Small Multifamily Sector Returns to Normalcy as the Recovery Takes Hold Trends in the small multifamily sector reflect the recovery of the broader industry. This quarterly report features exclusive, timely data and insights on the small multifamily finance and investment trends for the second quarter and what’s ahead for the year. Key Findings Include: Acquisitions made up a larger share of lending volume as refinancings settled Asset prices climbed above their pre-pandemic mark Cap rate compression continued its long-term trend Loan-to-value ratios reversed their freefall Complete the form to instantly access the full report!
Are Small Asset Apartments Still Gentler on the Wallet?
Though income improvement has recently surpassed rent growth, new research finds that small properties (5 to 49 units) continue to provide a relatively more affordable option compared to large apartment buildings.
Here are the Fastest Growing Multifamily Markets for Small Properties
Secondary markets are home to the fastest inventory growth for the small multifamily (5 to 49 units) asset sector. In this deeper dive into the trend, we provide more details on where exactly these growth markets are.
Multifamily Remains a Favored Asset Class — Q4 2016 Market Update
Despite uncertainty surrounding the election and slowing rent growth in some higher-priced markets, U.S. multifamily properties remained a favored asset class during Q4 2016.
Smaller Markets Outpace Larger Metro Areas in Small Apartment Growth
Figures from the the latest Census update for year-end 2015 show stronger growth in the secondary and tertiary small asset apartment markets compared to the gateway markets.
Gen X Renters Still a Critical Component of Multifamily Demand
Although smaller in share compared to the Millennials and Baby Boomers, Gen X renters are critical to apartment household formation. Relative to other age groups, more Gen X renters are likely to form households with higher incomes.
Small Balance Multifamily Investment Snapshot — Q3 2016
Here’s a quick look at the small balance multifamily finance and investment benchmarks for Q3 2016.
Multifamily Migration: Who is Moving Where?
While the percentage of Americans moving in a one-year period has fallen to an all-time low, an increasing amount of renters are moving across state lines.
How Do Rents Vary by Apartment Property Age?
In the age when people camp outside for days to get their hands on the latest iPhone, it should come as no surprise that some renters are always willing to pay premiums to live in the newest apartment properties.
1.5 Million More Apartment Renters, Most in Small Properties
The latest numbers from the American Community Survey confirm the importance of millennials for rental demand.
Arbor and Freddie Mac Talk Small Balance Loans on SiriusXM Business Radio
Hear Ivan Kaufman, Chairman, President & CEO of Arbor, and Stephen Johnson, Vice President of Small Balance Loan Business at Freddie Mac, chat about all things small multifamily loans on a special episode of The Real Estate Hour on SiriusXM Business Radio.