Walker & Dunlop Secures $176 Million Credit Facility for Diversified Single-Family Rental Portfolio across Atlanta
Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $176 million credit facility for seven single-family rental communities in the Atlanta, Georgia MSA. The portfolio encompasses 709 homes with 1.4 million rentable square feet across prime suburban locations including McDonough, Loganville, Cartersville, Hoschton, Dallas, and Jefferson.
The properties, situated within 30-55 miles from Atlanta's central business district, feature 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom homes with premium amenities. The financing was secured through Brookfield Asset Management's Real Estate Credit group on behalf of institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
The deal highlights the growing demand for single-family rental properties in Atlanta's suburbs, driven by population growth, job creation, and a robust local economy. Walker & Dunlop's Capital Markets group has demonstrated significant activity, sourcing over $16 billion in non-Agency capital provider transactions in 2024.
Walker & Dunlop ha organizzato un finanziamento di 176 milioni di dollari per sette comunità residenziali unifamiliari nell'area metropolitana di Atlanta, Georgia. Il portafoglio comprende 709 abitazioni con 1,4 milioni di piedi quadrati affittabili in posizioni suburbane privilegiate, tra cui McDonough, Loganville, Cartersville, Hoschton, Dallas e Jefferson.
Le proprietà, situate a 30-55 miglia dal centro affari di Atlanta, offrono case con 3, 4 e 5 camere da letto dotate di servizi premium. Il finanziamento è stato garantito attraverso il gruppo Real Estate Credit di Brookfield Asset Management per conto di investitori istituzionali consigliati da J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
L'accordo evidenzia la crescente domanda di proprietà residenziali unifamiliari nei sobborghi di Atlanta, alimentata dalla crescita della popolazione, dalla creazione di posti di lavoro e da un'economia locale robusta. Il gruppo Capital Markets di Walker & Dunlop ha dimostrato un'attività significativa, ottenendo oltre 16 miliardi di dollari in transazioni con fornitori di capitale non agenziali nel 2024.
Walker & Dunlop ha organizado un financiamiento de 176 millones de dólares para siete comunidades de alquiler unifamiliares en el área metropolitana de Atlanta, Georgia. La cartera abarca 709 casas con 1.4 millones de pies cuadrados rentables en ubicaciones suburbanas privilegiadas, incluyendo McDonough, Loganville, Cartersville, Hoschton, Dallas y Jefferson.
Las propiedades, situadas a 30-55 millas del distrito central de negocios de Atlanta, cuentan con casas de 3, 4 y 5 dormitorios con comodidades premium. El financiamiento fue asegurado a través del grupo Real Estate Credit de Brookfield Asset Management en nombre de inversores institucionales asesorados por J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
El acuerdo destaca la creciente demanda de propiedades de alquiler unifamiliares en los suburbios de Atlanta, impulsada por el crecimiento de la población, la creación de empleos y una economía local robusta. El grupo de Capital Markets de Walker & Dunlop ha demostrado una actividad significativa, obteniendo más de 16 mil millones de dólares en transacciones de proveedores de capital no agenciales en 2024.
Walker & Dunlop은 1억 7천 6백만 달러 규모의 신용 시설을 조지아주 애틀랜타 MSA 내 7개의 단독 주택 임대 커뮤니티를 위해 마련했습니다. 이 포트폴리오는 709채의 주택과 140만 제곱피트의 임대 가능한 면적을 포함하며, McDonough, Loganville, Cartersville, Hoschton, Dallas, Jefferson 등 주요 교외 지역에 위치하고 있습니다.
이들 부동산은 애틀랜타의 중앙 비즈니스 지구에서 30-55마일 떨어져 있으며, 3, 4, 5베드룸의 고급 편의 시설을 갖춘 주택을 제공합니다. 자금 조달은 J.P. Morgan Asset Management의 자문을 받은 기관 투자자들을 위해 Brookfield Asset Management의 Real Estate Credit 그룹을 통해 확보되었습니다.
이번 거래는 인구 증가, 일자리 창출, 강력한 지역 경제에 의해 촉진된 애틀랜타 교외의 단독 주택 임대 수요 증가를 강조합니다. Walker & Dunlop의 Capital Markets 그룹은 2024년 비기관 자본 제공자 거래에서 160억 달러 이상의 자금을 확보하며 상당한 활동을 보여주었습니다.
Walker & Dunlop a organisé une facilité de crédit de 176 millions de dollars pour sept communautés de location unifamiliales dans la zone métropolitaine d'Atlanta, en Géorgie. Le portefeuille comprend 709 maisons avec 1,4 million de pieds carrés rentables dans des emplacements suburbains de premier choix, y compris McDonough, Loganville, Cartersville, Hoschton, Dallas et Jefferson.
