Walker & Dunlop Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) published its 2025 Seniors Housing Outlook highlighting a sector resurgence driven by census growth, rent gains, limited new supply, and stronger financing.

Key metrics: national occupancy recovered to 88.1%, the firm closed $390M across 19 seniors housing assets through Q2 and has $581M under agreement. HUD’s Lean Express Lane shortened average review time to 4 business days (vs historical 122 days), improving refinancing and acquisition liquidity.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) announced on October 6, 2025 that Aaron Knight has joined its London-based Europe/Middle East (EMEA) office as senior managing director, co-head of Capital Markets - EMEA, according to the press release.

The PR states Knight will source debt and equity capital across European asset classes including build-to-rent, student accommodation, logistics, office, retail and alternatives such as life sciences, self-storage, and data centers. Knight brings over 20 years of debt origination and structured finance experience, most recently at JLL and previously at PGIM Real Estate. The release notes Walker & Dunlop launched Capital Markets - EMEA earlier in 2025 and onboarded eight professionals within the first six months.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has successfully closed over $820 million in sales and financings across Central Texas from January to August 2025. The transactions include $320 million in conventional property and land sales, plus $500 million in acquisition financing, refinancing, and equity capitalization deals.

The strong performance reflects Central Texas' market resurgence, driven by major developments including Samsung's $45B Taylor fabrication facility, expansions from Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, and significant infrastructure investments. The region shows clear signs of stabilization with rising capital demand and renewed lender activity in the multifamily sector, despite a volatile interest rate environment.

Walker & Dunlop has demonstrated significant growth, completing over $57 billion in property sales volume since 2021 and originating over $30 billion in debt financing volume in 2024, including $25 billion for multifamily properties.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has successfully arranged a significant $352.8 million transaction involving the acquisition financing and sale of two award-winning multifamily properties in Atlanta's metro area. The properties include Town Laurel Crossing, a 360-unit community in Buford, and Manor Barrett, a 347-unit complex in Kennesaw.

The deal showcases WD's full-service platform capabilities, with their Investment Sales team handling the property sales for Related Group while their Multifamily Finance team secured acquisition financing through Freddie Mac. Both properties, built in 2024, have received prestigious awards, with Town Laurel Crossing winning multiple Aurora Awards and Manor Barrett earning the 2025 CoStar Impact Award for multifamily development of the year.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has successfully arranged $156.6 million in financing for a five-property multifamily portfolio across the Southeast and Texas. The transaction, led by Allan Edelson and Joe Tarantino, encompasses 1,351 units and was executed on behalf of Boston Capital Real Estate Partners, with Fannie Mae as the capital provider.

The deal showcases Walker & Dunlop's strength in multifamily lending, particularly in high-growth markets. The company has demonstrated significant market presence, having originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume in 2024, including $25 billion specifically for multifamily properties.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has successfully arranged $110 million in refinancing for two luxury multifamily properties through floating rate, interest-only bridge loans. The refinancing covers Plat 4 at Research Triangle in Durham, North Carolina, a 240-unit luxury complex, and Plat 10 at the Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, featuring 353 high-end apartments.

The transactions were secured for Buckingham Companies, with ACRE providing capital to refinance existing construction loans. The deal was orchestrated by Walker & Dunlop's New York Capital Markets team. The company's strong position in the multifamily market is evidenced by its $30 billion debt financing volume in 2024, including over $25 billion for multifamily properties.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has successfully arranged a $220 million bridge loan to refinance 626 Newark Avenue, a Class A mixed-use property in Jersey City's Journal Square neighborhood. The 27-story development features 576 residential units across 290,000 RSF and 27,662 RSF of commercial/retail space.

The property, developed by Namdar Group, is strategically located just two minutes from the Journal Square PATH station, offering 10-minute access to Manhattan. The project aims to provide premium amenities and Class A living experience at more accessible rates than New York City. The refinancing, provided by TYKO, comes as the property's lease-up is exceeding expectations.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has announced the appointment of Ernest (Ernie) Freedman to its Board of Directors as an independent director and member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Freedman brings significant expertise from his recent role as EVP and CFO of Invitation Homes (NYSE:INVH), the largest single-family home leasing company in the U.S.

Freedman's extensive background includes serving as EVP and CFO at Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco), CFO at HEI Hotels and Resorts, and holding positions at GE Real Estate and Ernst & Young. His appointment adds valuable rental housing, capital markets, and financial management expertise to Walker & Dunlop's board.

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) has successfully arranged $1.07 billion in financing through multiple transactions in 2025 to refinance nine multifamily properties. The portfolio, owned by Douglas Emmett, comprises 3,099 units across California and Hawaii.

The refinancing was executed through the Fannie Mae DUS® program, led by Walker & Dunlop's Multifamily Finance team under Allan Edelson. This deal marks a continuation of a decade-long partnership between Walker & Dunlop and Douglas Emmett, during which they have completed over $1 billion in high-quality transactions.