Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 2.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post earnings of $0.44 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of 2.27%.Over the last four q ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 001-32136 Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 20-0057959 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio ...

[Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Third%20Quarter%202024%20Financial%20Highlights) The company achieved significant deleveraging and maintained strong liquidity while reporting key financial metrics for Q3 2024 Q3 2024 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share | $0.31 | $0.41 | | Distributable Earnings per Diluted Share | $0.43 | $0.55 | | Declared Dividend per Common Share | $0.43 | $0.43 | - Successfully deleveraged the company, reducing the debt-to-equity ratio from a peak of **4:1 in 2023 to 3:1 in Q3 2024**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - Maintained strong liquidity with approximately **$600 million in cash and liquidity**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The fee-based servicing portfolio grew to **~$33.01 billion**, up 10% year-over-year, while the structured loan portfolio stood at **~$11.57 billion**[1](index=1&type=chunk) - In October 2024, the company issued **$100.0 million of 9.00% senior notes due 2027**[1](index=1&type=chunk) [Business Segment Performance](index=2&type=section&id=Business%20Segment%20Performance) The company's performance is driven by its Agency and Structured businesses, each contributing distinct revenue streams and portfolio management activities [Agency Business](index=2&type=section&id=Agency%20Business) The Agency Business generated **$77.4 million** in revenue in Q3 2024, with loan originations of **$1.10 billion**, and its fee-based servicing portfolio continued to expand, reaching **$33.01 billion**, an increase of 2.3% from the previous quarter [Loan Origination Platform](index=2&type=section&id=Loan%20Origination%20Platform) The loan origination platform demonstrated varied performance across loan types in Q3 2024, with a slight decrease in total originations compared to Q2 2024 Agency Loan Origination Volume (in millions) | Loan Type | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fannie Mae | $616.21 | $742.72 | | Freddie Mac | $378.81 | $346.82 | | Private Label | $74.16 | $34.71 | | FHA | $27.46 | — | | **Total Originations** | **$1,100.00** | **$1,150.00** | - Gain on sales, including fee-based services, was **$18.6 million** for the quarter, with a margin of **1.67%**, up from **$17.4 million** and a **1.54%** margin in Q2 2024[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Fee-Based Servicing Portfolio](index=2&type=section&id=Fee-Based%20Servicing%20Portfolio) The fee-based servicing portfolio continued its growth trajectory in Q3 2024, contributing significant net servicing revenue while managing loss-sharing obligations - The fee-based servicing portfolio grew to **$33.01 billion** at September 30, 2024, up from **$32.28 billion** at June 30, 2024, with net servicing revenue for the quarter at **$31.1 million**[4](index=4&type=chunk)[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The total CECL allowance for loss-sharing obligations related to the Fannie Mae portfolio was **$45.8 million**, representing **0.20%** of the portfolio, after a **$3.2 million** net provision in Q3 2024[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Structured Business](index=5&type=section&id=Structured%20Business) The Structured Business portfolio decreased to **$11.57 billion** due to loan runoff exceeding new originations, with active credit risk management through loan modifications and a **$14.8 million** net provision for loan losses, while non-performing loans stood at **$625.4 million** [Portfolio and Investment Activity](index=5&type=section&id=Portfolio%20and%20Investment%20Activity) The Structured Business portfolio experienced a net decrease in Q3 2024 as loan runoff outpaced new originations, with bridge loans to multifamily properties remaining the largest component Structured Portfolio Activity (in millions) | Activity | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Originations | $258.46 | $227.18 | | Loan Runoff | $521.34 | $629.64 | - The total structured portfolio UPB was **$11.57 billion** at September 30, 2024, a decrease from **$11.87 billion** at June 30, 2024, with bridge loans to multifamily properties constituting the largest portion at **80%** of the portfolio[8](index=8&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) [Portfolio Health and Loan Modifications](index=7&type=section&id=Portfolio%20Health%20and%20Loan%20Modifications) The company actively managed its structured portfolio's health in Q3 2024 through loan modifications, despite a slight increase in non-performing loans, maintaining a substantial allowance for loan losses - The company had **26 non-performing loans** with a UPB of **$625.4 million**, compared to **24 loans** with a UPB of **$676.2 million** in the prior quarter, with the total allowance for loan losses at **$243.6 million**[11](index=11&type=chunk) - During Q3 2024, **24 loans** with a total UPB of **$1.15 billion** were modified, where borrowers invested additional capital in exchange for temporary rate relief, featuring a weighted average pay rate of **5.91%** and an accrual rate of **2.50%**[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Financing Activity](index=7&type=section&id=Financing%20Activity) The company reduced its debt financing the loan portfolio in Q3 2024 and issued new senior unsecured notes in October 2024 to support debt repayment and general corporate purposes - The balance of debt financing the loan portfolio was reduced to **$9.97 billion** at a weighted average interest rate of **7.18%**, down from **$10.26 billion** at a rate of **7.53%** in Q2 2024[14](index=14&type=chunk) - In October 2024, the company issued **$100.0 million of 9.00% senior