Arbor Realty Trust 6.25% Series (ABR-E)

Overview

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a diverse investment company focusing on structured finance assets within the multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate markets in the United States. Operating under two main segments, Structured Business and Agency Business, the company has carved out a niche in providing specialized financial solutions to the real estate market. Founded in 2003 and based in Uniondale, New York, Arbor Realty Trust operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT), encouraging investment by distributing at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders, thereby potentially avoiding federal corporate income taxes.

Products and Services

Arbor Realty Trust provides a comprehensive array of financial products and services catering to the varied needs of the real estate market:

• Bridge Loans: These are short-term financing options offered to borrowers requiring capital for the acquisition of property. They serve as an interim solution until longer-term financing can be secured.
• Preferred Equity Investments: The company invests in entities owning real property by making preferred equity investments. This form of financing is essential for borrowers who need additional capital without increasing their senior debt.
• Mezzanine Financing: Arbor Realty Trust offers mezzanine loans that sit between the senior debt and the borrower's equity. These loans are typically subordinate to a primary mortgage but senior to the borrower’s equity, providing a balance between risk and return for the lender.
• Junior Participation Financing: This involves acquiring a junior share in senior debt, offering lenders an option to partake in larger financing arrangements that might otherwise be beyond their individual capacity or risk appetite.
• Single-Family Housing Financing: The company extends its services to the acquisition of conventional, workforce, and affordable single-family housing, reflecting its commitment to supporting diverse housing needs.
• Conduit/Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) Programs: Arbor Realty Trust actively underwrites, originates, sells, and services multifamily mortgage loans, engaging in the CMBS market as a way to provide liquidity and financial stability to the multifamily lending sector.