Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of multifamily and commercial real estate-related loans and other real estate-related assets. The company primarily invests in bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred and direct equity. Arbor Realty Trust also originates senior mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other real estate-related securities. The company is externally managed and advised by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, a national commercial real estate finance company that specializes in debt and equity financing for multifamily and commercial real estate.