Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit - ABR

Company
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR)
Lead Plaintiff Deadline
January 8, 2027 (56 Days Left)
Class Period
February 27, 2026 - October 30, 2026

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Certification of Plaintiff Pursuant to Federal Securities Laws

I, duly certify and say, as to the claims asserted under the federal securities laws, that:

1.I have reviewed a complaint filed in the action.

2.I did not purchase the security that is the subject of this action at the direction of plaintiff's counsel or in order to participate in this action.

3.I am willing to serve as a representative party on behalf of the class, including providing testimony at deposition and trial, if necessary.

4.My transaction(s) in which are the subject of this litigation during the class period set forth in the complaint are set forth in the chart attached hereto.

5.Within the last 3 years,

6.I will not accept any payment for serving as a representative party on behalf of the class beyond the Plaintiff's pro rata share of any recovery, except as ordered or approved by the court, including any award for reasonable costs and expenses (including lost wages) directly relating to the representation of the class.

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By your signature above, you confirm that have retained Levi & Korsinsky, LLP to represent you and the shareholder class as a lead plaintiff in the pending class action against Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. This representation will be on a contingency basis, meaning that Levi & Korsinsky will advance all expenses in the litigation and will only seek compensation and/or reimbursement of expenses if the firm obtains a recovery. Regardless of the result, we will never ask you to directly pay for any attorneys’ fees, expenses, or costs. Should we obtain a favorable result, we may ask the court to award us compensation and reimbursement of expenses to be paid by the defendants or as a portion of any class recovery. In exchange for our representation, you agree to cooperate as our client by providing, for example, relevant documents and deposition testimony, if necessary. During the course of this litigation, we may employ and/or work with other law firms, experts, and third-parties to successfully prosecute this action. If you are not appointed as the lead plaintiff or Levi & Korsinsky is not appointed as lead counsel, we will notify you of such decision at which time this representation will end unless otherwise extended by you and the firm. We look forward to working with you towards a successful resolution of this action.

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Allegations

The filed complaint alleges that Arbor Realty Trust, Inc made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) The loans defendants described as “ring-fenced” were not contained, but continued to generate new delinquencies faster than the Company could resolve them; (2) The Company lacked a reasonable basis to represent that the Company would resolve nearly all existing delinquencies by year-end 2026; (3) The Company could not reasonably reduce its REO balance at the pace predicted by year-end 2026; (4) The resulting losses, reserves, and impairments threatened the Company’s earnings and its ability to sustain its dividend; and (5) As a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

Eligibility

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. securities within the class period described above and suffered losses may be eligible.

Lead Plaintiff Deadline

If you suffered a loss in Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. during the relevant time frame or pursuant to the relevant offering(s), you have until January 8, 2027 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc Class Action Lawsuit Details

Key Facts About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR)

●       The Allegation: The complaint alleges that Arbor Realty Trust and two senior executives made materially false and misleading statements by assuring investors the company had a clear path to resolve nearly all of its existing delinquencies and substantially reduce its real estate owned (REO) assets by year-end 2026, while allegedly concealing that non-performing assets were growing and that related losses, reserves, and impairments threatened the company's earnings and ability to sustain its dividend.

●       The Stock Drop: According to the complaint, Arbor Realty Trust shares declined $0.96, or 11.75%, to close at $7.21 on May 8, 2026, following the company's first-quarter financial disclosures and management's acknowledgment of delays in resolving troubled loans. On October 30, 2026, shares declined another $0.88, or 29.14%, to close at $2.14, following disclosures that included an $85.4 million GAAP net loss, suspension of the quarterly cash dividend, and an increase in non-performing loans to $647.6 million in unpaid principal balance.

●       Class Period & Defendants: The named defendants are Arbor Realty Trust, Inc., Ivan Kaufman (Chief Executive Officer), and Paul Elenio (Chief Financial Officer). The proposed class includes investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Arbor Realty Trust securities between February 27, 2026, and October 30, 2026, inclusive, and were damaged thereby.

●       Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 8, 2027. Investors who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must apply by the deadline.

