Description

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. functions as a real estate finance entity, strategically investing in a diverse array of structured financial products. Its primary focus is on the U.S. multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial property markets. The company operates through two main divisions: its Structured Business and its Agency Business. Within its Structured Business, Arbor primarily finances real estate endeavors by offering various debt and equity solutions. These include short-term bridge loans, subordinate mezzanine financing, junior stakes in senior mortgages, preferred and direct equity placements, as well as engaging in real estate-related joint ventures, notes, and mortgage-backed securities. Specifically, it provides bridge capital for immediate property acquisitions; supplies preferred equity to entities owning real estate; offers mezzanine debt, which ranks below a primary mortgage but above a borrower's equity; and extends junior participation in senior debt. Furthermore, it facilitates financing for the purchase of conventional, workforce, and affordable single-family homes. The Agency Business is dedicated to the underwriting, origination, sale, and servicing of multifamily mortgage loans, often processed through conduit or commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) programs. Qualifying as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for federal tax purposes, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. can typically avoid federal corporate income tax, provided it distributes a minimum of 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Uniondale, New York.