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Five Advantages of FHA Multifamily Construction Loans

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.

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Where are Single-Family Rental (SFR) Rents Rising the Fastest?

While the single-family rental (SFR) sector’s rent growth averages have retreated from record highs, structural tailwinds are keeping price growth positive — both nationally and in major SFR markets. In this research brief, Chandan Economics and Arbor Realty Trust analyze DBRS Morningstar data, which covers the top 20 MSAs by SFR activity, to discover the metropolitan areas where SFR rent growth is the hottest right now.

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Fannie Mae Small Loans Cap Raised to $9 Million

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.

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The Top Five Emerging Metros for Retiree Relocation

As Baby Boomers reach retirement age, their evolving geographic preferences are strengthening housing markets and local economies in new locations, which feature attractive climates, relative affordability, and ample outdoor activities. With swelling populations of senior citizens, our top five emerging metropolitan areas for retiree relocation are fertile ground for multifamily real estate investment.

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Brian Murphy

Managing Director, Residential

Brian Murphy is responsible for all Capital Markets activities related to Arbor’s Single-Family Rental (SFR) Portfolio program including loan pricing, hedging and financing strategy. He works closely with the SFR underwriting team and Chief Investment Officer on the credit parameters for the various SFR loan products. Mr. Murphy was promoted to Managing Director at Arbor in 2023.

Prior to joining Arbor, Mr. Murphy was a Vice President, Capital Markets, for more than three years at CoreVest American Finance, where his responsibilities included pricing various SFR loan products, managing whole loan sales and evaluating securitization strategy and execution. Prior to CoreVest, Mr. Murphy spent more than 15 years in the residential mortgage finance industry, including positions at Nomura Securities, Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.

Mr. Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University.

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