Tremont Realty Capital says the middle market represents one of the largest segments of the commercial real estate sector, yet it can often be overlooked.

It is this segment of the market that The RMR Group's Tremont Realty Capital, however, sees significant opportunities.

Tom Lorenzini, SVP of Tremont Realty Capital, says the firm would rather have a deep portfolio of smaller loans than a smaller portfolio of larger loans for better diversification and risk management.

In this episode of GlobeSt.com's podcast, Lorenzini spoke about the current lending market and the firm's lending strategy. He discusses:

• Tremont Realty Capital's unique structure and how it leverages The RMR Group's scale.

• Why the middle market, which Tremont defines as assets having values in the $25 million to $100 million range, may be the sweet spot for lending activity.

• Why no commercial asset class—even office—is off the table this year.