation of the right of Ladder or its subsidiaries or affiliates to terminate any Participant.

(o)Governing Law and Construction.  The Plan is intended to constitute an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangement.  Except to the extent preempted by Federal law, all rights under the Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to principles of conflicts of law.  No action shall be brought by or on behalf of any Participant or Beneficiary for or with respect to benefits due under this Plan unless the person bringing such action has timely exhausted the Plan’s claim review procedure.

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SCHEDULE A

Annual Total Compensation	Mandatory Contribution Percent of Incremental Excess, but not to exceed the Annual Bonus (if any)
Up to $500,000	0%
$500,001 to $1,000,000	15% of the amount between $500,001 and $1,000,000
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000	20% of the amount between $1,000,001 and $2,000,000
More than $2,000,000	25% of the amount in excess of $2,000,000.

SCHEDULE B

General Release

I,                                       , in consideration of and subject to the performance by Ladder Capital Corp, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), of its obligations, promises and covenants under the Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), do hereby release and forever discharge as of the date hereof the Company and its affiliates and all present and former directors, officers, agents, representatives, employees, successors and assigns of the Company and its affiliates and the Company’s direct or indirect owners (collectively, the “Released Parties”) to the extent provided below:

1.I understand that any payments or benefits paid or granted to me under the Plan represent, in part, consideration for signing this General Release.  I understand and agree that I will not receive the payments and benefits specified in the Plan unless I execute this General Release and do not revoke this General Release within the time period permitted hereafter or breach any provision of this General Release.  If I timely accept and do not revoke this General Release the Company shall be obligated to provide the payments and benefits under and in accordance with the terms of the Plan.  I also acknowledge and represent that I have received all payments and benefits that I am entitled to receive by virtue of any employment with the Company through the effective date of my separation.

2.Except as provided in paragraphs 4 and 5 below and except for the provisions of any agreement between me and any Released Party which expressly survive the termination of my employment with the Company and only to the extent permitted by law, I knowingly and voluntarily (for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) release and forever discharge the Company and the other Released Parties from any and all claims, suits, controversies, actions, causes of action, cross claims, counter claims, demands, debts, compensatory damages, liquidated damages, punitive or exemplary damages, other damages, claims for costs and attorneys’ fees, or liabilities of any nature whatsoever in law and in equity, both past and present (through the date this General Release becomes effective and enforceable) and whether known or unknown, suspected, or claimed against the Company or any of the Released Parties which I, my spouse, or any of my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, may have, which arise out of or are connected with my employment with, or my separation or termination from, the Company (including, but not limited to, any allegation, claim or violation, arising under: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (including the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act); the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification Act; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; any applicable Executive Order Programs; the Fair Labor Standards Act; or their state or local counterparts; or under any other federal, state or local civil or human rights law, or under any other local, state, or federal law, regulation or ordinance; or under any public policy, contract or tort, or under common law; or arising under any policies, practices or procedures of the Company; or any claim for wrongful discharge, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, defamation; or any claim for

costs, fees, or other expenses, including attorneys’ fees incurred in these matters) (all of the foregoing collectively referred to herein as the “Claims”).

3.I represent that I have made no assignment or transfer of any right, Claim, or other matter covered by paragraph 2 above.

4.The parties hereto agree that this General Release does not waive or release: (a) any rights or claims that I (or my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) have or may have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 which arise after the date I execute this General Release, (b) any rights or claims that I (or my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) have or may have based on any event, conduct, statement, act or omission occurring after the date I execute this General Release; (c) any rights or claims that I (or my heirs, executors, administrator and assigns) have or may have arising under, or otherwise to enforce, this General Release and/or the Company’s obligations under the Plan; [(d) any rights to or claims for defense, indemnification, and to be held harmless by the Company pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 8 of the Employment Agreement; and (e) any rights or claims that I (or my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) have or may have under that certain (i) Limited Liability Company Agreement dated as of                          ,              by and among Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLC (“Parent”), me and the other parties listed on the signature pages thereto, (ii) Equity Grant Agreement dated as of                          ,              by and between Parent and me, (iii) Registration Rights Agreement dated as of                          ,              by and among Parent, me and the other parties listed on the signature pages thereto and (iv) any other documents executed in connection with the transaction contemplated by the foregoing agreements, in each case, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.](1)  I acknowledge and agree that my separation from employment with the Company and this General Release shall not serve as the basis for any Claim (including, without limitation, any Claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967).

5.In signing this General Release, I acknowledge and intend that it shall be effective as a bar to each and every one of the Claims hereinabove mentioned or implied to the extent permitted by laws.  I expressly consent that this General Release shall be given full force and effect according to each and all of its terms and provisions, including those relating to unknown, unsuspected and unanticipated Claims (notwithstanding any state statute that expressly limits the effectiveness of a general release of unknown, unsuspected and unanticipated Claims), if any, as well as those relating to any other Claims hereinabove mentioned or implied.  I acknowledge and agree that this waiver is an essential and material term of this General Release and that without such waiver the Company would not have agreed to the terms of the Plan.  I further agree that in the event I should bring a Claim seeking damages against the Company or any of its affiliates, or in the event I should seek to recover against the Company or any of its affiliates in any Claim brought by a governmental agency on my behalf, this

(1) NTD: This should be removed or tailored “down” to retain only what is absolutely necessary.  This is a list of potential claims that might be reserved through other documents, but should not appear in toto in any agreement given to a departing employee.

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General Release shall serve as a complete defense to such Claims to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, I further acknowledge that I am not waiving and am not being required to waive any right that cannot be waived by law, including the right to file an administrative charge or participate in an administrative investigation or proceeding; provided, however, that I disclaim and waive any right to share or participate in any monetary award resulting from the prosecution of such charge or investigation or proceeding.  I further agree that, after reasonable inquiry, I am not aware of any pending charge, complaint or facts that could reasonably be expected to give rise to any claim of the type described in paragraph 2 as of the date I execute this General Release.

6.I agree that neither this General Release, nor the furnishing of the consideration for this General Release, shall be deemed or construed at any time to be an admission by the Company, any Released Party or myself of any improper or unlawful conduct.

7.I agree that I will forfeit all amounts payable by the Company pursuant to the Plan if I challenge the validity of this General Release.  I also agree that if I violate this General Release by suing the Company or the other Released Parties with regard to any of the Claims released herein, I will pay all costs and expenses of defending against the suit incurred by the Released Parties, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, and return all payments received by me pursuant to the Plan.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, this paragraph 7 shall be subject to the requirements of any applicable law and shall not apply to any challenge by me or any Release to the validity of this General Release under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act or to any suit or Claim brought under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

8.I agree that this General Release is confidential and agree not to disclose any information regarding the terms of this General Release, except to my immediate family and any tax, accounting, legal or other counsel I have consulted or hereafter may consult regarding the meaning or effect hereof, in connection with the preparation of my tax returns, or as required by law, and I will instruct each of the foregoing not to disclose the same to anyone.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of the parties hereto (and each affiliate and person acting on behalf of any such party) agree that each party hereto (and each employee, representative, and other agent of such party) may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure of this transaction contemplated in the Plan and hereunder and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to such party or such person relating to such tax treatment and tax structure, except to the extent necessary to comply with any applicable federal or state securities laws.  This authorization is not intended to permit disclosure of any other information including (without limitation) (i) any portion of any materials to the extent not related to the tax treatment or tax structure of this transaction, (ii) the identities of participants or potential participants in the Plan, (iii) any financial information (except to the extent such information is related to the tax treatment or tax structure of this transaction), or (iv) any other term or detail not relevant to the tax treatment or the tax structure of this transaction.  Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit or preclude any disclosure of this

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General Release or the information herein by any party hereto to the extent necessary for such party to enforce his or its rights or the other party’s obligations under the Plan and/or this General Release.

9.I agree not to disparage the Company, its past and present investors, officers, directors or employees or any of its affiliates and to comply with my non disclosure obligations between me and the Company under and in accordance with the terms and conditions therein, unless a prior written release from the Company is obtained.  I further agree that as of the date hereof, and except as otherwise authorized by the Company, I have returned to the Company any and all property, tangible or intangible, relating to its business which I possessed or had control over at any time (including, but not limited to, company provided credit cards, building or office access cards, keys, computer equipment, manuals, files, documents, records, software, customer data base and other data).

10.The Company will direct and will take reasonable measures to ensure that current officers and directors of the Company and its affiliates will not, directly or indirectly through a third party, disparage me.

11.Notwithstanding anything in this General Release to the contrary, this General Release shall not relinquish, diminish, or in any way affect any rights or claims arising out of any breach by the Company or by any Released Party of the Plan or this General Release after the effective date hereof or any vested rights I may have pursuant to any retirement or pension plan.

12.Whenever possible, each provision of this General Release shall be interpreted in, such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this General Release is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this General Release shall be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

BY SIGNING THIS GENERAL RELEASE, I REPRESENT AND AGREE THAT:

·I HAVE READ IT CAREFULLY;

·I UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND KNOW THAT I AM GIVING UP IMPORTANT RIGHTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RIGHTS UNDER THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967, AS AMENDED; TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED; THE EQUAL PAY ACT OF 1963; THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; AND THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED;

·I VOLUNTARILY CONSENT TO EVERYTHING IN IT;

·[I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE COMPANY, IN WRITING, TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE EXECUTING IT AND I HAVE DONE SO OR, AFTER

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CAREFUL READING AND CONSIDERATION, I HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO DO SO OF MY OWN VOLITION;

·I HAVE HAD AT LEAST 21/45(2) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF MY RECEIPT OF THIS RELEASE SUBSTANTIALLY IN ITS FINAL FORM ON                                    ,            TO CONSIDER IT AND THE CHANGES MADE SINCE THE                                    ,            VERSION OF THIS RELEASE ARE NOT MATERIAL AND WILL NOT RESTART THE REQUIRED 21 DAY PERIOD;

·THE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT SINCE                                      ,            EITHER ARE NOT MATERIAL OR WERE MADE AT MY REQUEST;

·I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE TO REVOKE IT AND THAT THIS RELEASE SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE OR ENFORCEABLE UNTIL THE REVOCATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED;](3)

·I HAVE SIGNED THIS GENERAL RELEASE KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY AND WITH THE ADVICE OF ANY COUNSEL RETAINED TO ADVISE ME WITH RESPECT TO IT; AND

·I AGREE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GENERAL RELEASE MAY NOT BE AMENDED, WAIVED, CHANGED OR MODIFIED EXCEPT BY AN INSTRUMENT IN WRITING SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY AND BY ME.

[Remainder of this page intentionally left blank.  Signature page(s) immediately follow.]

(2) If this provision is retained due to the departing employee being asked to sign this agreement is 40 or older, the 45-day “consideration period” should only be granted when more than one employee is terminating at approximately the same time and for the same or related reasons.

(3) The bracketed terms should be deleted for any departing employee asked to sign this release who is under 40 years of age.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this General Release as of the date(s) indicated below.

Knowingly and voluntarily accepted and agreed to by the Company, after review for a reasonable and sufficient period of time and consultation with the Company’s attorneys, and with the full understanding of the terms, conditions and legal consequences hereof and with the intent to be bound hereby:

LADDER CAPITAL CORP

By:

Name:

Title:

Date:

EMPLOYEE

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a), AS AMENDED

I, Brian Harris, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ladder Capital Corp

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)) 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.[Paragraph omitted in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)];

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: August 6, 2014	/s/ Brian Harris
	Brian Harris
	Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a), AS AMENDED

I, Marc Fox, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Ladder Capital Corp

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)) 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.[Paragraph omitted in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)];

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: August 6, 2014	/s/ Marc Fox
	Marc Fox
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION FURNISHED PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014 (the “Report”) by Ladder Capital Corp (the “Company”), the, I, Brian Harris, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) 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: August 6, 2014	/s/ Brian Harris
	Brian Harris
	Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION FURNISHED PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014 (the “Report”) by Ladder Capital Corp (the “Company”), I, Marc Fox, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) 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: August 6, 2014	/s/ Marc Fox
	Marc Fox
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale
December 31, 2013	$	12,133,807
Other comprehensive income of predecessor	18,605,177
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor(1)	(1,597,237		)
February 10, 2014	29,141,747
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor	(29,141,747		)
February 11, 2014	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (2)	19,117,143
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	(5,911,314		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	13,205,829
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	8,181,530
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	5,024,299

(1) Amount of change reflects change in unrealized (gains)/losses related to investments in real estate securities, net of reclassification adjustments, and is included in gain on securities on the combined consolidated statements of income.

(2) Excludes provision for income taxes of $3,981,201 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

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REAL ESTATE, NET (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended										6 Months Ended					6 Months Ended							6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 property	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 property	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2013 Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2014 Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2013 Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2014 Real estate sold	Jun. 30, 2014 Real estate sold	Jun. 30, 2014 PSA unit	Jun. 30, 2013 Acquisitions	Jun. 30, 2013 Acquisitions	Jun. 30, 2013 Consolidated Pro Forma	Jun. 30, 2013 Consolidated Pro Forma	Jun. 30, 2013 Office Building in Oakland County, MI item property	Feb. 01, 2013 Office Building in Oakland County, MI	Jun. 30, 2014 Office Building in Richmond, VA unit	Jun. 30, 2013 Office Building in Richmond, VA item	Jun. 07, 2013 Office Building in Richmond, VA	Jun. 30, 2014 In-place leases and other intangibles	Dec. 31, 2013 In-place leases and other intangibles	Jun. 30, 2014 In-place leases and other intangibles Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2014 In-place leases intangibles	Jun. 30, 2014 Land	Dec. 31, 2013 Land	Jun. 30, 2014 Land Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2013 Land Office Building in Oakland County, MI	Jun. 30, 2013 Land Office Building in Richmond, VA	Jun. 30, 2014 Building	Dec. 31, 2013 Building	Jun. 30, 2014 Building Real Estate Held for Sale	Jun. 30, 2013 Building Office Building in Oakland County, MI	Jun. 30, 2013 Building Office Building in Richmond, VA	Jun. 30, 2013 Intangibles Office Building in Oakland County, MI	Jun. 30, 2013 Intangibles Office Building in Richmond, VA	Jun. 30, 2014 Retail property unit	Jun. 30, 2013 Retail property property	Jan. 28, 2013 Retail property	Jun. 30, 2013 Retail property Land	Jun. 30, 2013 Retail property Building	Jun. 30, 2013 Retail property Intangibles	Jun. 30, 2014 Residential condominium in Veer Towers unit	Jun. 30, 2013 Residential condominium in Veer Towers unit	Jun. 30, 2014 Residential condominium in Terrazas unit
REAL ESTATE, NET
Proceeds from sale of real estate																			$ 16,793,524																			$ 8,426,444						$ 35,394,183	$ 18,086,325	$ 4,287,689
Number of properties purchased	0		0														1																						1
Number of stories																	13			14
Gain on sale	9,060,194	3,665,173	15,753,101	7,362,721		416,766	726,065	905,020	1,369,964	351,361	902,497								1,151,299																			1,683,107						12,081,446	7,362,721	837,249
Number of units sold												4							1																			1						75	43	16
Real estate purchased			622,886	157,996,522													18,000,000			135,000,000									1,146,864	15,904,485				7,706,897	99,374,779	9,146,239	19,720,736		4,990,742		593,502	3,899,528	497,712
Real estate held for sale	19,028,992		19,028,992									19,028,992
Tenant recoveries	2,142,214		4,222,377			303,485	79,671	555,293	79,671
Depreciation and amortization	(7,017,736)	(3,075,606)	(14,444,994)	(6,199,189)		(808,194)	(210,809)	(1,621,814)	(357,106)	(64,511)	(64,511)
Percentage of real estate property leased and occupied																		83.80%																						100.00%
Percentage of real estate property leased																					97.60%
Percentage of real estate property occupied																					96.60%
Unaudited pro forma information
Operating lease income	12,803,327	8,906,286	26,016,701	15,390,326		921,475	857,203	1,971,541	1,647,399	415,872	967,008		2,248,579	5,969,290	11,154,865	21,359,616																													2,737,687
Net income	30,242,693	59,779,545	48,643,515	147,829,517	188,733,086								(594,602)	(1,071,155)	59,184,943	146,758,362
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures		354,274		327,030									59,460	109,461	413,734	436,491
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders		60,133,819		148,156,547									(535,142)	(961,694)	59,598,677	147,194,853
Real estate	579,003,201		579,003,201		649,819,795	20,016,159		20,016,159														76,105,744	83,909,105	3,264,444		82,530,229	91,609,368	5,867,327			420,367,228	474,301,322	10,884,388
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(36,855,409)		(36,855,409)		(25,600,780)	(987,167)		(987,167)
Real estate, net	542,147,792		542,147,792		624,219,015	19,028,992		19,028,992
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation	4,472,197	2,362,804	9,314,283	4,751,675
Amortization expense	2,408,711	575,975	4,856,860	1,173,860
Total real estate deprecation and amortization	6,880,908	2,938,779	14,171,143	5,925,535
Depreciation on corporate fixed assets	136,827	136,827	273,850	273,654
Gross intangible assets	79,370,188		79,370,188		83,909,105
Accumulated amortization	14,517,121		14,517,121		9,675,249
Net intangible assets	64,853,067		64,853,067		74,233,856																				60,146,270
Unamortized favorable/unfavorable lease intangibles	4,706,797		4,706,797
Adjustment against rental revenue for favorable/unfavorable leases	190,479	111,017	345,235	191,337
Expected amortization expense related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles, for property owned
2014 (last 6 months)																									4,729,204
2015																									9,458,408
2016																									9,873,122
2017																									3,884,036
2018																									3,884,036
Thereafter																									28,317,464
Net intangible assets	64,853,067		64,853,067		74,233,856																				60,146,270
Future minimum rental income under leases
2014 (last 6 months)	24,976,642		24,976,642
2015	41,472,929		41,472,929
2016	34,803,587		34,803,587
2017	31,423,170		31,423,170
2018	28,695,964		28,695,964
Thereafter	281,945,089		281,945,089
Total	$ 443,317,381		$ 443,317,381

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Net income	$ 30,242,693	$ 59,779,545	$ 48,643,515	$ 147,829,517	$ 188,733,086
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt			(305,846)	(262,573)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(45,418,742)	(35,813,760)	(86,721,407)	(118,821,222)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale			1,727,178,351	1,381,912,189
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			415,705,888	235,417,903
Proceeds from long-term financing			41,083,035	65,170,439
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			207,894,237	(282,939,531)
As Previously Reported
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Net income				150,190,029
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables				(121,444,307)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale				1,384,535,274
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities				244,363,851
Proceeds from long-term financing				62,547,354
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities				(285,562,616)
Adjustments
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Net income				(2,360,512)
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt				(262,573)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables				2,623,085
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale				(2,623,085)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities				(2,623,085)
Proceeds from long-term financing				2,623,085
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities				$ 2,623,085

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COMMITMENTS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012 lease item	Dec. 31, 2011 item	Jun. 30, 2014 Commitment to purchase GN construction loan securities	Dec. 31, 2013 Commitment to purchase GN construction loan securities	Jun. 30, 2014 Commitment to purchase GN construction loan securities Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 Commitment to purchase GN construction loan securities Minimum	Jun. 30, 2014 Commitment to purchase GN construction loan securities Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 Commitment to purchase GN construction loan securities Maximum
Leases
Additional term of lease	5 years
Number of extension options		0	0
Number of leases		1
Future minimum rental payments
2014 (last 6 months)	$ 890,858
2015	1,381,992
2016	1,125,069
2017	1,180,400
2018	1,180,400
Thereafter	3,639,567
Total	9,398,286
COMMITMENTS
Period over which commitment is made to purchase loan securities						12 months		18 months
Fixed prices (in dollars per unit)						$ 102.0	$ 102.0	$ 105.7	$ 107.3
Commitment to purchase loan securities				92,493,765	150,271,380
Funded				69,294,500	112,780,499
Remaining to be funded				23,199,265	37,490,881
Fair value of commitments				$ (209,850)	$ (176,736)

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 Limited liability company	Jun. 30, 2014 LCRIP I	Jun. 30, 2013 LCRIP I	Jun. 30, 2014 LCRIP I loan	Jun. 30, 2013 LCRIP I loan	Dec. 31, 2013 LCRIP I	Jun. 30, 2014 LCRIP I Limited partner	Apr. 15, 2011 LCRIP I Limited partner	Apr. 30, 2012 Grace Lake JV, LLC.	Jun. 30, 2014 Grace Lake JV, LLC.	Jun. 30, 2013 Grace Lake JV, LLC.	Jun. 30, 2014 Grace Lake JV, LLC.	Jun. 30, 2013 Grace Lake JV, LLC.	Dec. 31, 2013 Grace Lake JV, LLC.	Jun. 30, 2014 Grace Lake JV, LLC. Limited partner	Mar. 22, 2013 Grace Lake JV, LLC. Limited partner	Jun. 30, 2014 Grace Lake JV, LLC. Limited liability company
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES
Investment in equity method joint ventures	$ 5,836,776		$ 5,836,776		$ 9,262,762		$ 3,693,878		$ 3,693,878		$ 7,119,864				$ 2,142,898		$ 2,142,898		$ 2,142,898
Ownership interest (as a percent)						25.00%						10.00%	10.00%							25.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Minimum average net equity partnership investment as a basis for management fee reduction									100,000,000
Percentage of investment of operating partner																	75.00%
Financial position
Total assets	124,600,972		124,600,972		190,415,719
Total liabilities	86,333,402		86,333,402		112,808,701
Partners'/members' capital	38,267,570		38,267,570		77,607,018
Unconsolidated joint ventures
Total revenues	6,869,366	10,091,894	13,981,978	19,986,771
Total expenses	1,962,745	2,652,773	4,553,792	5,730,803
Net income	4,906,621	7,439,121	9,428,186	14,255,968
Allocated earnings based on its ownership interests	987,385	595,371	1,335,560	989,351			762,385	445,371	885,560	839,351					225,000	150,000	450,000	150,000
Management fee	2,191,847	2,164,377	4,500,719	3,602,878			94,084	226,381	228,544	468,861
Number of loans sold to a related party									0	1
Cost of mortgages sold to a related party			1,727,178,351	1,381,912,189						17,200,000
Gain on sale of loan										$ 139,901
Gain on sale of loans deferred (as a percent)									10.00%
Maximum additional distribution percentage if return thresholds are met									25.00%
Percentage of equity kicker received with right to convert upon capital event														25.00%
Preferred return used to determine distribution of excess cash flow (as a percent)																	8.25%
Percentage of distribution of all excess cash flows and all disposition proceeds upon any sale entitled after consideration of preferred return and return of equity remaining in the property to operating partner																	25.00%

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 30,242,693	$ 59,779,545	$ 48,643,515	$ 147,829,517	$ 188,733,086
Consolidated Statements of Income
Interest expense	16,751,627	11,941,719	31,592,925	23,148,915
Net interest income	28,360,662	18,226,055	50,341,489	38,280,191
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	28,210,662	18,076,055	50,041,489	37,980,191
Sale of loans, net	45,418,742	35,813,760	86,721,407	118,821,222
Total other income	55,488,642	70,346,473	95,922,801	169,952,706
Income before taxes	38,441,317	61,395,302	62,131,356	151,513,037
Net income	30,242,693	59,779,545	48,643,515	147,829,517	188,733,086
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders		60,133,819		148,156,547
As Previously Reported
Net income				150,190,029
Consolidated Statements of Income
Interest expense				23,411,488
Net interest income				38,017,618
Net interest income after provision for loan losses				37,717,618
Sale of loans, net				121,444,307
Total other income				172,575,791
Income before taxes				153,873,549
Net income				150,190,029
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders				150,517,059
Adjustments
Net income				(2,360,512)
Consolidated Statements of Income
Interest expense				(262,573)
Net interest income				262,573
Net interest income after provision for loan losses				262,573
Sale of loans, net				(2,623,085)
Total other income				(2,623,085)
Income before taxes				(2,360,512)
Net income				(2,360,512)
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders				$ (2,360,512)

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

Summary of the combined financial position of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company had investment interests

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Total assets	$	124,600,972	$	190,415,719
Total liabilities	86,333,402		112,808,701
Partners’/members’ capital	$	38,267,570	$	77,607,018

Summary of the Company's investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which the entity accounts for using the equity method

Entity	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP	$	3,693,878	$	7,119,864
Grace Lake JV, LLC	2,142,898		2,142,898
Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$	5,836,776	$	9,262,762

Summary of the combined results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Total revenues	$	6,869,366	$	10,091,894	$	13,981,978	$	19,986,771
Total expenses	1,962,745		2,652,773		$	4,553,792	5,730,803
Net income	$	4,906,621	$	7,439,121	$	9,428,186	$	14,255,968

Summary of the Company's allocated earnings based on its ownership interests from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Entity	2014		2013		2014		2013
Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP	$	762,385	$	445,371	$	885,560	$	839,351
Grace Lake JV, LLC	225,000		150,000		450,000		150,000
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$	987,385	$	595,371	$	1,335,560	$	989,351

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent event, Senior Notes, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2014
Subsequent event | Senior Notes
Subsequent events
Debt issued	$ 300,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.875%
Net proceeds from the offering	$ 295,000,000

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Repurchase agreements - short term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 677,932	$ 409,334
Repurchase agreements - short term | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	677,932	409,334
Amortized Cost Basis	677,932	409,334
Fair Value	677,932	409,334
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	1.30%	1.46%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	3 months 11 days	14 days
Repurchase agreements - long term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	7,761	200,501
Repurchase agreements - long term | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	7,761	200,501
Amortized Cost Basis	7,761	200,501
Fair Value	7,761	200,501
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	2.57%	2.13%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	1 year 9 months 11 days	1 year 5 months 26 days
Long term financing
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	309,720	287,246
Fair Value Assumptions:
Impairment on security positions	0	0
Long term financing | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	309,720	287,246
Amortized Cost Basis	314,555	291,053
Fair Value	313,623	278,129
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	4.90%	4.84%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	8 years 3 months 25 days	8 years 8 months 12 days
Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	903,000	989,000
Fair Value Assumptions:
Impairment on security positions	0	0
Borrowings from the FHLB | Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	903,000	989,000
Amortized Cost Basis	903,000	989,000
Fair Value	902,812	987,896
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	0.67%	0.57%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	1 year 9 months 7 days	1 year 7 months 6 days
Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	325,000	325,000
Senior unsecured notes | Broker quotations, pricing services
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	325,000	325,000
Amortized Cost Basis	325,000	325,000
Fair Value	350,188	341,250
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	7.38%	7.38%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	3 years 3 months	3 years 9 months
Repurchase agreement liabilities
Fair Value Assumptions:
Period of short interest rate reset risk	30 days	30 days
Impairment on security positions	0	0
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,040,581	549,574
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost | Discounted Cash Flow
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,040,581	549,574
Amortized Cost Basis	1,026,118	539,078
Fair Value	1,028,918	541,578
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	8.00%	9.76%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 1 month 24 days	2 years 1 month 20 days
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	103,719	440,775
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale | Discounted Cash Flow
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	103,719	440,775
Amortized Cost Basis	103,719	440,490
Fair Value	109,651	455,804
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	4.88%	5.47%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	8 years 11 months 26 days	9 years 7 months 13 days
FHLB stock
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	57,240	49,450
FHLB stock | Put Value
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	57,240	49,450
Amortized Cost Basis	57,240	49,450
Fair Value	57,240	49,450
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.50%	3.50%
Mortgage loan receivables
Fair Value Assumptions:
Period of short interest rate reset risk	30 days	30 days
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative liability face amount	859,400	154,500
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives | Counterparty quotations
Liabilities:
Derivative liability face amount	859,400	154,500
Fair Value	15,733	7,031
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	2 years 1 month 24 days	4 years 6 months 18 days
Recurring | CMBS
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,199,855	1,160,741
Recurring | CMBS | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,199,855
Amortized Cost Basis	1,204,777
Fair Value	1,239,297
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.51%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	4 years 7 months 6 days
Recurring | CMBS | Broker quotations, pricing services
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount		1,160,741
Amortized Cost Basis		1,156,230
Fair Value		1,164,936
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %		4.08%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration		4 years 10 months 17 days
Recurring | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	7,435,884	5,702,862
Recurring | CMBS interest-only | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	7,435,884
Amortized Cost Basis	368,593
Fair Value	378,705
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	4.12%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	3 years 4 months 2 days
Recurring | CMBS interest-only | Broker quotations, pricing services
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount		5,702,862
Amortized Cost Basis		259,061
Fair Value		258,058
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %		4.19%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration		3 years 4 months 17 days
Recurring | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,714,071	1,848,270
Recurring | GNMA interest-only | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,714,071
Amortized Cost Basis	90,460
Fair Value	88,898
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	5.07%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	4 years 4 months 6 days
Recurring | GNMA interest-only | Broker quotations, pricing services
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount		1,848,270
Amortized Cost Basis		103,136
Fair Value		99,877
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %		5.32%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration		2 years 1 month 13 days
Recurring | FHLMC interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	217,926	219,677
Recurring | FHLMC interest-only | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	217,926
Amortized Cost Basis	7,137
Fair Value	7,394
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	5.33%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	1 year 10 months 28 days
Recurring | FHLMC interest-only | Broker quotations, pricing services
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount		219,677
Amortized Cost Basis		7,904
Fair Value		8,152
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %		5.21%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration		3 years 14 days
Recurring | GN construction securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	20,193	12,858
Recurring | GN construction securities | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	20,193
Amortized Cost Basis	20,737
Fair Value	20,277
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	3.51%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	6 years 8 months 5 days
Recurring | GN construction securities | Broker quotations, pricing services
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount		12,858
Amortized Cost Basis		13,261
Fair Value		13,007
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %		3.49%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration		6 years 6 months 25 days
Recurring | GN permanent securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	95,868	108,310
Recurring | GN permanent securities | Internal model, third-party inputs
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	95,868
Amortized Cost Basis	97,761
Fair Value	99,917
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %	4.35%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	3 years 8 months 12 days
Recurring | GN permanent securities | Broker quotations, pricing services
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount		108,310
Amortized Cost Basis		110,724
Fair Value		113,216
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted average yield %		4.64%
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration		3 years 3 months 7 days
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Derivative asset face amount	81,272	808,700
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives | Counterparty quotations
Assets:
Derivative asset face amount	81,272	808,700
Fair Value	$ 196	$ 8,244
Fair Value Assumptions:
Weighted Average Remaining Maturity/Duration	5 years 11 months 8 days	6 months

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COMMITMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	$ 155,277,157	$ 71,514,519
First mortgage loan financing
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment		65,314,519
Mezzanine loan financing
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment		$ 6,200,000

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COMMITMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS

17. COMMITMENTS

Leases

The Company entered into an operating lease for its previous primary office space, which commenced on January 5, 2009 and expires on May 30, 2015.  There is an option to renew the lease for an additional five years at an increased monthly rental.  Subsequent to entering into this leasing arrangement, the office space has been subleased to a third party.  Income received on the subleased office space is recorded in other income on the combined consolidated statements of income.  In 2011, the Company entered into a new lease for its primary office space which commenced on October 1, 2011 and expires on January 31, 2022 with no extension option.   In 2012, the Company entered into one new lease for secondary office space.  The lease commenced on May 15, 2012 and expires on May 14, 2015 with no extension option.

