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The unemployment rate fell to 6.0% in March 2021 as the U.S. labor market added back more than 900,000 jobs and small businesses led the recovery.
UNIONDALE, NY (April 13, 2021) – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently closed several bridge transactions totaling $143M. The loans, spanning across GA, NC and TX, consist of refinance, acquisition and new construction executions. Over the last year, Arbor Bridge Loans have become an attractive financing option for borrowers looking for short-term debt until they are ready to transition to a permanent loan. “There are a variety of financing options today for multifamily investors, with institutions like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA providing what many believe are the best available products,” said Ivan Kaufman, Chairman and CEO of Arbor Realty Trust. “With the resilience of the multifamily sector of the commercial real estate market, alternative financing options have emerged, serving more specialized needs, including critical interim financing. For those needs, quite often, the right product is a bridge loan.” Gianni Ottaviano, Managing Director of Structured Finance Production adds, “Whether you are looking to acquire a newly built asset that requires time to stabilize, to execute a significant repositioning, or refinance a construction Read the full article…
Memphis posted the highest multifamily rent growth in the U.S. during 2020, rising 3.8%. Vacancy rates were lower than the national average, as demand outpaced the addition of new supply. Investment activity remained high and cap rates fell to historical lows, as the local economy showed signs of recovery.
Multifamily rent growth in Memphis was the highest in the nation during 2020, driven by strong demand for workforce housing, as the area remained attractive to investors.