The balance of debt that finances the Company’s loan and investment portfolio at September 30, 2024 was $9.97 billion with a weighted average interest rate including fees of 7.18%, as compared to $10.26 billion and a rate of 7.53% at June 30, 2024.
The average balance of debt that finances the Company’s loan and investment portfolio for the third quarter of 2024 was $10.09 billion, as compared to $10.81 billion for the second quarter of 2024. The average cost of borrowings for the third quarter of 2024 was 7.58%, compared to 7.54% for the second quarter of 2024.
In October 2024, the Company issued $100.0 million of its 9.00% senior unsecured notes due October 2027 through a private offering. The Company expects that the net proceeds of this offering will be used to pay down debt and for general corporate purposes.
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November 1, 2024
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Dividend
The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share of common stock for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The dividend is payable on November 27, 2024 to common stockholders of record on November 15, 2024.
Earnings Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available at www.arbor.com in the investor relations section of the Company’s website, or you can access the call telephonically at least ten minutes prior to the conference call. The dial-in numbers are (800) 579-2543 for domestic callers and (785) 424-1699 for international callers. Please use participant passcode ABRQ324 when prompted by the operator.
A telephonic replay of the call will be available until November 8, 2024. The replay dial-in numbers are (800) 839-5493 for domestic callers and (402) 220-2552 for international callers.
About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, single-family rental (SFR) portfolios, and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in New York, Arbor manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in government-sponsored enterprise products. Arbor is a leading Fannie Mae DUS® lender and Freddie Mac Optigo® Seller/Servicer, and an approved FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) lender. Arbor’s product platform also includes bridge, CMBS, mezzanine and preferred equity loans. Rated by Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, Arbor is committed to building on its reputation for service, quality, and customized solutions with an unparalleled dedication to providing our clients excellence over the entire life of a loan.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Arbor can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Arbor’s expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions generally, and the real estate markets specifically, continued ability to source new investments, changes in interest rates and/or credit spreads, and other risks detailed in Arbor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and its other reports filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Arbor expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Arbor’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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November 1, 2024
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Notes
1.During the quarterly earnings conference call, the Company may discuss non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. In addition, the Company has used non-GAAP financial measures in this press release. A supplemental schedule of non-GAAP financial measures and the comparable GAAP financial measure can be found on the last page of this release.
2.Debt to equity ratio reflects junior subordinated notes as equity.
3.Amounts reflect approximate balances as of October 30, 2024.
Contact:
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Paul Elenio, Chief Financial Officer
516-506-4422
pelenio@arbor.com
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November 1, 2024
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income - (Unaudited)
($ in thousands—except share and per share data)
Quarter Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest income
$
286,522
$
336,474
$
905,002
$
1,000,159
Interest expense
197,710
229,180
624,613
675,749
Net interest income
88,812
107,294
280,389
324,410
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net
18,638
18,619
52,752
55,795
Mortgage servicing rights
13,195
14,109
37,928
48,769
Servicing revenue, net
31,142
35,463
92,577
97,376
Property operating income
1,507
1,450
4,521
4,261
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net
822
(421)
(4,711)
(3,582)
Other income, net
2,537
173
6,955
5,099
Total other revenue
67,841
69,393
190,022
207,718
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits
44,881
39,810
135,411
123,518
Selling and administrative
13,141
12,367
39,897
38,574
Property operating expenses
1,686
1,479
4,948
4,227
Depreciation and amortization
1,944
2,286
6,937
7,297
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries)
3,180
1,679
7,787