The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under the above operating leases:

Year ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	890,858
2015	1,381,992
2016	1,125,069
2017	1,180,400
2018	1,180,400
Thereafter	3,639,567
Total	$	9,398,286

GN Construction Loan Securities

The Company committed to purchase GN construction loan securities over a period of twelve to eighteen months.  As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s commitment to purchase these securities at fixed prices ranging from $102.0 to $105.7 was $92,493,765, of which $69,294,500 was funded, with $23,199,265 remaining to be funded.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s commitment to purchase these securities at fixed prices ranging from 102.0 to 107.3 was $150,271,380, of which $112,780,499 was funded, with $37,490,881 remaining to be funded.  The fair value of those commitments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was ($209,850) and ($176,736), respectively, as determined by market activity and third-party market quotes and as adjusted for estimated liquidity discounts.  The fair value of these commitments are included in GN construction securities on the combined consolidated balance sheets.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $155,277,157 of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment to provide additional first mortgage loan financing, at rates to be determined at the time of funding. As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consisted of $71,514,519 of unfunded commitments of mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at rates to be determined at the time of funding, which was comprised of $65,314,519 to provide additional first mortgage loan financing and $6,200,000 to provide additional mezzanine loan financing. Such commitments are subject to our borrowers’ satisfaction of certain financial and nonfinancial covenants and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in.  These commitments are not reflected on the Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 6)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Minimum | Building
Real estate
Estimated useful lives of real estate	20 years
Minimum | Building fixtures and improvements
Real estate
Estimated useful lives of real estate	4 years
Minimum | In-place leases
Real estate
Term of lease	4 years
Maximum
Real estate
Expected term for completion of full disposal	1 year
Maximum | Building
Real estate
Estimated useful lives of real estate	47 years
Maximum | Building fixtures and improvements
Real estate
Estimated useful lives of real estate	15 years
Maximum | In-place leases
Real estate
Term of lease	25 years

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COMMITMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS

Schedule of future minimum rental payments

Year ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	890,858
2015	1,381,992
2016	1,125,069
2017	1,180,400
2018	1,180,400
Thereafter	3,639,567
Total	$	9,398,286

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OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Schedule of offsetting of financial assets

As of June 30, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

			Gross amounts		Net amounts of assets presented		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized assets		offset in the balance sheet		in the balance sheet		Financial instruments		Cash collateral received/(posted)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	196,009	$	—	$	196,009	$	—	$	—	$	196,009
Total	$	196,009	$	—	$	196,009	$	—	$	—	$	196,009

As of December 31, 2013

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

			Gross amounts		Net amounts of assets presented		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized assets		offset in the balance sheet		in the balance sheet		Financial instruments		Cash collateral received/(posted)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	—	$	8,244,355
Total	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	—	$	8,244,355

(1) Included in cash collateral held by broker on consolidated balance sheets.

Schedule of offsetting of financial liabilities

As of June 30, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

					Net amounts of		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		liabilities presented in the balance sheet		Financial instruments collateral		Cash collateral posted/(received)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	15,732,862	$	—	$	15,732,862	$	—	$	15,732,862	$	—
Repurchase agreements	685,693,352		—		685,693,352		685,693,352		—		—
Total	$	701,426,214	$	—	$	701,426,214	$	685,693,352	$	15,732,862	$	—

As of December 31, 2013

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

					Net amounts of		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		liabilities presented in the balance sheet		Financial instruments collateral		Cash collateral posted/(received)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	7,031,033	$	—	$	7,031,033	$	—	$	7,031,033	$	—
Repurchase agreements	609,834,793		—		609,834,793		609,834,793		—		—
Total	$	616,865,826	$	—	$	616,865,826	$	609,834,793	$	7,031,033	$	—

(1) Included in cash collateral held by broker on consolidated balance sheets.

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MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended					6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 loan	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 loan	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 loan	Jun. 30, 2014 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	Jun. 30, 2013 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	Dec. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	Jun. 30, 2014 First mortgage loan, held for investment	Dec. 31, 2013 First mortgage loan, held for investment	Jun. 30, 2014 Mezzanine loan	Dec. 31, 2013 Mezzanine loan	Jun. 30, 2014 Loan on non-accrual status loan	Dec. 31, 2013 Loan on non-accrual status loan	Jun. 30, 2014 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	Jun. 30, 2013 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	Dec. 31, 2013 Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	Jun. 30, 2014 First mortgage loan, held for sale	Dec. 31, 2013 First mortgage loan, held for sale
MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 1,144,299,566		$ 1,144,299,566		$ 990,348,577	$ 1,040,581,058		$ 549,573,788	$ 925,540,706	$ 420,672,555	$ 115,040,352	$ 128,901,233			$ 103,718,508		$ 440,774,789	$ 103,718,508	$ 440,774,789
Carrying Value	1,129,836,521		1,129,836,521		978,967,971	1,026,118,013		539,078,182					4,620,000	4,620,000	103,718,508		440,489,789	103,718,508	440,489,789
Carrying Value, Gross						1,028,918,013		541,578,182	914,675,965	413,564,066	114,242,048	128,014,116
Weighted Average Yield (as a percent)						8.00%		9.76%							4.88%		5.47%
Remaining Maturity						2 years 1 month 24 days		2 years 1 month 20 days							8 years 11 months 26 days		9 years 7 months 13 days
Activity in loan portfolio
Balance at the beginning of the period						539,078,182	326,318,550	326,318,550							440,489,789	623,332,620	623,332,620
Origination of mortgage loan receivables						575,326,984	179,021,609								1,291,509,649	1,213,546,008
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables						(78,642,485)	(164,521,316)								(781,837)	(4,767,867)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables															(1,727,178,351)	(1,381,912,189)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	45,418,742	35,813,760	86,721,407	118,821,222											86,721,407	118,821,222
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale						(12,000,000)	(8,320,273)								(12,000,000)	8,320,273
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees						2,655,332	1,755,403								957,851
Loan loss provision	150,000	150,000	300,000	300,000		(300,000)	(300,000)
Balance at the end of the period						1,026,118,013	333,953,973	539,078,182							103,718,508	577,340,067	440,489,789
Number of mortgage loans impaired	0		0		0
Unamortized discounts included in mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	4,100,655		4,100,655		4,273,890
Number of loans on non-accrual status													1	1
Change in provision for loan losses
Provision for loan losses at beginning of period	2,650,000	2,050,000	2,500,000	1,900,000
Provision for loan losses at end of period	$ 2,800,000	$ 2,200,000	$ 2,800,000	$ 2,200,000

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended					0 Months Ended										0 Months Ended					6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended			1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Feb. 18, 2014	Feb. 10, 2014	Feb. 12, 2014 Class A Common Stock	Apr. 20, 2010 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Class A-2 Common Units Certain executives	Jun. 04, 2012 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Class A-2 Common Units New member of the management team	Jan. 02, 2012 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Class A-2 Common Units New member of the management team	May 29, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units New member of the management team	Jun. 04, 2012 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units New member of the management team	Jan. 02, 2012 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units New member of the management team	Jun. 03, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units New employee	May 20, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units New employee	Feb. 01, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units New employee	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Director	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Grantees Time-based vesting	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Grantees Eighteen month anniversary	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Grantees Three year anniversary	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Grantees Performance-based vesting item	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Harris Time-based vesting item	Jun. 30, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Harris Time-based vesting	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Mr. Fishman item	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Joel C. Peterson item	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Douglas Durst item	Jun. 30, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Director Time-based vesting	Jun. 30, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted stock awards Officers other than Mr. Harris, and certain employees Time-based vesting	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Class A Common Stock (restricted) Grantees	Feb. 12, 2014 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Class A Common Stock (restricted) Mr. Fishman/Mr. Peterson/Mr. Durst	Feb. 12, 2014 The Plan	Feb. 28, 2014 The Plan	Jun. 30, 2014 The Plan	Feb. 12, 2014 The Plan Class A Common Stock	Jul. 03, 2014 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan Subsequent event	Jul. 03, 2014 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan Maximum Subsequent event	Jun. 30, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan PREDECESSOR	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan PREDECESSOR	Jun. 30, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan PREDECESSOR	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Class A-2 Common Units	Jun. 30, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units	Jun. 30, 2013 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Series B Participating Preferred Units	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan LP Units	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan LP Units	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Class A Common Stock (restricted)	Jun. 30, 2014 2008 Incentive Equity Plan and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan Class A Common Stock (restricted)
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
Vesting period								42 months		36 months			36 months			36 months			18 months	3 years		3 years		3 years	3 years	3 years									3 years
Aggregate value of awards granted																													$ 27,489,109
Exercised (in shares/units)											14,516.13	24,193.55
Vesting percentage																		50.00%			50.00%
Number of installments in which awards are vested																					3	3		3	3	3
Percentage of awards vested																			25.00%	75.00%
Minimum performance target percentage																					8.00%
Performance period																					3 years
Option to purchase additional units												24,193.55
Grant date fair value of awards granted																								1,000,000	75,000	75,000
Grant date fair value of awards to be granted																								50,000	50,000	50,000
Annual cash payment for service on our board of directors																									75,000	75,000
Amount may be paid for service as a chairperson of the audit committee or compensation committee																	15,000
Amount may be paid for service as a chairperson of the nominating and corporate governance committee																	10,000
Period within which additional units can be purchased												1 year
Purchase price of additional units (in dollars per unit)												$ 124
Grant date fair value (in dollars per unit)												$ 130.0
Exercised price (in dollars per unit)											$ 124.0
Weighted Average Fair Value (in dollars)																																									1,365,150		1,365,150				28,637,096
Amortization to compensation expense	(4,227,472)	(1,095,461)	(6,552,452)	(1,569,962)																																	(1,095,461)	(290,171)	(1,569,962)					(5,785,597)	(6,136,856)	1,558,125	(125,425)
Unvested shares granted under the Plan and changes
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares/units)																																								365,407		14,276
Granted (in shares/units)								910,491	1,127,543			31,451.61		2,531	6,570														1,619,865	67,648																	1,687,513
Vested (in shares/units)																																								(32,365)		(1,158)			(1,463,541)
Converted (in shares/units)																																								(333,042)		(13,118)			3,186,066
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares/units)																																									9,101		9,101	1,722,525	1,722,525	1,687,513	1,687,513
Unrecognized compensation cost	28,335,469		28,335,469
Period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized			33 months
Portion of compensation expense to be recognized annually (as a percent)																							33.00%				33.00%	33.00%
Weighted-average remaining vesting period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized			30 months 9 days																				3 years				3 years	3 years
Share price (in dollars per share)						$ 17.00	$ 17.00																											$ 17.00
Period of termination following a change in control during which participant will fully vest in their unvested account balances																																				6 months
Period of payment following the end of the participant's employment																																				60 days
Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee's contribution																																6,427,127
Percentage of compensation expensed upon contribution																															100.00%
Total employee's contribution, net of forfeitures and payouts related to terminations																																	11,851,733
Units outstanding																																	82,027
Units unvested																																	37,251
Bonus payment to employees					43,719,000
Compensation expense	$ 17,950,000	$ 6,842,998	$ 30,614,286	$ 13,858,049

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OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Offsetting of derivative liabilities
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	$ 15,732,862	$ 7,031,033
Net amount presented in the balance sheet	15,732,862	7,031,033
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Cash collateral posted/(received)	15,732,862	7,031,033
Offsetting of repurchase agreements
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	685,693,352	609,834,793
Net amount presented in the balance sheet	685,693,352	609,834,793
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Financial instruments	685,693,352	609,834,793
Offsetting of financial liabilities and derivative liabilities
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities	701,426,214	616,865,826
Net amount presented in the balance sheet	701,426,214	616,865,826
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Financial instruments collateral	685,693,352	609,834,793
Cash collateral posted/(received)	$ 15,732,862	$ 7,031,033

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 30,242,693	$ 59,779,545	$ 48,643,515	$ 147,829,517	$ 188,733,086
Comprehensive Income	46,661,374	44,525,183	78,857,284	130,998,018
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders				131,325,048
As Previously Reported
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income				150,190,029
Comprehensive Income				133,358,530
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders				133,685,560
Adjustments
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income				(2,360,512)
Comprehensive Income				(2,360,512)
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders				$ (2,360,512)

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ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

Ladder Capital Corp was formed as a Delaware corporation on May 21, 2013. The Company conducted an initial public offering of common stock (the “IPO”) which closed on February 11, 2014. The Company used the net proceeds from the IPO to purchase newly issued LP Units from LCFH.  In connection with the IPO, Ladder Capital Corp also became a holding corporation and the general partner of, and obtained a controlling interest in, LCFH. Ladder Capital Corp’s only business is to act as the general partner of LCFH, and, as such, Ladder Capital Corp indirectly operates and controls all of the business and affairs of LCFH and its subsidiaries through its ability to appoint the LCFH board.  The proceeds received by LCFH in connection with the sale of newly issued LP Units have and will be used for loan origination, real estate businesses and for general corporate purposes.

Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and its subsidiaries. The ownership interest of certain existing owners of LCFH, who own LP Units and an equivalent number of shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock as of the completion of the offering (the “Continuing LCFH Limited Partners”) are reflected as a noncontrolling interest in Ladder Capital Corp’s combined consolidated financial statements.

Immediately prior to the closing of the IPO on February 11, 2014, LCFH effectuated certain transactions intended to simplify the capital structure of LCFH (the “Reorganization Transactions”). Prior to the Reorganization Transactions, LCFH’s capital structure consisted of three different classes of membership interests (Series A and Series B Participating Preferred Units and Class A Common Units), each of which had different capital accounts. The net effect of the Reorganization Transactions was to convert the multiple-class structure into a single new class of units in LCFH (“LP Units”) and an equal number of shares of Class B common stock of Ladder Capital Corp. The conversion of all of the different classes of LCFH occurred in accordance with conversion ratios for each class of outstanding units based upon the liquidation value of LCFH, as if it had been liquidated upon the IPO, with such value determined by the $17.00 price per share of Class A common stock sold in the IPO. The distribution of LP Units per class of outstanding units was determined pursuant to the distribution provisions set forth in LCFH’s amended and restated Limited Liability Limited Partnership Agreement (the “Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement”). In addition, in connection with the IPO, certain of LCFH’s existing investors (the “Exchanging Existing Owners”) received 33,672,192 shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock in lieu of any or all LP Units and shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock that would otherwise have been issued to such existing investors in the Reorganization Transactions, which resulted in Ladder Capital Corp, or a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ladder Capital Corp, owning one LP Unit for each share of Class A Common Stock so issued to the Exchanging Existing Owners.

The IPO resulted in the issuance by Ladder Capital Corp of 15,237,500 shares of Class A common stock to the public, including 1,987,500 shares of Class A common stock offered as a result of the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, and net proceeds to Ladder Capital Corp of approximately $238.5 million (after deducting fees and expenses associated with the IPO). In addition, in connection with the IPO, the Company granted 1,687,513 shares of restricted Class A common stock to members of management, certain directors and certain employees.

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, and subject to the applicable minimum retained ownership requirements and certain other restrictions, including notice requirements, from time to time, Continuing LCFH Limited Partners (or certain transferees thereof) will have the right to exchange their LP Units for shares of Ladder Capital Corp’s Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

As a result of the transactions described above:

· Ladder Capital Corp became the general partner of LCFH and, through LCFH and its subsidiaries, operates the Ladder Capital business. Accordingly, Ladder Capital Corp has a 51.0% economic interest in LCFH, and Ladder Capital Corp has a majority voting interest and controls the management of LCFH. As a result, Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners to the extent the book value of their interest in LCFH is greater than zero;

· 50,597,205 shares of Ladder Capital Corp’s Class A common stock were outstanding (comprised of 15,237,500 shares issued to the investors in the IPO, 33,672,192 shares issued to the Exchanging Existing Owners and 1,687,513 shares issued to certain directors, officers, and employees in connection with the IPO), and 48,537,414 shares of Ladder Capital Corp’s Class B common stock were outstanding.  Class B common stock has no economic interest but rather voting interest in the Company. With respect to LCFH, 99,134,619 LP Units of LCFH were outstanding, of which 50,597,205 LP Units were held by Ladder Capital Corp and its subsidiaries and 48,537,414 units were held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners; and

· LP Units are exchangeable on a one-for-one basis for shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock. In connection with an exchange, a corresponding number of shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock will be required to be cancelled. LCFH LP units and Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock cannot be legally separated.  However, the exchange of LP Units for shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class A common stock will not affect the exchanging owners’ voting power since the votes represented by the cancelled shares of Ladder Capital Corp Class B common stock will be replaced with the votes represented by the shares of Class A common stock for which such LP Units are exchanged.

The Reorganization Transactions and the IPO are collectively referred to as the “IPO Transactions.”

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	48,909,692		48,909,692
Diluted (in shares)	97,617,710		97,714,070
Class A common stock
Earnings per share
Basic Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$ 12,504,788	$ 25,157,000	$ 25,157,129
Diluted Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$ 21,951,000	$ 45,249,000
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	48,909,692	48,909,692
Diluted (in shares)	97,617,710	97,714,070

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SEGMENT REPORTING

Schedule of segment

The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment ($ in thousands):

	Loans			Securities			Real Estate			Corporate/Other(1)			Company Total
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Interest income	$	27,731		$	17,363		$	—		$	18		$	45,112
Interest expense	(3,596		)	(1,538		)	(3,783		)	(7,835		)	(16,752		)
Net interest income (expense)	24,135			15,825			(3,783		)	(7,817		)	28,360
Provision for loan losses	(150		)	—			—			—			(150		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	23,985			15,825			(3,783		)	(7,817		)	28,210
Operating lease income	—			—			12,803			—			12,803
Tenant recoveries	—			—			2,142			—			2,142
Sale of loans, net	45,419			—			—			—			45,419
Gain on securities	—			5,376			—			—			5,376
Sale of real estate, net	435			—			8,625			—			9,060
Fee income	688			5			—			1,499			2,192
Net result from derivative transactions	(9,126		)	(16,147		)	—			—			(25,273		)
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			987			—			987
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			2,782			—			—			2,782
Total other income	37,416			(7,984		)	24,557			1,499			55,488
Salaries and employee benefits	(8,200		)	—			—			(18,283		)	(26,483		)
Operating expenses	48			—			—			(3,712		)	(3,664		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(7,380		)	—			(7,380		)
Fee expense	(420		)	(17		)	(23		)	(253		)	(713		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(6,881		)	(137		)	(7,018		)
Total costs and expenses	(8,572		)	(17		)	(14,284		)	(22,385		)	(45,258		)
Tax expense	—			—			—			(8,199		)	(8,199		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	52,829		$	7,824		$	6,490		$	(36,902	)	$	30,241
Total assets as of June 30, 2014	$	1,129,837		$	1,834,488		$	561,177		$	298,582		$	3,824,084
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Interest income	$	14,078		$	14,056		$	—		$	2,034		$	30,168
Interest expense	(1,217		)	(717		)	(2,920		)	(7,088		)	(11,942		)
Net interest income (expense)	12,861			13,339			(2,920		)	(5,054		)	18,226
Provision for loan losses	(150		)	—			—			—			(150		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	12,711			13,339			(2,920		)	(5,054		)	18,076
Operating lease income	—			—			8,906			—			8,906
Tenant recoveries	—			—			—			—			—
Sale of loans, net	35,814			—			—			—			35,814
Gain on securities	—			3,311			—			—			3,311
Sale of real estate, net	186			—			3,479			—			3,665
Fee income	332			8			46			1,779			2,165
Net result from derivative transactions	14,230			6,449			—			—			20,679
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			—			595			595
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			(4,789		)	—			—			(4,789		)
Total other income	50,562			4,979			12,431			2,374			70,346
Salaries and employee benefits	(5,000		)	—			—			(8,882		)	(13,882		)
Operating expenses	53			—			—			(2,789		)	(2,736		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(3,545		)	—			(3,545		)
Fee expense	(716		)	(340		)	(2,606		)	(127		)	(3,789		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(2,938		)	(137		)	(3,075		)
Total costs and expenses	(5,663		)	(340		)	(9,089		)	(11,935		)	(27,027		)
Tax expense	—			—			(242		)	(1,374		)	(1,616		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	57,610		$	17,978		$	180		$	(15,989	)	$	59,779
Total assets as of June 30, 2013	$	911,295		$	887,523		$	521,369		$	178,077		$	2,498,264

	Loans			Securities			Real Estate			Corporate/Other(1)			Company Total
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Interest income	$	48,040		$	33,868		$	—		$	26		$	81,934
Interest expense	(5,784		)	(2,803		)	(7,114		)	(15,892		)	(31,593		)
Net interest income (expense)	42,256			31,065			(7,114		)	(15,866		)	50,341
Provision for loan losses	(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	41,956			31,065			(7,114		)	(15,866		)	50,041
Operating lease income	—			—			26,017			—			26,017
Tenant recoveries	—			—			4,222			—			4,222
Sale of loans, net	86,721			—			—			—			86,721
Gain on securities	—			7,185			—			—			7,185
Sale of real estate, net	782			—			14,971			—			15,753
Fee income	1,353			96			—			3,052			4,501
Net result from derivative transactions	(19,869		)	(31,691		)	—			—			(51,560		)
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			1,336			—			1,336
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			1,748			—			—			1,748
Total other income	68,987			(22,662		)	46,546			3,052			95,923
Salaries and employee benefits	(14,500		)	—			—			(31,986		)	(46,486		)
Operating expenses	89			—			—			(6,794		)	(6,705		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(14,982		)	—			(14,982		)
Fee expense	(722		)	(39		)	(41		)	(413		)	(1,215		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(14,171		)	(274		)	(14,445		)
Total costs and expenses	(15,133		)	(39		)	(29,194		)	(39,467		)	(83,833		)
Tax expense	—			—			—			(13,488		)	(13,488		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	95,810		$	8,364		$	10,238		$	(65,769	)	$	48,643
Total assets as of June 30, 2014	$	1,129,837		$	1,834,488		$	561,177		$	298,582		$	3,824,084
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Interest income	$	32,789		$	28,611		$	—		$	29		$	61,429
Interest expense	(3,093		)	(2,046		)	(4,000		)	(14,010		)	(23,149		)
Net interest income (expense)	29,696			26,565			(4,000		)	(13,981		)	38,280
Provision for loan losses	(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	29,396			26,565			(4,000		)	(13,981		)	37,980
Operating lease income	—			—			15,390			—			15,390
Tenant recoveries	—			—			—			—			—
Sale of loans, net	118,681			—			—			140			118,821
Gain on securities	—			5,876			—			—			5,876
Sale of real estate, net	—			—			7,363			—			7,363
Fee income	1,325			8			213			2,057			3,603
Net result from derivative transactions	14,113			8,836			—			—			22,949
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			—			989			989
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			(5,039		)	—			—			(5,039		)
Total other income	134,119			9,681			22,966			3,186			169,952
Salaries and employee benefits	(16,300		)	—			—			(17,293		)	(33,593		)
Operating expenses	103			—			—			(5,112		)	(5,009		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(6,425		)	—			(6,425		)
Fee expense	(1,562		)	(357		)	(3,057		)	(217		)	(5,193		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(5,925		)	(274		)	(6,199		)
Total costs and expenses	(17,759		)	(357		)	(15,407		)	(22,896		)	(56,419		)
Tax expense	—			—			(474		)	(3,210		)	(3,684		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	145,756		$	35,889		$	3,085		$	(36,901	)	$	147,829
Total assets as of June 30, 2013	$	911,295		$	887,523		$	521,369		$	178,077		$	2,498,264

(1) Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to combined consolidated Company totals.  This caption also includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and strategic investments that are not related to the other reportable segments above, including the Company’s investment in FHLB stock of $57.2 million as of June 30, 2014.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of effects of the revision on financial statements

Consolidated Statements of Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments		As Revised
Interest expense	$	23,411,488	(262,573	)	$	23,148,915
Net interest income	38,017,618		262,573		38,280,191
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	37,717,618		262,573		37,980,191
Sale of loans, net	121,444,307		(2,623,085	)	118,821,222
Total other income	172,575,791		(2,623,085	)	169,952,706
Income before taxes	153,873,549		(2,360,512	)	151,513,037
Net Income	150,190,029		(2,360,512	)	147,829,517
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	150,517,059		(2,360,512	)	148,156,547

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029	$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Comprehensive Income	133,358,530		(2,360,512		)	130,998,018
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	133,685,560		(2,360,512		)	131,325,048

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029		$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt	—			(262,573		)	(262,573		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(121,444,307		)	2,623,085			(118,821,222		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	1,384,535,274			(2,623,085		)	1,381,912,189
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	244,363,851			(2,623,085		)	241,740,766
Proceeds from long-term financing	62,547,354			2,623,085			65,170,439
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(285,562,616		)	2,623,085			(282,939,531		)

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Combination and Consolidation

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Combination and Consolidation

The accompanying combined consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations, financial position and cash flows.  The interim combined consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 of our Predecessor, LCFH, which are included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, as certain disclosures would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited consolidated financial statements have not been included in this interim report.  Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. The interim combined consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, and do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of our combined consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP.

The combined consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and those of its subsidiaries which are majority-owned and/or controlled by the Company and variable interest entities for which the Company has determined itself to be the primary beneficiary, if any.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.  The combined consolidated financial statements of the Company are comprised of the consolidation of LCFH and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries, prior to the IPO Transactions, and the consolidated financial statements of Ladder Capital Corp, subsequent to the IPO Transactions.

