Arbor Realty Trust is a nationwide commercial and multifamily real estate lender and real estate investment trust (REIT). Founded in 1983 as Arbor National Holdings, the present company was established in 2003 and has been publicly traded since its 2004 listing. It originates, services, and manages real estate loans for commercial property investors across the United States.
Technology work at Arbor spans several areas. The company builds and operates Arbor Loan Express, a digital loan-management platform giving clients online access to loan management capabilities. Loan servicing is performed in-house rather than outsourced, and the firm conducts real estate market research and analytics in partnership with Chandan Economics. These sit alongside a broad origination platform covering multifamily, single-family rental, affordable and workforce housing, bridge, construction, private-label, green, mezzanine, and preferred-equity financing, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA programmes.
The firm reports a $42 billion real estate loan portfolio. Its stated approach combines disciplined underwriting with tailored financing solutions, sustainable and green financing options, and long-term client relationships. Ivan Kaufman founded the business on an entrepreneurial vision; the company describes itself as retaining a collaborative, relationship-driven culture and the personalised service of a direct lender.
