Arbor Realty Trust delivered mixed third-quarter results, with net income falling year-over-year but showing strong liquidity generation and record agency loan originations. The company expanded its servicing portfolio and maintained a solid balance sheet, supported by securitization and debt issuance activity.
GAAP net income was $38.5 million ($0.20 per diluted share), down from $58.2 million last year.
Distributable earnings reached $72.9 million ($0.35 per diluted share).
Agency loan originations totaled $1.98 billion, the strongest since Q4 2020.
Servicing portfolio increased to $35.17 billion, up 4% from the prior quarter.
Arbor expects continued portfolio growth through strong agency and structured loan pipelines, while focusing on maintaining liquidity and managing credit quality amid a changing rate environment.