UDR Announces Moody’s Rating Upgrade to Baa1

UDR, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, today announced that Moody’s Investor Services (“Moody’s”) upgraded the Company’s senior unsecured rating to Baa1 from Baa2. The rating outlook is stable.

Moody’s based the ratings upgrade on improvements to the quality of the Company’s portfolio, improvements to cash flow and improved fixed charge coverage.

The rating upgrade positively impacts pricing on the Company’s $900 million unsecured credit facility, reducing the spread to 100 basis points from 110 basis points over LIBOR and the facility fee to 15 basis points from 20 basis points. Further, the spread on the Company’s $350 million of unsecured term loans is reduced to 115 basis points from 125 basis points over LIBOR.

Forward Looking Statements

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This press release and these forward-looking statements include UDR’s analysis and conclusions and reflect UDR’s judgment as of the date of these materials. UDR assumes no obligation to revise or update to reflect future events or circumstances.

About UDR, Inc.

UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR), an S&P 400 company, is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust with a demonstrated performance history of delivering superior and dependable returns by successfully managing, buying, selling, developing and redeveloping attractive real estate properties in targeted U.S. markets. As of June 30, 2014, UDR owned or had an ownership position in 51,923 apartment homes including 1,321 homes under development. For 42 years, UDR has delivered long-term value to shareholders, the best standard of service to residents and the highest quality experience for associates. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at www.udr.com.