In the last three years, multifamily construction has reached levels not seen since the 1980s, supported, in part, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. If you are exploring the acquisition, refinancing, rehabilitation, or new construction of conventional multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, or a healthcare facility, consider FHA multifamily construction loans, a stable financing option with excellent terms and many other attractive advantages.

Fannie Mae recently announced that its Small Loan cap has increased from $6 million to $9 million for all loans committed as of August 22, 2023. Multifamily borrowers and lenders have praised the change to the Fannie Mae Small Loans program, which will encourage greater investment in a rapidly growing sector where demand remains high despite market volatility.

Arbor has originated billions of dollars in multifamily loans over the last three decades through our long-term partnerships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), consistently outperforming quarterly projections. Known industrywide as a top multifamily lender, Arbor has the unique ability to maximize investment portfolios with the type of personal touch not seen anywhere else.

Did you know that insurance costs for owners, operators, and developers of rental housing have climbed by an average of 26% over the last year? Rising interest rates and other economic headwinds make 2023 different than other years. If you need to acquire or renew rental property insurance, there are a few things you should know.

Last month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the removal of the $25 million loan amount cap for transactions under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Pilot Program. Heralded as a massive win for affordable housing, this opens the door to more investment in a sector where tenant demand outweighs available supply.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs do more for a company than meets the eye. This emerging framework, which reimagines how corporations interact with the world around them, can boost profitability and valuation. But did you know ESG programs also provide lesser-known benefits that are equally valuable to investors and other stakeholders?