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Affordable Housing Trends Report Fall 2025

As the cost of living in the U.S. climbs, the shortage of affordable housing is a persistent challenge for many communities. While progress has been uneven to date, Arbor Realty Trust and Chandan Economics document federal and state initiatives aimed at creating positive change. In a sector known for its strength, stability, and consistency, new and old affordable housing opportunities are converging as the nation accelerates construction.

Conventional Forwards

FRDDIE MAC® Conventional Forwards   Arbor’s Freddie Mac® Conventional Forwards encourage the creation of new housing supply by providing takeout certainty to developers and construction lenders, helping to address long-term supply shortages that limit affordability and housing choice. In an evolving multifamily lending environment, our Conventional Forwards provide clarity to the terms of the permanent debt needed when a property stabilizes after new construction or major rehabilitation.

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Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q4 2025

Arbor Realty Trust’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q4 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, outlines the long-term positives reinforcing the sector’s growth amid macroeconomic uncertainty. With capital market activity poised to increase, small multifamily’s healthy fundamentals position it to trend higher in the next cycle.

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Find answers to common questions about multifamily and single-family rental real estate financing.

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Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Fall 2025

As headwinds fade and transaction volume rises, market knowledge is a critical advantage to commercial real estate investors. The Arbor Realty Trust-Chandan Multifamily Opportunity Matrix analyzed a wide range of factors within the 50 largest U.S. metros to assess market strength and durability. From maturing, dynamic metros to affordable, opportunity-rich markets, our biannual report is a roadmap to the top locations for capital deployment.

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Bridge Lending Solutions: Efficient Financing for Savvy Sponsors

Sponsors today are increasingly choosing bridge lending solutions to capitalize on opportunities during the lease-up and stabilization phases, with multifamily completions projected to remain elevated through 2030. Bridge loans, when paired with a lender equipped to support your investment needs from construction through permanent financing, can effectively position borrowers for long-term success.

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John Richardson

Managing Director, Chief Credit Officer, Agency Lending
Headshot of John Richardson, Managing Director, Chief Underwriter, Agency Lending

John Richardson joined Arbor as an underwriter in 2007. He currently manages the screening and underwriting pipelines of all of Arbor’s Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transactions and is a member of Arbor’s Loan Committee.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Richardson was Managing Director, Chief Underwriter, Agency Lending. He oversaw upfront deal structuring, term sheet issuance, and coordinated pre-review approvals for all of Arbor’s new business, with a primary focus on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Prior to joining Arbor, Mr. Richardson was an Assistant Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Division, for Citizens Bank, where he was responsible for soliciting and servicing a variety of commercial real estate loans from both existing and prospective customers.

Mr. Richardson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from St. Lawrence University.

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