Arbor Realty Trust Closes $825M CLO, Refinances Credit Facilities

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Arbor Realty Trust closed an $825 million CLO, issuing $730.1 million in investment-grade notes to repay credit facilities and fund new loans, improving liquidity after a recent dividend cut and credit loss spike.

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• $825M CLO Securitization Closed

  Arbor closed an $825 million CLO, issuing $730.1 million in investment-grade notes and retaining $112.4 million in subordinate interests. The notes carry an initial weighted average spread of 1.76% over Term SOFR.

• Proceeds Refinance Credit Facilities

  Proceeds will repay borrowings under existing credit facilities, pay transaction expenses, and fund future loans — $56.7 million is reserved for acquiring additional loans within 180 days.

• Reinvestment Period and Structure

  The CLO has a 2.5-year reinvestment period, allowing principal proceeds to be reinvested in qualifying assets. Arbor retains the equity and subordinate notes, keeping risk on balance sheet.

• Funding Diversification After Recent Stress

  This CLO follows a $375 million convertible note offering in July 2026 and a Q2 dividend cut to $0.17 amid rising credit losses — the securitization provides alternative funding and extends liquidity.

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Arbor Realty Trust closed an $825 million CLO securitization, issuing $730.1 million in investment-grade notes at a tight spread of 1.76% over SOFR. The deal refinances existing credit facility borrowings and provides $56.7 million in dry powder for new loans. This follows a recent $375 million convertible note offering and a dividend cut amid rising credit losses — the CLO diversifies funding and extends runway, but the retained subordinate exposure keeps risk on Arbor's balance sheet.