Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance is a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust that originates, structures, and invests in first mortgage loans and alternative structured financings secured by commercial real estate properties, primarily serving state-licensed cannabis operators. The Company generates returns through consistent current income dividends from senior secured loans typically ranging from five to two hundred million dollars with one- to five-year terms, as well as mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and joint venture arrangements. Operating in an underserved market where traditional banks have limited presence due to federal regulatory constraints, the Company targets lower-risk cannabis operators and facilities with strong operational performance and geographic diversification, while opportunistically investing in non-cannabis commercial real estate.