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With the macroeconomy maintaining its underlying strength and a handful of rate cuts expected by the Fed within the next 18 months, green shoots of optimism within the multifamily sector are multiplying. Even as high interest rates impede normal operations, stabilization is underway while the sector’s long-term prospects remain unwavering. In this deep dive, our research teams will explore the tailwinds underpinning the multifamily sector’s short- and long-term outlook.
FHA® Interest Rate Reduction (IRR) Refinance of Existing HUD-Insured Loan Arbor provides this program to reduce the interest rate on qualified existing HUD-insured multifamily loans. The HUD-insured loan remains in place, with reduced payments based on the new rate, the current balance, and the remaining term. The existing prepayment penalty must be paid in full. V041624
FHA®220 Mortgage Insurance for Rental Housing for Urban Renewal and Targeted Redevelopment* Arbor provides FHA-insured, long-term, fixed rate financing for new construction and substantial rehabilitation of multifamily projects nationwide. This program provides for both construction and permanent financing for projects in urban renewal areas and other areas where local governments have undertaken designated revitalization activities. Applications are typically processed in two stages (preliminary application followed by firm application). Affordable/rental assisted projects and HUDexperienced development teams may request a “straight to firm” application, saving significant time by eliminating the preliminary application stage. V020224
After the volume of newly issued multifamily permits hit a 37-year high in 2022, multifamily completions surged another 22.3% last year. As the sector continues to gain strength, its growth has remained concentrated in the southern and western regions of the country, according to an analysis of new data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction.
During the post-global financial crisis (GFC) cycle, a disproportionate share of new multifamily construction was of high-rise units in properties with amenities. However, the tides have turned. The rising cost of homeownership has brought the need for more affordable housing development in the U.S. to the top of many legislative agendas. In this deep dive, our research teams utilize data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Construction to show how and why the characteristics of new multifamily properties continue to evolve alongside shifting market needs.
On balance, the SFR sector continues to demonstrate strength amid economic turmoil, attracting increased attention from the broader multifamily investment community.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is recognized in June, but its lessons are timeless. During a recent conversation between Tres Seippel, Director, Construction Management at Arbor, and Dr. Sam Chandan, Founder of Chandan Economics, Founding Director, NYU Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance, and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Pride Council, Seippel shared why it is more important than ever for the industry to embrace visibility and show support for employees who identify as LGBTQIA+ or other diverse backgrounds.
Small multifamily prices continued to press higher at a double-digit annual rate in the second quarter of 2022 and cap rates sank to new all-time lows.
The U.S. multifamily market posted a historic showing in the second quarter of 2022. Rent and price growth remained at all-time highs, while vacancy and cap rates improved to the lowest levels since the onset of the pandemic. Among the nation’s top markets, the Sunbelt region continued to shine.
The U.S. multifamily posted a historic showing in the second quarter of 2022. Among nation’s top markets for rent growth, the Sunbelt markets continued to shine.
All else equal, small multifamily remains resilient heading into 2022’s warm weather months. Here’s a look at the latest small multifamily investment benchmarks.
The U.S. multifamily market followed last year’s record-setting performance with another strong showing. Rent growth remained strong, and the historically-low vacancy rate continued to tighten. Record-breaking sales activity continued through the first three months of 2022, and cap rates remained at historic lows.
Continuing on last year’s record-setting pace, the U.S. multifamily market posted another strong showing in the first quarter of 2022. Rent growth remained strong, climbing 15.6% year-over-year, higher than the 12.7% increase for all of 2021. As has been the case over the last two years, Sunbelt markets stood out among the nation’s top performers.
Demand stability and growing liquidity for small multifamily assets are broadly supportive of the sector heading into 2022. Here’s a look at Q4 2021 small multifamily investment benchmarks.
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2022 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo) in San Diego, CA, in mid-February, the following three topics were discussed by presenters and attendees and reflect what’s top-of-mind for the industry.
The SFR sector has historically attracted renters who seek a more spacious, suburban lifestyle but are not looking to buy for various reasons. While the concept of SFR is not new, it has gained more attention in the last decade as institutional involvement has increased following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
Even as the Omicron variant evades our collective vaccine protection and prompts recalibrated expectations for the new year, our economic sensitivity to the viral threat is markedly less than it was in spring 2020. A potential outcome is the pandemic will gradually fade into a highly contagious though comparatively manageable endemic through this upcoming year and beyond.