12,528
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries)
16,220
18,652
64,903
55,047
Total other expenses
81,052
76,273
259,883
241,191
Income before extinguishment of debt, sale of real estate, income from equity affiliates and income taxes
75,601
100,414
210,528
290,937
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
(314)
(412)
(1,561)
Gain on sale of real estate
—
—
3,813
—
Income from equity affiliates
3,177
809
7,388
20,694
Provision for income taxes
(5,233)
(5,854)
(12,726)
(19,436)
Net income
73,545
95,055
208,591
290,634
Preferred stock dividends
10,342
10,342
31,027
31,027
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
5,028
6,789
14,119
21,200
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
58,175
$
77,924
$
163,445
$
238,407
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.31
$
0.42
$
0.87
$
1.30
Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.31
$
0.41
$
0.86
$
1.28
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
188,513,832
187,023,395
188,626,263
183,340,149
Diluted
205,347,309
221,328,818
205,448,479
217,457,399
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.43
$
0.43
$
1.29
$
1.25
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November 1, 2024
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ in thousands—except share and per share data)
September 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2023
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
687,540
$
928,974
Restricted cash
179,906
608,233
Loans and investments, net (allowance credit losses of $243,588 and $195,664)
11,292,647
12,377,806
Loans held-for-sale, net
326,141
551,707
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net
376,403
391,254
Securities held-to-maturity, net (allowance credit losses of $10,564 and $6,256)
156,027
155,279
Investments in equity affiliates
76,294
79,303
Real estate owned, net
127,926
86,991
Due from related party
96,823
64,421
Goodwill and other intangible assets
88,510
91,378
Other assets
473,241
403,290
Total assets
$
13,881,458
$
15,738,636
Liabilities and Equity:
Credit and repurchase facilities
$
3,257,719
$
3,237,827
Securitized debt
5,315,079
6,935,010
Senior unsecured notes
1,246,908
1,333,968
Convertible senior unsecured notes
285,170
283,118
Junior subordinated notes to subsidiary trust issuing preferred securities
144,480
143,896
Mortgage notes payable — real estate owned
35,350
44,339
Due to related party
25,474
13,799
Due to borrowers
56,975
121,707
Allowance for loss-sharing obligations
80,577
71,634
Other liabilities
270,349
298,733
Total liabilities
10,718,081
12,484,031
Equity:
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, cumulative, redeemable, $0.01 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding by period:
633,684
633,684
Special voting preferred shares - 16,293,589 shares
6.375% Series D - 9,200,000 shares
6.25% Series E - 5,750,000 shares
6.25% Series F - 11,342,000 shares
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 500,000,000 shares authorized - 188,608,777 and 188,505,264 shares issued and outstanding
1,886
1,885
Additional paid-in capital
2,363,259
2,367,188
Retained earnings
34,816
115,216
Total Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. stockholders' equity
3,033,645
3,117,973
Noncontrolling interest
129,732
136,632
Total equity
3,163,377
3,254,605
Total liabilities and equity
$
13,881,458
$
15,738,636
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Statement of Income Segment Information - (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Structured Business
Agency Business
Other (1)
Consolidated
Interest income
$
274,102
$
12,420
$
—
$
286,522
Interest expense
192,945
4,765
—
197,710
Net interest income
81,157
7,655
—
88,812
Other revenue:
Gain on sales, including fee-based services, net
—
18,638
—
18,638
Mortgage servicing rights
—
13,195
—
13,195
Servicing revenue
—
48,441
—
48,441
Amortization of MSRs
—
(17,299)
—
(17,299)
Property operating income
1,507
—
—
1,507
Gain on derivative instruments, net
—
822
—
822
Other income, net
1,364
1,173
—
2,537
Total other revenue
2,871
64,970
—
67,841
Other expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits
16,772
28,109
—
44,881
Selling and administrative
6,345
6,796
—
13,141
Property operating expenses
1,686
—
—
1,686
Depreciation and amortization
1,422
522
—
1,944
Provision for loss sharing (net of recoveries)
—
3,180
—
3,180
Provision for credit losses (net of recoveries)
14,788
1,432
—
16,220
Total other expenses
41,013
40,039
—
81,052
Income before income from equity affiliates and income taxes
43,015
32,586
—
75,601
Income from equity affiliates
3,177
—
—
3,177
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes
2,080
(7,313)
—
(5,233)
Net income
48,272
25,273
—
73,545
Preferred stock dividends
10,342
—
—
10,342
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
—
5,028
5,028
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
37,930
$
25,273
$
(5,028)
$
58,175
(1)Includes income allocated to the noncontrolling interest holders not allocated to the two reportable segments.