Arbor Realty Class Action Summary

Company

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR)

Lead Plaintiff Deadline

January 8, 2027

Class Period

February 27, 2026 through October 30, 2026, inclusive

Stock Drop

May 8, 2026: $0.96 (11.75%) decline, closing at $7.21. October 30, 2026: $0.88 (29.14%) decline, closing at $2.14, according to the complaint.

Introduction

A securities class action has been filed against Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR). The named plaintiff is Todd Greenbaum, who brings the case on behalf of investors who purchased Arbor Realty Trust securities. The suit names the company along with two senior executives.

The complaint alleges the defendants made materially false and misleading statements about the company's troubled loans. They told investors Arbor had a clear path to resolve nearly all of its delinquencies by the end of 2026. The lawsuit claims this picture did not match reality.

According to the complaint, Arbor's non-performing assets were growing despite its earlier resolution projections. The company later disclosed that total non-performing assets had risen to roughly $1.25 billion. That was up around $200 million from the prior quarter, and the complaint alleges investors suffered losses following the company's disclosures about its financial results and troubled assets.

Company Profile

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Uniondale, New York. The company invests in and manages a portfolio of real estate related loans and assets, including multifamily and commercial real estate financing.

Class Period

February 27, 2026 through October 30, 2026, inclusive.

Investors who purchased or acquired Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) securities during the Class Period may be eligible to seek recovery under the federal securities laws.

Allegations

The complaint alleges that Arbor Realty Trust, together with Chief Executive Officer Ivan Kaufman and Chief Financial Officer Paul Elenio, made materially false and misleading statements to investors about the company's non-performing loans and real estate owned (REO) assets during the class period. According to the complaint, the company publicly portrayed itself as having a defined and accelerating path to resolve the bulk of its delinquent loans.

Throughout the period, the lawsuit claims, defendants assured investors that Arbor had "clear visibility to resolution on non-performing assets" and was "singularly focused on accelerating the resolution of non-performing assets." The company projected it would take back between $50 million and $125 million of non-performing loans as REO assets, resolve between $350 million and $400 million of these assets during the year, and bring the REO balance down to approximately $300 million by the end of 2026. Defendants described a "defined path to resolve nearly all existing delinquencies and reduce REO substantially by year-end," and stated this "aggressive resolution pace will resolve nearly all of these delinquencies by year end."

The complaint alleges these statements lacked a reasonable basis and were materially false and misleading. In reality, according to the filing, the company's non-performing assets were not being resolved as represented but were instead growing. Kaufman is quoted acknowledging the company was "pushing our timetable out a little bit," which the complaint alleges contradicted the earlier assurances of rapid resolution.

The lawsuit claims defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the optimistic resolution timeline was not achievable and that growing delinquencies, losses, reserves, and impairments threatened Arbor's earnings and ability to sustain its dividend.

The Truth Emerges

According to the complaint, the alleged problems began to emerge on May 8, 2026, when Arbor reported first-quarter results showing net income of $0.6 million, compared with $30.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The company also disclosed that its total allowance for loan losses had increased to $131.2 million. During the related earnings call, CEO Ivan Kaufman acknowledged that Arbor was "pushing our timetable out a little bit" in resolving non-performing and subperforming loans. Following these disclosures, Arbor shares fell $0.96, or 11.75%, to close at $7.21 on May 8, 2026, according to the complaint.

The complaint alleges that further information emerged on October 30, 2026, when Arbor reported third-quarter results that included an $85.4 million GAAP net loss and suspension of its quarterly cash dividend. Arbor disclosed thirty-two non-performing loans with an unpaid principal balance of $647.6 million, before related loan loss reserves of $41.9 million, compared to nineteen non-performing loans with an unpaid principal balance of $428.8 million, before loan loss reserves of $31.1 million, at June 30, 2026.

The company further revealed that it had ended the third quarter with approximately $750 million of delinquencies and around $500 million of REO assets, for total non-performing assets of roughly $1.25 billion. According to the complaint, this figure was up around $200 million from the prior quarter. The lawsuit claims this disclosure exposed that Arbor's non-performing assets were increasing rather than being resolved, directly contradicting the earlier representations that the company had a clear path to eliminate nearly all of its delinquencies by year-end.

