New York, NY Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. has funded a loan for a multifamily property portfolio. These properties received $151.3 million in total funding through the Freddie Mac SBL product, making this transaction one of the largest portfolios since the inception of the program.
Ari Short of Arbor’s local office originated the loan.
“This group of closings demonstrates Arbor’s ability to meet our clients’ unique needs through diverse, flexible and customized loan products,” said Short. “Closing Freddie Mac’s largest portfolio was a gratifying accomplishment and we look forward to continued growth with both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.”
New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,