BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: WD) announced today 2012 loan origination volume of $7.1 billion, an increase of 76% over 2011.  Due to the acquisition of CWCapital LLC ("CWCapital") on September 4, 2012, Walker & Dunlop's 2012 financial statements and loan origination volumes reflect eight months of activity on a stand-alone basis and four months as a combined enterprise.  For industry league table reporting purposes, the Company will report Walker & Dunlop and CWCapital's 2012 loan origination volumes on a combined basis.  The Company ended the year with a loan servicing portfolio of $35.2 billion, up 110% over 2011.  

"Our goal is to be the premier commercial real estate finance company in the United States. Our path toward that goal benefited greatly from hiring talented loan originators and acquiring CWCapital in 2012," commented Willy Walker, Walker & Dunlop's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "Walker & Dunlop has grown rapidly into one of the largest commercial real estate lenders in the United States, and our increased scale and market position are reflected in the significant growth in origination volumes.  Building on the success of 2012, and the continued integration of CWCapital, we are raising our 2013 loan origination guidance from $8 to $10 billion to $10 to $12 billion," Mr. Walker added.

Loan origination and servicing volumes by investor were as follows:

Origination and servicing volumes in this release are unaudited, and these amounts may be adjusted as the Company completes its year-end audit.  The Company is releasing the unaudited 2012 loan origination and servicing volumes in order to participate in industry surveys.  No conclusions should be drawn about the Company's fourth quarter 2012 results from these announced volumes.  The Company's fourth quarter 2012 financial results are expected to be published in early March.

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 Principal Investments group 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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