Arbor Realty Trust, a perennial innovator in commercial real estate finance, closed a unique $802 million collateralized loan securitization (CLO) in May 2025 that cements the multifamily lender’s position at the forefront of build-to-rent (BTR) financing.
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Arbor’s Innovative BTR CLO Delivers Key Competitive Advantages
Arbor Realty Trust, a perennial innovator in commercial real estate finance, closed a unique $802 million collateralized loan securitization (CLO) in May 2025 that cements the multifamily lender’s position at the forefront of build-to-rent (BTR) financing. -
The Most Active Markets for New Multifamily Development in 2025
After the volume of multifamily permits fell nationally in 2023 and 2024, this year is on pace to be a year of stabilization for multifamily development. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, out of the top 100 largest U.S. metros by population, 47 had more multifamily permit... -
Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q3 2025
Arbor’s Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q3 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, examines the factors behind the continued upward trajectory of the sector amid an ongoing capital markets recalibration. Several of its core performance metrics, incl... -
Arbor’s Proprietary Preferred Equity: A Capital Efficient Strategy for Borrowers
Our pioneering and flexible program is available to all borrowers who qualify for a Freddie Mac Conventional senior loan. Preferred equity amounts, which generally range from $3 million to $25 million, have a fixed-rate structure, and proceeds can be used for acquisition or... -
Top U.S. Multifamily Rent Growth Markets — Q2 2025
As was the case during 2024, the top rent growth markets through the first half of 2025 represented several regions, all with varying strengths and characteristics. -
U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — August 2025
The U.S. multifamily market stood on the cusp of a new cycle at the halfway point of 2025, as demand continued to be driven by favorable demographic trends and a structural need for housing.
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Finance & Investment, Research, Small Multifamily
Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q3 2025
Asset Valuations Returned to Growth as Credit Conditions Continued to Improve -
Finance & Investment, Research, Single-Family Rental
Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025
Starts Stabilize as Operators Prioritize Tenant Retention -
Finance & Investment, Research, Small Multifamily
Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q2 2025
Asset Valuations Edge Higher as Credit Conditions Tighten -
Finance & Investment, Research
Top Markets for Multifamily Investment Report Spring 2025
Even as macroeconomic uncertainties persist nationally, many large metropolitan markets have made positive gains this year. -
Finance & Investment, Research, Single-Family Rental
Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2025
Rent Growth Resumes Pre-Pandemic Patterns as CMBS Activity Climbs. -
Finance & Investment, Research, Small Multifamily
Small Multifamily Investment Trends Report Q1 2025
Asset Valuations Edge Higher as Credit Conditions Tighten