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 — Consolidation (“ASC 810”), provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIEs. Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either: (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest; (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest.  The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary.  The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. As of June 30, 2014, the Company does not have investments in VIEs.

The Company accounted for the IPO Transactions as an exchange between entities under common control and recorded the net assets and shareholders’ equity of the contributed entities at historical cost.

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in the subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent.”  Noncontrolling interests are presented as a separate component of capital in the combined consolidated balance sheets.  In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to shareholders/unitholders (controlling interest) and noncontrolling interests.

Pursuant to ASC 810, Consolidation, on the accounting and reporting for noncontrolling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary, changes in a parent’s ownership interest (and transactions with noncontrolling interest unitholders in the subsidiary) while the parent retains its controlling interest in its subsidiary should be accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest shall be adjusted to reflect the change in its ownership interest in the subsidiary, with the offset to equity attributable to the parent. Accordingly, as a result of reorganization transactions which caused changes in ownership percentages between the Company’s Class A shareholders and the noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company has increased noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and decreased additional paid-in capital in the Company’s shareholders’ equity by $2.2 million as of June 30, 2014.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

During the Company’s reporting process for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company identified and corrected an error that impacted the financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  At that time, in accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC Topic 250 - Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“ASC 250”), the Company concluded that the error in accounting was not material to the financial statements to any previous reporting period when taken as a whole, both on a quantitative and qualitative basis.  However, the Company elected to revise its previously issued financial statements to properly reflect the impact of the error in such financial statements.  Following is a summary of the error identified and corrected:

The Company identified and corrected an error in the manner in which it accounted for the sale of loans into a securitization that had been originated to a consolidated affiliate (“Intercompany Loans”). Specifically, the Company historically incorrectly accounted for the sale of Intercompany Loans as a transfer of financial assets under ASC Topic 860 - Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets (“ASC 860”), rather than as origination of debt. The effect of the correction is the reclassification of a portion of net proceeds from sale of loans, net to a component of long-term financing, with the resulting premium on long-term financing amortized over the life of the loan as a reduction of interest expense, and accordingly impacts the combined consolidated statements of income, cash flows, comprehensive income, and segment reporting included in Note 18. Net income was decreased by $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, with a corresponding increase to long-term financing.

The effects of the revision are summarized in the following tables:

Consolidated Statements of Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments		As Revised
Interest expense	$	23,411,488	(262,573	)	$	23,148,915
Net interest income	38,017,618		262,573		38,280,191
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	37,717,618		262,573		37,980,191
Sale of loans, net	121,444,307		(2,623,085	)	118,821,222
Total other income	172,575,791		(2,623,085	)	169,952,706
Income before taxes	153,873,549		(2,360,512	)	151,513,037
Net Income	150,190,029		(2,360,512	)	147,829,517
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	150,517,059		(2,360,512	)	148,156,547

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029	$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Comprehensive Income	133,358,530		(2,360,512		)	130,998,018
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	133,685,560		(2,360,512		)	131,325,048

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029		$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt	—			(262,573		)	(262,573		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(121,444,307		)	2,623,085			(118,821,222		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	1,384,535,274			(2,623,085		)	1,381,912,189
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	244,363,851			(2,623,085		)	241,740,766
Proceeds from long-term financing	62,547,354			2,623,085			65,170,439
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(285,562,616		)	2,623,085			(282,939,531		)

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In particular, the estimates used in the pricing process for real estate securities and the process for determining effective yield for purposes of recognition of interest income and determining other than temporary impairment are inherently subjective and imprecise. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Collateral Held by Broker

Cash Collateral Held by Broker

The Company maintains accounts with brokers to facilitate financial derivative and repurchase agreement transactions in support of its loan and securities investments and risk management activities. Based on the value of the positions in these accounts and the associated margin requirements, the Company may be required to deposit additional cash into these broker accounts.  The cash collateral held by broker is considered restricted cash.

Mortgage Loans Receivable Held for Investment

Mortgage Loans Receivable Held for Investment

Loans that the Company has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff, are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, unamortized deferred fees or costs, premiums or discounts and an allowance for loan losses. Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized in interest income over the estimated life of the loans using the interest method, adjusted for actual prepayments.  The Company may sell mortgage loans receivable held for investment to an unaffiliated third party or LCRIP I, as described in Note 7.  Upon the decision to sell such loans, the Company will transfer the loan from mortgage loan receivables held for investment to mortgage loan receivables held for sale at the lower of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell on the combined consolidated balance sheets.

The Company evaluates each loan classified as a mortgage loan receivable held for investment for impairment at least quarterly. Impairment occurs when it is deemed probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. If the loan is considered to be impaired, an allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the loan to the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual effective rate or the fair value of the collateral, if recovery of the Company’s investment is expected solely from the collateral. The Company estimates its loan loss provision based on its historical loss experience and expectation of losses inherent in the investment portfolio but not yet realized. Since inception, the Company has had no events of impairment on any of the loans it has originated, however, to ensure that the risk exposures are properly measured and the appropriate reserves are taken, the Company assesses a loan loss provision balance that will grow over time with its portfolio and the related risk as the assets are aged and approach maturity and ultimate refinancing where applicable.

The Company’s loans are typically collateralized by real estate. As a result, the Company regularly evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower/sponsor on a loan by loan basis. The Company also evaluates the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties. In addition, the Company considers the overall economic environment, real estate sector, and geographic sub-market in which the borrower operates. Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management personnel, who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrowers exit plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site inspections, and (iii) current credit spreads and other market data.

Upon the completion of the process above, the Company concluded that no loans originated by the Company were impaired as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Significant judgment is required when evaluating loans for impairment, therefore actual results over time could be materially different.

Real Estate

Real Estate

The Company records acquired real estate at cost and makes assessments as to the useful lives of depreciable assets. The Company considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine its appropriate useful lives. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 20 to 47 years for buildings, four to 15 years for building fixtures and improvements and the remaining lease term for acquired intangible lease assets.

The Company classifies investments in real estate as held and used. The Company measures and records a property that is classified as held and used at its carrying amount, adjusted for any depreciation expense and impairments, as applicable.

Certain of the Company’s real estate investments are condominium units that the Company intends to sell over time. As of January 1, 2014, the date the Company adopted the accounting guidance in ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), the results of operations and the related gain or loss on sale of properties that have been sold are not reflected as real estate held for sale or presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income due to fact that the disposal does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results and full disposal is not expected to be completed within one year.  Prior to January 1, 2014, the results of operations and the related gain or loss on sale of condominium units that have been sold are not reflected as held for sale or presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income due to the significant continuing involvement in the real estate held through the consolidated homeowner’s association.

Certain of the Company’s real estate is leased to others on a net basis where the tenant is generally responsible for payment of real estate taxes, property, building and general liability insurance and property and building maintenance. These leases are for fixed terms of varying length and provide for annual rentals. Rental income from leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in unbilled rent receivable within other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Allocation of Purchase Price for Acquired Real Estate

Allocation of Purchase Price for Acquired Real Estate

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, the Company determines whether a transaction or other event is a business combination. If the transaction is determined to be a business combination, the Company determines if the transaction is considered to be between entities under common control. The acquisition of an entity under common control is accounted for on the carryover basis of accounting whereby the assets and liabilities of the companies are recorded upon the merger on the same basis as they were carried by the companies on the merger date. All other business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, the Company recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. The Company will immediately expense acquisition-related costs and fees associated with business combinations.

The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired properties and businesses accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired based an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up period for each property, taking into account current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, and insurance and other operating expenses. The Company also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for owned properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease intangibles are amortized as a decrease to rental income over the remaining term of the lease plus any assumed renewals of below market lease terms. The capitalized below-market lease values will be amortized as an increase to rental income over the remaining term of the lease and any below market fixed rate renewal periods provided within the respective leases. If a tenant with a below market rent renewal does not renew, any remaining unamortized amount will be taken into income at that time.

The fair value of investments and debt are valued using techniques consistent with those disclosed in Note 9, depending on the nature of the investment or debt. The fair value of all other assumed assets and liabilities are based on the best information available.

The aggregate value of intangible assets related to customer relationships is measured based on the Company’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Company’s overall relationship with the tenant. Characteristics considered by the Company in determining these values include the nature and extent of the Company’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals, among other factors.

The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the initial terms of the respective leases, including any probable renewal periods, which range primarily from four to 25 years. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial terms and any presumed renewal periods to be exercised in the respective leases, but in no event do the amortization periods for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable lives of the buildings. If a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and customer relationship intangibles is charged to expense.

In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Company utilizes a number of sources, including independent appraisals that may be obtained in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective property and other market data. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, as well as subsequent marketing and leasing activities, in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and intangible liabilities assumed.

Impairment of Held for Use Property

Impairment of Held for Use Property

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Company’s properties classified as held for use may be impaired.  In addition to identifying any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment.  The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near-term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or cash flow losses, near-term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Company’s intent and ability to hold the property.  A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.  The Company’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions.  These assumptions are generally based on management’s experience in its local real estate markets and the effects of current market conditions.  The assumptions are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property.  As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairments may be realized in the future.

Real Estate Held for Sale

Real Estate Held for Sale

In accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC Topic 360 - Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), when assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets.  If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, an impairment charge will be recorded in the combined consolidated statements of income.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Company decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used.  A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Sales of Real Estate

Sales of Real Estate

Gains on sales of real estate are recognized pursuant to the provisions included in ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales (“ASC 360-20”). The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, the Company defers some or all of the gain recognition and accounts for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, profit sharing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.

Valuation Hierarchy

Valuation Hierarchy

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, the methodologies used for valuing such instruments have been categorized into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.

Level 2 - Valuations based principally on other observable market parameters, including:

· Quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments,

· Quoted prices in less active or inactive markets for identical or similar instruments,

· Other observable inputs (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates), and

· Market corroborated inputs (derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data).

Level 3 - Valuations based significantly on unobservable inputs.

· Valuations based on third party indications (broker quotes, counterparty quotes or pricing services) which were, in turn, based significantly on unobservable inputs or were otherwise not supportable as Level 2 valuations.

· Valuations based on internal models with significant unobservable inputs.

Pursuant to the authoritative guidance, these levels form a hierarchy.  The Company follows this hierarchy for its financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The classifications are based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

It is the Company’s policy to determine when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred at the end of the reporting period.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on the temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.  The Company’s operations were historically organized as a limited liability limited partnership which elected to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes.  Accordingly, the Company’s income was not subject to U.S. federal income taxes.  Taxes related to income earned by this entity represented obligations of the individual partners and were not reflected in the combined consolidated financial statements.  Instead, income taxes shown on the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements were attributable to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax.  After the Company’s IPO, the income from operations attributable to the Company is taxed at the prevailing federal, state and local and foreign income tax rates.  Income from operations of LCFH remains taxable to its limited partners.

The Company determines whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement which could result in the Company recording a tax liability that would reduce shareholders’ equity.

The Company’s policy is to classify interest and penalties associated with underpayment of federal and state income taxes, if any, as a component of general and administrative expense on its combined consolidated statements of income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any interest or penalties associated with the underpayment of any income taxes. The last three tax years remain open and subject to examination by tax jurisdictions.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Federal Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting of share-based payment awards and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective for all entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. An entity may apply the amendments in ASU 2014-12 either (i) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures (“ASU 2014-11”). The pronouncement changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The pronouncement also requires two new disclosures. The first disclosure requires an entity to disclose information on transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements. The second disclosure provides increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The pronouncement is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. Additionally, this guidance requires improved disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (ASU 2013-04”).  ASU 2013-04 addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. U.S. GAAP does not currently include specific guidance on accounting for such obligations with joint and several liability which has resulted in diversity in practice. The ASU requires an entity to measure these obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The ASU is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the updates scope that exist within the Company’s statement of financial position at the beginning of the year of adoption. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). The objective of this update is to eliminate the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under this guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except in certain circumstances. This update does not require any new recurring disclosures and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). The objective of this update is to change the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under this guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This update requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations reporting and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance.  The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

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FINANCING (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended					6 Months Ended				0 Months Ended					6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended													12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 Tuebor	Jun. 30, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility item	Feb. 10, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility	Feb. 10, 2014 Letters of credit	Jun. 30, 2014 Master repurchase agreements	Dec. 31, 2013 Master repurchase agreements	Jun. 30, 2014 Committed master repurchase agreements agreement	Apr. 29, 2014 Committed master repurchase agreements	Apr. 28, 2014 Committed master repurchase agreements	Dec. 31, 2013 Committed master repurchase agreements	Jan. 15, 2014 Term master repurchase agreement	Jun. 30, 2014 Term master repurchase agreement	Dec. 31, 2013 Term master repurchase agreement	Dec. 31, 2013 Term master repurchase agreement Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 Term master repurchase agreement Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facilities Minimum	Jun. 30, 2014 Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facilities Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 5/18/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements period	Dec. 31, 2013 5/18/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements period	Dec. 31, 2013 5/18/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 5/18/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 4/10/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements period	Dec. 31, 2013 4/10/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 4/10/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 4/10/2016 Committed master repurchase agreements period	Jun. 30, 2014 4/10/2016 Committed master repurchase agreements Minimum	Jun. 30, 2014 4/10/2016 Committed master repurchase agreements Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 5/26/2017 Committed master repurchase agreements period	Jun. 30, 2014 5/26/2017 Committed master repurchase agreements Minimum	Jun. 30, 2014 5/26/2017 Committed master repurchase agreements Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 12/31/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements	Dec. 31, 2013 1/24/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements	Dec. 31, 2013 1/24/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 1/24/2014 Committed master repurchase agreements Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 1/17/2014	Dec. 31, 2013 1/17/2014 Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 1/17/2014 Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 Various	Jun. 30, 2014 Various Minimum	Jun. 30, 2014 Various Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 5/26/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements period	Dec. 31, 2013 5/26/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 5/26/2015 Committed master repurchase agreements Maximum	Jan. 24, 2013 Credit Agreement item	Jun. 30, 2014 Credit Agreement	Dec. 31, 2013 Credit Agreement	Jun. 30, 2014 Long term financing agreement	Jun. 30, 2013 Long term financing agreement	Dec. 31, 2013 Long term financing	Jun. 30, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor	Dec. 31, 2013 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor	May 29, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor	May 29, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor Ladder Capital Corp	Jun. 30, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor Minimum	Dec. 31, 2013 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor Minimum	Jun. 30, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor Maximum	Dec. 31, 2013 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor Maximum	Jun. 30, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities	Dec. 31, 2013 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities	Jun. 30, 2014 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor First mortgage commercial real estate loans	Dec. 31, 2013 Borrowings from the FHLB Tuebor First mortgage commercial real estate loans	Sep. 14, 2012 Senior Unsecured Notes
FINANCING
Number of agreements										4																																								1	7
Committed Amount								$ 1,450,000,000	$ 1,900,000,000	$ 1,150,000,000	$ 450,000,000	$ 300,000,000	$ 1,300,000,000		$ 300,000,000	$ 600,000,000					$ 300,000,000	$ 300,000,000			$ 250,000,000			$ 250,000,000			$ 450,000,000			$ 150,000,000	$ 300,000,000									$ 450,000,000
Committed Amount						75,000,000	25,000,000																																								50,000,000
Period for which termination date of the facility is extended														6 months
Advance rates (as a percent)																			65.00%	95.00%																																					46.00%	57.00%	95.00%	95.00%
Outstanding Amount	685,693,352		609,834,793		0			685,693,352	609,834,793	178,970,352			159,312,343		20,000,000	88,921,450					78,015,745	22,749,015			28,407,500			25,160,900			75,793,707				47,732,500			361,601,000			486,723,000			60,423,328
Committed but Unfunded								1,251,029,648	1,651,766,207	971,029,648			1,140,687,657		280,000,000	511,078,550					221,984,255	277,250,985			221,592,500			224,839,100			374,206,293			150,000,000	252,267,500									389,576,672
Interest Rate(s) (as a percent)															1.25%		1.26%	1.27%			2.65%		2.42%	2.67%		2.42%	3.04%		2.40%	3.04%		3.15%	3.17%			2.66%	2.67%		0.42%	1.67%		0.45%	1.65%		2.41%	3.18%
Number of remaining periods of extension options																					2	2			2			2			2													2
Length of extension options					12 months																12 months	12 months			364 days			364 days			12 months													12 months
Carrying Amount of Collateral								1,104,399,682	836,145,796	432,188,998			285,023,726		98,173,451	110,400,378					167,341,438	46,084,620			41,428,429			42,951,660			221,895,900				65,350,000			440,721,692			574,037,233			132,160,677
Fair Value of collateral								1,105,564,748	837,610,170	433,354,064			286,488,100		98,173,451	110,400,378					167,341,438	46,483,618			41,518,063			44,116,726			221,895,900				65,813,055			440,721,692			574,037,233			132,673,364
Number of multiple committed financing counterparties																																															1
Borrowings outstanding under credit agreement																																																0	0
Interest rate (as a percent)																																																																	7.375%
Collateral for debt instrument																																																		417,242,482		401,262,302									939,490,612	1,013,640,649	226,692,106	276,722,665
Maximum advance limit																																																							1,900,000,000
Advance rates of total assets (as a percent)																																																								33.00%
Interest rate, minimum (as a percent)																																																		4.25%			0.32%	0.20%
Amount restricted from transfer				240,700,000
Interest rate, maximum (as a percent)																																																		6.75%			2.40%	2.40%
Long-term financing	314,554,965		291,053,406																																															314,554,965		291,053,406
Net unamortized premiums																																																		4,834,668		3,807,479
Amortization of premiums	(305,846)	(262,573)																																																305,846	262,573
FHLB borrowings outstanding	903,000,000		989,000,000																																																		903,000,000	989,000,000
Additional committed term financing available from FHLB																																																					358,947,717	416,000,000
Debt borrowings term					3 years																																																7 years	7 years
Number of twelve-month extension maturity periods					2
Interest rate basis on credit facility					one-month LIBOR
Spread on interest (as a percent)					3.50%
Debt issued																																																																	325,000,000
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent)	100.00%
Economic interest (as a percent)	51.00%
Borrowings by maturity
2014 (last 6 months)	683,723,000
2015	393,209,452
2016	246,760,900
2017	520,000,000
2018	25,000,000
Thereafter	359,554,965
Total	$ 2,228,248,317

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ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)		0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 10, 2014 item	Feb. 12, 2014 LCFH	Feb. 12, 2014 Class A common stock	Jun. 30, 2014 Class A common stock	Feb. 12, 2014 Class A common stock LCFH	Jun. 30, 2014 Class A common stock LCFH	Jun. 30, 2014 Class B common stock	Feb. 12, 2014 Class B common stock
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Number of classes of membership interests prior to the Reorganization Transactions	3
Share price used in the conversion of the three classes of membership (in dollars per share)	$ 17.00		$ 17.00
Shares received by Exchanging Existing Owners in lieu of any or all LP Units and shares of Class B common stock					33,672,192
Number of LP unit for each share issued to the Exchanging Existing Owners					1
Shares sold as a result of the exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option			1,987,500
Shares issued to the investors			15,237,500
Net proceeds after deducting fees and expenses associated with the IPO			$ 238,500,000
Stock exchange ratio					1.00	1.00
Economic interest (as a percent)		51.00%
Minimum book value of interest in the Company up to which, noncontrolling interest held by the Continuing the Company Limited Partners		$ 0
Shares outstanding			50,597,205	50,597,205			48,533,473	48,537,414
Shares issued to the Exchanging Existing Owners			33,672,192
Shares issued to certain directors, officers and employees			1,687,513
Units outstanding		99,134,619
Units held by company		50,597,205
Units held by the Continuing the Company Limited Partners		48,537,414

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MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

Schedule of mortgage loan receivables

June 30, 2014

						Weighted		Remaining
	Outstanding		Carrying			Average		Maturity
	Face Amount		Value			Yield (2)		(years)
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	$	1,040,581,058	$	1,026,118,013	(1)	8.00	%	2.15
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		103,718,508			4.88	%	8.99
Total	$	1,144,299,566	$	1,129,836,521

December 31, 2013

						Weighted		Remaining
	Outstanding		Carrying			Average		Maturity
	Face Amount		Value			Yield (2)		(years)
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	$	549,573,788	$	539,078,182	(1)	9.76	%	2.14
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	440,774,789		440,489,789			5.47	%	9.62
Total	$	990,348,577	$	978,967,971

(1) The carrying amount of loan receivables held for investment are presented net of provision for loan losses of $2,800,000 and $2,500,000 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

(2) June 30, 2014 yields are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans.

Summary of mortgage loan receivables by loan type

	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Outstanding		Carrying		Outstanding		Carrying
	Face Amount		Value		Face Amount		Value
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
First mortgage loan	$	103,718,508	$	103,718,508	$	440,774,789	$	440,489,789
Total mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		103,718,508		440,774,789		440,489,789
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost
First mortgage loan	925,540,706		914,675,965		420,672,555		413,564,066
Mezzanine loan	115,040,352		114,242,048		128,901,233		128,014,116
Total mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	1,040,581,058		1,028,918,013		549,573,788		541,578,182
Provision for loan losses	—		2,800,000		—		2,500,000
Total	$	1,144,299,566	$	1,129,836,521	$	990,348,577	$	979,567,971

Schedule of activity in loan portfolio

	Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost			Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Balance December 31, 2012	$	326,318,550		$	623,332,620
Origination of mortgage loan receivables	179,021,609			1,213,546,008
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables	(164,521,316		)	(4,767,867		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	—			(1,381,912,189		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	—			118,821,222
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale	(8,320,273		)	8,320,273
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees	1,755,403			—
Loan loss provision	(300,000		)	—
Balance June 30, 2013	$	333,953,973		$	577,340,067
Balance December 31, 2013	$	539,078,182		$	440,489,789
Origination of mortgage loan receivables	575,326,984			1,291,509,649
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables	(78,642,485		)	(781,837		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	—			(1,727,178,351		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	—			86,721,407
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale	(12,000,000		)	12,000,000
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees	2,655,332			957,851
Loan loss provision	(300,000		)	—
Balance June 30, 2014	$	1,026,118,013		$	103,718,508

Schedule of provision for loan losses

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Provision for loan losses at beginning of period	$	2,650,000	$	2,050,000	$	2,500,000	$	1,900,000
Provision for loan losses	150,000		150,000		300,000		300,000
Charge-offs	—		—		—		—
Provision for loan losses at end of period	$	2,800,000	$	2,200,000	$	2,800,000	$	2,200,000

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

Summary of securities which are classified as available-for-sale

The following is a summary of the Company’s securities at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

														Weighted Average
																			Remaining
	Outstanding			Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized							# of						Duration
Asset Type	Face Amount			Basis		Gains		Losses			Carrying Value		Securities	Rating (2)	Coupon %		Yield %		(years)
CMBS	$	1,199,855		$	1,204,777	$	34,654	$	(134	)	$	1,239,297	102	AAA	3.92	%	3.51	%	4.60
CMBS interest-only	7,435,884		(1)	368,593		10,178		(66		)	378,705		35	AAA	1.07	%	4.12	%	3.34
GNMA interest-only	1,714,071		(1)	90,460		2,694		(4,256		)	88,898		37	AA+	1.09	%	5.07	%	4.35
FHLMC interest-only	217,926		(1)	7,137		257		—			7,394		2	AA+	0.95	%	5.33	%	1.91
GN construction securities	20,193			20,737		83		(543		)	20,277		6	AA+	3.97	%	3.51	%	6.68
GN permanent securities	95,868			97,761		2,158		(2		)	99,917		14	AA+	5.48	%	4.35	%	3.70
Total	$	10,683,797		$	1,789,465	$	50,024	$	(5,001	)	$	1,834,488

December 31, 2013

														Weighted Average
																			Remaining
	Outstanding			Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized							# of						Duration
Asset Type	Face Amount			Basis		Gains		Losses			Carrying Value		Securities	Rating (2)	Coupon %		Yield %		(years)
CMBS	$	1,160,741		$	1,156,230	$	13,853	$	(5,147	)	$	1,164,936	101	AAA	4.24	%	4.08	%	4.88
CMBS interest-only	5,702,862		(1)	256,869		2,204		(1,015		)	258,058		21	AAA	1.00	%	4.19	%	3.38
GNMA interest-only	1,848,270		(1)	103,136		1,630		(4,889		)	99,877		36	AA+	1.12	%	5.32	%	2.12
FHLMC interest-only	219,677		(1)	7,904		248		—			8,152		2	AA+	0.95	%	5.21	%	3.04
GN construction securities	12,858			13,261		36		(290		)	13,007		8	AA+	4.11	%	3.49	%	6.57
GN permanent securities	108,310			110,724		2,492		—			113,216		14	AAA	5.53	%	4.64	%	3.27
Total	$	9,052,718		$	1,648,124	$	20,463	$	(11,341	)	$	1,657,246

(1) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate.

(2) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating.  For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used.  Ratings provided were determined by third party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.

