---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001253986-25-000025"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ABR"
cik: "0001253986"
company_name: "ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC"
filed_at: "2025-12-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T13:28:12.522818+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Arbor Realty subsidiary prices $400M 8.50% senior notes due 2028

## Summary
- $400M aggregate principal, 8.50% coupon, due 2028; closing expected Dec 16, 2025.
- Notes are senior unsecured obligations fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Arbor Realty Trust (ABR).
- Net proceeds to refinance existing 7.75% and 5.00% senior notes due 2026 and for general corporate purposes.
- Offering conducted via Rule 144A/Reg S private placement; not registered under Securities Act.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001253986-25-000025
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ABR
- cik: 0001253986
- company_name: ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC
- filed_at: 2025-12-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1253986/000125398625000025/0001253986-25-000025-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1253986/000125398625000025/abr-20251211.htm

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