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Real estate debt


Our global commercial real estate debt platform

Our global commercial real estate debt (CRE debt) platform invests across the capital structure, seeking income-focused, stable and attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for investors through a diversified portfolio of investments. We have an extensive origination network and in-house capabilities in debt structuring, syndication, portfolio management and debt enforcement which allows us to work closely with our clients to develop bespoke and customized long-term strategies that meet their goals and requirements.

A deep history with seasoned experts, supported by an established investment platform

1934
first CRE debt investment
$41B
AUM
530
 investments
50+
 CRE debt professionals

 

CRE debt provides the potential for:

 

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Assets under management as of 31 Dec 2025. Nuveen assets under management (AUM) is inclusive of underlying investment specialists. Totals may not equal 100 % due to rounding. Real estate AUM represents underlying real estate investments for public and private markets, including assets within target date products. Other category includes investments in: land, parking, self storage , hotels, healthcare and marketable securities

Total investments Source Nuveen as of 31 Dec 2025

Total CRE debt professionals Source Nuveen as of 31 Dec 2025.

Important information on risk

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments carry a certain degree of risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there is no assurance that an investment will provide positive performance over any period of time. Certain products and services may not be available to all entities or persons. There is no guarantee that investment objectives will be achieved. See the applicable product literature for details.

Investors should be aware that alternative investments are speculative, subject to substantial risks including the risks associated with limited liquidity, the potential use of leverage, potential short sales, currency exchange rates, and concentrated investments and may involve complex tax structures and investment strategies. Alternative investments may be illiquid, there may be no liquid secondary market or ready purchasers for such securities, they may not be required to provide periodic pricing or valuation information to investors, there may be delays in distributing tax information to investors, they are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as other types of pooled investment vehicles, and they may be subject to high fees and expenses, which will reduce profits.

Real estate debt involves investment in debt instruments secured by or related to real estate assets. These investments are subject to significant risks, including credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment and extension risk, liquidity risk, and the potential for loss of principal. Real estate debt securities may be difficult to value and sell, particularly during periods of market stress. Performance depends on the creditworthiness of underlying borrowers, property values, occupancy rates, and broader economic conditions. These investments may involve complex structures features that affect risk and return characteristics.

As an asset class, real estate-related assets are less developed, more illiquid, and less transparent compared to traditional asset classes. Real estate investments are subject to various risks, including but not limited to, fluctuations in property values, higher expenses or lower income than expected, changes in economic conditions, currency values, environmental problems and liability, the cost of and ability to obtain insurance, and risks related to leasing of properties.

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