Research Sources

Arbor Realty Trust’s research articles and reports, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, refer to and cite credible third-party sources, including: American Real Estate Society CoStar Fannie Mae Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank of New York Federal Reserve Board FINSIGHT Freddie Mac Moody’s CRE Morningstar DBRS MSCI Real Capital Analytics Nareit National Apartment Association National Association of Home Builders National Low Income Housing Coalition National Multifamily Home Council Novogradac Trepp U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Zillow

Current Reports

Affordable Housing Trends Report 2026

Arbor Realty Trust’s Affordable Housing Trends Report, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, explores a year marked by one of the most significant policy shifts in decades, with consequential developments in both the marketplace and the political arena. Our annual report finds that although affordability continues to present challenges, this year’s new initiatives are set to rebuild tomorrow’s pipeline.

Articles

HUD Expands FHA Financing Eligibility to Qualifying BTR Projects

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a significant policy change that expands Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance eligibility to qualifying build-to-rent (BTR) communities. Effective immediately, professionally managed rental developments consisting of detached single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes are eligible for FHA-insured financing under the same general framework as traditional multifamily properties.

Articles

Financing a Build-to-Rent Community Through Construction, Lease-Up, and Stabilization

Single-family rentals (SFR) now house 41% of the U.S. renter population, according to Rentometer Mid-Year Report 2025: National Trends in Single-Family Rental Markets. Arbor provides investors with short-term and long-term SFR financing to meet this growing demand. Whether a sponsor is developing a build-to-rent (BTR) community, holding an SFR portfolio long-term, or acquiring assets to rehab, Arbor finances build-to-rent (BTR) communities across construction, lease-up, and stabilization under one lender relationship, backed by the strength of an $802 million BTR collateralized loan obligation Arbor closed in May 2025.

Articles

Why Top Multifamily Lenders Practice Disciplined Underwriting

Every multifamily lender says it underwrites conservatively, but few follow a truly disciplined approach. Arbor Realty Trust’s own record is a case in point, with 19 consecutive years in the Top 10 Fannie Mae Multifamily DUS Lenders, a top-three ranking in Freddie Mac’s Conventional Small program, and an upgraded Commercial Special Servicer rating from Fitch Ratings in January 2026.

Investment

Special Report Fall 2026

Arbor Realty Trust’s Special Report Fall 2026, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, leverages data-driven research to detail the state of the rental housing market. Amid headwinds, multifamily remained resilient in a selective investment environment favoring disciplined underwriting and market selection. Attractive entry points for well-positioned investors continue to populate the road ahead.

Analysis

U.S. Multifamily Market Snapshot — September 2026

The U.S. multifamily market remains on stable footing in a mixed macroeconomic climate. Rent growth continued to trend upward through the second quarter, while apartment fundamentals remained resilient amid slowing employment growth and elevated vacancies.

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Research Reports

Single-Family Rental Investment Trends

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Our quarterly Single-Family Rental Investment Trends series analyzes key developments in one of the multifamily market’s most rapidly growing sectors. Arbor’s SFR trends reports connect recent data points with expert analysis to detail the influence of recent trends in occupancy, rent growth, housing demand, and other areas driving investment in the SFR market.

Single-Family Rental Archives

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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q3 2026

Capital Markets Gain Momentum as SFR Fundamentals Stabilize
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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2026

Capital Markets Gain Momentum as SFR Fundamentals Stabilize
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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2026

Arbor Realty Trust's Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q1 2026, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, includes exclusive data and expert analysis on new developments in the SFR sector.
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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q4 2025

Arbor Realty Trust's Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q4 2025, developed in partnership with Chandan Economics, includes exclusive data and expert analysis on new developments in the SFR sector.
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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q3 2025

Occupancy and Retention Rebound as SFR Sector Matures
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Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report Q2 2025

Starts Stabilize as Operators Prioritize Tenant Retention
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