Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC ascends Top 10 Fannie Mae DUS Ranking for 4th year in a row - up two spots to #6
According to Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, as a result of its rapidly increasing loan origination volume within the multifamily industry, the company has ascended the Top 10 Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Lender rankings for the fourth consecutive year, jumping two spots to the number six position for 2010 volume. Arbor has now managed to climb from number 10 (for 2007), to nine (2008), to eight (2009) and, now, six, reflecting its increasing business momentum and market-leading position.
"We are extremely proud of our business partnership and accomplishments with the Fannie Mae DUS program," said Ivan Kaufman, Arbor's chairman and CEO. "Our continued and expanding presence among Fannie Mae's Top DUS Multifamily lenders reflects our tremendous lending capabilities and products as well as our strong financial infrastructure. I want to congratulate John Caulfield, our executive vice president and director of operations, his team and Arbor's many dedicated employees through which we have elevated our market position in the service of our numerous clients."
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