Following the October 30 disclosures, Arbor shares fell $0.88, or 29.14%, to close at $2.14, according to the complaint.

Market Reaction

The complaint alleges that investors were harmed when information concerning Arbor Realty Trust's financial performance, delays in resolving troubled loans, and growing non-performing assets emerged, allegedly revealing that defendants' prior representations lacked a reasonable basis.

The complaint identifies two stock-price declines following the alleged corrective disclosures: May 8, 2026: Arbor Realty Trust stock fell $0.96, or 11.75%, to close at $7.21, on unusually heavy trading volume; and October 30, 2026: Arbor Realty Trust stock fell $0.88, or 29.14%, to close at $2.14, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The lawsuit alleges that these disclosures revealed previously concealed risks and contributed to investor losses.

Next Steps

●       Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 8, 2027

●       After the lead plaintiff deadline, the Court will consider any lead plaintiff motions. 

●       Defendants may file a motion to dismiss.

●       If the case proceeds, the Court may later consider class certification.

Disclaimer: This shareholder alert is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for personalized guidance. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arbor Realty Trust class action lawsuit about?

The lawsuit is a securities class action filed against Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) and two senior executives. The complaint alleges defendants made materially false and misleading statements about the company's non-performing loans and real estate owned (REO) assets. According to the complaint, Arbor told investors it had a clear and accelerating path to resolve nearly all of its delinquencies and substantially reduce REO by year-end 2026, while allegedly concealing that non-performing assets were in fact growing. The company later disclosed total non-performing assets of roughly $1.25 billion, up around $200 million from the prior quarter.

Who are the defendants in the Arbor Realty Trust securities lawsuit?

The complaint names three defendants: Arbor Realty Trust, Inc., Chief Executive Officer Ivan Kaufman, and Chief Financial Officer Paul Elenio. The lawsuit alleges the two individual defendants, as senior officers of the company, were responsible for the challenged statements about the resolution of non-performing loans and REO assets, and it asserts control person liability against them under Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act.

What did Arbor Realty Trust allegedly misrepresent?

According to the complaint, Arbor Realty Trust represented that it had "clear visibility to resolution on non-performing assets" and a "defined path to resolve nearly all existing delinquencies and reduce REO substantially by year-end." The company projected resolving $350 million to $400 million of assets during the year and reducing the REO balance to about $300 million. The lawsuit claims these statements lacked a reasonable basis because the company's non-performing assets were growing rather than being resolved as represented.

What did Arbor Realty Trust disclose at the end of the class period?

The complaint alleges Arbor disclosed thirty-two non-performing loans with an unpaid principal balance of $647.6 million, compared to nineteen such loans totaling $428.8 million at June 30, 2026. The company also reported approximately $750 million of delinquencies and around $500 million of REO assets, for total non-performing assets of roughly $1.25 billion, up around $200 million from the prior quarter.

Who can participate in the Arbor Realty Trust shareholder lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or acquired Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) securities during the class period may be eligible to seek recovery under the federal securities laws. The named plaintiff, Todd Greenbaum, brings the action individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated. Eligibility is determined under the federal securities laws, and affected investors may wish to review their holdings and transactions.

What is the lead plaintiff deadline for the Arbor Realty Trust case?

The lead plaintiff deadline is January 8, 2027.

What is a lead plaintiff in a securities class action?

A lead plaintiff is an investor appointed by the Court to represent the interests of the class in a securities class action. The lead plaintiff typically has a significant financial interest in the case and helps direct the litigation. In the Arbor Realty Trust matter, investors who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must apply by the deadline set in the case.

What is the Arbor Realty Trust lawsuit about?

The securities class action alleges Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE: ABR) and two executives made materially false and misleading statements, claiming a clear path to resolve nearly all delinquent loans while non-performing assets were allegedly growing to roughly $1.25 billion.

Who are the defendants?

The defendants are Arbor Realty Trust, Inc., Chief Executive Officer Ivan Kaufman, and Chief Financial Officer Paul Elenio.

Who can participate?

Investors who purchased or acquired Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) securities during the class period may be eligible to seek recovery under the federal securities laws.

What is the lead plaintiff deadline?

The lead plaintiff deadline is January 8, 2027

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