Schedule of fair value of the Company's securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows

The following is a breakdown of the fair value of the Company’s securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

Asset Type	Within 1 year		1-5 years		5-10 years		After 10 years		Total
CMBS	$	238,165	$	310,843	$	690,289	$	—	$	1,239,297
CMBS interest-only	3,700		375,005		—		—		378,705
GNMA interest-only	1,318		72,748		14,832		—		88,898
FHLMC interest-only	—		7,394		—		—		7,394
GN construction securities	—		3,100		17,177		—		20,277
GN permanent securities	3,186		66,905		29,826		—		99,917
Total	$	246,369	$	835,995	$	752,124	$	—	$	1,834,488

December 31, 2013

Asset Type	Within 1 year		1-5 years		5-10 years		After 10 years		Total
CMBS	$	175,042	$	390,116	$	599,778	$	—	$	1,164,936
CMBS interest-only	7,482		250,576		—		—		258,058
GNMA interest-only	371		94,001		5,505		—		99,877
FHLMC interest-only	—		8,152		—		—		8,152
GN construction securities	—		3,280		9,727		—		13,007
GN permanent securities	62,605		15,080		28,841		6,690		113,216
Total	$	245,500	$	761,205	$	643,851	$	6,690	$	1,657,246

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 48,643,515	$ 147,829,517
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	14,444,994	6,199,189
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments	16,784,639	(20,178,151)
Unrealized (gain) loss on Agency interest-only securities, net	(1,747,905)	5,038,843
Provision for loan losses	300,000	300,000
Amortization of equity based compensation	6,552,452	1,569,962
Amortization of deferred financing costs included in interest expense	2,625,355	1,820,122
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt	(305,846)	(262,573)
Amortization of above- and below-market lease intangibles	345,235
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees on loans and securities	37,206,089	24,605,139
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(86,721,407)	(118,821,222)
Realized gain on real estate securities	(7,185,021)	(5,876,315)
Realized gain on sale of real estate	(15,753,101)	(7,362,721)
Origination of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	(1,291,509,649)	(1,213,546,008)
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	781,837	4,767,867
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	1,727,178,351	1,381,912,189
Accrued interest receivable	(3,477,822)	2,226,653
Earnings on investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,335,560)	(989,351)
Distributions of return on capital from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	1,604,181	2,988,807
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Due to brokers	16,865,739
Due from brokers	(33,433,574)	(1,431,523)
Other assets	(27,884,077)	(9,310,495)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	11,727,463	33,937,974
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	415,705,888	235,417,903
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Reduction (addition) of Cash collateral held by broker for derivatives	(8,004,098)	(25,850,397)
Purchase of derivative instruments	(7,125)	(20,000)
Purchases of real estate securities	(527,611,888)	(113,439,927)
Repayment of real estate securities	122,764,169	210,159,099
Proceeds from sales of real estate securities	229,914,265	98,964,627
Purchase of FHLB stock	(7,790,000)	(15,800,000)
Origination and purchases of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	(575,326,984)	(179,021,609)
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables held for investment	78,642,485	164,521,316
Reduction (addition) of cash collateral held by broker for derivatives	(1,471,036)	41,876,366
Addition of deposits received for loan originations	2,418,020	6,322,863
Security deposits included in other assets	1,659,787
Capital contributions to investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		(3,725,552)
Distributions of return of capital from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	3,157,365	4,150,211
Purchases of real estate and capital improvements	(622,886)	(157,996,522)
Proceeds from sale of real estate	64,901,840	18,086,325
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(617,376,086)	48,226,800
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deferred financing costs	(2,282,207)	3,533,380
Repayment of repurchase agreements	(4,585,180,010)	(3,061,960,487)
Proceeds from repurchase agreements	4,661,038,569	2,523,021,309
Repayment of borrowings under credit agreements		(30,000,000)
Proceeds from borrowings under credit agreements		30,000,000
Proceeds from long-term financing	41,083,035	65,170,439
Repayment of long-term financing	(17,275,630)	(32,924)
Proceeds from FHLB borrowings	2,731,000,000	2,414,000,000
Repayments of FHLB borrowings	(2,817,000,000)	(2,178,000,000)
Partners' capital contributions		1,800,000
Partners' capital distributions	(368,983)	(58,900,697)
Capital contributed by a noncontrolling interest		8,437,262
Capital distributed by a noncontrolling interest	(41,659,579)	(7,813)
Issuance of common stock	259,037,500
Common stock offering costs	(20,498,458)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	207,894,237	(282,939,531)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	6,224,039	705,172
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	78,742,257	45,178,565
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	84,966,296	45,883,737
Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interest	29,266,388	22,763,174
Cash paid for income taxes	11,417,069	5,828,477
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Transfer from mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost to mortgage loan receivable held for sale	12,000,000	8,320,273
Transfer from real estate, net to real estate held for sale	19,028,992
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
Exchange of capital for common stock	483,567,974
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock	697,096,682
Change in other comprehensive income related to change in current and deferred tax provision	3,981,201
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	$ 1,893,286

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REAL ESTATE, NET (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

REAL ESTATE, NET

Summary of income from the properties sold/classified as held for sale

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Operating lease income	$	921,475		$	857,203		$	1,971,541		$	1,647,399
Tenant recoveries	303,485			79,671			555,293			79,671
Depreciation and amortization	(808,194		)	(210,809		)	(1,621,814		)	(357,106		)
Income from properties sold/held for sale	$	416,766		$	726,065		$	905,020		$	1,369,964

Summary of income from the properties sold

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Operating lease income	$	415,872		$	967,008
Tenant recoveries	—			—
Depreciation and amortization	(64,511		)	(64,511		)
Income from properties sold/held for sale	$	351,361		$	902,497

Schedule of unaudited pro forma information

	Three Months ended June 30, 2013							Six Months ended June 30, 2013
	Company					Consolidated		Company					Consolidated
	Historical		Acquisitions			Pro Forma		Historical		Acquisitions			Pro Forma
Operating lease income	$	8,906,286	$	2,248,579		$	11,154,865	$	15,390,326	$	5,969,290		$	21,359,616
Net income	59,779,545		(594,602		)	59,184,943		147,829,517		(1,071,155		)	146,758,362
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	354,274		59,460			413,734		327,030		109,461			436,491
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	60,133,819		(535,142		)	59,598,677		148,156,547		(961,694		)	147,194,853

Schedule of additional detail related to the entity's real estate portfolio

	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Land	$	5,867,327		$	—
Building	10,884,388			—
In-place leases and other intangibles	3,264,444			—
Real estate	20,016,159			—
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(987,167		)	—
Real estate held for sale	$	19,028,992		$	—

	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Land	$	82,530,229		$	91,609,368
Building	420,367,228			474,301,322
In-place leases and other intangibles	76,105,744			83,909,105
Real estate	579,003,201			649,819,795
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(36,855,409		)	(25,600,780		)
Real estate, net	$	542,147,792		$	624,219,015

Schedule of depreciation and amortization expense recorded

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation expense (1)	$	4,472,197	$	2,362,804	$	9,314,283	$	4,751,675
Amortization expense	2,408,711		575,975		4,856,860		1,173,860
Total real estate deprecation and amortization expense	$	6,880,908	$	2,938,779	$	14,171,143	$	5,925,535

(1) Depreciation expense on the combined consolidated statements of income also includes $136,827 and $136,827 of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $273,850 and $273,654 of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Schedule of expected amortization expense related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles, for property owned

Period ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	4,729,204
2015	9,458,408
2016	9,873,122
2017	3,884,036
2018	3,884,036
Thereafter	28,317,464
Total	$	60,146,270

Schedule of contractual future minimum rent under leases

Period ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	24,976,642
2015	41,472,929
2016	34,803,587
2017	31,423,170
2018	28,695,964
Thereafter	281,945,089
Total	$	443,317,381

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

Summary of the grants

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months ended June 30,
	2014				2013				2014				2013
		Weighted				Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
	Number of	Average			Number of	Average			Number of	Average			Number of	Average
	Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value
Grants - Series B Participating Preferred Units	—	—			9,101	$	1,365,150		—	—			9,101	$	1,365,150
Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted)	—	—			—	—			1,687,513	28,637,096			—	—
Amortization to compensation expense
Predecessor compensation expense		—				(1,095,461		)		(290,171		)		(1,569,962		)
LP Units		(5,785,597		)		—				(6,136,856		)		—
Class A Common Stock (restricted)		1,558,125				—				(125,425		)		—
Total amortization to compensation expense		$	(4,227,472	)		$	(1,095,461	)		$	(6,552,452	)		$	(1,569,962	)

Schedule of number of unvested shares and changes of the Class A Common Stock of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the Class A-2 Common Units, Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH granted under the 2008 Plan, which were subsequently converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO

	Class A Common Shares	Class A Common Units		Series B Participating Preferred Units		LP Units
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	—	365,407		14,276		—
Granted	1,687,513	—		—		—
Vested	—	(32,365	)	(1,158	)	(1,463,541	)
Converted (1)	—	(333,042	)	(13,118	)	3,186,066
Outstanding at June 30, 2014	1,687,513	—		—		1,722,525

(1) Converted to LP Units of LCFH on February 11, 2014 in connection with IPO.

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 CMBS securities	Dec. 31, 2013 CMBS securities	Jun. 30, 2014 CMBS interest-only securities	Dec. 31, 2013 CMBS interest-only securities	Jun. 30, 2014 GNMA interest-only securities	Dec. 31, 2013 GNMA interest-only securities	Jun. 30, 2014 FHLMC interest-only securities	Dec. 31, 2013 FHLMC interest-only securities	Jun. 30, 2014 GN construction securities securities	Dec. 31, 2013 GN construction securities securities	Jun. 30, 2014 GN permanent securities securities	Dec. 31, 2013 GN permanent securities securities
REAL ESTATE SECURITIES
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 10,683,797,000		$ 10,683,797,000		$ 9,052,718,000	$ 1,199,855,000	$ 1,160,741,000	$ 7,435,884,000	$ 5,702,862,000	$ 1,714,071,000	$ 1,848,270,000	$ 217,926,000	$ 219,677,000	$ 20,193,000	$ 12,858,000	$ 95,868,000	$ 108,310,000
Amortized Cost Basis	1,789,465,000		1,789,465,000		1,648,124,000	1,204,777,000	1,156,230,000	368,593,000	256,869,000	90,460,000	103,136,000	7,137,000	7,904,000	20,737,000	13,261,000	97,761,000	110,724,000
Gross Unrealized Gains	50,024,000		50,024,000		20,463,000	34,654,000	13,853,000	10,178,000	2,204,000	2,694,000	1,630,000	257,000	248,000	83,000	36,000	2,158,000	2,492,000
Gross Unrealized Losses	(5,001,000)		(5,001,000)		(11,341,000)	(134,000)	(5,147,000)	(66,000)	(1,015,000)	(4,256,000)	(4,889,000)			(543,000)	(290,000)	(2,000)
Fair value of real estate securities	1,834,488,000		1,834,488,000		1,657,246,000	1,239,296,993	1,164,936,448	378,705,000	258,058,000	88,898,000	99,877,000	7,394,000	8,152,000	20,277,121	13,006,860	99,917,460	113,216,186
# of Securities						102	101	35	21	37	36	2	2	6	8	14	14
Weighted Average Coupon %						3.92%	4.24%	1.07%	1.00%	1.09%	1.12%	0.95%	0.95%	3.97%	4.11%	5.48%	5.53%
Weighted Average Yield %						3.51%	4.08%	4.12%	4.19%	5.07%	5.32%	5.33%	5.21%	3.51%	3.49%	4.35%	4.64%
Remaining Duration						4 years 7 months 6 days	4 years 10 months 17 days	3 years 4 months 2 days	3 years 4 months 17 days	4 years 4 months 6 days	2 years 1 month 13 days	1 year 10 months 28 days	3 years 14 days	6 years 8 months 5 days	6 years 6 months 25 days	3 years 8 months 12 days	3 years 3 months 7 days
Available-for-Sale, Fair Value
Within 1 year	246,369,000		246,369,000			238,165,000		3,700,000		1,318,000						3,186,000
1-5 years	835,995,000		835,995,000			310,843,000		375,005,000		72,748,000		7,394,000		3,100,000		66,905,000
5-10 years	752,124,000		752,124,000			690,289,000				14,832,000				17,177,000		29,826,000
Available-for-Sale, Fair Value
Within 1 year					245,500,000		175,042,000		7,482,000		371,000						62,605,000
1-5 years					761,205,000		390,116,000		250,576,000		94,001,000		8,152,000		3,280,000		15,080,000
5-10 years					643,851,000		599,778,000				5,505,000				9,727,000		28,841,000
After 10 years					6,690,000												6,690,000
Other than temporary impairments included in consolidated statements of income	$ 1,572,136	$ 0	$ 1,572,136	$ 0

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 segment	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
SEGMENT REPORTING
Number of reportable segments			3
Interest income	$ 45,112,289	$ 30,167,774	$ 81,934,414	$ 61,429,106
Interest expense	(16,751,627)	(11,941,719)	(31,592,925)	(23,148,915)
Net interest income	28,360,662	18,226,055	50,341,489	38,280,191
Provision for loan losses	(150,000)	(150,000)	(300,000)	(300,000)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	28,210,662	18,076,055	50,041,489	37,980,191
Operating lease income	12,803,327	8,906,286	26,016,701	15,390,326
Tenant recoveries	2,142,214		4,222,377
Sale of loans, net	45,418,742	35,813,760	86,721,407	118,821,222
Gain on securities	5,376,206	3,311,422	7,185,021	5,876,315
Sale of real estate, net	9,060,194	3,665,173	15,753,101	7,362,721
Fee income	2,191,847	2,164,377	4,500,719	3,602,878
Net result from derivative transactions	(25,273,324)	20,679,027	(51,559,990)	22,948,736
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	987,385	595,371	1,335,560	989,351
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	2,782,051	(4,788,943)	1,747,905	(5,038,843)
Total other income	55,488,642	70,346,473	95,922,801	169,952,706
Salaries and employee benefits	(26,483,185)	(13,881,840)	(46,486,198)	(33,593,393)
Operating expenses	(3,663,819)	(2,736,255)	(6,705,120)	(5,009,124)
Real estate operating expenses	(7,379,677)	(3,544,717)	(14,981,536)	(6,425,142)
Fee expense	(713,570)	(3,788,808)	(1,215,086)	(5,193,012)
Depreciation and amortization	(7,017,736)	(3,075,606)	(14,444,994)	(6,199,189)
Total costs and expenses	(45,257,987)	(27,027,226)	(83,832,934)	(56,419,860)
Tax expense	(8,198,624)	(1,615,757)	(13,487,841)	(3,683,520)
Net income	30,242,693	59,779,545	48,643,515	147,829,517	188,733,086
Total assets	3,824,083,991	2,498,264,000	3,824,083,991	2,498,264,000	3,489,063,267
Investment in FHLB stock	57,240,000		57,240,000		49,450,000
Operating Segment | Loans
SEGMENT REPORTING
Interest income	27,731,000	14,078,000	48,040,000	32,789,000
Interest expense	(3,596,000)	(1,217,000)	(5,784,000)	(3,093,000)
Net interest income	24,135,000	12,861,000	42,256,000	29,696,000
Provision for loan losses	(150,000)	(150,000)	(300,000)	(300,000)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	23,985,000	12,711,000	41,956,000	29,396,000
Sale of loans, net	45,419,000	35,814,000	86,721,000	118,681,000
Sale of real estate, net	435,000	186,000	782,000
Fee income	688,000	332,000	1,353,000	1,325,000
Net result from derivative transactions	(9,126,000)	14,230,000	(19,869,000)	14,113,000
Total other income	37,416,000	50,562,000	68,987,000	134,119,000
Salaries and employee benefits	(8,200,000)	(5,000,000)	(14,500,000)	(16,300,000)
Operating expenses	48,000	53,000	89,000	103,000
Fee expense	(420,000)	(716,000)	(722,000)	(1,562,000)
Total costs and expenses	(8,572,000)	(5,663,000)	(15,133,000)	(17,759,000)
Net income	52,829,000	57,610,000	95,810,000	145,756,000
Total assets	1,129,837,000	911,295,000	1,129,837,000	911,295,000
Operating Segment | Securities
SEGMENT REPORTING
Interest income	17,363,000	14,056,000	33,868,000	28,611,000
Interest expense	(1,538,000)	(717,000)	(2,803,000)	(2,046,000)
Net interest income	15,825,000	13,339,000	31,065,000	26,565,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	15,825,000	13,339,000	31,065,000	26,565,000
Gain on securities	5,376,000	3,311,000	7,185,000	5,876,000
Fee income	5,000	8,000	96,000	8,000
Net result from derivative transactions	(16,147,000)	6,449,000	(31,691,000)	8,836,000
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	2,782,000	(4,789,000)	1,748,000	(5,039,000)
Total other income	(7,984,000)	4,979,000	(22,662,000)	9,681,000
Fee expense	(17,000)	(340,000)	(39,000)	(357,000)
Total costs and expenses	(17,000)	(340,000)	(39,000)	(357,000)
Net income	7,824,000	17,978,000	8,364,000	35,889,000
Total assets	1,834,488,000	887,523,000	1,834,488,000	887,523,000
Operating Segment | Real Estate
SEGMENT REPORTING
Interest expense	(3,783,000)	(2,920,000)	(7,114,000)	(4,000,000)
Net interest income	(3,783,000)	(2,920,000)	(7,114,000)	(4,000,000)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	(3,783,000)	(2,920,000)	(7,114,000)	(4,000,000)
Operating lease income	12,803,000	8,906,000	26,017,000	15,390,000
Tenant recoveries	2,142,000		4,222,000
Sale of real estate, net	8,625,000	3,479,000	14,971,000	7,363,000
Fee income		46,000		213,000
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	987,000		1,336,000
Total other income	24,557,000	12,431,000	46,546,000	22,966,000
Real estate operating expenses	(7,380,000)	(3,545,000)	(14,982,000)	(6,425,000)
Fee expense	(23,000)	(2,606,000)	(41,000)	(3,057,000)
Depreciation and amortization	(6,881,000)	(2,938,000)	(14,171,000)	(5,925,000)
Total costs and expenses	(14,284,000)	(9,089,000)	(29,194,000)	(15,407,000)
Tax expense		(242,000)		(474,000)
Net income	6,490,000	180,000	10,238,000	3,085,000
Total assets	561,177,000	521,369,000	561,177,000	521,369,000
Corporate / Other
SEGMENT REPORTING
Interest income	18,000	2,034,000	26,000	29,000
Interest expense	(7,835,000)	(7,088,000)	(15,892,000)	(14,010,000)
Net interest income	(7,817,000)	(5,054,000)	(15,866,000)	(13,981,000)
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	(7,817,000)	(5,054,000)	(15,866,000)	(13,981,000)
Sale of loans, net				140,000
Fee income	1,499,000	1,779,000	3,052,000	2,057,000
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		595,000		989,000
Total other income	1,499,000	2,374,000	3,052,000	3,186,000
Salaries and employee benefits	(18,283,000)	(8,882,000)	(31,986,000)	(17,293,000)
Operating expenses	(3,712,000)	(2,789,000)	(6,794,000)	(5,112,000)
Fee expense	(253,000)	(127,000)	(413,000)	(217,000)
Depreciation and amortization	(137,000)	(137,000)	(274,000)	(274,000)
Total costs and expenses	(22,385,000)	(11,935,000)	(39,467,000)	(22,896,000)
Tax expense	(8,199,000)	(1,374,000)	(13,488,000)	(3,210,000)
Net income	(36,902,000)	(15,989,000)	(65,769,000)	(36,901,000)
Total assets	$ 298,582,000	$ 178,077,000	$ 298,582,000	$ 178,077,000

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Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 84,966,296	$ 78,742,257
Cash collateral held by broker	37,995,922	28,520,788
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, net, at amortized cost	1,026,118,013	539,078,182
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508	440,489,789
Real estate securities, available-for-sale:
Real estate securities, available for sale	1,834,488,000	1,657,246,000
Real estate held for sale	19,028,992
Real estate, net	542,147,792	624,219,015
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	5,836,776	9,262,762
FHLB stock	57,240,000	49,450,000
Derivative instruments	196,009	8,244,355
Due from brokers	33,435,077	1,503
Accrued interest receivable	18,448,989	14,971,167
Other assets	60,463,345	38,837,255
Total assets	3,824,083,991	3,489,063,267
Liabilities
Repurchase agreements	685,693,352	609,834,793
Long-term financing	314,554,965	291,053,406
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000,000	989,000,000
Senior unsecured notes	325,000,000	325,000,000
Due to brokers	16,865,739
Derivative instruments	15,732,862	7,031,033
Accrued expenses	72,013,194	64,400,382
Other liabilities	24,069,898	17,509,888
Total liabilities	2,356,930,010	2,303,829,502
Commitments and contingencies
Equity (Capital)
Common units		59,565,278
Additional paid-in capital	720,322,279
Retained earnings	25,157,129
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	5,024,250
Total shareholders' equity (partners' capital)	750,554,255
Total shareholders' equity (partners' capital)		1,176,397,231
Noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	709,126,369
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures		8,836,534
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	7,473,357
Total equity (capital)		1,185,233,765
Total equity (capital)	1,467,153,981
Total liabilities and equity (capital)	3,824,083,991	3,489,063,267
Class A common stock
Equity (Capital)
Common stock value	50,597
Total equity (capital)	50,597
Investment grade commercial mortgage backed securities
Real estate securities, available-for-sale:
Real estate securities, available for sale	1,239,296,993	1,164,936,448
GN construction securities
Real estate securities, available-for-sale:
Real estate securities, available for sale	20,277,121	13,006,860
GN permanent securities
Real estate securities, available-for-sale:
Real estate securities, available for sale	99,917,460	113,216,186
Interest-only securities
Real estate securities, available-for-sale:
Real estate securities, available for sale	474,996,698	366,086,700
Series A preferred units
Equity (Capital)
Preferred units		825,985,422
Series B preferred units
Equity (Capital)
Preferred units		$ 290,846,531

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Noncontrolling Interests Operating Partnership
Basis of accounting and principles of combination and consolidation
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	$ 1,893,286
Additional Paid-in-Capital
Basis of accounting and principles of combination and consolidation
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership	$ (1,893,237)

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Income tax (benefit) expense	$ 4,923,857	$ 0	$ 5,229,808	$ 0
Income tax (benefit) expense	$ (1,248,607)	$ 0	$ (1,248,607)	$ 0

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	$ 940,671,900		$ 940,671,900		$ 1,034,450,000
Fair value, Asset	196,009		196,009		8,244,355
Fair value, Liability	15,732,862		15,732,862		7,031,033
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	(6,276,905)	24,172,958	(16,784,639)	20,347,002
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(18,996,419)	(3,493,931)	(34,775,351)	2,601,734
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	(25,273,324)	20,679,027	(51,559,990)	22,948,736
Cash margins held as collateral for derivatives by counterparties	29,963,211		29,963,211		21,959,114
Cash collateral held by counterparty	1,230,402		1,230,402		919,315
Caps 1MO LIB
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	71,250,000		71,250,000		71,250,000
Fair value, Asset	85		85
Remaining Maturity			11 months 1 day		1 month 20 days
Variable interest rate			1MO LIB		1MO LIB
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	85	(717)	85	102
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(7,125)		(7,125)
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	(7,040)	(717)	(7,040)	102
Futures
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	704,900,000		704,900,000		798,700,000
Fair value, Asset					7,992,185
Fair value, Liability	7,842,153		7,842,153
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	(5,462,311)	18,020,544	(15,833,365)	11,001,463
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(18,090,064)	(759,515)	(32,871,471)	8,014,801
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	(23,552,375)	17,261,029	(48,704,836)	19,016,264
5-years US T-Note
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	151,200,000		151,200,000		45,000,000
Fair value, Asset					402,719
Fair value, Liability	671,719		671,719
Remaining Maturity			3 months		3 months
Term of derivative contract			5 years		5 years
10-years US T-Note
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	553,700,000		553,700,000		753,700,000
Fair value, Asset					7,589,466
Fair value, Liability	7,170,434		7,170,434
Remaining Maturity			3 months		3 months
Term of derivative contract			10 years		10 years
Swaps 3MO LIB
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	121,000,000		121,000,000		121,000,000
Fair value, Liability	7,163,971		7,163,971		6,420,495
Remaining Maturity			4 years 7 days		4 years 6 months 4 days
Variable interest rate			3MO LIB		3MO LIB
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	(561,124)	6,819,824	(740,444)	10,243,147
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(801,783)	(2,779,955)	(1,601,921)	(4,126,903)
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	(1,362,907)	4,039,869	(2,342,365)	6,116,244
Credit Derivatives
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	43,521,900		43,521,900		43,500,000
Fair value, Asset	195,924		195,924		252,170
Fair value, Liability	726,738		726,738		610,538
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	(253,555)	(666,693)	(210,915)	(897,710)
Realized Gain/(Loss)	(97,447)	45,539	(294,834)	(1,286,164)
Net Result from Derivative Transactions	(351,002)	(621,154)	(505,749)	(2,183,874)
CMBX
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	10,000,000		10,000,000		10,000,000
Fair value, Asset	148,310		148,310		252,170
Remaining Maturity			7 years 8 months 26 days		8 years 4 months 17 days
CDX
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	33,500,000		33,500,000		33,500,000
Fair value, Liability	726,738		726,738		610,538
Remaining Maturity			4 years 5 months 23 days		4 years 11 months 19 days
S&P 500 Put Options 3/4/14
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	1,900		1,900
Fair value, Asset	14,378		14,378
Remaining Maturity			2 months 19 days
SPX VOLATILITY INDEX CALL 11/19/14
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Notional	20,000		20,000
Fair value, Asset	$ 33,236		$ 33,236
Remaining Maturity			4 months 20 days

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Summary of fair value

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

								Weighted Average
	Outstanding		Amortized				Fair Value	Yield		Remaining
	Face Amount		Cost Basis		Fair Value		Method	%		Maturity/Duration (years)
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,199,855	$	1,204,777	$	1,239,297	Internal model, third-party inputs	3.51	%	4.60
CMBS interest-only(1)	7,435,884		368,593		378,705		Internal model, third-party inputs	4.12	%	3.34
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,714,071		90,460		88,898		Internal model, third-party inputs	5.07	%	4.35
FHLMC interest-only(1)	217,926		7,137		7,394		Internal model, third-party inputs	5.33	%	1.91
GN construction securities(1)	20,193		20,737		20,277		Internal model, third-party inputs	3.51	%	6.68
GN permanent securities(1)	95,868		97,761		99,917		Internal model, third-party inputs	4.35	%	3.70
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	1,040,581		1,026,118		1,028,918		Discounted Cash Flow(3)	8.00	%	2.15
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	103,719		103,719		109,651		Discounted Cash Flow(4)	4.88	%	8.99
FHLB stock(5)	57,240		57,240		57,240		(5)	3.50	%	N/A
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	81,272		N/A		196		Counterparty quotations	N/A		5.94
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	677,932		677,932		677,932		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	1.30	%	0.28
Repurchase agreements - long-term	7,761		7,761		7,761		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	2.57	%	1.78
Long-term financing	309,720		314,555		313,623		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	4.90	%	8.32
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000		903,000		902,812		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	0.67	%	1.77
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000		350,188		Broker quotations, pricing services	7.38	%	3.25
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	859,400		N/A		15,733		Counterparty quotations	N/A		2.15

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(2) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions.  For the borrowings from the FHLB, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows. For the long-term financing, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows.  If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly.  There are no impairments on any security positions.

(3) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) and no significant change in credit risk.

(4) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

(5) The fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par.

(6) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(7) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

December 31, 2013

								Weighted Average
	Outstanding		Amortized				Fair Value	Yield		Remaining
	Face Amount		Cost Basis		Fair Value		Method	%		Maturity/Duration (years)
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,160,741	$	1,156,230	$	1,164,936	Broker quotations, pricing services	4.08	%	4.88
CMBS interest-only(1)	5,702,862		259,061		258,058		Broker quotations, pricing services	4.19	%	3.38
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,848,270		103,136		99,877		Broker quotations, pricing services	5.32	%	2.12
FHLMC interest-only(1)	219,677		7,904		8,152		Broker quotations, pricing services	5.21	%	3.04
GN construction securities(1)	12,858		13,261		13,007		Broker quotations, pricing services	3.49	%	6.57
GN permanent securities(1)	108,310		110,724		113,216		Broker quotations, pricing services	4.64	%	3.27
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	549,574		539,078		541,578		Discounted Cash Flow(3)	9.76	%	2.14
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	440,775		440,490		455,804		Discounted Cash Flow(4)	5.47	%	9.62
FHLB stock(5)	49,450		49,450		49,450		(5)	3.50	%	N/A
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	808,700		N/A		8,244		Counterparty quotations	N/A		0.50
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	409,334		409,334		409,334		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	1.46	%	0.04
Repurchase agreements - long-term	200,501		200,501		200,501		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	2.13	%	1.49
Long-term financing	287,246		291,053		278,129		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	4.84	%	8.70
Borrowings from the FHLB	989,000		989,000		987,896		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	0.57	%	1.60
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000		341,250		Broker quotations, pricing services	7.38	%	3.75
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	154,500		N/A		7,031		Counterparty quotations	N/A		4.55

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(2) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions.  For the borrowings from the FHLB, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows.  If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly.  There are no impairments on any security positions.

(3) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk (30 days, and no significant change in credit risk).

(4) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

(5) The fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par.

(6) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(7) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

Summary of financial assets and liabilities, both reported at fair value on a recurring basis or amortized cost/par

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

	Outstanding Face			Fair Value
	Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,199,855		$	—	$	1,239,297	$	—	$	1,239,297
CMBS interest-only(1)	7,435,884		(2)	—		378,705		—		378,705
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,714,071		(2)	—		88,898		—		88,898
FHLMC interest-only(1)	217,926		(2)	—		7,394		—		7,394
GN construction securities(1)	20,193			—		20,277		—		20,277
GN permanent securities(1)	95,868			—		99,917		—		99,917
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment	1,040,581			—		—		1,028,918		1,028,918
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	103,719			—		—		109,651		109,651
FHLB stock	57,240			—		—		57,240		57,240
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	81,272			—		196		—		196
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	677,932			—		677,932		—		677,932
Repurchase agreements - long-term	7,761			—		7,761		—		7,761
Long-term financing	309,720			—		—		313,623		313,623
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000			—		—		902,812		902,812
Senior unsecured notes	325,000			—		350,188		—		350,188
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	859,400			—		15,733		—		15,733

December 31, 2013

	Outstanding Face			Fair Value
	Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,160,741		$	—	$	1,164,936	$	—	$	1,164,936
CMBS interest-only(1)	5,702,862		(2)	—		258,058		—		258,058
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,848,270		(2)	—		99,877		—		99,877
FHLMC interest-only(1)	219,677		(2)	—		8,152		—		8,152
GN construction securities(1)	12,858			—		13,007		—		13,007
GN permanent securities(1)	108,310			—		113,216		—		113,216
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment	549,574			—		—		541,578		541,578
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	440,775			—		—		455,804		455,804
FHLB stock	49,450			—		—		49,450		49,450
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	808,700			—		8,244		—		8,244
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	409,334			—		409,334		—		409,334
Repurchase agreements - long-term	200,501			—		200,501		—		200,501
Long-term financing	287,246			—		—		278,129		278,129
Borrowings from the FHLB	989,000			—		—		987,896		987,896
Senior unsecured notes	325,000			—		341,250		—		341,250
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	154,500			—		7,031		—		7,031

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS (Details 2) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 10, 2014
Common Units
Cash distributions to partners
Second cash distributions to partners (as a percent)	20.00%
Second cash distributions after completion of second distribution (as a percent)	20.00%
Series A participating preferred units
Cash distributions to partners
Second cash distributions to participating preferred units (as a percent)	80.00%
Specified amount up to which second distribution to participating preferred units required (in dollars per unit)	$ 124
Series A and Series B participating preferred units
Cash distributions to partners
Second cash distributions after completion of second distribution (as a percent)	80.00%

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STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

14. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The 2008 Incentive Equity Plan

The 2008 Incentive Equity Plan of the Company, as amended in 2012, was adopted by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2008 (the “2008 Plan”) and provides certain members of management, employees and directors of the Company or any other Ladder Company (as defined in the 2008 Plan) with additional incentives.

