Material Event Form 8 K

On August 22, 2024, Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (the "Company") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement dated August 22, 2024 related to the Company's Amended and Restated Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan. In connection with the filing of the prospectus supplement, Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLPdelivered a legality opinion, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 5.1, with respect to the shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company that may be offered and sold from time to time under the Amended and Restated Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan.