Arbor Promotes John Caulfield to Chief Operating Officer

UNIONDALE, NY– Following a year in which the company exhibited record agency loan origination volume, Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC (“Arbor”), a national, direct commercial real estate lender, announces the promotion of John Caulfield (top right photo) to Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Caulfield previously held the title of Executive Vice President, Director of Operations.

 In Mr. Caulfield’s new role, his scope of responsibilities will expand to include oversight of Arbor’s $5.8-billion Multifamily loan servicing portfolio as well as a heightened level of business collaboration and engagement with Arbor’s valued business partner, Fannie Mae. Arbor is the sixth-ranked Fannie Mae DUS® Multifamily lender, as measured by total origination volume.

 In addition to his new responsibilities, Mr. Caulfield will continue to oversee Arbor’s Sales Origination, Capital Markets and Underwriting departments as well as all aspects of the company’s loan process, from screening to closing. He is also responsible for managing the company’s trading and investment banking partnerships.

 “Under John’s leadership, Arbor has significantly grown its Fannie Mae DUS® and FHA lending business market share while improving its operational efficiencies over the course of several challenging real estate market cycles. That tireless work recently culminated in a record origination volume year for the company across our primary agency lending businesses,” said Ivan Kaufman (middle left photo), Arbor’s Chairman and CEO.

“In understanding and uncovering the growth potential of every facet of Arbor’s business platforms, John has managed to develop the necessary infrastructure and processes that have become part of the foundation of Arbor’s success and continual growth. In the new role of Chief Operating Officer, John will undoubtedly help lead Arbor to even greater milestones and, most importantly, help our clients better achieve their financial goals.”

During his more than two decades with Arbor, Mr. Caulfield has helped Arbor rapidly climb the ranks of the Top 10 Fannie Mae DUS® Multifamily lenders, ascending from 10th to sixth within the past four years alone. He has also played a critical role in recently expanding Arbor’s Bridge Loan and FHA lending business.

 Mr. Caulfield is a member of Arbor’s Fannie Mae DUS® Loan Committee as well as its Executive Committee. He is also a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Contact:  Christopher Ostrowski, costrowski@arbor.com