KREF.PR.A: High Risk, Yet Significant Upside Potential

  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. 6.5% Series A Preferred is currently trading at a discount of around 27% after a rapid decline since September. Series A's yield has approached 9% and remains pre-call date. Macro and credit cycle risks could effect KREF's underlying loan portfolio. However, key drivers suggest low solvency risk.