KREF - NYSE
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
$6.96
+2.1%KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets. It engages in the origination and purchase of credit investments related to CRE, including leveraged and unleveraged commercial mortgage loans, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotKKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Management Team
Mr. Matthew A. Salem
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Kendra L. Decious CPA
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Compensation
$454,911
Mr. W. Patrick Mattson C.F.A.
Chief Operating Officer & President
Mr. Jack Switala
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Kelly Galligan
General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Paul Fine
Managing Director Real Estate
Mr. Joel Traut
Partner & Head of Originations
Mr. Andrew Palmieri
Principal of Real Estate
Mr. Duncan Chalfant
Principal of Real Estate
Mr. Matt Vargo
Principal of Real Estate
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $1.22M and sold $1.21M worth of KREF shares, resulting in $13K of net buying activity.
3 Months
100.0K
603.54K
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+604K
+$604K
3-6 Months
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6-9 Months
78.7K
616.94K
144.6K
1.21M
-590K
-$590K
9-12 Months
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Top Buyers
Salem Matthew A
Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$613K
Mattson W Patrick
Officer: President, Coo And Secretary
$344K
Ahern Terrance R
Director
$185K
Lee Christen E.J.
Director
$78K
Top Sellers
Rosenberg Ralph F
Director
$1.03M
Lee Christen E.J.
Director
$91K
Decious Kendra
Officer: Cfo And Treasurer
$79K
Galligan Kelly
Officer: General Counsel And Secretary
$4K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Moderately bullish with $13K net buying. Insiders show cautious optimism through measured share purchases.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Positive buy/sell ratio. Buying exceeds or matches selling, indicating net positive insider sentiment.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.
Insider Participation
4 insider buyers and 4 sellers. Equal participation suggests mixed or neutral insider views.
Insider Activity Insight
Broad-based insider buying: When multiple insiders independently decide to purchase shares, it often reflects genuine confidence rather than coordinated optics. This pattern deserves attention, especially if buying followed a price decline.
SEC Filings
KREF - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 03, 2026 | April 14, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | March 14, 2025 | April 25, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | March 08, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A N/A | March 10, 2023 | March 10, 2023 | ||
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | March 11, 2022 | April 22, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | March 11, 2021 | April 23, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | March 18, 2020 | April 27, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | March 13, 2019 | April 26, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | June 19, 2018 | August 02, 2018 | 2018 |
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