Walker & Dunlop Announces 1Q'13 Loan Origination Volumes

BETHESDA, Md., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: WD) announced today first quarter 2013 loan originations of $1.73 billion compared to $674 million in the first quarter of 2012, a 157% increase. Originations were below the Company's first quarter guidance range of $1.9 - $2.4 billion largely due to the delay in the passage of the Federal Government's continuing budget resolution which restricted the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") ability to issue new loan commitments in March.  The Company will establish second quarter origination guidance during its first quarter earnings call in early May, and is reaffirming its 2013 loan origination guidance of $10 to $12 billion.

"The first quarter is traditionally the lightest quarter for loan originations and I am pleased with our 157% year-on-year increase," commented Willy Walker, Walker & Dunlop's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  "With that said, it is disappointing to report quarterly origination volumes below our guidance.  Our loan pipeline is very strong and we feel confident in our ability to execute on our annual business plan and originate $10 to $12 billion in loans."

Loan origination volumes by investor were as follows:

Origination volumes in this release are unaudited, and these amounts may be adjusted as the Company completes its year-end audit.

About Walker & Dunlop

Through its subsidiary Walker & Dunlop, LLC, Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE: WD) is one of the leading commercial real estate finance companies in the United States, with a primary focus on multifamily lending. As a Fannie Mae DUS®, Freddie Mac Program Plus® and MAP- and LEAN-approved FHA lender, the Multifamily and FHA Finance groups are focused on lending to property owners, investors, and developers of multifamily properties across the country. The Capital Markets group specializes in financing commercial real estate for owners and investors across the United States, securing capital from large institutions such as life insurance companies, commercial banks, CMBS lenders, pension funds, and specialty finance companies. The Proprietary Capital group develops new financial products and provides institutional advisory, asset management, and investment management services with respect to debt, structured debt and equity, including interim financing. Walker & Dunlop, LLC has over 400 employees located in 21 offices nationwide. More information about the Company can be found at www.walkerdunlop.com.

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