Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc is a commercial real estate finance company whose primary investment objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns for stockholders over time, through consistent current income dividends and other distributions, as well as capital appreciation.
They specialize in providing senior secured loans to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states in the U.S., utilizing their expertise and knowledge of real estate, credit, and cannabis. Chicago Atlantic has developed a strong reputation among borrowers for delivering on commitments made, and is positioned to capitalize on the booming cannabis industry with an experienced origination team and a sizable, diversified loan portfolio.
Sales of the U.S. cannabis industry are expected to rival beer, spirits and wine by 2030, creating an increase in demand for financing. This presents a great opportunity for Chicago Atlantic to take advantage of the limited competition environment in this highly fragmented market. Their experienced origination team has closed over $1 billion in credit facilities since 2019, and their loan portfolio is diversified across various operators, geographies, and asset types. With a strong focus on risk management, they are able to offer competitive, risk-adjusted returns to their investors.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc is well-positioned to continue providing investors with attractive returns through investing in the booming cannabis industry. With a ‘credit-first’ underwriting process, stringent criteria centered around operator performance and strength, collateral, regulatory and market environments, as well as an experienced origination team and a diversified loan portfolio, they have the expertise and knowledge necessary to generate consistent profits for shareholders. They are well-placed to capitalize on the growth of the cannabis industry in the U.S., and to remain the lender of choice for leading cannabis operators.