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Posted on 12/13/2025
Commercial real estate financing and advisory
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Tampa, FL, USA
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Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm in the United States. It helps developers, property owners, and investors by providing loans, investment sales, and strategic advice. Its products work by offering loan origination, investment sales, and advisory services tailored to each client, earning fees and interest income. The company focuses on sectors like affordable housing, multifamily, and industrial real estate, and supports clients through structured financing, market insights, and transaction facilitation. What sets Walker & Dunlop apart from competitors is its experienced team, broad range of services, and commitment to equity and community development, including initiatives like CRE United and a focus on sustainability. The company’s goal is to help clients grow their real estate portfolios while promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development in communities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bethesda, Ohio
Founded
1937
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Walker & Dunlop has expanded its Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity team with two senior appointments. Jack Hodgkins joins as senior vice president and head of LIHTC credit in Denver, whilst Stacie Nekus joins as senior managing director and head of business development for LIHTC Investor Relations in Pittsburgh. Hodgkins brings over 25 years of affordable housing experience, having overseen billions in equity investments across tax credit funds. He will lead credit strategy and underwriting, focusing on investment risk analysis and portfolio quality. Nekus, with more than 30 years of real estate experience including 20 years in equity capital placement, will strengthen investor infrastructure and expand institutional relationships. Both report to John O'Toole, executive vice president and head of Affordable Equity.
W&D arranges financing loan for construction of Ritz-Carlton hotel in Savannah, georgia. April 10, 2026 BETHESDA, Maryland - Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it arranged a $104.5 million loan to facilitate the construction financing for the Ritz-Carlton Savannah, a 15-story luxury hotel located in Savannah's Historic District. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Institutional Advisory and Walker & Dunlop Hospitality Advisory partnered to arrange the transaction for TMGOC Ventures. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Ari Hirt, Sean Reimer, and Jason Schwartzberg of the Advisory team arranged the $104.5 million of capital provided by The LCP Group, L.P. Jay Morrow and Carter Gradwell of the Hospitality team assisted and advised TMGOC Ventures throughout the process. TMGOC will also utilize federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credit programs, allowing for tax credits for qualified expenditures and local property tax abatement programs. Project details. Upon completion, the hotel will comprise the redevelopment of the two existing office buildings into a 168-key Ritz-Carlton hotel. The project will offer a range of amenities and multiple food & beverage outlets across the hotel's lower level, ground floor, second floor and rooftop. Originally constructed in 1911, the property is downtown Savannah's first skyscraper, its tallest building, and a designated historic structure. The property is situated in Savannah's Historic District. Located within immediate proximity to River Street, City Market, Forsyth Park, and the convention center, the project is well positioned to capture both leisure and corporate demand. Nearby major economic and demand drivers include the Plant Riverside District, Broughton Street, the Savannah College of Art & Design, and the Port of Savannah. Statements from leadership. "Located in the heart of Savannah's Historic District, the Ritz-Carlton Savannah will redefine premium luxury hospitality with a fresh, design-driven approach," said Hirt, managing director of Capital Markets Institutional Advisory at Walker & Dunlop. "With very few luxury hotels currently operating in the market, this property addresses a clear demand for high-end accommodations and amenities. We're proud to have represented TMGOC to bring this much-needed, one-of-a-kind destination to life for visitors to the Savannah area." "The Savannah Historic District is one of the most sought-after development markets in the Southeast, particularly for hotel projects, given its limited sites, restrictive zoning, and highly selective review process," said Alison Tan, vice president of investments at TMGOC. "We appreciate Walker & Dunlop's expertise and steady guidance in navigating a complex transaction and helping bring the Ritz-Carlton Savannah to life."
Walker & Dunlop has unveiled a five-year growth plan targeting adjusted EBITDA of $400 million to $500 million by 2030, up from $262.6 million in 2025. The commercial real estate finance and advisory firm also aims for diluted earnings per share between $8.00 and $10.00, with revenue exceeding $2 billion compared to $1.2 billion in 2025. The company announced transaction volume targets of $115 billion over the period during its Investor Day on 10 March. Walker & Dunlop operates across multifamily lending, property sales, debt brokerage and investment management through three segments: Capital Markets, Servicing & Asset Management, and Corporate. Separately, Keefe Bruyette reduced its price target on Walker & Dunlop to $65 from $80 on 27 February whilst maintaining an Outperform rating.
Walker & Dunlop has hired Mark Washington as managing director of Capital Markets, Multifamily Investment Sales, to lead its expansion into the Pacific Northwest multifamily sales market. The move follows the company's fourth-quarter 2025 results, which showed revenue of $340.02 million and a net loss of $13.07 million. The commercial real estate financing firm also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, payable on 27 March 2026. Whilst revenue remained broadly flat year-on-year, full-year net income fell to $57.08 million, highlighting margin pressure despite stable volumes. Washington's multifamily expertise sharpens the company's focus on that sector, though investors remain watchful of how new initiatives might offset earnings strain amid continued transaction market volatility.
Walker & Dunlop shares fell 19.3% after the commercial real estate finance company reported disappointing fourth-quarter 2025 results. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.28, missing the $1.46 consensus estimate by 80.8% and down from $1.34 in the prior year period. Revenue reached $340 million, slightly below analyst expectations of $343.5 million and flat year over year. The steep profitability decline reflected a challenging quarter for the company. Walker & Dunlop is down 19.1% year to date and trading 46% below its 52-week high of $87.97 from March 2025. At $47.52 per share, investors who purchased stock five years ago would see their $1,000 investment now worth $476.82.