Arbor Realty Trust Dividend Cut Sparks Liquidity Concerns Amid Earnings Uncertainty

Arbor Realty Trust has reduced its dividend by 30.3% due to concerns about weak liquidity and sustainability of capital distributions. This significant change in payout policy raises questions about the company's ability to maintain future returns compared to more stable peers. Investors need to believe that Arbor can stabilize its earnings and maintain resilient cash flows despite current headwinds in the real estate lending market.