Arbor Realty Trust Names Jeff Lee Head of Agency Lending and Yoni Goodman COO
Arbor Realty Trust appointed Jeff Lee as Executive Vice President and Head of Agency Lending, overseeing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA originations, credit and capital markets. Earlier that day, Yoni Goodman joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to expand loan brokerage, strategic acquisitions and fund-formation efforts.
1. Jeff Lee Appointment
On February 17, Arbor Realty Trust added Jeff Lee as Executive Vice President and Head of Agency Lending. In this role, Lee will manage all Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA originations, credit, underwriting, capital markets and operational components supporting Arbor’s agency platforms.
2. Yoni Goodman Appointment
Also on February 17, Yoni Goodman joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Goodman will focus on expanding loan brokerage services, strategic acquisitions and investment fund formation while overseeing Arbor’s existing lending platforms and production volumes.
3. Strategic Growth Implications
These executive additions bolster Arbor’s leadership team, with both serving on the executive committee. Lee’s data-driven approach and Goodman’s capital markets expertise aim to accelerate loan production, diversify funding sources and enhance servicing capabilities across Arbor’s agency and commercial real estate platforms.