Since March 2020 (when we lowered the ratings on elevated pandemic-related risks in commercial real estate), Starwood Property Trust Inc. has performed well, further diversified and grown, and maintained a healthy balance sheet supported by debt and equity raises. We raised our long-term issuer credit rating on Starwood to 'BB' from 'BB-' and our ratings on its senior secured and unsecured debt each by a notch to 'BB' and 'BB-', respectively. The stable outlook reflects our expectation for the company to continue growing across its business lines while maintaining profitability, good asset quality, and leverage and liquidity near current levels. On April 27, 2022, S&P Global Ratings raised its issuer credit ratings on Starwood Property Trust Inc. and subsidiary Starwood