Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. The diversity of our people, breadth of our brand, and technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.
TypePublic company
NYSE: WD
S&P 600 Index component
IndustryCommercial Real Estate
Founded1937 (1937)
HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland
Area served
United States
Key people
Willy Walker (CEO & Chairman of the Board)
Howard Smith (President)
Steve Theobald (CFO)
Rich Lucas (General Counsel)
Paula Pryor (EVP &CHRO)
ProductsCapital Markets
Consulting
Valuation
Loan Servicing
RevenueIncrease $1.084 billion (2020)
Increase $0.246 billion (2020)
Total assetsIncrease $4.651 billion (2020)
Total equityIncrease $1.196 billion (2020)
Number of employees
1,300 2023
Websitewww.walkerdunlop.com
Footnotes / references
[1]

History

In 1937, Oliver Walker and Laird Dunlop founded the company.[2]

In 2000, the grandson of Oliver Walker, William M. Walker joined the board of directors. In 2003, he became an executive vice president, by 2005 he was the president and by 2007 he became chairman and chief executive officer of the company.[3][4]

In 2009, the company acquired commercial lender Column Guaranteed, a subsidiary of Credit Suisse.[5]

In 2010, the company became a public company via an initial public offering.[6]

In 2011, the company launched a bridge lending program.

in September 2012, the company acquired CWCapital for $234 million.[7][8]

In November 2014, the company acquired Johnson Capital's loan origination and servicing platform.[9][10]

In April 2015, the company acquired Engler Financial Group, investment advisory and brokerage firm focused on providing investment sales services to owners of multifamily properties.[11]

In March 2018, the company acquired JCR Capital Investment Corporation, a Registered Investment Adviser.[12]

In November 2018, the company acquired iCap Realty Advisors.[13]

In 2019, the company acquired Enodo, an artificial intelligence and technology firm.[14]

In January 2020, the company launched an appraisal joint venture with GeoPhy, Apprise by Walker & Dunlop.[15]

In February 2020, the company acquired AKS Partners, one of New York City’s premier, independent capital markets advisory firms. [16]

In March 2020, the company launched the Walker Webcast, a weekly webcast where CEO, Willy Walker, hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share wisdom that cuts across industry lines. [17]

In February 2021, the company acquired FourPoint Investment Sales Partners, a boutique brokerage firm specializing in student housing and conventional multifamily properties.[18]

In May 2021, announced the acquisition of industry-leading housing research and investment banking firm Zelman & Associates. [19]

References
  1. "Walker & Dunlop, Inc. 2020 Form 10-K Annual Report". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  2. "OLIVER WALKER, REALTY FIRM FOUNDER, DIES". The Washington Post. February 4, 1990.
  3. Banister, Jon (May 7, 2018). "Beyond The Bio: 16 Questions With Walker & Dunlop CEO Willy Walker". Bisnow Media.
  4. Heath, Thomas (September 20, 2015). "Bethesda's banker to real estate: Willy Walker transforms financial firm". The Washington Post.
  5. Plumb, Tierney (January 30, 2009). "Walker & Dunlop merges with Column Guaranteed". American City Business Journals.
  6. "Walker & Dunlop prices IPO". American City Business Journals. December 15, 2010.
  7. Douglas, Danielle (June 8, 2012). "Walker & Dunlop to acquire rival lender CWCapital". The Washington Post.
  8. Echols, Tucker (September 5, 2012). "Walker & Dunlop closes CWCapital purchase for $234 million". American City Business Journals.
  9. "Walker & Dunlop Completes Acquisition of Johnson Capital" (Press release). PR Newswire. November 3, 2014.
  10. Clabaugh, Jeff (September 30, 2014). "Walker & Dunlop acquires Johnson Capital loan business". American City Business Journals.
  11. "Biz Journals". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  12. Gilgore, Sara (March 15, 2018). "Walker & Dunlop to acquire Denver-based investment adviser". American City Business Journals.
  13. Maake, Katishi (November 2, 2018). "Walker & Dunlop acquires Atlanta-based mortgage banking firm, taking aim at $35B per year". American City Business Journals.
  14. "Walker & Dunlop August 7, 2019" (PDF). August 7, 2019.
  15. Dey, Nellie (February 5, 2020). "Walker & Dunlop Looks to Modernize the Multifamily Valuation Business with Apprise". REBusiness.
  16. "Walker & Dunlop Acquires Aaron Appel's AKS Capital Partners". The Real Deal New York. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  17. "Walker Webcasts - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  18. "Walker & Dunlop expands investment sales team with acquisition of student housing team". REJournals. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  19. "Walker & Dunlop to Acquire IB Firm Zelman & Associates". ConnectCRE. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
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