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  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology

Walker & Dunlop Strengthens Texas Platform with Multifamily Expert Mike Bryant

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its presence in Texas with a regional CBRE veteran, Mike Bryant. As senior managing director, based in and native to Dallas, Bryant will be responsible for new loan originations, with a focus on multifamily lending through government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to Walker & Dunlop. His deep market knowledge and strong industry relationships are certain to deliver great value to our existing platform in north Texas that includes multifamily, capital markets, investment sales, affordable, HUD, Apprise and more,” said Ted Patch, executive vice president and group head of Multifamily Finance at Walker & Dunlop. "Additionally, the Dallas market is seeing rapid growth driven by strong population and job increases, along with a pro-business environment and central location. Mike’s proven leadership will strengthen our go-to-market strategy in the region and deliver immediate benefits to our clients."

The Dallas market is experiencing significant growth, with over 26,000 units absorbed in 2024, leading the nation in capital markets volume and adding 64,000 jobs. The region also boasts 49 Fortune 1000 company headquarters, and a 9.24% population increase since 2020, well above the national growth rate of 2.6%.

Bryant brings over 40 years of commercial real estate finance experience, having originated more than $10 billion in loans throughout his career. His deep expertise includes equity and debt financing across a wide range of property types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial and hospitality. He also brings extensive experience in loan modification and debt restructuring, along with a comprehensive knowledge of lending sources including life insurance companies, CMBS, GSEs and alternative funding platforms.

Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Bryant served as vice chairman and managing director of the Dallas Debt and Structured Finance department at CBRE for 13 years in addition to other positions at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage and Capmark Financial Services. He is also a former member of Freddie Mac’s Independent Advisory Council.

Walker & Dunlop continues to invest in top talent to grow its presence in key markets and deliver best-in-class financing solutions across the country.

Walker & Dunlop is one of the top providers of capital to the U.S. multifamily market; in 2024 the firm originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume, including lending over $25 billion for multifamily properties. To learn more about our capabilities and 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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