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November 1, 2024
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Balance Sheet Segment Information - (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
Structured Business
Agency Business
Consolidated
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
212,588
$
474,952
$
687,540
Restricted cash
161,892
18,014
179,906
Loans and investments, net
11,292,647
—
11,292,647
Loans held-for-sale, net
—
326,141
326,141
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights, net
—
376,403
376,403
Securities held-to-maturity, net
—
156,027
156,027
Investments in equity affiliates
76,294
—
76,294
Real estate owned, net
127,926
—
127,926
Goodwill and other intangible assets
12,500
76,010
88,510
Other assets and due from related party
484,921
85,143
570,064
Total assets
$
12,368,768
$
1,512,690
$
13,881,458
Liabilities:
Debt obligations
$
9,965,287
$
319,419
$
10,284,706
Allowance for loss-sharing obligations
—
80,577
80,577
Other liabilities and due to related parties
270,830
81,968
352,798
Total liabilities
$
10,236,117
$
481,964
$
10,718,081
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ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Distributable Earnings to GAAP Net Income - (Unaudited)
($ in thousands—except share and per share data)
Quarter Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
58,175
$
77,924
$
163,445
$
238,407
Adjustments:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
5,028
6,789
14,119
21,200
Income from mortgage servicing rights
(13,195)
(14,109)
(37,928)
(48,769)
Deferred tax benefit
(2,026)
(2,433)
(8,922)
(6,630)
Amortization and write-offs of MSRs
18,792
18,757
56,728
58,684
Depreciation and amortization
2,564
3,957
8,802
12,310
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
314
412
1,561
Provision for credit losses, net
17,077
16,922
63,337
57,437
(Gain) loss on derivative instruments, net
(1,217)
1,002
4,677
2,036
Stock-based compensation
2,977
3,047
11,748
12,141
Distributable earnings (1)
$
88,175
$
112,170
$
276,418
$
348,377
Diluted distributable earnings per share (1)
$
0.43
$
0.55
$
1.35
$
1.74
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (1) (2)
205,347,309
204,016,436
205,448,479
200,185,980
(1)Amounts are attributable to common stockholders and OP Unit holders. The OP Units are redeemable for cash, or at the Company's option for shares of the Company's common stock on a one-for-one basis.
(2)The diluted weighted average shares outstanding exclude the potential shares issuable upon conversion and settlement of the Company's convertible senior notes principal balance.
The Company is presenting distributable earnings because management believes it is an important supplemental measure of the Company's operating performance and is useful to investors, analysts and other parties in the evaluation of REITs and their ability to provide dividends to stockholders. Dividends are one of the principal reasons investors invest in REITs. To maintain REIT status, REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their REIT-taxable income. The Company considers distributable earnings in determining its quarterly dividend and believes that, over time, distributable earnings is a useful indicator of the Company's dividends per share.
The Company defines distributable earnings as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for accounting items such as depreciation and amortization (adjusted for unconsolidated joint ventures), non-cash stock-based compensation expense, income from MSRs, amortization and write-offs of MSRs, gains/losses on derivative instruments primarily associated with Private Label loans not yet sold and securitized, changes in fair value of GSE-related derivatives that temporarily flow through earnings, deferred tax provision (benefit), CECL provisions for credit losses (adjusted for realized losses as described below) and gains/losses on the receipt of real estate from the settlement of loans (prior to the sale of the real estate). The Company also adds back one-time charges such as acquisition costs and one-time gains/losses on the early extinguishment of debt and redemption of preferred stock.
The Company reduces distributable earnings for realized losses in the period management determines that a loan is deemed nonrecoverable in whole or in part. Loans are deemed nonrecoverable upon the earlier of: (1) when the loan receivable is settled (i.e., when the loan is repaid, or in the case of foreclosure, when the underlying asset is sold); or (2) when management determines that it is nearly certain that all amounts due will not be collected. The realized loss amount is equal to the difference between the cash received, or expected to be received, and the book value of the asset.
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November 1, 2024
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Distributable earnings is not intended to be an indication of the Company's cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) or a measure of its liquidity, nor is it entirely indicative of funding the Company's cash needs, including its ability to make cash distributions. The Company's calculation of distributable earnings may be different from the calculations used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.