Investor profile - OH
Richard Kruse
Richard Kruse is a real estate investor and operator based in Columbus, OH. Public filings show activity across 41 properties held through 64 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., FOX INVESTMENTS OF OHIO, and ANGEL OAK PRIME BRIDGE.
Richard's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $258.5M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 36 mortgage filings and 41 properties held through 64 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
Columbus, OH
ZIP codes: 43206, 43201, 43205, 43207, and 43219
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in COLUMBUS, CINCINNATI, EUCLID, AKRON, and BEACHWOOD.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (64)
OH · 76,647 properties · 52 mortgages
OH · 14,484 properties · 50 mortgages
OH · 0 properties · 32 mortgages
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Mortgages (36)
Top Lenders
$252.5M · 1 loan
$3.3M · 2 loans
$880k · 3 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 | $252.5M | Open | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | ATHENE ANNUITY AND LIFE CO | 17382 FOLTZ PKWY, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149 |
| 02/11/2020 | $25k | Open | HAWKEYE INVESTMENTS | HAZLEY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC | 1354 S 3RD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43207 |
| 09/26/2019 | $300k | Open | ANGEL OAK PRIME BRIDGE | HAZLEY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC | 1354 S 3RD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43207 |
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Owned Properties (41)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11328 TEMPLETON DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45251 | BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO NA AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST | Sold | $201k |
| 470 WELLESLEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45224 | MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT LLC FKA REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC | Sold | $142k |
| 1815 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45206 410 | ELIZABETH ICKES | Sold | $120k |
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FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and commercial properties across Columbus, OH.
What companies is Richard Kruse associated with?
Richard Kruse is associated with 64 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FEDERAL NATL MORTGAGE ASSN, US BANK NA, HAZLEY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC, 180 PARTNERS LLC, and DEUTSCHE BANK NATL TRUST CO.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 41 properties are associated with Richard Kruse and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Richard Kruse to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., FOX INVESTMENTS OF OHIO, and ANGEL OAK PRIME BRIDGE, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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