Articles

Multifamily Households Set Yet Another Record

Multifamily households reached a new high for the third consecutive year in 2023, extending a growth spurt that began after the 2008 housing crisis. With strong tailwinds at its back, multifamily’s latest record may not stand for very long.

Analysis

Arbor’s Top Articles of 2024: Multifamily Investment Opportunities Emerge

The U.S. multifamily market held steady in a more normalized cycle during 2024, following the pandemic-related economic contraction and its rapid recovery. Rental demand remained strong, driven by the ongoing nationwide housing shortage and robust wage growth, as younger generations continued to embrace lifestyle renting.

Articles

Government Shutdown: What Multifamily Borrowers Need to Know

Unless an 11th-hour agreement is reached, an impasse will trigger the first U.S. government shutdown since 2019. Starting December 21, 2024, many non-essential federal government operations will be limited or suspended, but most multifamily financing activities will not be disrupted.

Current Reports

Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q4 2024

With home prices nearing all-time highs, single-family rental (SFR) housing is uniquely positioned to capture an even larger slice of the for-sale market. As structured capital markets rebound, SFR will benefit from a set of tailwinds that include robust levels of new construction and favorable trends in cap rates and debt yields. Arbor’s Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, shows why this sector’s prospects are so strong.

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Arbor Sponsors LGBTQIA+ Career Growth Events

Building on an organizational commitment to the inclusion of individuals from all backgrounds, Arbor — in partnership with the Real Estate Pride Council and Dr. Sam Chandan, Founder of Chandan Economics, Founding Director, NYU Stern School of Business C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance, and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Pride Council — hosted a speed networking event in Manhattan on November 20 for local LGBTQIA+ students and commercial real estate mentors.

Articles

Video: Dr. Sam Chandan Discusses Investment Opportunities in Multifamily

As the interest rate outlook brightens, unique opportunities for outsized returns abound, Dr. Sam Chandan, Founding Director of the C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business and the Non-Executive Chairman of Chandan Economics, explains in this top-level overview of Arbor’s latest Special Report.

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Corporate Governance


At Arbor

At Arbor, we are committed to responsible and ethical business practices. That’s why we follow the ISS (Investor Stewardship Services) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. ISS is a leading provider of corporate governance and sustainability solutions. Their ESG standards are used by investors to assess and manage their ESG risks and opportunities.

By following the ISS ESG standards, we are demonstrating our commitment to:

  • Environmental stewardship: We are working to reduce our environmental impact and support sustainable practices.
  • Social responsibility: We are committed to creating a positive social impact, including through our employee relations, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and community support.
  • Good governance: We are committed to sound corporate governance practices, including transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior.

We believe that following the ISS ESG standards is good for our business, our customers, and our community. It allows us to attract and retain top talent, build strong relationships with our customers, and operate in a sustainable and responsible manner.

We encourage our customers to learn more about the ISS ESG standards and how they are impacting the financial industry. You can find more information on the ISS website: https://www.issgovernance.com/esg/

Reporting

Our ESG Report has been informed by the accounting standards published by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and we have also identified the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that we believe best align with our business activities and key focus areas.

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Risk Mitigation

Arbor is committed to continuous improvement of our risk management framework. We regularly review and update our framework to ensure that it reflects the latest best practices and that it is tailored to our specific risks.

That’s why we have implemented a comprehensive risk management framework that is aligned with best practices in corporate governance. Our framework includes:

  • A clear and well-defined risk management policy: This policy sets out our approach to identifying, assessing, managing, and monitoring risks.
  • A strong risk management culture: We promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout our organization.
  • A robust risk management process: Our risk management process includes regular risk assessments, the development of mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring of risks.

We believe that our strong commitment to risk mitigation is a key differentiator for our company. It allows us to provide our customers with the confidence that their mortgages are safe and secure.