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Video: Special Report Fall 2023 Key Takeaways

In this video, Dr. Sam Chandan, Founding Director of the C.H. Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business and non-executive chairman of Chandan Economics, details the key takeaways of Arbor’s Special Report Fall 2023, which he co-authored with Ivan Kaufman, Chairman and CEO of Arbor Realty Trust.

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FHFA Loan Caps for 2024: What Multifamily Borrowers Need to Know

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a $10 billion rollback of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s volume cap for loan purchases for 2023 to $140 billion ($70 billion for each agency). This move aligns with industry expectations, given the anticipation of continued headwinds for the multifamily in 2024. Next year’s cap for the Government-Sponsored Entities (GSEs) is a reduction of approximately 7% from the $150 billion limit set for 2023 and a return to the level it was in 2021.

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Affordable Housing Trends Report Fall 2023

With the cost of living climbing, the need for affordable housing has become more urgent. Although demand continues to outpace available supply, multifamily investment in affordable housing is fortified by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8, and the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs. Arbor’s Affordable Housing Trends Report Fall 2023, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, examines the supply-driven programs and policies designed to improve supply at a point in time when federal gridlock has stalled many funding increases.

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Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q4 2023

Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q4 2023, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, is a snapshot of a strong and resilient subsector continuing to navigate ongoing market dislocation. The report shows that distress has remained limited, even with valuations and measures of risk pricing in flux. As conditions start to stabilize, there are signs that deal activity is picking up.

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U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — Q3 2023

The U.S. multifamily market held steady during the third quarter of 2023, as high mortgage rates and a lack of inventory in the housing market continued to drive rental demand.

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Fannie Mae DUS®

Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) 7-6

Arbor’s DUS ARM 7-6 product offers low-cost financing with an initial interest rate lower than available fixed rates, a maximum interest rate that is set upon loan origination, and the ability to convert to fixed-rate financing.

Loan Amount $750,000 minimum
Loan Term 7 years
Amortization Up to 30 years; Interest-only option is available subject to meeting eligibility criteria
Minimum DSCR 1.00 at Maximum Interest Rate. Maximum Mortgage Loan amount shall not exceed that of a fixed-rate Mortgage Loan with similar terms.
Maximum LTV Up to 80% LTV
Interest Rate Limits Maximum ARM rate set at rate lock with the cost of the interest rate CAP included; the interest rate will reset every 30 days based on the applicable one-month SOFR yield; 1% maximum increase or decrease to rate at each ARM change; maximum lifetime interest rate to Borrower capped at 6%, plus the guaranty fee, plus the servicing fee
Rate Structure Pricing is based on a margin plus the current one-month SOFR
Eligible Properties Mortgage loan for the acquisition or refinance of multifamily properties
Eligible Borrower Single Asset Entity
Occupancy Requirement 85% physical occupancy, 70% economic occupancy; 90% if loan amount is under $6M
Tax & Insurance Escrows Monthly deposits required
Replacement Reserves Underwritten at a minimum $250 per unit per annum
Recourse Typically non-recourse with standard carve-outs for “bad acts” such as fraud and bankruptcy. Loans less than $3M may be recourse (depending on MSA)
ARM Look Back 15-day look back for ARM adjustment
Commercial Space Maximum 35% of net rentable area and maximum 20% of effective gross income
Required Reports Appraisal, Property Condition Assessment, Phase I Environmental
Prepayment Lockout for one year followed by a 1% prepayment premium during the ARM period. No prepayment premium during the last three months of ARM term
Assumable Subject to approval and 1% fee (non-recourse loans only)
Supplemental Loans Not permitted prior to conversion to fixed rate. The ARM execution is eligible to be used for approved Supplemental Loans
Pricing Tiered Pricing Matrix. More favorable terms available for higher DSC and lower LTV
Accrual Actual/360
Rate Lock 30-day commitments are available for an additional cost
Application Deposit $20,500; covers estimated processing and legal fees
Origination Fee Minimum 1%
Good Faith Deposit 2% of loan amount
Conversion to Fixed Rate Any time beginning on the first day of second loan year and ending on the first day of the sixth loan year. The borrower may convert to either a 10/9.5 or a 7/6.5 fixed yield maintenance loan. No prepayment charged upon conversion. Conversion requires minimal re-underwriting. Loan amount cannot be increased, but borrower may request a Supplemental Loan. No change to guaranty and servicing fees upon conversion

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