Q4 2017 Small Balance Multifamily Investment Trends Report

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Small Balance Multifamily Hits New High in 2017

The volume of new multifamily loans with balances between $1 million and $5 million increased to $49.8 billion during 2017. While the broader real estate market has shown signs of softness, small balance investment activity and liquidity are insulated in part by the cycle’s increase in aggregate agency support.

Produced in conjunction with Chandan Economics and tailored specifically for the small multifamily investor, Arbor Chatter’s Q4 2017 Small Balance Multifamily Investment Trends Report examines current movement in:

Origination Volume
Interest Rates
Cap Rates
Debt Yields
LTVs