KKR Real Estate Finance Trust
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by institutional-quality commercial real estate. The company targets transitional properties in top-tier markets owned by experienced sponsors, aiming to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividends. It leverages the global investment platform and underwriting expertise of its manager, a subsidiary of KKR.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
Business Segments
Commercial Real Estate Lending
primaryThe company operates in a single segment focused on the origination, acquisition, and financing of commercial real estate debt instruments. It primarily targets floating-rate senior loans but also invests in subordinated debt and preferred equity.
Transitional Senior Loans, Mezzanine Loans, Preferred Equity, CMBS B-Pieces, Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO), Real Estate Owned (REO) Assets
Experienced Real Estate Sponsors, Institutional Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Developers
Segment Financials
Cambridge, MA — Commercial real estate loans, held-for-investment
View metricCambridge, MA — Interest Income
View metricBusiness Overview
Competitive Position
A leading mortgage REIT that benefits from the proprietary sourcing and global 'One-Firm' culture of the KKR investment platform.
Geographies
United States, Europe
Customer Segments
Institutional Investors, Real Estate Sponsors
Upstream Dependencies
Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Warehouse Financing Providers, KKR Investment Platform
Downstream Customers
Commercial Real Estate Sponsors, Institutional Property Owners
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance
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Direct competitor in the commercial real estate mortgage REIT sector.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust
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Direct competitor in the commercial real estate mortgage REIT sector.
Starwood Property Trust
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Direct competitor in the commercial real estate mortgage REIT sector.
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Subsidiaries
KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC
The external manager of the company and an indirect subsidiary of KKR.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust FAQ
Common questions about KKR Real Estate Finance Trust
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by institutional-quality commercial real estate. The company targets transitional properties in top-tier markets owned by experienced sponsors, aiming to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividends. It leverages the global investment platform and underwriting expertise of its manager, a subsidiary of KKR.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) has a market capitalization of $430.2M and trades on NYSE.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust generated $13.7M in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $98.3M, representing a net margin of -717.1%. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's key competitors include Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Starwood Property Trust, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.