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) February 8, 2008 (February 8, 2008)
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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

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

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

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 8, 2008, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, 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 February 8, 2008.
 
 

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.

     
  ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.
 
 		  
 		  
 
Dated: February 8, 2008 By:   /s/ Paul Elenio
 
Name: Paul Elenio
Title: Chief Financial Officer
   


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
  
   
99.1
Press Release, dated February 8, 2008.