unsecured notes due 2027**, with proceeds intended for debt repayment and general corporate purposes[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Dividend and Corporate Information](index=8&type=section&id=Dividend%20and%20Corporate%20Information) This section outlines the company's dividend declaration for Q3 2024 and details regarding its earnings conference call [Dividend Declaration](index=8&type=section&id=Dividend%20Declaration) The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.43 per share** of common stock for the third quarter of 2024, consistent with the prior quarter and the same quarter in the previous year - A quarterly cash dividend of **$0.43 per common share** was declared, payable on November 27, 2024, to stockholders of record on November 15, 2024[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Earnings Conference Call](index=8&type=section&id=Earnings%20Conference%20Call) The company scheduled its Q3 2024 earnings conference call for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 1, 2024, providing details for live and replay access via webcast and telephone - The earnings conference call was held on November 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with a webcast replay available on the company's website[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the company's consolidated financial performance and position, including income statements, balance sheets, and segment-specific financial data [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) For Q3 2024, the company reported net income attributable to common stockholders of **$58.2 million** (**$0.31 per diluted share**), a decrease from **$77.9 million** (**$0.41 per diluted share**) in Q3 2023, primarily due to lower net interest income and slightly higher total other expenses Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2023 Income Statement Highlights (in millions) | Metric | Q3 2024 | Q3 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $88.81 | $107.29 | | Total Other Revenue | $67.84 | $69.39 | | Provision for Credit Losses | $16.22 | $18.65 | | Total Other Expenses | $81.05 | $76.27 | | Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders | $58.18 | $77.92 | | Diluted Earnings per Common Share | $0.31 | $0.41 | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=12&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of September 30, 2024, total assets were **$13.88 billion** and total liabilities were **$10.72 billion**, representing a significant reduction from year-end 2023 figures of **$15.74 billion** in assets and **$12.48 billion** in liabilities, reflecting the company's deleveraging strategy Balance Sheet Highlights (in billions) | Metric | Sep 30, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | $13.88 | $15.74 | | Loans and investments, net | $11.29 | $12.38 | | Total Liabilities | $10.72 | $12.48 | | Total Equity | $3.16 | $3.25 | [Segment Information](index=14&type=section&id=Segment%20Information) The Structured Business segment is the primary driver of the company's financial results, contributing **$48.3 million** in net income and holding **$12.37 billion** in assets in Q3 2024, while the Agency Business contributed **$25.3 million** in net income and held **$1.51 billion** in assets Q3 2024 Net Income by Segment (in millions) | Segment | Net Income | Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Structured Business | $48.27 | $37.93 | | Agency Business | $25.27 | $25.27 | Assets by Segment as of Sep 30, 2024 (in billions) | Segment | Total Assets | Debt Obligations | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Structured Business | $12.37 | $9.97 | | Agency Business | $1.51 | $0.32 | [Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures](index=16&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Measures) This section provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, specifically distributable earnings, to their most directly comparable GAAP counterparts [Reconciliation of Distributable Earnings to GAAP Net Income](index=16&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Distributable%20Earnings%20to%20GAAP%20Net%20Income) The company reported distributable earnings of **$88.2 million**, or **$0.43 per diluted share**, for Q3 2024, a non-GAAP measure used by management to evaluate operating performance and dividend capacity, adjusting GAAP net income for items like non-cash provisions for credit losses, amortization, and certain derivative gains/losses Q3 2024 Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Distributable Earnings (in millions) | Line Item | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | **Net income attributable to common stockholders** | **$58.18** | | Adjustments: | | | Provision for credit losses, net | $17.08 | | Income from mortgage servicing rights | ($13.20) | | Amortization and write-offs of MSRs | $18.79 | | Depreciation and amortization | $2.56 | | Other Adjustments | $4.76 | | **Distributable earnings** | **$88.18** | - 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Company Highlights: GAAP net income of $0.31 and distributable earnings of $0.43, per diluted common share1 Declares cash dividend on common stock of $0.43 per share Successfully delevered the Company 25% from a peak debt to equity ratio of 4:1 in 2023, to 3:1 at 3Q242 Cash and liquidity of ~$600 million3 Agency loan originations of $1.10 billion; a servicing portfolio of ~$33.01 billion, up 2% from 2Q24 and 10% from a year ago Structured loan originations of $258.5 million, runoff of $521.3 million and a p ...

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR), today announced that it is scheduled to release third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Friday, November 1, 2024. The Company will host a conference call to review the results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 1, 2024. 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. Those without web access should ...

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