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Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reports developments in commercial real estate finance and advisory services, with recurring updates on mortgage banking volume, revenues, servicing fees, and the performance of its Capital Markets and Servicing & Asset Management activities. The company originates, sells, and services multifamily and other commercial real estate financing products, including Agency executions tied to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, HUD and the Federal Housing Administration.
Company news also covers arranged debt and equity capital for multifamily, affordable housing, hospitality, self-storage and other commercial real estate assets. Updates frequently describe refinancing, construction financing, institutional advisory mandates, LIHTC affordable equity capabilities, servicing portfolio growth, credit exposure from indemnified or repurchased loans, and management commentary on capital markets conditions.
Walker & Dunlop has successfully completed the sale and financing of The Moretti at Vulcan Park, a luxury 135-unit apartment community in Homewood, Birmingham, Alabama. The project secured a ten-year Freddie Mac loan with five years of interest-only payments, demonstrating robust financial structuring despite COVID-19 challenges. The acquisition was made by ApexOne Investment Partners from Raia Capital Management, facilitated by Walker & Dunlop's experienced financing team. The property, built in 2014, is positioned as a high-quality investment opportunity in a premier neighborhood, enhancing Walker & Dunlop's multifamily portfolio.
Walker & Dunlop, a leader in commercial real estate finance, announced the acquisition of Beler Advisory Group, enhancing its New York City Capital Markets team. Mo Beler, the principal of Beler Advisory, joins as Senior Managing Director, focusing on equity capital transactions and debt financing. Beler Advisory, established in 2019, brings over $6 billion in transaction experience. This strategic acquisition is expected to strengthen client relationships and boost deal flow, complementing Walker & Dunlop's growth, which saw a 23.4% increase in loan origination volumes from 2018 to 2019.
Walker & Dunlop, in partnership with Project Destined, REPLI, and REIRail, launched a paid summer internship program aimed at high school and college students from diverse backgrounds. This six-week program enables students to engage with leading commercial real estate firms, focusing on real-world experiences in digital marketing. The initiative, which counters the internship cancellations due to Covid-19, emphasizes the company's commitment to diversity and cultivating future leaders in the commercial real estate sector.