Les propriétés, situées à 30-55 miles du quartier central des affaires d'Atlanta, proposent des maisons de 3, 4 et 5 chambres avec des équipements haut de gamme. Le financement a été sécurisé par le biais du groupe Real Estate Credit de Brookfield Asset Management pour le compte d'investisseurs institutionnels conseillés par J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
L'accord met en évidence la demande croissante de propriétés de location unifamiliales dans les banlieues d'Atlanta, alimentée par la croissance de la population, la création d'emplois et une économie locale robuste. Le groupe Capital Markets de Walker & Dunlop a montré une activité significative, ayant obtenu plus de 16 milliards de dollars en transactions avec des fournisseurs de capital non-agence en 2024.
Walker & Dunlop hat eine Kreditfazilität in Höhe von 176 Millionen Dollar für sieben Einfamilienhaus-Mietgemeinschaften im Atlanta, Georgia MSA arrangiert. Das Portfolio umfasst 709 Häuser mit 1,4 Millionen vermietbaren Quadratfuß in erstklassigen Vororten wie McDonough, Loganville, Cartersville, Hoschton, Dallas und Jefferson.
Die Immobilien, die sich 30-55 Meilen vom zentralen Geschäftsviertel Atlantas befinden, verfügen über 3-, 4- und 5-Zimmer-Häuser mit hochwertigen Annehmlichkeiten. Die Finanzierung wurde über die Real Estate Credit Gruppe von Brookfield Asset Management im Auftrag von institutionellen Investoren, die von J.P. Morgan Asset Management beraten werden, sichergestellt.
Der Deal hebt die wachsende Nachfrage nach Einfamilienhaus-Mietobjekten in den Vororten Atlantas hervor, die durch Bevölkerungswachstum, Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen und eine robuste lokale Wirtschaft angetrieben wird. Die Capital Markets Gruppe von Walker & Dunlop hat eine signifikante Aktivität gezeigt und im Jahr 2024 über 16 Milliarden Dollar in Transaktionen mit Nicht-Agentur-Kapitalanbietern akquiriert.
- Secured large $176 million credit facility, demonstrating strong financing capabilities
- Portfolio of 709 homes provides significant recurring rental income potential
- Strategic presence in high-demand Atlanta suburbs with strong economic fundamentals
- Substantial transaction volume of $16 billion in 2024 shows robust business activity
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The transaction's structure is particularly noteworthy - financing 709 homes across seven Atlanta-area communities owned by J.P. Morgan Asset Management-advised investors, with Brookfield Asset Management providing the credit. This highlights W&D's ability to facilitate complex deals between major institutional players.
Most impressive is the client retention aspect. The fact that W&D previously arranged the original transaction for these same properties in 2021 indicates strong relationship management and client satisfaction. This repeat business pattern suggests a sustainable competitive advantage in maintaining institutional relationships.
When contextualizing this deal against W&D's broader operations, we see it fits within their substantial capital markets activity. The company sourced over
This credit facility represents W&D's strategic positioning in the thriving single-family rental (SFR) sector, which has emerged as one of real estate's most dynamic segments. The Atlanta portfolio's composition - featuring larger 3-5 bedroom homes in desirable suburbs like McDonough and Loganville - perfectly targets the demographic shift toward suburban rental living.
The geographical distribution across seven communities within 30-55 miles of Atlanta's business district creates a diversified risk profile while maintaining exposure to Atlanta's robust economic fundamentals. The metro area continues experiencing strong in-migration and job growth, creating sustained rental demand.
W&D's expertise in the SFR space gives them an edge as institutional capital increasingly flows into this asset class. The company has wisely recognized that SFR properties combine the yield characteristics of multifamily with the appreciation potential of single-family homes, making them particularly attractive in current market conditions.
Jonathan Schwartz's commentary about this being a "springboard for further single-family-rental development" by this partnership suggests additional pipeline opportunities. For W&D, establishing themselves as go-to financing advisors in this growing segment positions them to capture substantial transaction volume as the SFR institutional ownership trend accelerates.
Walker & Dunlop Secures
The Walker & Dunlop New York Capital Markets team, led by Jonathan Schwartz, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Michael Ianno, Jackson Irwin, and Christopher de Raet, arranged the financing on behalf of institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Brookfield Asset Management’s Real Estate Credit group provided the financing.
The Walker & Dunlop Atlanta Investment sales team, led by Brooks Battle, previously arranged the transaction for institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management in 2021.
The portfolio consists of 709 homes totaling 1.4 million rentable square feet across seven different communities, all situated within a 30- to 55-mile drive from Atlanta’s central business district. Located in Atlanta’s most sought-after suburbs, including
“The demand for single-family rental product, specifically in Atlanta’s surrounding suburbs, has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by a combination of population influx, job creation, and a strong local economy,” said Jonathan Schwartz, senior managing director and co-head of New York Capital Markets. “We are pleased to be a part of this project, which will serve as the springboard for further single-family-rental development by this best-in-class partnership.”
In 2024, Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets group sourced capital for transactions totaling over
About Brookfield Asset Management
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Brookfield Credit manages approximately
About Walker & Dunlop
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