David Friedman serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, and Head of Non-Agency Production & Syndications at Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR), a prominent real estate investment trust focused on bridging financing for multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real estate. In this critical role, he oversees the company's comprehensive credit risk management framework, leads the origination, underwriting, and syndication of non-agency loan products—including bridge loans, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity—and drives strategic growth in Arbor's non-conforming lending portfolio, which exceeds $10 billion in commitments. With more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, Friedman joined Arbor in 2012 as Senior Vice President of Underwriting after holding senior positions at Capmark Finance Inc. and GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation. His earlier career included roles in loan origination and asset management at leading financial institutions, where he specialized in complex multifamily and commercial transactions, navigating multiple economic cycles with a focus on credit analysis and portfolio optimization. Friedman's achievements include spearheading the expansion of Arbor's non-agency platform, which has delivered consistent double-digit growth while maintaining industry-leading credit metrics, such as low delinquency rates below 1%. His leadership has been instrumental in executing over $20 billion in loan originations, enhancing shareholder value through disciplined risk management and innovative syndication strategies. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Finance, Friedman is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and serves on advisory boards for real estate finance organizations.