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Walker & Dunlop strengthens its European presence with the appointment of Javier Villanueva as Managing Director in their London office. Villanueva, who brings 25 years of experience and over $55 billion in commercial real estate deal activity, will lead capital solutions across Europe and the Middle East.
Reporting to Claudio V.R. Sgobba, Head of EMEA Capital Markets, Villanueva joins from Martley Capital Group where he served as head of investment management. His impressive career includes nearly a decade at Eastdil Secured in London, where he helped build the firm's EMEA platform into a top advisory firm. His experience spans roles at prominent institutions including LNR, Wachovia, Deutsche Bank, Nomura, and MUFG Securities.
The strategic hire aligns with Walker & Dunlop's recent establishment of its Mayfair London office. The company's EMEA leadership team features veterans from major financial institutions such as ING, RBS, KKR, and Standard Chartered Bank, positioning the firm for significant growth in the region.
Walker & Dunlop has expanded its Texas presence by appointing Mike Bryant as Senior Managing Director in Dallas. Bryant, with over 40 years of commercial real estate finance experience and more than $10 billion in loan originations, will focus on multifamily lending through GSEs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The Dallas market shows robust growth with 26,000 units absorbed in 2024, leading national capital markets volume and adding 64,000 jobs. The region hosts 49 Fortune 1000 company headquarters and has seen a 9.24% population increase since 2020, significantly above the national rate of 2.6%.
Bryant joins from CBRE, where he served as vice chairman and managing director of the Dallas Debt and Structured Finance department for 13 years. Walker & Dunlop originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume in 2024, including $25 billion for multifamily properties.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for May 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results before the market opens on the same day.
Investors and interested parties can participate by dialing (888) 394-8218 from within the United States or (773) 305-6853 from outside the US, using Confirmation Code: 3709282. A simultaneous webcast will be available, and a replay can be accessed through the company's Investor Relations website.
Walker & Dunlop has secured a $237.5 million refinancing package for Edge-on-Hudson, a 70-acre mixed-use development in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The financing covers both the master development and The Daymark, a 5-story luxury condominium within the project.
The development, located 25 miles north of Manhattan, will feature:
- 1,177 residential units (townhomes, condominiums, and apartments)
- 135,000 sq ft of retail space
- 35,000 sq ft of office space
- A 140-room boutique hotel
- 16+ acres of parkland
The Daymark component includes 100 luxury residences across 175,735 square feet, with over 70% of units already under contract. First move-ins are expected in September 2025. The development features sustainable design, walkable communities, and transit-oriented amenities with easy access to Manhattan via Metro-North stations.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) has strengthened its digital infrastructure capabilities by appointing Andrew Kaskel as senior managing director to lead its Digital Infrastructure Advisory Services Group in New York. Kaskel, who brings experience from over 50 data center financings worth more than $15 billion in total transaction value, will collaborate with WD's Institutional Capital Markets team nationwide.
Previously serving as managing director at DH Capital (later acquired by Citizens Bank), Kaskel's appointment comes at a strategic time as data center ownership diversifies beyond traditional hyperscaler cash and bank financing. His role will focus on financing the development and ownership of data centers and other digital infrastructure projects.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) has successfully arranged a $168 million refinancing loan for Park Sierra, a 776-unit Class B garden-style apartment complex in Santa Clarita, California. The financing was secured through Fannie Mae for G.H. Palmer Associates.
The property, originally developed in 1987, comprises 97 one-bedroom and 679 two-bedroom apartments, with 97% of units qualifying as 'Mission-Driven' affordable housing. Approximately 40% of the units have undergone rehabilitation, with additional capital improvements planned. The community features amenities including five pools and spas, a fitness center, and picnic areas.
Walker & Dunlop's 2024 performance includes over $30 billion in debt financing volume, with more than $25 billion dedicated to multifamily properties.
Walker & Dunlop has successfully arranged a $168 million refinancing loan for Park Sierra, a 776-unit garden-style apartment complex in Santa Clarita, California. The Class B property, originally developed in 1987 by G.H. Palmer Associates, consists of 97 one-bedroom and 679 two-bedroom apartments.
The financing was secured through Freddie Mac and arranged by Walker & Dunlop's California Multifamily Finance team, led by Trevor Fase. Notably, 97% of the units at Park Sierra qualify as 'Mission-Driven,' supporting affordable housing initiatives in the market. Approximately 40% of the units have already been rehabilitated, with additional capital improvements planned.
The community features five pools and spas, a fitness center, and picnic and play areas. In 2024, Walker & Dunlop originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume, including more than $25 billion for multifamily properties.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) has been recognized as CoStar's Top Sales Firm in 16 markets across the United States in the 2024 Power Broker Awards. The recognition spans major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Denver, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Additionally, 34 brokers from the firm received individual recognition as Top Sales Brokers in their regions.
The company has demonstrated significant performance in property sales, completing over $57 billion in property sales volume since 2021. In 2024, WD originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume, including more than $25 billion for multifamily properties, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of capital to the U.S. multifamily market.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) has secured a $253 million construction loan for the development of Pendry Nashville and Pendry Residences Nashville, a 30-story hotel condominium tower in Nashville's Paseo South Gulch district. The project represents Phase 3 of SomeraRoad's master-planned micro-neighborhood.
The development will feature 180 hotel keys and 146 Pendry-branded luxury condominiums. Amenities will include upscale food and beverage outlets, curated event spaces, and separate pools for hotel guests and residents. The project is set to break ground immediately with completion scheduled for 2027.
The financing was arranged by WD's New York Capital Markets team on behalf of SomeraRoad and Trestle Studio, with Bank OZK and InterVest Capital Partners providing the financing package. In 2024, WD's Capital Markets team sourced over $16 billion from non-Agency capital providers.
Walker & Dunlop (WD) has successfully orchestrated a $420 million recapitalization of Hub, a premium 750-unit high-rise multifamily building in downtown Brooklyn. The transaction enabled Steiner NYC to acquire full ownership by buying out their equity partner, J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
The deal structure included $62.5 million of preferred equity from Meadow Partners. Hub, completed in 2018, stands 55 stories tall and was Brooklyn's tallest building at completion. Located at 333 Schermerhorn Street, the property offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom rentals with access to 12 subway lines within a 2-block radius.
The transaction was completed rapidly, taking only two months from contract signing to closing. This deal follows WD's previous involvement in arranging the construction financing, JPMAM's equity investment, and institutional permanent financing in 2019.
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