Type: Public
On the web: http://www.arborrealtytrust.com
Employees: 32
Employee growth: 10.3%

Money doesn't grow on trees, so Arbor Realty Trust invests in real estate-related assets. The real estate investment trust (REIT) buys structured finance assets in the commercial and multifamily real estate markets. It primarily invests in bridge loans (short-term financing) and mezzanine loans (large and usually unsecured loans), but also invests in discounted mortgage notes and other assets. The REIT targets lending and investment opportunities where borrowers seek interim financing until permanent financing is attained. Arbor Realty Trust is externally managed by financing firm Arbor Commercial Mortgage, with which it also shares several key executive officers.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $99.1M
One year growth: (54.9%)
Net income: $112.9M

Officers:
Chairman, President, and CEO; Chairman and CEO, Arbor Commercial Mortgage: Ivan Kaufman
CFO and Treasurer; CFO, Arbor Commercial Mortgage: Paul Elenio
SVP Marketing: Bonnie Habyan

Competitors:
Institutional Financial Markets
Newcastle Investment
Redwood Trust

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