Arbor Realty TrustInc. has filed a shelf registration statement relating to the sale ofup to $500 million of certain securities from time to time.

The filing covers the sale of the company's common stock, preferredstock, depositary shares, debt securities and warrants.

Arbor Realty plans to use the net proceeds from the sale of thesecurities to invest in real estate loans and securities, to purchase or pay liabilities,and for general corporate purposes.