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Renters Account for Majority of Household Growth

The number of rental households climbed nearly 2% last year, as 848,000 more households became renters, an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancies and Homeownership Survey shows (Chart 1). Rental households also hit a new high of 45.3 million, accounting for more than half of all U.S. household growth in 2024. Weakening affordability, evolving lifestyle preferences, and a limited supply of quality housing all contributed to surging multifamily and single-family rental (SFR) demand.

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Solar Panel Usage Accelerates in Rental Properties

Solar panel installations, which skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last half-century, are projected to double to 10 million in just six years. While installations soared in all types of residences, owner-occupied properties significantly outpaced rentals. However, the evolving economics of solar power may be approaching a tipping point for single-family rental (SFR) operators looking for a differentiator.

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Small Multifamily Investment Snapshot — March 2025

Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, the small multifamily sector remains favorably positioned for stability as the structural need for affordable housing in the U.S. has supported the strength of the sector’s demand profile.

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Top Markets for Rental Occupancy

Nationally, vacancies have risen, but the performance of rental housing is extremely localized. Out of the 75 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, the occupancy rate for all types of rental properties, including single-family rentals, 2-4 family, multifamily, and mobile homes, increased in 36 markets last year, while exceeding 95% in nearly one-third of all markets, according to an analysis of newly released U.S. Census Bureau data.[1] From Grand Rapids, MI, to Columbia, SC, the top markets for rental occupancy show where conditions are tightest and demand is strongest.

Current Reports

Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2025

Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2025, published in partnership with Chandan Economics, is an up-close look at the single-family rental (SFR) sector as it enters a period of normalcy after explosive pandemic-era growth. SFR maintains its balance with the support of a healthy set of fundamentals while capital markets rebound and rent growth moderates.

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Corporate Responsibility and Impact at Arbor

Our origin is that of a small company with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to building meaningful partnerships with those who align with our investing goals and strategy. While we have grown significantly over the last 30+ years, we have retained that core spirit, which draws a talented and diverse employee base and provides a solid foundation for Arbor to offer meaningful programs, including affordable housing across the United States.

It is indeed the relationships with our employees, counterparties, and clients that inform our business decisions as we move forward, and enable us to clearly see the path to our goals of maximizing shareholder value and company profitability while working towards environmental sustainability and positive impacts for employees, community members, and all stakeholders.

Arbor strives to maintain these fundamental constructs that have brought us great success while realizing those areas in which we can continue to grow and develop as an exemplary corporate citizen.

Our dedication to corporate responsibility and sustainability is clearly evidenced through our recent initiatives, as well as our ongoing commitment to consistent growth when it comes to business ethics and compliance, people and culture, and community outreach.

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Defining Arbor's Corporate Responsibility Priorities

We believe the following topics are among the most significant corporate responsibility matters for our business and stakeholders. By strategically integrating these material topics into our business strategy, we aim to proactively mitigate environmental and governance risks, creating more resilient operations and more secure products and services.

Environmental Sustainability

Climate change and other environmental factors pose risks to our investment portfolio that we must actively manage, and we also recognize our duty to operate our business in a manner that limits negative environmental impacts.

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Culture and Community

Our employee and community programs focus on providing resources and support to attract, grow, and retain our exceptional team of professionals, as well as constructively interacting with the communities in which we operate across the United States.

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Responsible Governance

A solid governance structure is crucial to our long-term success as a real estate finance company, including an effective ethics and compliance program, mindful consideration to information security and privacy concerns, and quality corporate governance processes at the Board level.

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Our Core Values

Mission

We are dedicated to providing bespoke financing solution for commercial and multifamily investment opportunities.

Vision

To be the best mortgage lender in the commercial and multifamuly space by being a reliable financing source for clients; becoming a front-of-mind choice for all mortgage financing needs.

Values

Innovation, entrepreneurship, loyalty, quality, efficiency, and appreciation.

Corporate Responsibility Leadership and Oversight

Arbor’s history as a premier provider of commercial and multifamily loans would not have been possible without our commitment to clear and strong corporate governance. This commitment now extends to our governance of corporate responsibility matters, including our processes for measuring, disclosing, and reporting these metrics. Our Board oversees Arbor at the highest level, ensuring that Arbor continues to provide the highest quality service to our borrowers, an engaging and inclusive work environment for our employees, and long-term value to our shareholders. The Board has four committees: the Audit Committee, the Corporate Governance Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Special Financing Committee, all of which are comprised solely of Independent Directors. The Board has ultimate accountability for the corporate responsibility strategy while the Corporate Governance Committee drives the day-to-day management for the strategy. The Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee provides regular updates to the Board. In 2021, Arbor established our Corporate Responsibility Committee, headed by the MD, Special Projects, Governance and Risk, to lead the development and implementation of our corporate responsibility strategy. In 2022, the Committee expanded, adding employees, including senior management, across various areas of the business.

Our Board

22%
Female
11%
Ethnic Diversity
10.5
Average Tenure
62.9
Average Age

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