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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the “Company” or “KREF”) (NYSE: KREF) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock with respect to the second quarter of 2025. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2025 to KREF's common stockholders of record as of June 30, 2025. About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. KREF is a real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

Preferred stocks offer high yields and low appreciation, complementing common stocks and bonds in an income-focused portfolio. Arbor Realty's Series F preferred stock offers a fixed-to-floating yield, likely to be redeemed in October 2026, ensuring a strong total return. KKR Real Estate Finance's Series A preferred stock yields 8.7% at current prices, with well-covered dividends and significant upside potential.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

US equity markets resumed their recovery this week from the "liberation day" plunge after the White House negotiated trade deals with several nations and indicated plans to ease China tariffs. Trimming its drawdown to around 10% from its mid-February highs, the S&P 500 rallied 4.6% this week - erasing an early-week dip with four-straight days of gains. After posting significant outperformance last week, real estate equities were among the laggards this week despite a solid start to REIT earnings season and a much-needed retreat in benchmark rates.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com