We are a specialized real estate finance company which invests in a diversified
portfolio of structured finance assets in the multi-family and commercial real
estate markets. We invest primarily in real estate-related bridge and mezzanine
loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred
and direct equity, and in limited cases, discounted mortgage notes and other
real estate-related assets, which we refer to collectively as structured finance
investments. We also invest in mortgage-related securities. Our principal
business objective is to maximize the difference between the yield on our
investments and the cost of financing these investments to generate cash
available for distribution, facilitate capital appreciation and maximize total
return to our stockholders.
We are organized to qualify as a real estate investment trust (?REIT?) for
federal income tax purposes. ...
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a specialized real estate finance company. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multi-family and commercial real estate markets. It invests primarily in real estate-related bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred and direct equity, and in limited cases, discounted mortgage notes and other real estate-related assets (collectively, structured finance investments). The Company also holds investments in mortgage-related securities and real estate property. It conducts all of its operations and investing activities through its operating partnership, Arbor Realty Limited Partnership, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company serves as the general partner of its operating partnership, and owned a 100% partnership interest in its operating partnership as of December 31, 2011.
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a specialized real estate finance company. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multi-family and commercial real estate markets. It invests primarily in real estate-related bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred and direct equity, and in limited cases, discounted mortgage notes and other real estate-related assets (collectively, structured finance investments). The Company also holds investments in mortgage-related securities and real estate property. It conducts all of its operations and investing activities through its operating partnership, Arbor Realty Limited Partnership, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company serves as the general partner of its operating partnership, and owned a 100% partnership interest in its operating partnership as of December 31, 2011.
Officers and directors
Ivan Kaufman | Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer | |
Paul Elenio | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer | |
Fred Weber | Executive Vice President - Structured Finance | |
Gene Kilgore | Executive Vice President - Structured Securitization | |
John Felletter | Senior Vice Presidents - Asset Management | |
Joseph Martello | Director | |
Archie R. Dykes | Independent Director | |
Karen K. Edwards | Independent Director | |
William C. Green | Independent Director | |
William Helmreich | Independent Director |