England-based loans broaden the Fund’s geographic exposure alongside its U.S. real estate debt holdings
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Redwood Investment Management, LLC (“Redwood”), investment adviser to the Redwood Private Real Estate Debt Fund (Class I: CREMX) (the “Fund”), today announced the addition of exposure to loans secured by commercial real estate in the United Kingdom. The investments introduce England-based properties alongside the Fund’s U.S. real estate debt holdings.
The addition builds on CREMX‘s focus on shorter-duration, first-lien commercial real estate lending and its objectives of generating current income and seeking to preserve shareholder capital.
As of September 24, 2026, CREMX held 11 U.K. loan investments, representing approximately $49 million, or 10.4%.
“Expanding our opportunity set does not change the questions we ask before investing,” said Richard M. Duff, JD, Portfolio Manager and Managing Partner at Redwood Investment Management. “We start with the real estate securing the loan, the borrower’s equity commitment, and the path to repayment. We believe select U.K. lending opportunities can complement the portfolio when those fundamentals—and the lender’s rights—meet our investment standards.”
Additional Geography, Loan-Level Evaluation
The Fund’s U.K. loan exposure includes properties across several commercial real estate categories. Examples include hotels in Wakefield, Banbury, Ashford, and Gloucester, multifamily housing in Bristol, retail property in Croydon, and mixed-use development in Richmond. The associated loans are secured by first-ranking legal charges over the properties.
England and Wales offer an established legal framework that supports property transparency and lender rights, though it does not guarantee repayment or a specific recovery timeline.
“For financial advisors, the significance is not simply an additional geography,” Duff added. “It is the ability to access a broader set of commercial real estate lending opportunities with attractive risk/return opportunities through CREMX.”
Non-U.S. lending introduces additional considerations, including currency movements, local legal requirements, and economic conditions. These risks remain relevant even when loans are secured by commercial real estate.
About Redwood Investment Management
Redwood Investment Management brings institutional-grade investment processes to all individual investors through its RiskFirst® solutions. By prioritizing risk management, Redwood believes investment success naturally follows. These innovations include democratizing access to private debt secured by real estate with a single ticker symbol and offering turn-key asset allocation models that blend public and private investments. Redwood partners with financial advisors to deliver these solutions via Redwood mutual funds, LeaderShares® ETFs, and Engineered Risk-Budgeted Model portfolios. With no minimums, accreditation, or paperwork, investors gain access to short-duration, 1st lien secured real estate loans, making sophisticated investing available to all. Learn more at redwoodim.com