BETHESDA, Md., March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker &
Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its affordable
housing finance team with the addition of Ethan Waite, Director. Based in Walker &
Dunlop's New York office, Mr.
Waite joins Managing Director John
Gilmore and his team, which is focused on growing the
firm's originations of affordable multifamily properties in one of
the most important rental housing markets in the country.
"Ethan has played a number of significant roles in the
affordable rental housing industry and will bring considerable
value to our already strong team of multifamily bankers and
brokers," said Mr. Gilmore. "Walker & Dunlop is very focused on
expanding its affordable housing debt and equity offerings, as
evidence by our acquisition of Alliant Capital in 2021. We're
thrilled to continue growing the team with skilled hires like
Ethan."
"I couldn't be more excited to join Walker & Dunlop's
growing affordable housing finance team," commented Mr. Waite. "The
firm has incredibly talented bankers and brokers, a well-known and
respected brand, as well as some of the most advanced technology in
the commercial real estate industry."
Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop as a Managing Director, Mr.
Waite served as a Vice President at CBRE, where he was responsible
for the origination of affordable multifamily housing loans.
Previously, he worked for Freddie Mac, where he held various
production and underwriting roles.
Walker & Dunlop, the largest provider of capital to the U.S.
multifamily market in 20211, has been a major player in
affordable housing finance for years. The firm joined forces
with Alliant Capital, the 6th largest LIHTC
syndicator in the United States,
providing a one-stop-shop for affordable housing debt and equity
needs. To learn more about Walker & Dunlop's commitment to
affordable housing, read our ESG Report.
About Walker & Dunlop
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, premier brand,
and industry-leading technology make us more insightful and
valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every
step of the way. With over 1,000 employees across every major
U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named
one of Fortune's Great Places to
Work® and is committed to making the
commercial real estate industry more inclusive and
diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental,
and economic change in our communities.
1 MBA 2020
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