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.
More than halfway through 2023, the single-family rental (SFR) sector continues to demonstrate why it deserves the attention of multifamily investors.
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.
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.
While macroeconomic headwinds may not recede soon, tenant dependability, the core strength of small multifamily, has proven to be a powerful antidote to financial market storms.
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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Arbor offers flexible solutions customized for your growing rental portfolio.
Arbor provides single-family rental (SFR) portfolio investors with an array of short-term and long-term financing options to fit their investment strategies. Whether you are looking to develop a build-to-rent community, purchase properties and hold for the long-term or acquire investments to rehab, our loan products help you get there quickly and with certainty.
Single-family rentals represent more than half of the rental market
There is an immediate and growing demand for workforce and affordable housing
Single-family rentals have become one of the fastest-growing asset classes
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Flexible options for seamless financing, including bridge-to-permanent loans
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Still growing your single-family rental portfolio? Arbor’s in-house bridge loan platform can provide you with the short-term financing necessary to scale up your portfolio in order to qualify for a long-term loan solution.