Walker & Dunlop Arranges $223 Million Bridge Financing for Multifamily Portfolio

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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has arranged more than $223 million in bridge financing for five multifamily communities across the Southeast on behalf of Madison Capital Group.

Madison Shores. Photo Credit: Madison Capital Group

Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Real Estate Finance arranged the loans with multiple debt fund lenders for multifamily assets located throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Led by Walker Layne, Austin Sneed and Tyler Evenson, the five financings closed over the past nine months, totaling 1,345 units, and highlight continued liquidity for well-positioned multifamily properties in high-growth Sun Belt markets.

“We are proud to support Madison Capital Group as they expand and strengthen their multifamily portfolio across some of the country’s fastest-growing markets,” said Layne, managing director of Capital Markets Real Estate Finance at Walker & Dunlop. “By structuring flexible floating-rate bridge financing, we were able to provide a tailored execution strategy that aligned with the business plans for each asset while maximizing optionality in an evolving capital markets environment.”

The portfolio includes:

• The Caroline | Indian Land, South Carolina
• Madison Shores | Pensacola, Florida
• Madison at Ashley Park | Charlotte, North Carolina
• Madison Wakefield | Raleigh, North Carolina
• Madison Fountains | St. Johns, Florida

Collectively, the financings were secured by market-rate multifamily communities located near major employment centers, transportation corridors, and retail destinations throughout the Southeast. The bridge loan structures provide Madison Capital Group with additional flexibility as the firm continues to execute its multifamily investment strategy across high-growth markets.

“We continue to see strong fundamentals across Sun Belt multifamily markets, particularly in communities benefiting from sustained population growth, employment expansion, and long-term housing demand,” said Collin Ross, senior vice president of portfolio management at Madison Capital Group. “Walker & Dunlop’s market knowledge and lender relationships helped us efficiently execute these financings while positioning the portfolio with flexibility to capitalize on continued growth opportunities throughout the Southeast.”

In 2025, Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets team sourced over $22 billion from non-Agency capital providers, including nearly $16 billion for multifamily properties. This vast experience has made them a top advisor on all asset classes for many of the industry’s top developers, owners, and operators. To learn more about Walker & Dunlop’s broad financing options, visit our website.

About Walker & Dunlop

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

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