On April 20, 2010, 910,491 Class A-2 Common Units were granted to a member of management.  The grants issued are subject to a forty-two (42) month vesting period, commencing on April 20, 2010.  On June 4, 2012, 1,127,543 Class A-2 Common Units and 31,451.61 Series B Participating Preferred Units were granted to a new member of the management team.  The grants issued are subject to a thirty-six (36) month vesting period, commencing on January 1, 2012 and vest monthly.  In addition, the new member purchased 24,193.55 Series B Participating Preferred Units as well as received an option to purchase an additional 24,193.55 Series B Participating Preferred Units within one year of grant date at a price of $124 per unit.  The fair value of the units at grant date was $130.0 per unit, and the difference is recognized as deferred compensation expense over the vesting period.  The option in respect of 14,516.13 Series B Participating Preferred Units was exercised on May 29, 2013 at an exercise price of $124.0 per unit. The remaining options held were terminated on May 29, 2013.  On May 20, 2013, 6,570 Series B Participating Preferred Units were granted to a new employee.  The grant issued is subject to a thirty-six (36) month vesting period, commencing on February 1, 2013 and vests monthly.  On June 3, 2013, 2,531 Series B Participating Preferred Units were granted to a new employee.  The grant issued is subject to a thirty-six (36) month vesting period, commencing on February 1, 2013 and vests monthly.  In accordance with a provision under the grant agreements, certain Series B Participating Preferred unitholders have elected to return a portion of their Series B Participating Preferred Units at each vesting, to reimburse the Company for payroll taxes paid on behalf of the unitholders.

The Company has estimated the fair value of such units granted based, in part, on the price to book value ratios of comparable companies, which is approved by the Board of Directors.  Other key inputs are based on management’s prior experience, current market conditions and projected conditions of the commercial real estate industry.  All units issued under the 2008 Plan are amortized over the units’ vesting periods and charged against income and were converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO.  Post-IPO incentive-based compensation is governed by the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan discussed below.

2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan

In connection with the IPO Transactions, the 2014 Ladder Capital Corp Incentive Equity Plan, (the “2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan”), was adopted by the Board of Directors on February 11, 2014, and provides certain members of management, employees and directors of the Company or any other Ladder Company (as defined in the 2008 Plan) with additional incentives including grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and other cash-based awards.

2014 Restricted Stock Awards in Connection with the IPO Transactions

In connection with the IPO Transactions, restricted stock awards were granted to members of management and certain employees (the “Grantees”) with an aggregate value of $27,489,109 which represents 1,619,865 shares of restricted Class A common stock. Fifty percent of each restricted stock award granted in connection with the offering is subject to time-based vesting criteria, and the remaining fifty percent of each restricted stock award is subject to specified performance-based vesting criteria. The time-vesting restricted stock granted to Brian Harris will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to his continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. Twenty-five percent of the time-vesting restricted stock granted to the other Grantees will vest in full on the eighteen-month anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining seventy-five percent will vest in full on the three-year anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting date. The performance-vesting restricted stock will vest in three equal installments on December 31 of each of 2014, 2015 and 2016 if the Company achieves a return on equity, based on core earnings divided by the Company’s average book value of equity, equal to or greater than 8% for such year (the “Performance Target”).  If the Company misses the Performance Target during either the first or second calendar year but meets the Performance Target for a subsequent year during the three-year performance period and the Company’s return on equity for such subsequent year and any years for which it missed its Performance Target equals or exceeds the compounded return on equity of 8%, based on core earnings divided by the Company’s average book value of equity, the performance-vesting restricted stock which failed to vest because the Company previously missed its Performance Target will vest on the last day of such subsequent year. If the term “core earnings” is no longer used in the Company’s SEC filings and approved by the compensation committee, then the Performance Target will be calculated using such other pre-tax performance measurement defined in the Company’s SEC filings, as determined by the compensation committee.

The Company has elected to recognize the compensation expense related to the time-based vesting criteria for the entire award on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period.  We feel that this aligns the compensation expense with the liability of the Company.  As such, the compensation expense related to the upfront grants to directors, officers and certain employees in connection with the IPO shall be recognized as follows:

1. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to Brian Harris will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years, on an annual basis following such grant

2. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to directors will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant

3. Compensation expense for restricted stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to officers other than Mr. Harris, and to certain employees will be expensed 1/3 each year, for three years on an annual basis following such grant.

Accruals of compensation cost for an award with a performance condition shall be based on the probable outcome of that performance condition.  Therefore, compensation cost shall be accrued if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved and shall not be accrued if it is not probable that the performance condition will be achieved.

Upon termination of a Grantee’s employment of service due to death or disability, and, in the case of Mr. Harris, by the Company without cause or by Mr. Harris for good reason (each, as defined in the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan), the Grantee’s time-vesting restricted stock will accelerate and vest in full, and the Grantee’s unvested performance-vesting restricted stock will remain outstanding for the performance period and will vest to the extent the Company meets the Performance Target, including via the catch up provision described above. Upon a change in control (as defined in the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan) all restricted stock will become fully vested, if (1) the Grantee continues to be employed through the closing of the change in control or (2) after the signing of definitive documentation related to the change in control but prior to its closing, Grantee’s employment is terminated without cause or due to death or disability or Grantee resigns for good reason. The compensation committee retains the right, in its sole discretion, to provide for the accelerated vesting (in whole or in part) of the restricted stock awards granted in connection with the IPO Transactions.

In connection with the IPO Transactions, Alan Fishman and each of Joel C. Peterson and Douglas Durst, who were appointed to the Board of Directors in connection with such transactions, received an initial restricted stock award with a grant date fair value of approximately $1 million, $75,000 and $75,000, respectively, which represents 67,648 shares of restricted Class A common stock. The grants will vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of such grants, and each will receive an annual restricted stock award with a grant date fair value of $50,000, which will vest in full on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant, with both such awards subject to continued service on the Board of Directors. Messrs. Peterson and Durst will also receive a $75,000 annual cash payment for their service on the Board of Directors. Additionally, certain directors may receive $15,000 annually for service as a chairperson of the audit committee or compensation committee and $10,000 for service as a chairperson of the nominating and corporate governance committee, with all or a portion of such fee payable to an applicable director in cash or restricted stock (with a grant date fair value equal to such amount payable) at the election of such director.

The Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of $4,227,472 and $1,095,461 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of $6,552,452 and $1,569,962 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

A summary of the grants is presented below:

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months ended June 30,
	2014				2013				2014				2013
		Weighted				Weighted				Weighted				Weighted
	Number of	Average			Number of	Average			Number of	Average			Number of	Average
	Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value			Units	Fair Value
Grants - Series B Participating Preferred Units	—	—			9,101	$	1,365,150		—	—			9,101	$	1,365,150
Grants - Class A Common Stock (restricted)	—	—			—	—			1,687,513	28,637,096			—	—
Amortization to compensation expense
Predecessor compensation expense		—				(1,095,461		)		(290,171		)		(1,569,962		)
LP Units		(5,785,597		)		—				(6,136,856		)		—
Class A Common Stock (restricted)		1,558,125				—				(125,425		)		—
Total amortization to compensation expense		$	(4,227,472	)		$	(1,095,461	)		$	(6,552,452	)		$	(1,569,962	)

The table below presents the number of unvested shares at June 30, 2014 and changes during 2014 of the (i) Class A Common stock of Ladder Capital Corp granted under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan and (ii) Class A-2 Common Units and, Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH granted under the 2008 Plan, which were subsequently converted to LP Units of LCFH in connection with the IPO.

	Class A Common Shares	Class A Common Units		Series B Participating Preferred Units		LP Units
Outstanding at January 1, 2014	—	365,407		14,276		—
Granted	1,687,513	—		—		—
Vested	—	(32,365	)	(1,158	)	(1,463,541	)
Converted (1)	—	(333,042	)	(13,118	)	3,186,066
Outstanding at June 30, 2014	1,687,513	—		—		1,722,525

(1) Converted to LP Units of LCFH on February 11, 2014 in connection with IPO.

At June 30, 2014, there was $28,335,469 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to certain share-based compensation awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of up to 33 months, with a weighted-average remaining vesting period of 30.3 months.

Phantom Equity Investment Plan

LCFH entered into a Phantom Equity Investment Plan effective as of June 30, 2011 (the “Plan”). The Plan is an annual deferred compensation plan pursuant to which certain mandatory contributions are made to the Plan depending upon the participant’s specific level of compensation and to which participants may also make elective contributions. Generally, if a participant’s total compensation is in excess of a certain threshold, a portion of a participant’s performance-based annual bonus is required to be deferred into the Plan. Otherwise, amounts may be deferred into the Plan at the election of the participant, so long as such elections are timely made in accordance with the terms and procedures of the Plan.

In the event that a participant elects to (or is required to) defer a portion of their compensation pursuant to the Plan, such amount is not paid to the participant and is instead credited to such participant’s notional account. Prior to the IPO, such amounts would have been invested, on a phantom basis, in the Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH until such amounts would have eventually been paid to the participant pursuant to the Plan. Following the IPO, as described below, such amounts are invested on a phantom basis in Class A common stock of Ladder Capital Corp. Mandatory contributions are subject to one-third vesting over a three year period on a straight-line basis following the applicable Plan Year in which the related compensation was earned. Elective contributions are immediately vested upon contribution. Unvested amounts are generally forfeited upon the participant’s resignation or termination for cause. The phantom units do not share in the earnings of Ladder Capital Corp and are, therefore, not participating securities.

The date that the amounts deferred into the Plan are paid to a participant depends upon whether such deferral was a mandatory deferral or an elective deferral. Elective deferrals are paid upon the earlier of (1) a change in control (as defined in the Plan), (2) the end of the participant’s employment, or (3) December 31, 2017. The vested amounts of the mandatory contributions are paid upon the earlier of (1) a change in control and (2) the earlier of (x) December 31, 2017 or (y) the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of the third calendar year following the applicable plan year to which the underlying deferred annual bonus relates. Payment will be in cash in an amount equal to the then fair market value of such units.

In February 2014, Company employees contributed $6,427,127 to the Plan.  Compensation expense is liability-based and 100% expensed upon contribution.  The employees received phantom units of Series B Participating Preferred Units of LCFH at the fair market value of the units.  In connection with the IPO Transactions, the notional interest in LCFH’s Series B Participating Preferred Units converted into a notional interest in Class A common stock of Ladder Capital Corp, based on the $17.00 issuance price of its Class A common stock. As of June 30, 2014, there have been $11,851,733 total contributions (net of forfeitures and payouts related to employee terminations) made to the Plan resulting in 82,027 phantom units outstanding, of which 37,251 are unvested.

On July 3, 2014 the Board of Directors froze the Plan, effective as of such date, so that there will be no future participants in the Plan, nor additional amounts contributed to any accounts outstanding under the Plan.  Amounts previously outstanding under the Plan will be paid in accordance with their original payment terms, including limiting payment to the dates and events specified above.  In connection with freezing the Plan, the Board of Directors also updated the definition of fair market value for purposes of measuring the value of its Class A Common Stock, to provide that, generally, such value would be the closing price of such stock on the principal national securities on which it is then traded.

Ladder Capital Corp Deferred Compensation Plan

On July 3, 2014, the Company adopted a new, nonqualified deferred compensation plan (the “2014 Deferred Compensation Plan”).  Pursuant to the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, participants may elect, or in some cases may be required, to defer all or a portion of their annual cash performance-based bonuses into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan.  Generally, if a participant’s total compensation is in excess of a certain threshold, a portion of a participant’s performance-based annual bonus is required to be deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan. Otherwise, a portion of the participant’s annual bonus may be deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan at the election of the participant, so long as such elections are timely made in accordance with the terms and procedures of the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan.  The phantom units do not share in the earnings of the Company and are therefore not participating securities.

In the event that a participant elects to (or is required to) defer a portion of their compensation pursuant to the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, such amount is not paid to the participant and is instead credited to such participant’s notional account under the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan. Such amounts are then invested on a phantom basis in Class A common stock of the Company. Elective contributions are immediately vested upon contribution. Mandatory contributions are subject to one-third vesting over a three-year period on a straight-line basis following the applicable year in which the related compensation was earned. Unvested amounts are generally forfeited upon the participant’s resignation or termination, however, if a participant’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company other than for Cause and such termination is within six (6) months following a Change in Control (as each such term is defined in the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan), then the participant will fully vest in their unvested account balances.

Furthermore, the unvested account balances will fully vest in the event of the participant’s death, disability, or in the event of certain hostile takeovers of the Board of Directors of the Company.  In the event that a participant’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Cause, the participant will vest in the portion of the participant’s account that would have vested had the participant remained employed through the end of the year in which such termination occurs, subject to the participant timely executing a general release of claims in favor of the Company, and all other account balances will be forfeited. Vested shares are forfeited only in the event of a participant’s termination for cause.

Amounts deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan are paid upon the earlier to occur of (1) a change in control (as defined in the Plan), (2) within sixty (60) days following the the end of the participant’s employment with the Company, or (3) the date of payment of the annual bonus payments following December 31 of the third calendar year following the applicable year to which the underlying deferred annual compensation relates.  Payment is made in cash.  The amount of the final cash payment may be more or less than the amount initially deferred into the 2014 Deferred Compensation Plan, depending upon the change in the value of the Class A common stock of the Company during such period.

Bonus Payments

On February 12, 2014, the Board of Directors of Ladder Capital Corp approved 2013 bonus payments to employees, including officers, totaling $43,719,000.  The bonuses were paid to employees in full on February 18, 2014.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company accrued and recorded compensation expense of $17,950,000 and $30,614,286 related to 2014 bonuses. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company accrued and recorded compensation expense of $6,842,998 and $13,858,049 related to 2013 bonuses.

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Schedule of breakdown of the derivatives outstanding

June 30, 2014

							Remaining
			Fair Value				Maturity
Contract Type	Notional		Asset(1)		Liability(1)		(years)
Caps
1MO LIB	$	71,250,000	$	85	$	—	0.92
Futures
5-years U.S. T-Note	$	151,200,000	$	—	$	671,719	0.25
10-year U.S. T-Note	553,700,000		—		7,170,434		0.25
Total futures	704,900,000		—		7,842,153
Swaps
3MO LIB	121,000,000		—		7,163,971		4.02
Credit Derivatives
CMBX	10,000,000		148,310		—		7.74
CDX	33,500,000		—		726,738		4.48
S&P 500 PUT OPTION 3/4/14	1,900		14,378		—		0.22
SPX VOLATILITY INDEX CALL 11/19/14	20,000		33,236		—		0.39
Total credit derivatives	43,521,900		195,924		726,738
Total derivatives	$	940,671,900	$	196,009	$	15,732,862

December 31, 2013

							Remaining
			Fair Value				Maturity
Contract Type	Notional		Asset(1)		Liability(1)		(years)
Caps
1MO LIB	$	71,250,000	$	—	$	—	0.14
Futures
5-years U.S. T-Note	$	45,000,000	$	402,719	$	—	0.25
10-year U.S. T-Note	753,700,000		7,589,466		—		0.25
Total futures	798,700,000		7,992,185		—
Swaps
3MO LIB	121,000,000		—		6,420,495		4.51
Credit Derivatives
CMBX	10,000,000		252,170		—		8.38
CDX	33,500,000		—		610,538		4.97
Total credit derivatives	43,500,000		252,170		610,538
Total derivatives	$	1,034,450,000	$	8,244,355	$	7,031,033

(1) Included in derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying combined consolidated balance sheets.

Schedule of net realized gains/(losses) and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on derivatives

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014									Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions			Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions
Contract Type
Caps	$	85		$	(7,125	)	$	(7,040	)	$	85		$	(7,125	)	$	(7,040	)
Futures	(5,462,311		)	(18,090,064		)	(23,552,375		)	(15,833,365		)	(32,871,471		)	(48,704,836		)
Swaps	(561,124		)	(801,783		)	(1,362,907		)	(740,444		)	(1,601,921		)	(2,342,365		)
Credit Derivatives	(253,555		)	(97,447		)	(351,002		)	(210,915		)	(294,834		)	(505,749		)
Total	$	(6,276,905	)	$	(18,996,419	)	$	(25,273,324	)	$	(16,784,639	)	$	(34,775,351	)	$	(51,559,990	)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013									Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions			Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions
Contract Type
Caps	$	(717	)	$	—		$	(717	)	$	102		$	—		$	102
Futures	18,020,544			(759,515		)	17,261,029			11,001,463			8,014,801			19,016,264
Swaps	6,819,824			(2,779,955		)	4,039,869			10,243,147			(4,126,903		)	6,116,244
Credit Derivatives	(666,693		)	45,539			(621,154		)	(897,710		)	(1,286,164		)	(2,183,874		)
Total	$	24,172,958		$	(3,493,931	)	$	20,679,027		$	20,347,002		$	2,601,734		$	22,948,736

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company entered into a loan referral agreement with Meridian Capital Group LLC (“Meridian”), which is an affiliate of a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and an investor in the Company.  The agreement provides for the payment of referral fees for loans originated pursuant to a formula based on the Company’s net profit on a referred loan, as defined in the agreement, payable annually in arrears.  While the arrangement gives rise to a potential conflict of interest, full disclosure is given to the borrower who, in each case, waives the conflict in writing.  This agreement is cancellable by the Company based on the occurrence of certain events, or by Meridian for nonpayment of amounts due under the agreement.  The Company terminated the loan referral agreement on April 2, 2014, as a result of the IPO on February 11, 2014.

The Company incurred no fees during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and $150,000 in fees for the three months ended June 30, 2013, for loans originated in accordance with this agreement. The Company incurred no fees during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $300,000 in fees for the six months ended June 30, 2013, for loans originated in accordance with this agreement. As of June 30, 2014, $425,000 was payable to Meridian pursuant to this agreement.   These fees are reflected in fee expense in the accompanying combined consolidated statements of income.

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Current expense
Federal	$ 10,452,799		$ 15,819,774
State and local	2,957,292		4,762,804
Total current expense	13,410,091		20,582,578
Deferred expense/(benefit)
Federal	(4,353,718)		(5,875,173)
State and local	(857,749)		(1,219,564)
Total deferred expense/(benefit)	(5,211,467)		(7,094,737)
Provision for income tax expense	8,198,624	1,615,757	13,487,841	3,683,520
Corporate taxes payable	13,634,798		13,634,798		0
NYC UBT taxes payable	412,066		412,066		482,324
Reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate
US statutory tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%		35.00%
Increase due to state and local taxes (as a percent)	3.76%		4.10%
Benefit of partnership income not subject to taxation (as a percent)	(17.33%)		(17.33%)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	21.43%		21.77%
Deferred Tax Assets
Depreciation	2,033,698		2,033,698
Equity based compensation	2,613,308		2,613,308
Unrealized gains and losses	2,447,731		2,447,731
Total Deferred Tax Assets	7,094,737		7,094,737
Net Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)	7,094,737		7,094,737
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain income tax positions	$ 0		$ 0

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity/Capital (USD $)	Total USD ($)	Additional Paid-in-Capital USD ($)	Retained Earnings USD ($)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income USD ($)	Noncontrolling Interests Operating Partnership USD ($)	Noncontrolling Interests Consolidated Joint Ventures USD ($)	Class A Common Stock USD ($)	Class B Common Stock	Preferred Units Series A preferred units USD ($)	Preferred Units Series B Preferred Units USD ($)	Common Units USD ($)	Limited partner USD ($)	Noncontrolling Interests Consolidated Joint Ventures USD ($)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 1,098,270,215								$ 781,100,600	$ 272,215,202	$ 44,372,247		$ 582,166
Increase Decrease in Stockholders' Equity
Contributions	11,645,654									1,800,000			9,845,654
Distributions	(95,935,352)								(58,092,429)	(18,333,605)	(19,016,182)		(493,136)
Equity based compensation	2,881,447									2,428,078	453,369
Net income (loss)	188,733,086								115,349,646	36,670,087	37,811,503		(1,098,150)
Other comprehensive income	(20,361,285)								(12,372,395)	(3,933,231)	(4,055,659)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,185,233,765								825,985,422	290,846,531	59,565,278		8,836,534
Increase Decrease in Stockholders' Equity
Distributions	(42,028,562)				(40,441,513)	(1,218,066)				(368,983)
Equity based compensation	6,552,452	125,425			6,136,856					290,171
Issuance of common stock (IPO)	259,037,500	259,020,575					16,925
Issuance of common stock (IPO)							16,925,013
Shares acquired to satisfy minimum required federal and state tax withholding on vesting restricted stock								(3,941)
Offering costs	(20,498,458)	(20,498,458)
Reorganization transactions (in shares)									(828,576,853)	(291,680,215)	(60,441,260)	1,180,698,328
Exchange of capital for common stock		483,567,974					33,672					(483,601,646)
Exchange of capital for common stock (in shares)							33,672,192
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock					697,096,682							(697,096,682)
Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (in shares)								48,537,414
Net income (loss)	48,643,515		25,157,129		36,259,528	(145,111)			(7,471,541)	(2,630,884)	(2,525,606)
Other comprehensive income	30,213,769			5,024,299	8,181,530				10,062,972	3,543,380	3,401,588
Rebalancing of ownership percentage between Company and Operating Partnership		(1,893,237)		(49)	1,893,286
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 1,467,153,981	$ 720,322,279	$ 25,157,129	$ 5,024,250	$ 709,126,369	$ 7,473,357	$ 50,597
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2014							50,597,205	48,533,473

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Combined Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
Class A common stock
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized shares	600,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	50,597,205
Common stock, outstanding shares	50,597,205
Class B common stock
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, authorized shares	100,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	48,533,473
Common stock, outstanding shares	48,533,473

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

9. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value is based upon market quotations, broker quotations, counterparty quotations or pricing services quotations, which provide valuation estimates based upon reasonable market order indications and are subject to significant variability based on market conditions, such as interest rates, credit spreads and market liquidity.  The fair value of the mortgage loan receivables held for sale is based upon a securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

Fair Value Summary Table

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

								Weighted Average
	Outstanding		Amortized				Fair Value	Yield		Remaining
	Face Amount		Cost Basis		Fair Value		Method	%		Maturity/Duration (years)
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,199,855	$	1,204,777	$	1,239,297	Internal model, third-party inputs	3.51	%	4.60
CMBS interest-only(1)	7,435,884		368,593		378,705		Internal model, third-party inputs	4.12	%	3.34
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,714,071		90,460		88,898		Internal model, third-party inputs	5.07	%	4.35
FHLMC interest-only(1)	217,926		7,137		7,394		Internal model, third-party inputs	5.33	%	1.91
GN construction securities(1)	20,193		20,737		20,277		Internal model, third-party inputs	3.51	%	6.68
GN permanent securities(1)	95,868		97,761		99,917		Internal model, third-party inputs	4.35	%	3.70
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	1,040,581		1,026,118		1,028,918		Discounted Cash Flow(3)	8.00	%	2.15
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	103,719		103,719		109,651		Discounted Cash Flow(4)	4.88	%	8.99
FHLB stock(5)	57,240		57,240		57,240		(5)	3.50	%	N/A
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	81,272		N/A		196		Counterparty quotations	N/A		5.94
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	677,932		677,932		677,932		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	1.30	%	0.28
Repurchase agreements - long-term	7,761		7,761		7,761		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	2.57	%	1.78
Long-term financing	309,720		314,555		313,623		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	4.90	%	8.32
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000		903,000		902,812		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	0.67	%	1.77
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000		350,188		Broker quotations, pricing services	7.38	%	3.25
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	859,400		N/A		15,733		Counterparty quotations	N/A		2.15

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(2) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions.  For the borrowings from the FHLB, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows. For the long-term financing, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows.  If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly.  There are no impairments on any security positions.

(3) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) and no significant change in credit risk.

(4) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

(5) The fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par.

(6) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(7) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

December 31, 2013

								Weighted Average
	Outstanding		Amortized				Fair Value	Yield		Remaining
	Face Amount		Cost Basis		Fair Value		Method	%		Maturity/Duration (years)
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,160,741	$	1,156,230	$	1,164,936	Broker quotations, pricing services	4.08	%	4.88
CMBS interest-only(1)	5,702,862		259,061		258,058		Broker quotations, pricing services	4.19	%	3.38
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,848,270		103,136		99,877		Broker quotations, pricing services	5.32	%	2.12
FHLMC interest-only(1)	219,677		7,904		8,152		Broker quotations, pricing services	5.21	%	3.04
GN construction securities(1)	12,858		13,261		13,007		Broker quotations, pricing services	3.49	%	6.57
GN permanent securities(1)	108,310		110,724		113,216		Broker quotations, pricing services	4.64	%	3.27
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment, at amortized cost	549,574		539,078		541,578		Discounted Cash Flow(3)	9.76	%	2.14
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	440,775		440,490		455,804		Discounted Cash Flow(4)	5.47	%	9.62
FHLB stock(5)	49,450		49,450		49,450		(5)	3.50	%	N/A
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	808,700		N/A		8,244		Counterparty quotations	N/A		0.50
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	409,334		409,334		409,334		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	1.46	%	0.04
Repurchase agreements - long-term	200,501		200,501		200,501		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	2.13	%	1.49
Long-term financing	287,246		291,053		278,129		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	4.84	%	8.70
Borrowings from the FHLB	989,000		989,000		987,896		Discounted Cash Flow(2)	0.57	%	1.60
Senior unsecured notes	325,000		325,000		341,250		Broker quotations, pricing services	7.38	%	3.75
Nonhedge derivatives(1)(6)	154,500		N/A		7,031		Counterparty quotations	N/A		4.55

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

(2) Fair value for repurchase agreement liabilities is estimated to approximate carrying amount primarily due to the short interest rate reset risk (30 days) of the financings and the high credit quality of the assets collateralizing these positions.  For the borrowings from the FHLB, the carrying value approximates the fair value discounting the expected cash flows.  If the collateral is determined to be impaired, the related financing would be revalued accordingly.  There are no impairments on any security positions.

(3) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for investment is estimated to approximate the outstanding face amount given the short interest rate reset risk (30 days, and no significant change in credit risk).

(4) Fair value for mortgage loan receivables, held for sale is measured using a hypothetical securitization model utilizing market data from recent securitization spreads and pricing.

(5) The fair value of the FHLB stock approximates outstanding face amount as the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary is restricted from trading the stock and can only put the stock back to the FHLB, at the FHLB’s discretion, at par.

(6) The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(7) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, which are both reported at fair value on a recurring basis (as indicated) or amortized cost/par, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

	Outstanding Face			Fair Value
	Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,199,855		$	—	$	1,239,297	$	—	$	1,239,297
CMBS interest-only(1)	7,435,884		(2)	—		378,705		—		378,705
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,714,071		(2)	—		88,898		—		88,898
FHLMC interest-only(1)	217,926		(2)	—		7,394		—		7,394
GN construction securities(1)	20,193			—		20,277		—		20,277
GN permanent securities(1)	95,868			—		99,917		—		99,917
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment	1,040,581			—		—		1,028,918		1,028,918
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	103,719			—		—		109,651		109,651
FHLB stock	57,240			—		—		57,240		57,240
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	81,272			—		196		—		196
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	677,932			—		677,932		—		677,932
Repurchase agreements - long-term	7,761			—		7,761		—		7,761
Long-term financing	309,720			—		—		313,623		313,623
Borrowings from the FHLB	903,000			—		—		902,812		902,812
Senior unsecured notes	325,000			—		350,188		—		350,188
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	859,400			—		15,733		—		15,733

December 31, 2013

	Outstanding Face			Fair Value
	Amount			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
CMBS(1)	$	1,160,741		$	—	$	1,164,936	$	—	$	1,164,936
CMBS interest-only(1)	5,702,862		(2)	—		258,058		—		258,058
GNMA interest-only(1)	1,848,270		(2)	—		99,877		—		99,877
FHLMC interest-only(1)	219,677		(2)	—		8,152		—		8,152
GN construction securities(1)	12,858			—		13,007		—		13,007
GN permanent securities(1)	108,310			—		113,216		—		113,216
Mortgage loan receivable held for investment	549,574			—		—		541,578		541,578
Mortgage loan receivable held for sale	440,775			—		—		455,804		455,804
FHLB stock	49,450			—		—		49,450		49,450
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	808,700			—		8,244		—		8,244
Liabilities:
Repurchase agreements - short-term	409,334			—		409,334		—		409,334
Repurchase agreements - long-term	200,501			—		200,501		—		200,501
Long-term financing	287,246			—		—		278,129		278,129
Borrowings from the FHLB	989,000			—		—		987,896		987,896
Senior unsecured notes	325,000			—		341,250		—		341,250
Nonhedge derivatives(1)	154,500			—		7,031		—		7,031

(1) Measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The outstanding face amount of the nonhedge derivatives represents the notional amount of the underlying contracts.

