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RAIT Financial Trust company history timeline

1997

RAIT was founded in August 1997 by Resource America, Inc. at which time it was led by Betsy Z. Cohen.

2009

In July 2009, the company sold its residential mortgage portfolio to Angelo Gordon for $15.8 million and took a $62 million loss on the sale.

2015

In November 2015, the company signed a lease to move its offices from the Cira Centre.

2017

In May 2017, the company sold UBS Plaza for $14 million.

2018

In December 2018, the company sold PlazAmericas.

2019

In August 2019, after defaulting on its bonds, RAIT filed bankruptcy and agreed to be acquired by Fortress Investment Group for $174.4 million.

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