Starwood Property Trust Prices $500M Senior Notes Offering Due 2029

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Starwood Property Trust priced a $500 million private offering of 5.875% unsecured senior notes due 2029, primarily to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

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• $500 Million Senior Notes Priced

  The company priced a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% unsecured senior notes due 2029 at 100.0% of principal amount. This finalizes the terms of the offering announced on June 25, 2026.

• Refinancing and General Corporate Use

  Proceeds will primarily refinance $500 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due 2027, or be used for general corporate purposes and repayment of repurchase facilities. The notes are designated as sustainability bonds for green and/or social projects.

• Maturity Extension at Higher Rate

  This offering extends the maturity of $500 million in debt from 2027 to 2029, but at a higher interest rate (5.875% vs. 4.375%) compared to the notes being refinanced.

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Starwood Property Trust has finalized the terms for its $500 million private offering of senior unsecured notes. This debt issuance, priced at a 5.875% interest rate and due in 2029, is primarily intended to refinance existing 4.375% senior notes maturing in 2027. While the new notes carry a higher interest rate, the offering successfully extends the maturity profile of a significant portion of the company's debt, providing crucial liquidity and financial flexibility, especially following a quarter with a substantial decline in EPS and loan foreclosures. The designation as 'sustainability bonds' also aligns with ESG investment criteria.