(2) Represents notional outstanding balance of underlying collateral.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014 Class A common stock	Aug. 01, 2014 Class B common stock
Entity Registrant Name	Ladder Capital Corp
Entity Central Index Key	0001577670
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		50,597,205	48,532,489
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

10. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to economically manage the fair value variability of fixed rate assets caused by interest rate fluctuations and overall portfolio market risk.  The following is a breakdown of the derivatives outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

June 30, 2014

							Remaining
			Fair Value				Maturity
Contract Type	Notional		Asset(1)		Liability(1)		(years)
Caps
1MO LIB	$	71,250,000	$	85	$	—	0.92
Futures
5-years U.S. T-Note	$	151,200,000	$	—	$	671,719	0.25
10-year U.S. T-Note	553,700,000		—		7,170,434		0.25
Total futures	704,900,000		—		7,842,153
Swaps
3MO LIB	121,000,000		—		7,163,971		4.02
Credit Derivatives
CMBX	10,000,000		148,310		—		7.74
CDX	33,500,000		—		726,738		4.48
S&P 500 PUT OPTION 3/4/14	1,900		14,378		—		0.22
SPX VOLATILITY INDEX CALL 11/19/14	20,000		33,236		—		0.39
Total credit derivatives	43,521,900		195,924		726,738
Total derivatives	$	940,671,900	$	196,009	$	15,732,862

December 31, 2013

							Remaining
			Fair Value				Maturity
Contract Type	Notional		Asset(1)		Liability(1)		(years)
Caps
1MO LIB	$	71,250,000	$	—	$	—	0.14
Futures
5-years U.S. T-Note	$	45,000,000	$	402,719	$	—	0.25
10-year U.S. T-Note	753,700,000		7,589,466		—		0.25
Total futures	798,700,000		7,992,185		—
Swaps
3MO LIB	121,000,000		—		6,420,495		4.51
Credit Derivatives
CMBX	10,000,000		252,170		—		8.38
CDX	33,500,000		—		610,538		4.97
Total credit derivatives	43,500,000		252,170		610,538
Total derivatives	$	1,034,450,000	$	8,244,355	$	7,031,033

(1) Included in derivative instruments, at fair value, in the accompanying combined consolidated balance sheets.

The following table indicates the net realized gains/(losses) and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on derivatives, by primary underlying risk exposure, as included in net result from derivatives transactions in the combined consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014									Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions			Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions
Contract Type
Caps	$	85		$	(7,125	)	$	(7,040	)	$	85		$	(7,125	)	$	(7,040	)
Futures	(5,462,311		)	(18,090,064		)	(23,552,375		)	(15,833,365		)	(32,871,471		)	(48,704,836		)
Swaps	(561,124		)	(801,783		)	(1,362,907		)	(740,444		)	(1,601,921		)	(2,342,365		)
Credit Derivatives	(253,555		)	(97,447		)	(351,002		)	(210,915		)	(294,834		)	(505,749		)
Total	$	(6,276,905	)	$	(18,996,419	)	$	(25,273,324	)	$	(16,784,639	)	$	(34,775,351	)	$	(51,559,990	)

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013									Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions			Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Realized Gain/(Loss)			Net Result from Derivative Transactions
Contract Type
Caps	$	(717	)	$	—		$	(717	)	$	102		$	—		$	102
Futures	18,020,544			(759,515		)	17,261,029			11,001,463			8,014,801			19,016,264
Swaps	6,819,824			(2,779,955		)	4,039,869			10,243,147			(4,126,903		)	6,116,244
Credit Derivatives	(666,693		)	45,539			(621,154		)	(897,710		)	(1,286,164		)	(2,183,874		)
Total	$	24,172,958		$	(3,493,931	)	$	20,679,027		$	20,347,002		$	2,601,734		$	22,948,736

The Company’s counterparties held $29,963,211 and $21,959,114 of cash margin as collateral for derivatives as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which is included in cash collateral held by brokers in the combined consolidated balance sheets.

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features

The Company has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on certain of its indebtedness, the Company could also be declared in default on its derivatives, resulting in an acceleration of payment under the derivatives.  As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with these requirements and not in default on its indebtedness.  As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was $1,230,402 and $919,315 of cash collateral held by the derivative counterparties for these derivatives, respectively.  No additional cash would be required to be posted if the acceleration of payment under the derivatives was triggered.

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net interest income
Interest income	$ 45,112,289	$ 30,167,774	$ 81,934,414	$ 61,429,106
Interest expense	16,751,627	11,941,719	31,592,925	23,148,915
Net interest income	28,360,662	18,226,055	50,341,489	38,280,191
Provision for loan losses	150,000	150,000	300,000	300,000
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	28,210,662	18,076,055	50,041,489	37,980,191
Other income
Operating lease income	12,803,327	8,906,286	26,016,701	15,390,326
Tenant recoveries	2,142,214		4,222,377
Sale of loans, net	45,418,742	35,813,760	86,721,407	118,821,222
Gain on securities	5,376,206	3,311,422	7,185,021	5,876,315
Sale of real estate, net	9,060,194	3,665,173	15,753,101	7,362,721
Fee income	2,191,847	2,164,377	4,500,719	3,602,878
Net result from derivative transactions	(25,273,324)	20,679,027	(51,559,990)	22,948,736
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	987,385	595,371	1,335,560	989,351
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	2,782,051	(4,788,943)	1,747,905	(5,038,843)
Total other income	55,488,642	70,346,473	95,922,801	169,952,706
Costs and expenses
Salaries and employee benefits	26,483,185	13,881,840	46,486,198	33,593,393
Operating expenses	3,663,819	2,736,255	6,705,120	5,009,124
Real estate operating expenses	7,379,677	3,544,717	14,981,536	6,425,142
Fee expense	713,570	3,788,808	1,215,086	5,193,012
Depreciation and amortization	7,017,736	3,075,606	14,444,994	6,199,189
Total costs and expenses	45,257,987	27,027,226	83,832,934	56,419,860
Income before taxes	38,441,317	61,395,302	62,131,356	151,513,037
Income tax expense	8,198,624	1,615,757	13,487,841	3,683,520
Net income	30,242,693	59,779,545	48,643,515	147,829,517
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(46,409)	354,274	145,111	327,030
Net (income) loss attributable to predecessor unitholders		60,133,819	12,628,031	148,156,547
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	$ (17,691,496)		$ (36,259,528)
Earnings per share/common unit:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.26		$ 0.51
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22		$ 0.46
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic (in units)	48,909,692		48,909,692
Diluted (in units)	97,617,710		97,714,070

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MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

4. MORTGAGE LOAN RECEIVABLES

June 30, 2014

						Weighted		Remaining
	Outstanding		Carrying			Average		Maturity
	Face Amount		Value			Yield (2)		(years)
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	$	1,040,581,058	$	1,026,118,013	(1)	8.00	%	2.15
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		103,718,508			4.88	%	8.99
Total	$	1,144,299,566	$	1,129,836,521

December 31, 2013

						Weighted		Remaining
	Outstanding		Carrying			Average		Maturity
	Face Amount		Value			Yield (2)		(years)
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	$	549,573,788	$	539,078,182	(1)	9.76	%	2.14
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale	440,774,789		440,489,789			5.47	%	9.62
Total	$	990,348,577	$	978,967,971

(1) The carrying amount of loan receivables held for investment are presented net of provision for loan losses of $2,800,000 and $2,500,000 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

(2) June 30, 2014 yields are used to calculate weighted average yield for floating rate loans.

The following table summarizes mortgage loan receivables by loan type:

	June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Outstanding		Carrying		Outstanding		Carrying
	Face Amount		Value		Face Amount		Value
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
First mortgage loan	$	103,718,508	$	103,718,508	$	440,774,789	$	440,489,789
Total mortgage loan receivables held for sale	103,718,508		103,718,508		440,774,789		440,489,789
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost
First mortgage loan	925,540,706		914,675,965		420,672,555		413,564,066
Mezzanine loan	115,040,352		114,242,048		128,901,233		128,014,116
Total mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost	1,040,581,058		1,028,918,013		549,573,788		541,578,182
Provision for loan losses	—		2,800,000		—		2,500,000
Total	$	1,144,299,566	$	1,129,836,521	$	990,348,577	$	979,567,971

For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the activity in our loan portfolio was as follows:

	Mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost			Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Balance December 31, 2012	$	326,318,550		$	623,332,620
Origination of mortgage loan receivables	179,021,609			1,213,546,008
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables	(164,521,316		)	(4,767,867		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	—			(1,381,912,189		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	—			118,821,222
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale	(8,320,273		)	8,320,273
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees	1,755,403			—
Loan loss provision	(300,000		)	—
Balance June 30, 2013	$	333,953,973		$	577,340,067
Balance December 31, 2013	$	539,078,182		$	440,489,789
Origination of mortgage loan receivables	575,326,984			1,291,509,649
Repayment of mortgage loan receivables	(78,642,485		)	(781,837		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables	—			(1,727,178,351		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	—			86,721,407
Transfer between held for investment and held for sale	(12,000,000		)	12,000,000
Accretion/amortization of discount, premium and other fees	2,655,332			957,851
Loan loss provision	(300,000		)	—
Balance June 30, 2014	$	1,026,118,013		$	103,718,508

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the transfers of financial assets via sales of loans have been treated as sales by us under ASC 860.

The Company evaluates each of its loans for potential losses at least quarterly.  Its loans are typically collateralized by real estate directly or indirectly.  As a result, the Company regularly evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower.  Specifically, a property’s operating results and any cash reserves are analyzed and used to assess (i) whether cash flow from operations is sufficient to cover the debt service requirements currently and into the future, (ii) the ability of the borrower to refinance the loan at maturity, and/or (iii) the property’s liquidation value.  The Company also evaluates the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties.  In addition, the Company considers the overall economic environment, real estate sector, and geographic sub-market in which the collateral property is located.  Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management personnel, who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrowers’ business plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site inspections, and (iii) current credit spreads and other market data. As a result of this analysis, the Company has concluded that none of its loans are individually impaired. However, based on the inherent risks shared among the loans as a group, it is probable that the loans had incurred an impairment due to common characteristics and inherent risks in the portfolio. Therefore, the Company has recorded a reserve, based on a targeted percentage level which it seeks to maintain over the life of the portfolio, as disclosed in the tables below.   Historically, the Company has not incurred losses on any originated loans.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was $4,100,655 and $4,273,890, respectively, of unamortized discounts included in our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost on our combined consolidated balance sheets.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was one loan on non-accrual status with an amortized cost of $4,620,000 included in our mortgage loan receivables held for investment, at amortized cost on our combined consolidated balance sheets.  This loan was not originated by the Company.  Instead it was credit impaired at the time of acquisition, which was reflected in Ladder’s purchase price.

Provision for Loan Losses

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Provision for loan losses at beginning of period	$	2,650,000	$	2,050,000	$	2,500,000	$	1,900,000
Provision for loan losses	150,000		150,000		300,000		300,000
Charge-offs	—		—		—		—
Provision for loan losses at end of period	$	2,800,000	$	2,200,000	$	2,800,000	$	2,200,000

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Jun. 30, 2014

CAPITALIZED OFFERING COSTS

CAPITALIZED OFFERING COSTS

3. CAPITALIZED OFFERING COSTS

As described in Note 1, the Company completed an IPO of its Class A Common Stock on February 11, 2014. Costs directly attributable to the Company’s IPO of $20,498,458 were capitalized and charged against the proceeds of the IPO once completed.

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INCOME TAXES

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Jun. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

15. INCOME TAXES

Prior to February 11, 2014, the Company had not been subject to U.S. federal income taxes as the predecessor entity is a Limited Liability limited partnership (“LLLP”), but had been subject to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax (“NYC UBT”).  As a result of the IPO, a portion of the Company’s income is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes and taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.

Components of the provision for income taxes consist of the following:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Current expense
Federal	$	10,452,799		$	15,819,774
State and local	2,957,292			4,762,804
Total current expense	13,410,091			20,582,578
Deferred expense/(benefit)
Federal	(4,353,718		)	(5,875,173		)
State and local	(857,749		)	(1,219,564		)
Total deferred expense/(benefit)	(5,211,467		)	(7,094,737		)
Provision for income tax expense	$	8,198,624		$	13,487,841

Corporate taxes payable as of June 30, 2014 were $13,634,798. There were no corporate taxes payable as of December 31, 2013.  NYC UBT taxes payable at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $412,066 and $482,324, respectively.

A reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate for the period ended June 30, 2014 is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
US statutory tax rate	35.00	%	35.00	%
Increase due to state and local taxes	3.76	%	4.10	%
Benefit of partnership income not subject to taxation	-17.33	%	-17.33	%
Effective income tax rate	21.43	%	21.77	%

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s net deferred tax assets were $7,094,737 and included in other assets in the Company’s combined consolidated balance sheets. The Company believes it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized in the foreseeable future. Realization of the net deferred tax assets is dependent upon our generation of sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions to obtain benefit from the reversal of temporary differences. The amount of net deferred tax assets considered realizable is subject to adjustment in future periods if estimates of future taxable income change. The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

	June 30, 2014
Deferred Tax Assets
Depreciation	$	2,033,698
Equity based compensation	2,613,308
Unrealized gains and losses	2,447,731
Total Deferred Tax Assets	$	7,094,737
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Unrealized gains and losses	—
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	$	—
Net Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)	$	7,094,737

Our tax returns are subject to audit by taxing authorities. With a few minor exceptions, as of June 30, 2014 the tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions in which the Company is subject to taxes.  U.S. federal and state taxing authorities are currently examining income tax returns of various subsidiaries of the Company for tax years 2010 through 2012. The Company believes that the audits will result in no material changes, however, these audits can often take a long time to complete and settle and there can be no assurances as to the possible outcomes.

Under U.S. GAAP, a tax benefit related to an income tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The Company determined that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain income tax positions was required to be recorded as of June 30, 2014. In addition, the Company does not believe that it has any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that it will be required to record a significant liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

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Jun. 30, 2014

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

11. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following table presents both gross information and net information about derivatives and other instruments eligible for offset in the statement of financial position as of June 30, 2014. The Company’s accounting policy is to record derivative asset and liability positions on a gross basis, therefore, the following table presents the gross derivative asset and liability positions recorded on the balance sheets while also disclosing the eligible amounts of financial instruments and cash collateral to the extent those amounts could offset the gross amount of derivative asset and liability positions. The actual amounts of collateral posted by or received from counterparties may be in excess than the amounts disclosed in the following table as the following only discloses amounts eligible to be offset to the extent of the recorded gross derivative positions.

As of June 30, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

			Gross amounts		Net amounts of assets presented		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized assets		offset in the balance sheet		in the balance sheet		Financial instruments		Cash collateral received/(posted)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	196,009	$	—	$	196,009	$	—	$	—	$	196,009
Total	$	196,009	$	—	$	196,009	$	—	$	—	$	196,009

As of June 30, 2014

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

					Net amounts of		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		liabilities presented in the balance sheet		Financial instruments collateral		Cash collateral posted/(received)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	15,732,862	$	—	$	15,732,862	$	—	$	15,732,862	$	—
Repurchase agreements	685,693,352		—		685,693,352		685,693,352		—		—
Total	$	701,426,214	$	—	$	701,426,214	$	685,693,352	$	15,732,862	$	—

(1) Included in cash collateral held by broker on consolidated balance sheets.

As of December 31, 2013

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets

			Gross amounts		Net amounts of assets presented		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized assets		offset in the balance sheet		in the balance sheet		Financial instruments		Cash collateral received/(posted)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	—	$	8,244,355
Total	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	8,244,355	$	—	$	—	$	8,244,355

As of December 31, 2013

Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities

					Net amounts of		Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet
Description	Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet		liabilities presented in the balance sheet		Financial instruments collateral		Cash collateral posted/(received)(1)		Net amount
Derivatives	$	7,031,033	$	—	$	7,031,033	$	—	$	7,031,033	$	—
Repurchase agreements	609,834,793		—		609,834,793		609,834,793		—		—
Total	$	616,865,826	$	—	$	616,865,826	$	609,834,793	$	7,031,033	$	—

(1) Included in cash collateral held by broker on consolidated balance sheets.

Master netting agreements that the Company has entered into with its derivative and repurchase agreement counterparties allow for netting of the same transaction, in the same currency, on the same date.  Assets, liabilities, and collateral subject to master netting agreements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are disclosed in the tables above. The Company does not present its derivative and repurchase agreements net on the combined consolidated financial statements as it has elected gross presentation.

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

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INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

7. INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES

As of June 30, 2014, the Company had an aggregate investment of $5,836,776 in its equity method joint ventures with unaffiliated third parties.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned a 10% limited partnership interest in Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP (“LCRIP I”) to invest in first mortgage loans held for investment and acted as general partner and Manager to LCRIP I. The Company accounts for its interest in LCRIP I using the equity method of accounting as it exerts significant influence but the unrelated limited partners have substantive participating rights as well as kick-out rights.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned a 25% membership interest in Grace Lake JV, LLC (“Grace Lake JV”) which it received in connection with the refinancing of a first mortgage loan on an office building campus in Van Buren Township, MI. The Company accounts for its interest in Grace Lake JV using the equity method of accounting as it has a 25% investment, compared to the 75% investment of its operating partner.

The following is a summary of the combined financial position of the unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company had investment interests as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Total assets	$	124,600,972	$	190,415,719
Total liabilities	86,333,402		112,808,701
Partners’/members’ capital	$	38,267,570	$	77,607,018

The following is a summary of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for using the equity method, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

Entity	June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP	$	3,693,878	$	7,119,864
Grace Lake JV, LLC	2,142,898		2,142,898
Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$	5,836,776	$	9,262,762

The following is a summary of the combined results from operations of the unconsolidated joint ventures for the period in which the Company had investment interests during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Total revenues	$	6,869,366	$	10,091,894	$	13,981,978	$	19,986,771
Total expenses	1,962,745		2,652,773		$	4,553,792	5,730,803
Net income	$	4,906,621	$	7,439,121	$	9,428,186	$	14,255,968

The following is a summary of the Company’s allocated earnings based on its ownership interests from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Entity	2014		2013		2014		2013
Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP	$	762,385	$	445,371	$	885,560	$	839,351
Grace Lake JV, LLC	225,000		150,000		450,000		150,000
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	$	987,385	$	595,371	$	1,335,560	$	989,351

Ladder Capital Realty Income Partnership I LP

On April 15, 2011, the Company entered into a limited partnership agreement becoming the general partner and acquiring a 10% limited partnership interest in LCRIP I. Simultaneously with the execution of the LCRIP I Partnership agreement, the Company was engaged as the Manager of LCRIP I and is entitled to a fee based upon the average net equity invested in LCRIP I, which is subject to a fee reduction in the event average net equity invested in LCRIP I exceeds $100,000,000. During the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $94,084 and $226,381, respectively, in management fees, which is reflected in fee income in the combined consolidated statements of income. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $228,544 and $468,861, respectively, in management fees, which is reflected in fee income in the combined consolidated statements of income.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no sales of loans to LCRIP I. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company sold one loan to LCRIP I for aggregate proceeds of $17,200,000, which exceeded its carrying value by $139,901, and is included in sale of loans, net on the combined consolidated statements of operations.  The Company has deferred 10% of the gain on sale of loans to LCRIP I, representing its 10% limited partnership interest, until such loans are subsequently sold by LCRIP I.

The Company is entitled to income allocations and distributions based upon its limited partnership interest of 10% and is eligible for additional distributions of up to 25% if certain return thresholds are met upon asset sale, full prepayment or other disposition.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the return thresholds were met on certain assets that have been fully realized.

Grace Lake JV, LLC

In connection with the origination of a loan in April 2012, the Company received a 25% equity kicker with the right to convert upon a capital event. On March 22, 2013, the loan was refinanced and the Company converted its interest into a 25% limited liability company membership interest in Grace Lake JV, which holds an investment in an office building complex.  After taking into account the preferred return of 8.25% and the return of all equity remaining in the property to the Company’s operating partner, the Company is entitled to 25% of the distribution of all excess cash flows and all disposition proceeds upon any sale.  The Company does not participate in losses from its investment.

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Offsetting of derivative assets
Gross amounts of recognized assets	$ 196,009	$ 8,244,355
Net amounts of assets presented in the balance sheet	196,009	8,244,355
Net amount	$ 196,009	$ 8,244,355

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REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

5. REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

CMBS, CMBS interest-only, GN construction securities, and GN permanent securities are classified as available-for-sale and reported at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the current period in other comprehensive income.  Agency interest-only securities, consisting of GNMA and FHLMC securities, are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in current period earnings. The following is a summary of the Company’s securities at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

														Weighted Average
																			Remaining
	Outstanding			Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized							# of						Duration
Asset Type	Face Amount			Basis		Gains		Losses			Carrying Value		Securities	Rating (2)	Coupon %		Yield %		(years)
CMBS	$	1,199,855		$	1,204,777	$	34,654	$	(134	)	$	1,239,297	102	AAA	3.92	%	3.51	%	4.60
CMBS interest-only	7,435,884		(1)	368,593		10,178		(66		)	378,705		35	AAA	1.07	%	4.12	%	3.34
GNMA interest-only	1,714,071		(1)	90,460		2,694		(4,256		)	88,898		37	AA+	1.09	%	5.07	%	4.35
FHLMC interest-only	217,926		(1)	7,137		257		—			7,394		2	AA+	0.95	%	5.33	%	1.91
GN construction securities	20,193			20,737		83		(543		)	20,277		6	AA+	3.97	%	3.51	%	6.68
GN permanent securities	95,868			97,761		2,158		(2		)	99,917		14	AA+	5.48	%	4.35	%	3.70
Total	$	10,683,797		$	1,789,465	$	50,024	$	(5,001	)	$	1,834,488

December 31, 2013

														Weighted Average
																			Remaining
	Outstanding			Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized							# of						Duration
Asset Type	Face Amount			Basis		Gains		Losses			Carrying Value		Securities	Rating (2)	Coupon %		Yield %		(years)
CMBS	$	1,160,741		$	1,156,230	$	13,853	$	(5,147	)	$	1,164,936	101	AAA	4.24	%	4.08	%	4.88
CMBS interest-only	5,702,862		(1)	256,869		2,204		(1,015		)	258,058		21	AAA	1.00	%	4.19	%	3.38
GNMA interest-only	1,848,270		(1)	103,136		1,630		(4,889		)	99,877		36	AA+	1.12	%	5.32	%	2.12
FHLMC interest-only	219,677		(1)	7,904		248		—			8,152		2	AA+	0.95	%	5.21	%	3.04
GN construction securities	12,858			13,261		36		(290		)	13,007		8	AA+	4.11	%	3.49	%	6.57
GN permanent securities	108,310			110,724		2,492		—			113,216		14	AAA	5.53	%	4.64	%	3.27
Total	$	9,052,718		$	1,648,124	$	20,463	$	(11,341	)	$	1,657,246

(1) The amounts presented represent the principal amount of the mortgage loans outstanding in the pool in which the interest-only securities participate.

(2) Represents the weighted average of the ratings of all securities in each asset type, expressed as an S&P equivalent rating.  For each security rated by multiple rating agencies, the highest rating is used.  Ratings provided were determined by third party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.

The following is a breakdown of the fair value of the Company’s securities by remaining maturity based upon expected cash flows at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):

June 30, 2014

Asset Type	Within 1 year		1-5 years		5-10 years		After 10 years		Total
CMBS	$	238,165	$	310,843	$	690,289	$	—	$	1,239,297
CMBS interest-only	3,700		375,005		—		—		378,705
GNMA interest-only	1,318		72,748		14,832		—		88,898
FHLMC interest-only	—		7,394		—		—		7,394
GN construction securities	—		3,100		17,177		—		20,277
GN permanent securities	3,186		66,905		29,826		—		99,917
Total	$	246,369	$	835,995	$	752,124	$	—	$	1,834,488

December 31, 2013

Asset Type	Within 1 year		1-5 years		5-10 years		After 10 years		Total
CMBS	$	175,042	$	390,116	$	599,778	$	—	$	1,164,936
CMBS interest-only	7,482		250,576		—		—		258,058
GNMA interest-only	371		94,001		5,505		—		99,877
FHLMC interest-only	—		8,152		—		—		8,152
GN construction securities	—		3,280		9,727		—		13,007
GN permanent securities	62,605		15,080		28,841		6,690		113,216
Total	$	245,500	$	761,205	$	643,851	$	6,690	$	1,657,246

There were $1,572,136 unrealized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 included in gain on securities in the combined consolidated statements of income. There were no unrealized losses on securities recorded as other than temporary impairments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.

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Jun. 30, 2014

REAL ESTATE, NET

REAL ESTATE, NET

6. REAL ESTATE, NET

Acquisitions

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no acquisitions of properties.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company acquired the following properties:

· One single-tenant retail property subject to long-term net lease obligations for a total of $4,990,742 ($593,502 land, $3,899,528 building, $497,712 intangibles). At January 28, 2013, the date of acquisition, the retail property was 100% leased and occupied.

· One 13-story office building in Southfield, MI for $18,000,000 ($1,146,864 land, $7,706,897 building, $9,146,239 intangibles), through a consolidated, majority-owned joint venture. At February 1, 2013, the date of acquisition, the office building was 83.8% leased and occupied.

· A portfolio of 14 office buildings in Richmond, VA for $135,000,000 ($15,904,485 land, $99,374,779 building, $19,720,736 intangibles), through a consolidated, majority-owned joint venture. At June 7, 2013, the date of acquisition, the portfolio of office building was 97.6% leased and 96.6% occupied.

Sales

The Company sold the following properties during the six months ended June 30, 2014:

· One single-tenant retail property, subject to long-term net lease obligations, for a total of $8,426,444, resulting in a net gain on sale of $1,683,107.

· One office building in Richmond, VA, subject to long-term lease obligations, for a total of $16,793,524, resulting in a net gain on sale of $1,151,299.

· 75 residential condominium units in Veer Towers which were sold for $35,394,183, resulting in a net gain on sale of $12,081,446.

· 16 residential condominium units in Terrazas River Park Village which were sold for $4,287,689, resulting in a net gain on sale of $837,249.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, 43 condominium units in Veer Towers were sold for $18,086,325, resulting in a gain on sale of $7,362,721.

Real Estate Held for Sale

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company entered into Purchase Sale Agreements (“PSA”) to sell four single-tenant retail properties, subject to long-term net lease obligations.  The Company expects the sale of these properties to occur on or before December 31, 2014 and has designated these properties as real estate available for sale in the statements of financial condition.  The real estate held for sale, recorded at carrying value, is $19,028,992, as of June 30, 2014.

On January 1, 2014, the Company early adopted the new discontinued operations standard and as the properties sold/classified as real estate held for sale in the six months ended June 30, 2014 will not represent a strategic shift (as the Company is not entirely exiting markets or property types), they have not been reflected as part of discontinued operations.

The following table summarizes income from the properties sold/classified as held for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2014 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Operating lease income	$	921,475		$	857,203		$	1,971,541		$	1,647,399
Tenant recoveries	303,485			79,671			555,293			79,671
Depreciation and amortization	(808,194		)	(210,809		)	(1,621,814		)	(357,106		)
Income from properties sold/held for sale	$	416,766		$	726,065		$	905,020		$	1,369,964

The following table summarizes income from the properties sold for sale during the six months ended June 30, 2013 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013:

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Operating lease income	$	415,872		$	967,008
Tenant recoveries	—			—
Depreciation and amortization	(64,511		)	(64,511		)
Income from properties sold/held for sale	$	351,361		$	902,497

The following unaudited pro forma information has been prepared based upon our historical consolidated financial statements and certain historical financial information of the acquired properties, which are accounted for as business combinations, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information reflects the acquisition adjustments made to present financial results as though the acquisition of the properties occurred on January 1, 2013. This unaudited pro forma information may not be indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if these transactions had been in effect on the dates indicated, nor do they purport to represent our future results of operations.

