CLAROS MORTGAGE TRUST, INC.
60 Columbus Circle, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10023
November 1, 2021
VIA EDGAR AND EMAIL
Mr. Ronald E. Alper
Division of Corporation Finance – Office of Real Estate and Construction
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549-3233
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-11 (No. 333-260140) of Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Dear Mr. Alper:
On behalf of Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. and pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form S-11 be accelerated to November 2, 2021 at 4:00 pm Eastern Time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
It would be appreciated if, as soon as the Registration Statement is declared effective, you would inform William Cernius of Latham & Watkins LLP at (949) 294-1699 or william.cernius@lw.com.
| Very truly yours, | ||||
| CLAROS MORTGAGE TRUST, INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ Richard J. Mack | |||
| Name: | Richard J. Mack | |||
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |||
cc: William Cernius, Latham & Watkins LLP
