KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KREF: Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Halal?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

NYSEReal EstateUS

$7.03

-1.26%

Market Cap: 452.0M

About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT), primarily focused on originating and acquiring first-lien debt secured by commercial properties. Its investment strategy includes a range of commercial real estate credit products, such as both leveraged and unleveraged commercial mortgage loans, as well as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). As an elected REIT, the company is exempt from federal corporate income tax, provided it distributes a minimum of 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. KREF was established in 2014 and maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.

Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 20, 2026

Basket Composition

0% of basket screened

ETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.

100%
Halal0%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal0%
Unknown100%

Compliance History

  1. Under Reviewnow

    since Jul 2026

  2. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) halal to invest in?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is screened using AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through analysis. Each underlying holding is screened individually and the weighted aggregate determines the fund verdict. Check the verdict above for the current compliance ruling.
Why did KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. get a C+ compliance rating?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s compliance grade is determined by AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, a two-step process: (1) qualitative screen for prohibited business activities and (2) quantitative check of debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income ratios. Scroll up to see the detailed ratio breakdown.
What could change KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s verdict is recalculated whenever the fund rebalances or holdings change materially. If the haram-weight of underlying holdings crosses 5% (the AAOIFI threshold for fund look-through), the verdict will flip to Not Halal. HalalScreener rescreens ETFs at each rebalance cycle.
How often is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 20, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.