	Three Months ended June 30, 2013							Six Months ended June 30, 2013
	Company					Consolidated		Company					Consolidated
	Historical		Acquisitions			Pro Forma		Historical		Acquisitions			Pro Forma
Operating lease income	$	8,906,286	$	2,248,579		$	11,154,865	$	15,390,326	$	5,969,290		$	21,359,616
Net income	59,779,545		(594,602		)	59,184,943		147,829,517		(1,071,155		)	146,758,362
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	354,274		59,460			413,734		327,030		109,461			436,491
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	60,133,819		(535,142		)	59,598,677		148,156,547		(961,694		)	147,194,853

The most significant adjustments made in preparing the unaudited pro forma information were to: (i) include the incremental operating lease income, (ii) include the incremental depreciation, and (iii) exclude transaction costs associated with the properties acquired.

The following table presents additional detail related to our real estate portfolio: 

	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Land	$	5,867,327		$	—
Building	10,884,388			—
In-place leases and other intangibles	3,264,444			—
Real estate	20,016,159			—
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(987,167		)	—
Real estate held for sale	$	19,028,992		$	—

	June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Land	$	82,530,229		$	91,609,368
Building	420,367,228			474,301,322
In-place leases and other intangibles	76,105,744			83,909,105
Real estate	579,003,201			649,819,795
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(36,855,409		)	(25,600,780		)
Real estate, net	$	542,147,792		$	624,219,015

The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense on real estate recorded by the Company:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Depreciation expense (1)	$	4,472,197	$	2,362,804	$	9,314,283	$	4,751,675
Amortization expense	2,408,711		575,975		4,856,860		1,173,860
Total real estate deprecation and amortization expense	$	6,880,908	$	2,938,779	$	14,171,143	$	5,925,535

(1) Depreciation expense on the combined consolidated statements of income also includes $136,827 and $136,827 of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $273,850 and $273,654 of depreciation on corporate fixed assets for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The Company’s intangible assets are comprised of in-place leases, favorable/unfavorable leases compared to market leases and other intangibles.  At June 30, 2014, gross intangible assets totaled $79,370,188 with total accumulated amortization of $14,517,121, resulting in net intangible assets of $64,853,067, including $4,706,797 of unamortized favorable/unfavorable lease intangibles.  At December 31, 2013, gross intangible assets totaled $83,909,105 with total accumulated amortization of $9,675,249, resulting in net intangible assets of $74,233,856. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company recorded an offset against rental revenues of $190,479 and $345,235, respectively, for favorable/unfavorable leases, compared to $111,017 and $191,337 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.

The following table presents expected amortization expense during the next five years and thereafter related to the acquired in-place lease intangibles for property owned as of June 30, 2014:

Period ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	4,729,204
2015	9,458,408
2016	9,873,122
2017	3,884,036
2018	3,884,036
Thereafter	28,317,464
Total	$	60,146,270

The following is a schedule of contractual future minimum rent under leases from tenants at June 30, 2014:

Period ended December 31,	Amount
2014 (last 6 months)	$	24,976,642
2015	41,472,929
2016	34,803,587
2017	31,423,170
2018	28,695,964
Thereafter	281,945,089
Total	$	443,317,381

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6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

FINANCING

FINANCING

8.   FINANCING

Committed Loan and Securities Repurchase Facilities

The Company has entered into multiple committed master repurchase agreements in order to finance its lending activities.  The Company has entered into four committed master repurchase agreements, as outlined in the table below, with multiple counterparties totaling $1,150,000,000 of credit capacity.  Assets pledged as collateral under these facilities are limited to whole mortgage loans or participation interests in mortgage loans collateralized by first liens on commercial properties.  The Company also has a term master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance CMBS totaling $300,000,000. The Company’s repurchase facilities include covenants covering net worth requirements, minimum liquidity levels, and maximum leverage ratios.  The Company believes it is in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

The Company has the option to extend some of the current facilities subject to a number of conditions, including satisfaction of certain notice requirements, no event of default exists, and no margin deficit exists, all as defined in the repurchase facility agreements.  The lenders have sole discretion with respect to the inclusion of collateral in these facilities, to determine the market value of the collateral on a daily basis, to be exercised on a good faith basis, and have the right to require additional collateral, a full and/or partial repayment of the facilities (margin call), or a reduction in unused availability under the facilities, sufficient to rebalance the facilities if the estimated market value of the included collateral declines.

On April 29, 2014, the Company amended the terms of its master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance loans the Company originates to temporarily increase financing capacity on its facility from $300,000,000 to $450,000,000 to enable the financing of one of its assets.  The increase in capacity has since terminated in accordance with its terms.

On June 17, 2014, the Company amended the terms of its master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. bank to finance loans the Company originates to modify the maximum advance rate available on all classes of assets.

On June 30, 2014, the Company amended its master repurchase agreement with a major U.S. insurance company to finance loans the Company originates to extend the maturity date of the facility to December 31, 2014.

Uncommitted Securities Repurchase Facilities

The Company has also entered into multiple master repurchase agreements with several counterparties collateralized by real estate securities.  The borrowings under these agreements have typical advance rates between 65% and 95% of the collateral.

June 30, 2014

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at June 30, 2014	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
								periods at	commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	78,015,745	$	221,984,255	2.65%	5/18/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	167,341,438	$	167,341,438
								Two additional
								364 day	First mortgage
						Between 2.40%		periods at	commercial real
$	250,000,000	$	25,160,900	$	224,839,100	and 3.04%	4/10/2016	Company’s option	estate loans	$	42,951,660	$	44,116,726
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 3.15%		periods at	commercial real
$	450,000,000	$	75,793,707	$	374,206,293	and 3.17%	5/26/2017	Company’s option	estate loans	$	221,895,900	$	221,895,900
									First mortgage
									commercial real
$	150,000,000	$	—	$	150,000,000		12/31/2014	N/A	estate loans	$	—	$	—
$	1,150,000,000	$	178,970,352	$	971,029,648					$	432,188,998	$	433,354,064
									Investment grade
									commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	20,000,000	$	280,000,000	1.25%	4/30/2015	N/A	estate securities	$	98,173,451	$	98,173,451
									Investment grade
						Between 0.45%			commercial real
$	—	$	486,723,000	$	—	and 1.65%	Various	N/A	estate securities	$	574,037,233	$	574,037,233
$	1,450,000,000	$	685,693,352	$	1,251,029,648					$	1,104,399,682	$	1,105,564,748

December 31, 2013

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at December 31, 2013	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 2.42%		periods at	commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	22,749,015	$	277,250,985	and 2.67%	5/18/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	46,084,620	$	46,483,618
								Two additional
								364 day	First mortgage
						Between 2.42%		periods at	commercial real
$	250,000,000	$	28,407,500	$	221,592,500	and 3.04%	4/10/2014	Company’s option	estate loans	$	41,428,429	$	41,518,063
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 2.41%		periods at	commercial real
$	450,000,000	$	60,423,328	$	389,576,672	and 3.18%	5/26/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	132,160,677	$	132,673,364
									First mortgage
						Between 2.66%			commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	47,732,500	$	252,267,500	and 2.67%	1/24/2014	N/A	estate loans	$	65,350,000	$	65,813,055
$	1,300,000,000	$	159,312,343	$	1,140,687,657					$	285,023,726	$	286,488,100
									Investment grade
						Between 1.26%			commercial real
$	600,000,000	$	88,921,450	$	511,078,550	and 1.27%	4/30/2015	N/A	estate securities	$	110,400,378	$	110,400,378
									Investment grade
						Between 0.42%			commercial real
$	—	$	361,601,000	$	—	and 1.67%	1/17/2014	N/A	estate securities	$	440,721,692	$	440,721,692
$	1,900,000,000	$	609,834,793	$	1,651,766,207					$	836,145,796	$	837,610,170

Borrowings under Credit Agreement

On January 24, 2013, the Company entered into a $50,000,000 credit agreement with one of its multiple committed financing counterparties in order to finance its securities and lending activities (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement terminates on January 24, 2015, with an additional one year extension available. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Company’s Credit Agreement.   The Company’s Credit Agreement includes covenants covering net worth requirements, minimum liquidity levels, and maximum leverage ratios.  The Company believes it is in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Revolving Credit Facility

On February 11, 2014, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the “ Revolving Credit Facility”). The Revolving Credit Facility provides for an aggregate maximum borrowing amount of $75.0 million, including a $25.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Credit Facility is available on a revolving basis to finance the Company’s working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. The Revolving Credit Facility has a three-year maturity, which maturity may be extended by two twelve-month periods subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of default. Interest on the Revolving Credit Facility is one-month LIBOR plus 3.50% per annum payable monthly in arrears.

The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a pledge of the shares of (or other ownership or equity interests in) certain subsidiaries to the extent the pledge is not restricted under existing regulations, law or contractual obligations.

The Revolving Credit Facility is subject to customary affirmative covenants and negative covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, liens, restricted payments, sales of assets and affiliate transactions. In addition, under the Revolving Credit Facility, LCFH is required to comply with financial covenants relating to minimum net worth, maximum leverage, minimum liquidity, and minimum fixed charge coverage, consistent with our other credit facilities. Our ability to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility is dependent on, among other things, LCFH’s compliance with the financial covenants. The Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including non-payment of principal or interest, fees or other amounts, failure to perform or observe covenants, cross-default to other indebtedness, the rendering of judgments against the Company or certain of our subsidiaries to pay certain amounts of money and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency.

As of June 30, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.

Long-Term Financing

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company executed one term debt agreement to finance properties in its real estate portfolio.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company executed seven term debt agreements to finance such real estate.  These nonrecourse debt agreements are fixed rate financing at rates ranging from 4.25% to 6.75%, maturing in 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 and totaling $314,554,965 at June 30, 2014 and $291,053,406 at December 31, 2013.  These long-term nonrecourse mortgages include net unamortized premiums of $4,834,668 and $3,807,479 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, representing proceeds received upon financing greater than the contractual amounts due under the agreements.  The premiums are being amortized over the remaining life of the respective debt instruments using the effective interest method.  The Company recorded $305,846 and $262,573 of premium amortization, which decreased interest expense, for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively. The loans are collateralized by real estate, net of $417,242,482 and $401,262,302 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Borrowings from the FHLB

On July 11, 2012, Tuebor Captive Insurance Company LLC (“Tuebor”), a wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, became a member of the FHLB and subsequently drew its first secured funding advances from the FHLB.  As of June 30, 2014, Tuebor had $903,000,000 of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $358,947,717 of committed term financing available from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to 7 years, interest rates of 0.32% to 2.40%, and advance rates of 46% to 95% of the collateral.  Collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $939,490,612 of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $226,692,106 of first mortgage commercial real estate loans.  On May 29, 2014, Tuebor’s advance limit was increased to the lesser of $1.9 billion or 33% of Ladder Capital Corp’s total assets.  As of December 31, 2013, Tuebor had $989,000,000 of borrowings outstanding (with an additional $416,000,000 of committed term financing available from the FHLB), with terms of overnight to 7 years, interest rates of 0.20% to 2.40%, and advance rates of 57% to 95% of the collateral.  Collateral for the borrowings was comprised of $1,013,640,649 of CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities and $276,722,665 of first mortgage commercial real estate loans.

Tuebor is subject to state regulations which require that dividends (including dividends to the Company as its parent) may only be made with regulatory approval. However, there can be no assurance that we would obtain such approval if sought. Largely as a result of this restriction, approximately $240.7 million of the member’s capital were restricted from transfer to Tuebor’s parent without prior approval of state insurance regulators at June 30, 2014.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On September 14, 2012, LCFH issued $325,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.375% Senior Notes due October 1, 2017 (the “Notes”).  The Notes require interest payments semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on September 19, 2012.  The Notes are unsecured and are subject to incurrence-based covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of additional debt, restricted payments, liens, sales of assets, affiliate transactions and other covenants typical for financings of this type.

LCFH issued the Notes with Ladder Capital Finance Corporation, as co-issuers on a joint and several basis.  Ladder Capital Finance Corporation is a 100% owned finance subsidiary of LCFH with no assets, operations, revenues or cash flows other than those related to the issuance, administration and repayment of the Notes.  Ladder Capital Corp and certain subsidiaries of LCFH currently guarantee the obligations under the Notes and the indenture.  Ladder Capital Corp is the general partner of LCFH and, through LCFH and its subsidiaries, operates the Ladder Capital business. As of June 30, 2014, Ladder Capital Corp has a 51.0% economic interest in LCFH, and has a majority voting interest and controls the management of LCFH as a result of its ability to appoint board members. As a result, Ladder Capital Corp consolidates the financial results of LCFH and records noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in LCFH held by the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners.  In addition, Ladder Capital Corp is subject to federal, state and local income taxes due to its corporate structure.  Other than the noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership and federal, state and local income taxes, there are no material differences between Ladder Capital Corp’s combined consolidated financial statements and LCFH’s consolidated financial statements.

Combined Maturity of Debt Obligations

The following schedule reflects the Company’s contractual payments under all borrowings by maturity:

Period ending December 31,	Borrowings by Maturity
2014 (last 6 months)	$	683,723,000
2015	393,209,452
2016	246,760,900
2017	520,000,000
2018	25,000,000
Thereafter	359,554,965
Total	$	2,228,248,317

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS (Details)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS
Number of classes of common stock		2
Class A common stock
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS
Number of votes per share		1
Class A common stock | LCFH
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS
Period after which units and common stock can be exchanged by Continuing LCFH Limited Partners		181 days
Stock exchange ratio	1.00	1.00
Class B common stock
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS
Number of votes per share		1

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014 Class A Common Stock	Feb. 12, 2014 Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale	Feb. 10, 2014 Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale	Jun. 30, 2014 Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale	Jun. 30, 2014 Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning balance							$ 12,133,807		$ 12,133,807
Other comprehensive income of predecessor							18,605,177
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor							(1,597,237)
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor						(29,141,747)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications								19,117,143
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income								(5,911,314)
Net current-period other comprehensive income								13,205,829
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership								8,181,530
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to Class A common shareholders					5,024,299
Ending balance	5,024,250		5,024,250			29,141,747
Provision for income taxes	$ 4,923,857	$ 0	$ 5,229,808	$ 0					$ 3,981,201

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	5 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692		48,909,692
Basic net income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.26		$ 0.51
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692		48,909,692
Add - dilutive effect of:
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	97,617,710		97,714,070
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22		$ 0.46
Class A common stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$ 12,504,788	$ 25,157,000	$ 25,157,129
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692	48,909,692
Basic net income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.26	$ 0.51
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	12,504,788	25,157,000	25,157,129
Add (deduct) - dilutive effect of:
Amounts attributable to operating partnership's share of Ladder Capital Corp net income	17,691,000	36,260,000
Additional corporate tax	(8,246,000)	(16,168,000)
Diluted net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$ 21,951,000	$ 45,249,000
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692	48,909,692
Add - dilutive effect of:
Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders	48,534,459	48,535,268
Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock	173,559	269,110
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	97,617,710	97,714,070
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.46

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FINANCING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

FINANCING

Schedule of repurchase agreement

June 30, 2014

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at June 30, 2014	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
								periods at	commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	78,015,745	$	221,984,255	2.65%	5/18/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	167,341,438	$	167,341,438
								Two additional
								364 day	First mortgage
						Between 2.40%		periods at	commercial real
$	250,000,000	$	25,160,900	$	224,839,100	and 3.04%	4/10/2016	Company’s option	estate loans	$	42,951,660	$	44,116,726
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 3.15%		periods at	commercial real
$	450,000,000	$	75,793,707	$	374,206,293	and 3.17%	5/26/2017	Company’s option	estate loans	$	221,895,900	$	221,895,900
									First mortgage
									commercial real
$	150,000,000	$	—	$	150,000,000		12/31/2014	N/A	estate loans	$	—	$	—
$	1,150,000,000	$	178,970,352	$	971,029,648					$	432,188,998	$	433,354,064
									Investment grade
									commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	20,000,000	$	280,000,000	1.25%	4/30/2015	N/A	estate securities	$	98,173,451	$	98,173,451
									Investment grade
						Between 0.45%			commercial real
$	—	$	486,723,000	$	—	and 1.65%	Various	N/A	estate securities	$	574,037,233	$	574,037,233
$	1,450,000,000	$	685,693,352	$	1,251,029,648					$	1,104,399,682	$	1,105,564,748

December 31, 2013

								Remaining		Carrying		Fair
Committed		Outstanding		Committed but		Interest Rate(s)		Extension	Eligible	Amount of		Value of
Amount		Amount		Unfunded		at December 31, 2013	Maturity	Options	Collateral	Collateral		Collateral
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 2.42%		periods at	commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	22,749,015	$	277,250,985	and 2.67%	5/18/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	46,084,620	$	46,483,618
								Two additional
								364 day	First mortgage
						Between 2.42%		periods at	commercial real
$	250,000,000	$	28,407,500	$	221,592,500	and 3.04%	4/10/2014	Company’s option	estate loans	$	41,428,429	$	41,518,063
								Two additional
								twelve month	First mortgage
						Between 2.41%		periods at	commercial real
$	450,000,000	$	60,423,328	$	389,576,672	and 3.18%	5/26/2015	Company’s option	estate loans	$	132,160,677	$	132,673,364
									First mortgage
						Between 2.66%			commercial real
$	300,000,000	$	47,732,500	$	252,267,500	and 2.67%	1/24/2014	N/A	estate loans	$	65,350,000	$	65,813,055
$	1,300,000,000	$	159,312,343	$	1,140,687,657					$	285,023,726	$	286,488,100
									Investment grade
						Between 1.26%			commercial real
$	600,000,000	$	88,921,450	$	511,078,550	and 1.27%	4/30/2015	N/A	estate securities	$	110,400,378	$	110,400,378
									Investment grade
						Between 0.42%			commercial real
$	—	$	361,601,000	$	—	and 1.67%	1/17/2014	N/A	estate securities	$	440,721,692	$	440,721,692
$	1,900,000,000	$	609,834,793	$	1,651,766,207					$	836,145,796	$	837,610,170

Schedule of contractual payments under all borrowings by maturity

Period ending December 31,	Borrowings by Maturity
2014 (last 6 months)	$	683,723,000
2015	393,209,452
2016	246,760,900
2017	520,000,000
2018	25,000,000
Thereafter	359,554,965
Total	$	2,228,248,317

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CAPITALIZED OFFERING COSTS (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
CAPITALIZED OFFERING COSTS
Costs directly attributable to the Company's IPO	$ 20,498,458	$ 20,498,458

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

13. CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTS

A description of the IPO and the Reorganization Transactions is included in Note 1- Organization and Operations.

Subsequent to the IPO Transactions, the Company has two classes of common stock, Class A and Class B, which are described as follows:

Class A Common Stock

Voting Rights

Holders of shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the shareholders. The holders of Class A common stock do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors.

Dividend Rights

Subject to the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be outstanding and any contractual or statutory restrictions, holders of Class A common stock are entitled to receive equally and ratably, share for share, dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available to pay dividends. Dividends upon Class A common stock may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting and may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of capital stock. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds available for dividends, such sums as the Board of Directors deems proper as reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any of the Company’s property, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

Liquidation Rights

Upon liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or other winding up, the holders of Class A common stock are entitled to receive ratably the assets available for distribution to the shareholders after payment of liabilities and the liquidation preference of any outstanding shares of preferred stock.

Other Matters

The shares of Class A common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights and are not subject to further calls or assessment by the Company. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Class A common stock. All outstanding shares of Class A common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.

Allocation of Income and Loss

Income and losses are allocated among the shareholders based upon the number of shares outstanding.

Class B Common Stock

Voting Rights

Holders of shares of Class B common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record by such holder and all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. Accordingly, the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners, as holders of Class B common stock, collectively have a number of votes in Ladder Capital Corp that is equal to the aggregate number of LP Units that they hold. Holders of shares of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to our shareholders for their vote or approval, except as otherwise required by applicable law.

No Dividend or Liquidation Rights

Holders of Class B common stock do not have any right to receive dividends or to receive a distribution upon a liquidation or winding up of Ladder Capital Corp.

Exchange for Class A Common Stock

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, the Continuing LCFH Limited Partners may from time to time, beginning 181 days after February 11, 2014 (subject to the conditions therein), exchange an equal number of LP Units and Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications.

Predecessor Capital Structure

The capital structure discussed below is reflective of LCFH’s structure as it existed at February 11, 2014, immediately prior to the Reorganization Transactions.  Immediately following the Reorganization Transactions, with the exception of the discussions regarding quarterly tax distributions, the provisions set forth below no longer apply.

Pursuant to LCFH’s Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, the LCFH’s general partner has delegated all management powers to the Company’s Board of Directors, who, pursuant to the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement, are appointed by certain significant investors and the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company.

Cash Distributions to Partners

Distributions (other than tax distributions which are described below) will be made in the priorities described below at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors.  All capitalized items used in this section but not defined shall have the respective meanings given to such capitalized terms in the Amended and Restated LLLP Agreement.

First, to the holders of Series A and Series B participating preferred units pro rata based on the capital account of each such holder’s interests, until the Series A and Series B participating preferred unit holders have each received an amount equivalent to their respective capital accounts; then

Second, 20% to the common unit holders, and 80% to the holders of Series A participating preferred units, until the Series A participating preferred unit holders have each received an amount equivalent to $124 per unit; and

Thereafter, 20% to common unit holders, and 80% to the holders of Series A and Series B participating preferred units, pro rata based on the units held by each holder.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to available liquidity as determined by Company’s Board of Directors, the Company intends to make quarterly tax distributions equal to a partner’s “Quarterly Estimated Tax Amount,” which shall be computed (as more fully described in the Company’s LLLP Agreement) for each partner as the product of (x) the federal taxable income (or alternative minimum taxable income, as the case may be,) allocated by the Company to such partner in respect of the partnership interests of the Company held by such partner and (y) the highest marginal blended federal, state and local income tax rate applicable to an individual residing in New York, NY, taking into account for federal income tax purposes, the deductibility of state and local taxes.

Allocation of Income and Loss

Income and losses are allocated among the partners in a manner to reflect as closely as possible the amount each partner would be distributed under the LLLP Agreement upon liquidation of the Operating Partnership’s assets.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

	Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale
December 31, 2013	$	12,133,807
Other comprehensive income of predecessor	18,605,177
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor(1)	(1,597,237		)
February 10, 2014	29,141,747
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income of predecessor	(29,141,747		)
February 11, 2014	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (2)	19,117,143
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)	(5,911,314		)
Net current-period other comprehensive income	13,205,829
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	8,181,530
Net current-period other comprehensive income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	5,024,299

(1) Amount of change reflects change in unrealized (gains)/losses related to investments in real estate securities, net of reclassification adjustments, and is included in gain on securities on the combined consolidated statements of income.

(2) Excludes provision for income taxes of $3,981,201 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.

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SEGMENT REPORTING

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

18. SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company has determined that it has three reportable segments based on how management reviews and manages its business.  These reportable segments include Loans, Securities, and Real Estate.  The Loans segment includes mortgage loan receivables held for investment (balance sheet loans) and mortgage loan receivables held for sale (conduit loans).  The Securities segment is composed of all of the Company’s activities related to commercial real estate securities, which include investments in CMBS and U.S. Agency Securities.  The Real Estate segment includes selected net lease and other real estate assets.  Corporate/Other includes the Company’s investments in joint ventures, other asset management activities and operating expenses.

The Company evaluates performance based on the following financial measures for each segment ($ in thousands):

	Loans			Securities			Real Estate			Corporate/Other(1)			Company Total
Three months ended June 30, 2014
Interest income	$	27,731		$	17,363		$	—		$	18		$	45,112
Interest expense	(3,596		)	(1,538		)	(3,783		)	(7,835		)	(16,752		)
Net interest income (expense)	24,135			15,825			(3,783		)	(7,817		)	28,360
Provision for loan losses	(150		)	—			—			—			(150		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	23,985			15,825			(3,783		)	(7,817		)	28,210
Operating lease income	—			—			12,803			—			12,803
Tenant recoveries	—			—			2,142			—			2,142
Sale of loans, net	45,419			—			—			—			45,419
Gain on securities	—			5,376			—			—			5,376
Sale of real estate, net	435			—			8,625			—			9,060
Fee income	688			5			—			1,499			2,192
Net result from derivative transactions	(9,126		)	(16,147		)	—			—			(25,273		)
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			987			—			987
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			2,782			—			—			2,782
Total other income	37,416			(7,984		)	24,557			1,499			55,488
Salaries and employee benefits	(8,200		)	—			—			(18,283		)	(26,483		)
Operating expenses	48			—			—			(3,712		)	(3,664		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(7,380		)	—			(7,380		)
Fee expense	(420		)	(17		)	(23		)	(253		)	(713		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(6,881		)	(137		)	(7,018		)
Total costs and expenses	(8,572		)	(17		)	(14,284		)	(22,385		)	(45,258		)
Tax expense	—			—			—			(8,199		)	(8,199		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	52,829		$	7,824		$	6,490		$	(36,902	)	$	30,241
Total assets as of June 30, 2014	$	1,129,837		$	1,834,488		$	561,177		$	298,582		$	3,824,084
Three months ended June 30, 2013
Interest income	$	14,078		$	14,056		$	—		$	2,034		$	30,168
Interest expense	(1,217		)	(717		)	(2,920		)	(7,088		)	(11,942		)
Net interest income (expense)	12,861			13,339			(2,920		)	(5,054		)	18,226
Provision for loan losses	(150		)	—			—			—			(150		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	12,711			13,339			(2,920		)	(5,054		)	18,076
Operating lease income	—			—			8,906			—			8,906
Tenant recoveries	—			—			—			—			—
Sale of loans, net	35,814			—			—			—			35,814
Gain on securities	—			3,311			—			—			3,311
Sale of real estate, net	186			—			3,479			—			3,665
Fee income	332			8			46			1,779			2,165
Net result from derivative transactions	14,230			6,449			—			—			20,679
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			—			595			595
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			(4,789		)	—			—			(4,789		)
Total other income	50,562			4,979			12,431			2,374			70,346
Salaries and employee benefits	(5,000		)	—			—			(8,882		)	(13,882		)
Operating expenses	53			—			—			(2,789		)	(2,736		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(3,545		)	—			(3,545		)
Fee expense	(716		)	(340		)	(2,606		)	(127		)	(3,789		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(2,938		)	(137		)	(3,075		)
Total costs and expenses	(5,663		)	(340		)	(9,089		)	(11,935		)	(27,027		)
Tax expense	—			—			(242		)	(1,374		)	(1,616		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	57,610		$	17,978		$	180		$	(15,989	)	$	59,779
Total assets as of June 30, 2013	$	911,295		$	887,523		$	521,369		$	178,077		$	2,498,264

