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Arbor Funds $19M Fannie Mae Streamlined Rate Lock Loan in Santa Monica, CA

UNIONDALE, NY (February 25, 2020) – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a $19M Fannie Mae Streamlined Rate Lock (SRL) loan in Santa Monica, CA. The refinance cash-out deal for this 34-unit luxury apartment complex features 10 years full term interest only.

Garth Davis of Arbor’s San Francisco office originated the deal.

“This deal was unique in several ways, but mainly that it is a brand new build in Santa Monica, which is quite rare,” said Davis. “We were able to accomplish this transaction swiftly by negotiating with our long-term Fannie Mae partners to replace the borrower’s construction loan with an attractive permanent solution.”

Built in 2019, Pico Eleven Luxury Residences offer amenities such as spacious, brightly lit open floor plans and top-of-the-line appliances. Outdoor features include large private decks and three ocean view community lounge areas with barbecues, firepits and WiFi access. The complex is also conveniently located near shopping venues, local parks and beaches, as well as the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.

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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, single-family rental (SFR) portfolios, seniors housing, healthcare and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in Uniondale, New York, Arbor manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in government-sponsored enterprise products. Arbor is a Fannie Mae DUS® lender and Freddie Mac Optigo Seller/Servicer. Arbor’s product platform also includes CMBS, bridge, mezzanine and preferred equity loans. Rated by Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, Arbor is committed to building on its reputation for service, quality and customized solutions with an unparalleled dedication to providing our clients excellence over the entire life of a loan.

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