Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, a specialty finance company engaged in originating and investing in commercial real estate assets, reported a GAAP net loss of $11.0 million for the second quarter of 2025, translating to a loss of $0.20 per diluted common share. The company also reported Distributable Earnings Loss of $27.9 million or $0.51 per diluted common share. Subsequent to the quarter ending June 30, 2025, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation closed $43 million in new loan commitments and declared a third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.15 per common share. The company collected $337 million of repayments in the first half of 2025, enhancing its liquidity position with approximately $178 million of available capital, including $94 million in cash. CEO Bryan Donohoe noted that the company has been using its balance sheet strength to address risks in its loan portfolio, leading to investments in new loans in an active real estate market. CFO Jeff Gonzales emphasized the company's liquidity and balance sheet flexibility, which they expect to enhance future earnings.