	Loans			Securities			Real Estate			Corporate/Other(1)			Company Total
Six months ended June 30, 2014
Interest income	$	48,040		$	33,868		$	—		$	26		$	81,934
Interest expense	(5,784		)	(2,803		)	(7,114		)	(15,892		)	(31,593		)
Net interest income (expense)	42,256			31,065			(7,114		)	(15,866		)	50,341
Provision for loan losses	(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	41,956			31,065			(7,114		)	(15,866		)	50,041
Operating lease income	—			—			26,017			—			26,017
Tenant recoveries	—			—			4,222			—			4,222
Sale of loans, net	86,721			—			—			—			86,721
Gain on securities	—			7,185			—			—			7,185
Sale of real estate, net	782			—			14,971			—			15,753
Fee income	1,353			96			—			3,052			4,501
Net result from derivative transactions	(19,869		)	(31,691		)	—			—			(51,560		)
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			1,336			—			1,336
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			1,748			—			—			1,748
Total other income	68,987			(22,662		)	46,546			3,052			95,923
Salaries and employee benefits	(14,500		)	—			—			(31,986		)	(46,486		)
Operating expenses	89			—			—			(6,794		)	(6,705		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(14,982		)	—			(14,982		)
Fee expense	(722		)	(39		)	(41		)	(413		)	(1,215		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(14,171		)	(274		)	(14,445		)
Total costs and expenses	(15,133		)	(39		)	(29,194		)	(39,467		)	(83,833		)
Tax expense	—			—			—			(13,488		)	(13,488		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	95,810		$	8,364		$	10,238		$	(65,769	)	$	48,643
Total assets as of June 30, 2014	$	1,129,837		$	1,834,488		$	561,177		$	298,582		$	3,824,084
Six months ended June 30, 2013
Interest income	$	32,789		$	28,611		$	—		$	29		$	61,429
Interest expense	(3,093		)	(2,046		)	(4,000		)	(14,010		)	(23,149		)
Net interest income (expense)	29,696			26,565			(4,000		)	(13,981		)	38,280
Provision for loan losses	(300		)	—			—			—			(300		)
Net interest income (expense) after provision for loan losses	29,396			26,565			(4,000		)	(13,981		)	37,980
Operating lease income	—			—			15,390			—			15,390
Tenant recoveries	—			—			—			—			—
Sale of loans, net	118,681			—			—			140			118,821
Gain on securities	—			5,876			—			—			5,876
Sale of real estate, net	—			—			7,363			—			7,363
Fee income	1,325			8			213			2,057			3,603
Net result from derivative transactions	14,113			8,836			—			—			22,949
Earnings from investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	—			—			—			989			989
Unrealized gain (loss) on Agency interest-only securities, net	—			(5,039		)	—			—			(5,039		)
Total other income	134,119			9,681			22,966			3,186			169,952
Salaries and employee benefits	(16,300		)	—			—			(17,293		)	(33,593		)
Operating expenses	103			—			—			(5,112		)	(5,009		)
Real estate operating expenses	—			—			(6,425		)	—			(6,425		)
Fee expense	(1,562		)	(357		)	(3,057		)	(217		)	(5,193		)
Depreciation and amortization	—			—			(5,925		)	(274		)	(6,199		)
Total costs and expenses	(17,759		)	(357		)	(15,407		)	(22,896		)	(56,419		)
Tax expense	—			—			(474		)	(3,210		)	(3,684		)
Segment profit (loss)	$	145,756		$	35,889		$	3,085		$	(36,901	)	$	147,829
Total assets as of June 30, 2013	$	911,295		$	887,523		$	521,369		$	178,077		$	2,498,264

(1) Corporate/Other represents all corporate level and unallocated items including any intercompany eliminations necessary to reconcile to combined consolidated Company totals.  This caption also includes the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and strategic investments that are not related to the other reportable segments above, including the Company’s investment in FHLB stock of $57.2 million as of June 30, 2014.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 5)	Jun. 30, 2014 loan	Dec. 31, 2013 loan
Mortgage Loans Receivable Held for Investment
Number of mortgage loans impaired	0	0

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

Schedule of provision for income taxes

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Current expense
Federal	$	10,452,799		$	15,819,774
State and local	2,957,292			4,762,804
Total current expense	13,410,091			20,582,578
Deferred expense/(benefit)
Federal	(4,353,718		)	(5,875,173		)
State and local	(857,749		)	(1,219,564		)
Total deferred expense/(benefit)	(5,211,467		)	(7,094,737		)
Provision for income tax expense	$	8,198,624		$	13,487,841

Schedule of reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
US statutory tax rate	35.00	%	35.00	%
Increase due to state and local taxes	3.76	%	4.10	%
Benefit of partnership income not subject to taxation	-17.33	%	-17.33	%
Effective income tax rate	21.43	%	21.77	%

Schedule of components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities

	June 30, 2014
Deferred Tax Assets
Depreciation	$	2,033,698
Equity based compensation	2,613,308
Unrealized gains and losses	2,447,731
Total Deferred Tax Assets	$	7,094,737
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Unrealized gains and losses	—
Total Deferred Tax Liabilities	$	—
Net Deferred Tax Assets/(Liabilities)	$	7,094,737

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Combined Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 30,242,693	$ 59,779,545	$ 48,643,515	$ 147,829,517
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on real estate securities, available for sale	22,118,417	(11,942,940)	37,722,320	(10,955,184)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income	(5,699,736)	(3,311,422)	(7,508,551)	(5,876,315)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	16,418,681	(15,254,362)	30,213,769	(16,831,499)
Comprehensive income	46,661,374	44,525,183	78,857,284	130,998,018
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures	(46,409)	354,274	145,111	327,030
Comprehensive income of combined Class A Common shareholders and predecessor unit holders	46,614,965	44,879,457	79,002,395	131,325,048
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to predecessor unitholders			(4,379,909)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in operating partnership	(27,446,074)		(44,441,058)
Comprehensive (income) loss				131,325,048
Class A Common Stock
Unrealized gains on securities, net of tax:
Comprehensive (income) loss	$ 19,168,891		$ 30,181,428

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting and Principles of Combination and Consolidation

The accompanying combined consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).  In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented in this report reflects all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results of operations, financial position and cash flows.  The interim combined consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 of our Predecessor, LCFH, which are included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, as certain disclosures would substantially duplicate those contained in the audited consolidated financial statements have not been included in this interim report.  Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. The interim combined consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, and do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair statement of our combined consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP.

The combined consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and those of its subsidiaries which are majority-owned and/or controlled by the Company and variable interest entities for which the Company has determined itself to be the primary beneficiary, if any.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.  The combined consolidated financial statements of the Company are comprised of the consolidation of LCFH and its wholly-owned and majority owned subsidiaries, prior to the IPO Transactions, and the consolidated financial statements of Ladder Capital Corp, subsequent to the IPO Transactions.

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 — Consolidation (“ASC 810”), provides guidance on the identification of entities for which control is achieved through means other than voting rights (“variable interest entities” or “VIEs”) and the determination of which business enterprise, if any, should consolidate the VIEs. Generally, the consideration of whether an entity is a VIE applies when either: (1) the equity investors (if any) lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest; (2) the equity investment at risk is insufficient to finance that entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support; or (3) the equity investors have voting rights that are not proportionate to their economic interests and the activities of the entity involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor with a disproportionately small voting interest.  The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary.  The primary beneficiary is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and right to receive the returns from the VIE that would be significant to the VIE. As of June 30, 2014, the Company does not have investments in VIEs.

The Company accounted for the IPO Transactions as an exchange between entities under common control and recorded the net assets and shareholders’ equity of the contributed entities at historical cost.

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are defined as “the portion of the equity (net assets) in the subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent.”  Noncontrolling interests are presented as a separate component of capital in the combined consolidated balance sheets.  In addition, the presentation of net income attributes earnings to shareholders/unitholders (controlling interest) and noncontrolling interests.

Pursuant to ASC 810, Consolidation, on the accounting and reporting for noncontrolling interests and changes in ownership interests of a subsidiary, changes in a parent’s ownership interest (and transactions with noncontrolling interest unitholders in the subsidiary) while the parent retains its controlling interest in its subsidiary should be accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest shall be adjusted to reflect the change in its ownership interest in the subsidiary, with the offset to equity attributable to the parent. Accordingly, as a result of reorganization transactions which caused changes in ownership percentages between the Company’s Class A shareholders and the noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership that occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company has increased noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership and decreased additional paid-in capital in the Company’s shareholders’ equity by $2.2 million as of June 30, 2014.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

During the Company’s reporting process for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company identified and corrected an error that impacted the financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  At that time, in accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC Topic 250 - Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (“ASC 250”), the Company concluded that the error in accounting was not material to the financial statements to any previous reporting period when taken as a whole, both on a quantitative and qualitative basis.  However, the Company elected to revise its previously issued financial statements to properly reflect the impact of the error in such financial statements.  Following is a summary of the error identified and corrected:

The Company identified and corrected an error in the manner in which it accounted for the sale of loans into a securitization that had been originated to a consolidated affiliate (“Intercompany Loans”). Specifically, the Company historically incorrectly accounted for the sale of Intercompany Loans as a transfer of financial assets under ASC Topic 860 - Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets (“ASC 860”), rather than as origination of debt. The effect of the correction is the reclassification of a portion of net proceeds from sale of loans, net to a component of long-term financing, with the resulting premium on long-term financing amortized over the life of the loan as a reduction of interest expense, and accordingly impacts the combined consolidated statements of income, cash flows, comprehensive income, and segment reporting included in Note 18. Net income was decreased by $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, with a corresponding increase to long-term financing.

The effects of the revision are summarized in the following tables:

Consolidated Statements of Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments		As Revised
Interest expense	$	23,411,488	(262,573	)	$	23,148,915
Net interest income	38,017,618		262,573		38,280,191
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	37,717,618		262,573		37,980,191
Sale of loans, net	121,444,307		(2,623,085	)	118,821,222
Total other income	172,575,791		(2,623,085	)	169,952,706
Income before taxes	153,873,549		(2,360,512	)	151,513,037
Net Income	150,190,029		(2,360,512	)	147,829,517
Net income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	150,517,059		(2,360,512	)	148,156,547

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported		Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029	$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Comprehensive Income	133,358,530		(2,360,512		)	130,998,018
Comprehensive income attributable to preferred and common unit holders	133,685,560		(2,360,512		)	131,325,048

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Revised
Net Income	$	150,190,029		$	(2,360,512	)	$	147,829,517
Amortization of (premium) discount on long-term debt	—			(262,573		)	(262,573		)
Realized gain on sale of mortgage loan receivables	(121,444,307		)	2,623,085			(118,821,222		)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loan receivables held for sale	1,384,535,274			(2,623,085		)	1,381,912,189
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	244,363,851			(2,623,085		)	241,740,766
Proceeds from long-term financing	62,547,354			2,623,085			65,170,439
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(285,562,616		)	2,623,085			(282,939,531		)

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In particular, the estimates used in the pricing process for real estate securities and the process for determining effective yield for purposes of recognition of interest income and determining other than temporary impairment are inherently subjective and imprecise. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash Collateral Held by Broker

The Company maintains accounts with brokers to facilitate financial derivative and repurchase agreement transactions in support of its loan and securities investments and risk management activities. Based on the value of the positions in these accounts and the associated margin requirements, the Company may be required to deposit additional cash into these broker accounts.  The cash collateral held by broker is considered restricted cash.

Mortgage Loans Receivable Held for Investment

Loans that the Company has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff, are reported at their outstanding principal balances net of any unearned income, unamortized deferred fees or costs, premiums or discounts and an allowance for loan losses. Loan origination fees and direct loan origination costs are deferred and recognized in interest income over the estimated life of the loans using the interest method, adjusted for actual prepayments.  The Company may sell mortgage loans receivable held for investment to an unaffiliated third party or LCRIP I, as described in Note 7.  Upon the decision to sell such loans, the Company will transfer the loan from mortgage loan receivables held for investment to mortgage loan receivables held for sale at the lower of carrying value or fair value less cost to sell on the combined consolidated balance sheets.

The Company evaluates each loan classified as a mortgage loan receivable held for investment for impairment at least quarterly. Impairment occurs when it is deemed probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. If the loan is considered to be impaired, an allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the loan to the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s contractual effective rate or the fair value of the collateral, if recovery of the Company’s investment is expected solely from the collateral. The Company estimates its loan loss provision based on its historical loss experience and expectation of losses inherent in the investment portfolio but not yet realized. Since inception, the Company has had no events of impairment on any of the loans it has originated, however, to ensure that the risk exposures are properly measured and the appropriate reserves are taken, the Company assesses a loan loss provision balance that will grow over time with its portfolio and the related risk as the assets are aged and approach maturity and ultimate refinancing where applicable.

The Company’s loans are typically collateralized by real estate. As a result, the Company regularly evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration associated with the performance and/or value of the underlying collateral property as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower/sponsor on a loan by loan basis. The Company also evaluates the financial wherewithal of any loan guarantors as well as the borrower’s competency in managing and operating the properties. In addition, the Company considers the overall economic environment, real estate sector, and geographic sub-market in which the borrower operates. Such impairment analyses are completed and reviewed by asset management personnel, who utilize various data sources, including (i) periodic financial data such as property occupancy, tenant profile, rental rates, operating expenses, the borrowers exit plan, and capitalization and discount rates, (ii) site inspections, and (iii) current credit spreads and other market data.

Upon the completion of the process above, the Company concluded that no loans originated by the Company were impaired as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Significant judgment is required when evaluating loans for impairment, therefore actual results over time could be materially different.

Real Estate

The Company records acquired real estate at cost and makes assessments as to the useful lives of depreciable assets. The Company considers the period of future benefit of the asset to determine its appropriate useful lives. Depreciation is computed using a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of 20 to 47 years for buildings, four to 15 years for building fixtures and improvements and the remaining lease term for acquired intangible lease assets.

The Company classifies investments in real estate as held and used. The Company measures and records a property that is classified as held and used at its carrying amount, adjusted for any depreciation expense and impairments, as applicable.

Certain of the Company’s real estate investments are condominium units that the Company intends to sell over time. As of January 1, 2014, the date the Company adopted the accounting guidance in ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), the results of operations and the related gain or loss on sale of properties that have been sold are not reflected as real estate held for sale or presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income due to fact that the disposal does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results and full disposal is not expected to be completed within one year.  Prior to January 1, 2014, the results of operations and the related gain or loss on sale of condominium units that have been sold are not reflected as held for sale or presented in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income due to the significant continuing involvement in the real estate held through the consolidated homeowner’s association.

Certain of the Company’s real estate is leased to others on a net basis where the tenant is generally responsible for payment of real estate taxes, property, building and general liability insurance and property and building maintenance. These leases are for fixed terms of varying length and provide for annual rentals. Rental income from leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases. The excess of rents recognized over amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases are included in unbilled rent receivable within other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

Allocation of Purchase Price for Acquired Real Estate

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, the Company determines whether a transaction or other event is a business combination. If the transaction is determined to be a business combination, the Company determines if the transaction is considered to be between entities under common control. The acquisition of an entity under common control is accounted for on the carryover basis of accounting whereby the assets and liabilities of the companies are recorded upon the merger on the same basis as they were carried by the companies on the merger date. All other business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, the Company recognizes the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity. In addition, the Company evaluates the existence of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. The Company will immediately expense acquisition-related costs and fees associated with business combinations.

The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired properties and businesses accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired based an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up period for each property, taking into account current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, the Company includes real estate taxes, and insurance and other operating expenses. The Company also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related expenses.

Above-market and below-market in-place lease values for owned properties are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease intangibles are amortized as a decrease to rental income over the remaining term of the lease plus any assumed renewals of below market lease terms. The capitalized below-market lease values will be amortized as an increase to rental income over the remaining term of the lease and any below market fixed rate renewal periods provided within the respective leases. If a tenant with a below market rent renewal does not renew, any remaining unamortized amount will be taken into income at that time.

The fair value of investments and debt are valued using techniques consistent with those disclosed in Note 9, depending on the nature of the investment or debt. The fair value of all other assumed assets and liabilities are based on the best information available.

The aggregate value of intangible assets related to customer relationships is measured based on the Company’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Company’s overall relationship with the tenant. Characteristics considered by the Company in determining these values include the nature and extent of the Company’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals, among other factors.

The value of in-place leases is amortized to expense over the initial terms of the respective leases, including any probable renewal periods, which range primarily from four to 25 years. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the initial terms and any presumed renewal periods to be exercised in the respective leases, but in no event do the amortization periods for intangible assets exceed the remaining depreciable lives of the buildings. If a tenant terminates its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value and customer relationship intangibles is charged to expense.

In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating purchase price, the Company utilizes a number of sources, including independent appraisals that may be obtained in connection with the acquisition or financing of the respective property and other market data. The Company also considers information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, as well as subsequent marketing and leasing activities, in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and intangible liabilities assumed.

Impairment of Held for Use Property

On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of the Company’s properties classified as held for use may be impaired.  In addition to identifying any specific circumstances which may affect a property or properties, management considers other criteria for determining which properties may require assessment for potential impairment.  The criteria considered by management include reviewing low leased percentages, significant near-term lease expirations, recently acquired properties, current and historical operating and/or cash flow losses, near-term mortgage debt maturities or other factors that might impact the Company’s intent and ability to hold the property.  A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property is less than the carrying value of the property.  To the extent impairment has occurred, the loss shall be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.  The Company’s estimates of aggregate future cash flows expected to be generated by each property are based on a number of assumptions.  These assumptions are generally based on management’s experience in its local real estate markets and the effects of current market conditions.  The assumptions are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates, and costs to operate each property.  As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter management’s assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analyses may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairments may be realized in the future.

Real Estate Held for Sale

In accordance with accounting guidance found in ASC Topic 360 - Property, Plant, and Equipment (“ASC 360”), when assets are identified by management as held for sale, the Company discontinues depreciating the assets and estimates the sales price, net of selling costs, of such assets.  If, in management’s opinion, the estimated net sales price of the assets which have been identified as held for sale is less than the net book value of the assets, an impairment charge will be recorded in the combined consolidated statements of income.

If circumstances arise that previously were considered unlikely and, as a result, the Company decides not to sell a property previously classified as held for sale, the property is reclassified as held and used.  A property that is reclassified is measured and recorded individually at the lower of (a) its carrying amount before the property was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the property been continuously classified as held and used, or (b) the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.

Sales of Real Estate

Gains on sales of real estate are recognized pursuant to the provisions included in ASC 360-20, Real Estate Sales (“ASC 360-20”). The specific timing of a sale is measured against various criteria in ASC 360-20 related to the terms of the transaction and any continuing involvement in the form of management or financial assistance associated with the properties. If the sales criteria for the full accrual method are not met, the Company defers some or all of the gain recognition and accounts for the continued operations of the property by applying the finance, leasing, profit sharing, deposit, installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate, until the sales criteria are met.

Valuation Hierarchy

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, the methodologies used for valuing such instruments have been categorized into three broad levels as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.

Level 2 - Valuations based principally on other observable market parameters, including:

· Quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments,

· Quoted prices in less active or inactive markets for identical or similar instruments,

· Other observable inputs (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates), and

· Market corroborated inputs (derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data).

Level 3 - Valuations based significantly on unobservable inputs.

· Valuations based on third party indications (broker quotes, counterparty quotes or pricing services) which were, in turn, based significantly on unobservable inputs or were otherwise not supportable as Level 2 valuations.

· Valuations based on internal models with significant unobservable inputs.

Pursuant to the authoritative guidance, these levels form a hierarchy.  The Company follows this hierarchy for its financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The classifications are based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

It is the Company’s policy to determine when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred at the end of the reporting period.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740 - Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the recognition of tax benefits or expenses on the temporary differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.  The Company’s operations were historically organized as a limited liability limited partnership which elected to be treated as a partnership for income tax purposes.  Accordingly, the Company’s income was not subject to U.S. federal income taxes.  Taxes related to income earned by this entity represented obligations of the individual partners and were not reflected in the combined consolidated financial statements.  Instead, income taxes shown on the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements were attributable to the New York City Unincorporated Business Tax.  After the Company’s IPO, the income from operations attributable to the Company is taxed at the prevailing federal, state and local and foreign income tax rates.  Income from operations of LCFH remains taxable to its limited partners.

The Company determines whether a tax position of the Company is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement which could result in the Company recording a tax liability that would reduce shareholders’ equity.

The Company’s policy is to classify interest and penalties associated with underpayment of federal and state income taxes, if any, as a component of general and administrative expense on its combined consolidated statements of income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any interest or penalties associated with the underpayment of any income taxes. The last three tax years remain open and subject to examination by tax jurisdictions.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Federal Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting of share-based payment awards and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the end of the requisite service period, the remaining unrecognized compensation cost should be recognized prospectively over the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest. The requisite service period ends when the employee can cease rendering service and still be eligible to vest in the award if the performance target is achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective for all entities for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. An entity may apply the amendments in ASU 2014-12 either (i) prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively to all awards with performance targets that are outstanding as of the beginning of the earliest annual period presented in the financial statements and to all new or modified awards thereafter. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures (“ASU 2014-11”). The pronouncement changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and linked repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The pronouncement also requires two new disclosures. The first disclosure requires an entity to disclose information on transfers accounted for as sales in transactions that are economically similar to repurchase agreements. The second disclosure provides increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The pronouncement is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is not permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In adopting ASU 2014-09, companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. Additionally, this guidance requires improved disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for the first interim period within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date (ASU 2013-04”).  ASU 2013-04 addresses the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of certain obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date, including debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. U.S. GAAP does not currently include specific guidance on accounting for such obligations with joint and several liability which has resulted in diversity in practice. The ASU requires an entity to measure these obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The ASU is to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the updates scope that exist within the Company’s statement of financial position at the beginning of the year of adoption. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). The objective of this update is to eliminate the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Under this guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except in certain circumstances. This update does not require any new recurring disclosures and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  This guidance became effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its combined consolidated financial statements or footnote disclosures.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”). The objective of this update is to change the criteria for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. Under this guidance, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This update requires expanded disclosures for discontinued operations reporting and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance.  The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	$ 677,932	$ 409,334
Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	7,761	200,501
Long-term financing
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	309,720	287,246
Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	903,000	989,000
Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Outstanding Face Amount	325,000	325,000
Mortgage loan receivables held for investment
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,040,581	549,574
Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	103,719	440,775
FHLB stock
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	57,240	49,450
Level 2 | Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	677,932	409,334
Level 2 | Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	7,761	200,501
Level 2 | Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Fair Value	350,188	341,250
Level 3 | Long-term financing
Liabilities:
Fair Value	313,623	278,129
Level 3 | Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Fair Value	902,812	987,896
Level 3 | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment
Assets:
Fair Value	1,028,918	541,578
Level 3 | Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Fair Value	109,651	455,804
Level 3 | FHLB stock
Assets:
Fair Value	57,240	49,450
Total | Repurchase agreements - short-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	677,932	409,334
Total | Repurchase agreements - long-term
Liabilities:
Fair Value	7,761	200,501
Total | Long-term financing
Liabilities:
Fair Value	313,623	278,129
Total | Borrowings from the FHLB
Liabilities:
Fair Value	902,812	987,896
Total | Senior unsecured notes
Liabilities:
Fair Value	350,188	341,250
Total | Mortgage loan receivables held for investment
Assets:
Fair Value	1,028,918	541,578
Total | Mortgage loan receivables held for sale
Assets:
Fair Value	109,651	455,804
Total | FHLB stock
Assets:
Fair Value	57,240	49,450
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Derivative liability face amount	859,400	154,500
Recurring | CMBS
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,199,855	1,160,741
Recurring | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	7,435,884	5,702,862
Recurring | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	1,714,071	1,848,270
Recurring | FHLMC interest-only
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	217,926	219,677
Recurring | GN construction securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	20,193	12,858
Recurring | GN permanent securities
Assets:
Outstanding Face Amount	95,868	108,310
Recurring | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Derivative asset face amount	81,272	808,700
Recurring | Level 2 | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Fair Value	15,733	7,031
Recurring | Level 2 | CMBS
Assets:
Fair Value	1,239,297	1,164,936
Recurring | Level 2 | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	378,705	258,058
Recurring | Level 2 | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	88,898	99,877
Recurring | Level 2 | FHLMC interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	7,394	8,152
Recurring | Level 2 | GN construction securities
Assets:
Fair Value	20,277	13,007
Recurring | Level 2 | GN permanent securities
Assets:
Fair Value	99,917	113,216
Recurring | Level 2 | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Fair Value	196	8,244
Recurring | Total | Nonhedge derivatives
Liabilities:
Fair Value	15,733	7,031
Recurring | Total | CMBS
Assets:
Fair Value	1,239,297	1,164,936
Recurring | Total | CMBS interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	378,705	258,058
Recurring | Total | GNMA interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	88,898	99,877
Recurring | Total | FHLMC interest-only
Assets:
Fair Value	7,394	8,152
Recurring | Total | GN construction securities
Assets:
Fair Value	20,277	13,007
Recurring | Total | GN permanent securities
Assets:
Fair Value	99,917	113,216
Recurring | Total | Nonhedge derivatives
Assets:
Fair Value	$ 196	$ 8,244

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (Meridian, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Meridian
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Fees incurred for loans originated	$ 0	$ 150,000	$ 0	$ 300,000
Fees accrued and payable	$ 425,000		$ 425,000

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance date of the financial statements and determined that the following disclosure is necessary:

Senior Notes Offering

On August 1, 2014, Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP (the “Issuer”) and Ladder Capital Finance Corporation (the “Co-Issuer” and, together with the Issuer, the “Issuers”) issued $300.0 million in 5.875% senior notes due 2021 (the “Senior Notes”). The Issuers, the Company (the “Parent Guarantor”) and certain of the Parent Guarantor’s subsidiaries (together with the Parent Guarantor, the “Guarantors”) entered into a purchase agreement with certain initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”). The net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the offering discount, Initial Purchaser’s commissions and the estimated offering expenses payable by the Issuers, were approximately $295.0 million.

The Senior Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of August 1, 2014 (the “Indenture”), between the Issuers, the Guarantors and Wilmington Trust, National Association as trustee (the “Trustee”).

The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2015. The Senior Notes will mature on August 1, 2021.

The Senior Notes and the guarantees are senior in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes rank equal in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and Guarantors’ other existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Senior Notes are effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the Issuers’ and the Guarantors’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, including obligations under the Credit Agreement, which are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Issuers and Guarantors.

Committed Loan Repurchase Facility

On July 17, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with a major U.S. bank to modify the terms of its credit facility to modify the terms of certain leverage covenants and reporting requirements.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Schedule of the Company's net income and weighted average shares outstanding

(In thousands except share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014		For the Period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Basic Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$	12,505	$	25,157
Diluted Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$	21,951	$	45,249
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic	48,909,692		48,909,692
Diluted	97,617,710		97,714,070

Schedule of calculation of basic and diluted net income per share amounts

(In thousands except share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			For the Period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,505		$	25,157
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692			48,909,692
Basic net income per share of Class A common stock	$	0.26		$	0.51
Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,505		$	25,157
Add (deduct) - dilutive effect of:
Amounts attributable to operating partnership’s share of Ladder Capital Corp net income	17,691			36,260
Additional corporate tax	(8,246		)	(16,168		)
Diluted net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	21,951		$	45,249
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692			48,909,692
Add - dilutive effect of:
Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders	48,534,459			48,535,268
Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock	173,559			269,110
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	97,617,710			97,714,070
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock	$	0.22		$	0.46

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

12.              EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company’s net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014 consists of the following:

(In thousands except share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014		For the Period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Basic Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$	12,505	$	25,157
Diluted Net income available for Class A common stockholders	$	21,951	$	45,249
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic	48,909,692		48,909,692
Diluted	97,617,710		97,714,070

Net income per share information is not applicable for reporting periods prior to February 11, 2014.  The calculation of basic and diluted net income per share amounts for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014 are described and presented below.

Basic Net Income per Share

Numerator-utilizes net income available for Class A common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively.

Denominator-utilizes the weighted average shares of Class A common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively.

Diluted Net Income per Share

Numerator-utilizes net income available for Class A common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively, for the basic net income per share calculation described above, adding net income amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest in the operating partnership using the as-if converted method for the Class B common shareholders while adjusting for additional corporate income tax expense for the described net income add back.

Denominator-utilizes the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and the period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014, respectively, for the basic net income per share calculation described above adding the dilutive effect of shares issuable relating to operating partnership exchangeable interests and the incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock using the treasury method. 

(In thousands except share amounts)	For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014			For the Period February 11, 2014 through June 30, 2014
Basic Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,505		$	25,157
Denominator:
Weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692			48,909,692
Basic net income per share of Class A common stock	$	0.26		$	0.51
Diluted Net Income Per Share of Class A Common Stock
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	12,505		$	25,157
Add (deduct) - dilutive effect of:
Amounts attributable to operating partnership’s share of Ladder Capital Corp net income	17,691			36,260
Additional corporate tax	(8,246		)	(16,168		)
Diluted net income attributable to Class A common shareholders	$	21,951		$	45,249
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	48,909,692			48,909,692
Add - dilutive effect of:
Shares issuable relating to converted Class B common shareholders	48,534,459			48,535,268
Incremental shares of unvested Class A restricted stock	173,559			269,110
Diluted weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding	97,617,710			97,714,070
Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock	$	0.22		$	0.46

The shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings of Ladder Capital Corp and are, therefore, not participating securities. Accordingly, basic and diluted net income per share of Class B common stock has not been presented, although the assumed conversion of Class B common stock has been included in the presented diluted net income per share.