Walker & Dunlop
BETHESDA, Maryland, United States · Finance, Financial Services, Lending
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is the largest provider of capital to the multifamily industry in the United States and the fourth largest lender on all commercial real estate including industrial, office, retail, and hospitality. Walker & Dunlop enables real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people,
Key facts
- Headquarters
- BETHESDA, Maryland, United States
- Employees
- 1,508
- Industries
- Finance, Financial Services, Lending
- Status
- Public (WD)
- Website
- www.walkerdunlop.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Walker & Dunlop
- : SEC 8-K (1.01):
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On September 30, 2026, Stephen P. Theobald, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walker & Dunlop, Inc., announced his retirement effective March 31, 2027. His responsibilities will be redistributed among existing employees, and his decision to retire is disclosed to have no disagreements with the company's operations, policies or practices. The strategic implications of this transition may affect the company's operational leadership structure moving forward, as they adapt to this change in management prior to Mr. Theobald's departure.
- : Walker & Dunlop Partners with KCG Companies to Fund $30 Million Affordable Senior Housing Project in Dallas Fort Worth.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01):
- : Walker & Dunlop Appoints Frank Cassidy as Senior Managing Director
- : SEC 8-K (1.01):
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On March 2, 2026, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. and its subsidiary Walker & Dunlop, LLC entered into a Seventeenth Amendment to their Second Amended and Restated Warehousing Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank. This amendment extends the maturity date of the agreement to March 1, 2027, and grants a temporary right for the Borrower to request advances up to $2.5 billion until May 1, 2026. The agreement also reduces the Bulge Commitment Fee, and the Company continues to guarantee the Borrower's obligations under the amended agreement. The effective date of the amendment is crucial, as it allows for significant liquidity for the Borrower in the near term.
- : Walker & Dunlop Appoints Mark Washington as Managing Director of Capital Markets
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On January 29, 2026, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. and its operating subsidiary, Walker & Dunlop, LLC, entered into a Sixteenth Amendment to their Second Amended and Restated Warehousing Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank. This amendment primarily reduces the Applicable Daily Floating Term SOFR Rate under the existing credit agreement, which originally dates back to September 11, 2017. Walker & Dunlop, Inc. continues to guarantee the Borrower’s obligations under this amended warehousing agreement. This amendment reflects the company's ongoing relationship with PNC, which includes various financial service provisions. The strategic adjustments aim to optimize their borrowing costs in a changing interest rate environment.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On January 29, 2026, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. and its operating subsidiary entered into a Sixteenth Amendment to their existing Warehousing Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank. This amendment primarily reduces the Applicable Daily Floating Term SOFR Rate, which will likely lower borrowing costs for the subsidiary. Additionally, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. continues to guarantee the Borrower's obligations under the amended agreement. This strategic move may enhance the financial stability and operational flexibility of the company amidst changing interest rates.
Walker & Dunlop funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Debt Financing | $352.8M |
| Jun 2025 | Debt Financing | $170.0M |
| Dec 2024 | Debt Financing | $245.0M |
| Nov 2022 | Funding Round | $385.0M |
| Oct 2022 | Funding Round | Undisclosed |
Leadership
- Frank Cassidy, Director
- Sai Santosh Suddula, Lead Salesforce Developer
- Paul Gravdal, Vice President Asset Management
- John O'toole, Senior Vice President - Strategy & Operations
- Chris Botsford, Managing Director
- Allan Edelson, Svp
- Bob Watson, Senior Vice President
- Aleksandra Holland, Senior Graphic Designer
- Kathy Donaldson, Executive Assistant
- Sarah Foronda, Senior Investment Sales Coordinator
- Tristan Freshly, VP, Director of Market Intelligence
- Macy Kisilinsky, Senior Managing Director
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Employee benefit plans
Walker & Dunlop files 17 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Walker & Dunlop in the news
- Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten, Travon Walker will face Ravens on TNF - ESPN (Nov 05, 2026)
- Nauvoo woman dies after head-on crash in Walker County - WBMA (Nov 05, 2026)
- Broncos goal-line stand: Skinner delivered the hit on the mighty Walker - 9NEWS (Nov 05, 2026)
- St. Louis Cardinals Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker Silver Slugger Finalists - Viva El Birdos (Nov 05, 2026)
- John Lewis Walker Obituary Nov 1, 2026 - Wellman Funeral Home Inc. (Nov 01, 2026)
- Thursday Night Football: DE Travon Walker, RB Bhayshul Tuten active for Jaguars vs. Ravens - NBC Sports (Nov 05, 2026)
- Inaugural Walker Design Triennial features flesh-like speakers and post-apocalyptic scenes - Dezeen (Nov 04, 2026)
- Debra Holder Walker Obituary Oct 31, 2026 - Moody Funeral Services (Oct 31, 2026)
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About Walker & Dunlop: questions and answers
What does Walker & Dunlop do?
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is the largest provider of capital to the multifamily industry in the United States and the fourth largest lender on all commercial real estate including industrial, office, retail, and hospitality. Walker & Dunlop enables real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people,
Where is Walker & Dunlop headquartered?
Walker & Dunlop is headquartered in BETHESDA, Maryland, United States.
How many employees does Walker & Dunlop have?
Walker & Dunlop has about 1,508 employees.
Has Walker & Dunlop raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Walker & Dunlop. The most recent, Debt Financing of $352.8M, was in Sep 2025.
Who leads Walker & Dunlop?
Paul Gravdal is a Vice President Asset Management at Walker & Dunlop.
What is the latest news on Walker & Dunlop?
On Oct 30, 2026, SEC 8-K (1.01):
Is Walker & Dunlop a public company?
Yes. Walker & Dunlop is publicly traded under the ticker WD.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy