Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) with its headquarters situated in Los Angeles, California. The company primarily aims to originate and acquire a diverse array of commercial real estate (CRE) debt and net lease real estate holdings. Its comprehensive portfolio includes senior mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, various CRE debt securities, and properties leased under net lease arrangements. The company's operations are divided into distinct segments: Commercial Real Estate Debt: This segment focuses on generating, acquiring, and managing CRE debt investments, encompassing mortgage loans, subordinate interests, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity stakes. Commercial Real Estate Equity: This segment is dedicated to the direct ownership of real estate and related assets. Commercial Real Estate Securities: This segment concentrates on investing in financial instruments such as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), unsecured REIT debt, collateralized debt obligation (CDO) notes, and other securities.