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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)       May 8, 2009 (May 8, 2009)
 
 
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
  
001-32136
  
20-0057959
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 900 Uniondale, New York 11553
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(516) 832-8002
 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K
 

 
Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On  May 8, 2009, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
Description
   
99.1
Press Release, dated May 8, 2009.
 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

 
Dated:  May 8, 2009 ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.  
       
 
By:
   /s/ Paul Elenio   
    Name: Paul Elenio  
    Title: Chief Financial Officer  
       

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

          99.1                                           Press Release, dated May 8, 2009
 
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