Walker & Dunlop Expands New York City Capital Markets Team with Acquisition of Beler Advisory Group

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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.

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• Acquisition of Beler Advisory Group strengthens Walker & Dunlop's New York Capital Markets team.
• Mo Beler brings extensive expertise with over $6 billion in transactions.
• Increased client relationships and deal flow anticipated from the acquisition.
• Walker & Dunlop experienced a 23.4% growth in loan origination volumes from 2018 to 2019.

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BETHESDA, Md., June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Beler Advisory Group, an independent real estate advisory firm based in New York City. The firm's key principal, Mo Beler, joins Walker & Dunlop as Senior Managing Director of the New York City Capital Markets Debt and Equity Team led by Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, and Adam Schwartz. Mr. Beler will focus on sourcing and structuring equity capital transactions and debt financing for all commercial real estate asset classes nationally, as well as expanding Walker & Dunlop's client base and capital markets capabilities.

The Beler Advisory Group is a boutique, real estate advisory firm with a national reach, offering commercial real estate debt solutions, including joint venture equity placement and structured finance. Established in fall 2019, Beler Advisory Group is independently owned and operated by Mo Beler, a 15-year industry veteran with over $6 billion of multi-sector and multi-risk investing and advisory experience across the capital stack.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mo to Walker & Dunlop," commented Chairman and CEO Willy Walker. "Mo has been consistently recognized as a leader in the debt and equity advisory space, and his addition will further strengthen our New York Capital Markets presence. This acquisition will immediately benefit Walker & Dunlop through Beler Advisory's deep client relationships, strong deal flow, and long-standing partnership with our New York City Capital Markets Debt and Equity Team."

Prior to founding Beler Advisory Group, Mo served as a Vice Chairman within JLL Capital Markets. While at JLL, Mo was directly involved in commercial transactions totaling more than $2 billion. Before joining JLL, Mo was Principal and Head of investments at Innovo Property Group, and earlier served as a vice president within Rockwood Capital's acquisition group. 

Mr. Beler stated, "I am looking forward to being united with my past partners, which in conjunction with the industry-leading capabilities of Walker and Dunlop, creates extraordinary synergy resulting in a very powerful combination for our clients."

Walker & Dunlop is a leader in the commercial real estate finance industry, ranking as the top Fannie Mae DUS^® multifamily lender, the 3^rd largest Freddie Mac Optigo^® multifamily lender by volume,  and the 3^rd largest HUD lender based on MAP initial endorsements in 2019. The company has also achieved dramatic growth in its brokered loan origination volumes, which increased 23.4 percent from 2018 to 2019. This has largely been due to the company's successful hiring and integration of talented bankers and brokers. Since the beginning of 2019, Walker & Dunlop has added 52 bankers and brokers to the platform.

About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD), headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is one of the largest commercial real estate finance companies in the United States. The company provides a comprehensive range of capital solutions for all commercial real estate asset classes, as well as investment sales brokerage services to owners of multifamily properties. Walker & Dunlop is included on the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and was ranked as one of FORTUNE Magazine's Fastest Growing Companies in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Walker & Dunlop's 850+ professionals in 40 offices across the nation have an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction.

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SOURCE Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Walker & Dunlop's acquisition of Beler Advisory Group?

The acquisition aims to enhance Walker & Dunlop's capabilities in capital transactions and debt financing, expanding its client base in New York City.

Who is Mo Beler and what role will he play at Walker & Dunlop?

Mo Beler is the principal of Beler Advisory Group and will serve as Senior Managing Director, focusing on equity capital transactions and debt financing.

What impact will the acquisition have on Walker & Dunlop's business?

The acquisition is expected to strengthen client relationships, increase deal flow, and enhance the company's overall market presence.

What financial growth did Walker & Dunlop achieve in 2019?

Walker & Dunlop reported a 23.4% increase in loan origination volumes from 2018 to 2019.