Arbor Recognized as Top Lender by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA in 2023
Arbor’s platform of diverse multifamily financing solutions and our strong industry relationships drive us to the top of the multifamily lender rankings year after year. Through decades-long partnerships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA, our best-in-class team delivered results for our borrowers in 2023, propelling Arbor to the top of the partner rankings.
Top 10 Fannie Mae Multifamily DUS® Lender for the 17th Straight Year
A Fannie Mae partner for nearly 30 years, Arbor ranked as a top DUS® lender in 2007 and has continued working with Fannie Mae to support its mission of improving access to affordable housing nationwide. For the 17th straight year, we have placed among the Top 10 Fannie Mae Multifamily DUS lenders, increasing our ranking from number 10 in 2022 to sixth place in 2023.
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An Arbor First: Top 10 FHA Multifamily Lender by Initial Endorsements
Fiscal year 2023 was the first time Arbor ranked in the FHA’s Top 10 Initial Endorsements list. In partnership with borrowers, we posted more than $230 million in total FHA/HUD origination volume as a Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Lender.
Arbor also ranked number 14 on HUD’s Top FHA Multifamily Lender by Firm Commitments list, moving up from number 19 in 2020. 2023 was Arbor’s fifth year in the Top 20 by Firm Commitments.
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Top 3 Fannie Mae Small Loans Lender
Arbor has consistently been a top five Small Loans lender — ranking number two in 2023. Our Small Loan program streamlines the entire borrowing process for multifamily acquisition and refinancing loans ranging from $750,000 to $9 million and features reduced documentation requirements and flexible legal/closing requirements.
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Top 3 Freddie Mac Small Balance Loans Lender
We are honored to rank in the top five for the second year in a row, earning the number three spot among Freddie Mac Small Balance Loans lenders in 2023. Arbor played an integral role in developing the Small Balance Loan product in 2014. The program offers competitive interest rates, provides the ability to borrow up to 80% of the property’s value, and allows the option to make interest-only payments for part of or the entire term of the loan.
Learn more about Arbor’s Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan products.
Top 3 DUS Producer for Student Housing
We also ranked number three in Fannie Mae’s Student Housing category. The Fannie Mae DUS Student Housing product specifically caters to a student tenant base that may or may not be readily convertible to conventional multifamily housing.
Learn more about Arbor’s Fannie Mae DUS Student Housing product.
Partner with an Industry-Leading Multifamily Lender
Arbor’s industry-leading team, including experienced originators, screeners, and underwriters, proactively identifies clients’ needs and delivers superior service throughout the entire life of their loans. Arbor’s versatility allows us to successfully handle small and large loans in every market environment and collaborate with our lending partners to customize loan products for clients’ goals.
Contact us today to learn how Arbor’s top-ranked team can help you maximize your multifamily investment potential.
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