Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR.PR.E)

Overview

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is an investment company that specializes in a diversified portfolio structured around finance assets within the multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate markets across the United States. Operating through two segments, namely the Structured Business and Agency Business, it provides a wide range of financial solutions primarily focusing on bridge and mezzanine loans, preferred and direct equity, along with investments in real estate-related joint ventures, notes, and various mortgage-related securities. Established in 2003, and based in Uniondale, New York, Arbor Realty Trust qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which enables it to enjoy certain tax benefits provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders.

Products and Services

• Bridge Financing Products:

These are offered to borrowers looking for short-term capital to facilitate the acquisition of property. Ideal for those in need of immediate funding prior to securing long-term financing options.

• Preferred Equity Investments:

Arbor Realty Trust invests in entities that directly or indirectly own real property by making preferred equity investments, providing an essential capital layer for projects with specific equity requirements.

• Mezzanine Financing:

Provides loans that are subordinate to first mortgage loans but senior to the borrower's equity in a property transaction. This form of financing plays a crucial role in filling the gap between senior debt and equity, allowing for more flexible financial structuring.

• Junior Participation Financing:

This includes the provision of junior participating interests in the senior debt, offering a collaborative investment model between the lender and borrower to facilitate significant real estate projects.

• Financing for Single-Family Housing:

Arbor Realty Trust extends financial products to borrowers interested in acquiring conventional, workforce, and affordable single-family housing, providing solutions that meet diverse housing needs.

• Multifamily Mortgage Loan Origination and Servicing:

The company underwrites, originates, sells, and services multifamily mortgage loans, mainly through conduit/commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) programs, catering to the multifamily sector’s varied financing needs.