{"id":514033,"date":"2021-07-16T07:21:07","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T11:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/new-alliance-creates-roadmap-to-equity-in-commercial-real-estate\/"},"modified":"2021-07-16T07:21:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T11:21:07","slug":"new-alliance-creates-roadmap-to-equity-in-commercial-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/new-alliance-creates-roadmap-to-equity-in-commercial-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"New Alliance Creates Roadmap to Equity in Commercial Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<h2 class=\"xn-hedline\">CREUnited aims to increase minority participation in CRE, with the overarching goal of growing assets under management by minorities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">BETHESDA, Md.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 16, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0The commercial real estate industry&#8217;s lack of diversity is glaring, and industry leaders agree that transformation is imperative. While minorities account for over 48 percent of the U.S. renter population, according to the U.S. Census, just four percent of real estate companies are owned by women or minorities. According to a study by <span class=\"xn-org\">Harvard University<\/span>, minority-owned companies control only a little over 1.2 percent of all assets under management (AUM). To bridge this gap, Walker &amp; Dunlop has launched CRE<i>United \u2013 <\/i>an alliance amongst industry heavyweights and minority-owned businesses<i> \u2013 <\/i>dedicated\u00a0to increasing minority representation and AUM. <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1575378\/CREUnited_Final_Blue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1575378\/CREUnited_Final_Blue.jpg\" title=\"CREUnited\" alt=\"CREUnited\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With member companies such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=994619272&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanniemae.com%2F&amp;a=Fannie+Mae\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fannie Mae<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=4278918911&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freddiemac.com%2F&amp;a=Freddie+Mac\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Freddie Mac<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=4290527225&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcambercreek.com%2F&amp;a=Camber+Creek\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Camber Creek<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=4151064920&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greystar.com%2F&amp;a=Greystar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Greystar<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2554480620&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fkaynecapital.com%2Freal-estate-private-equity%2F&amp;a=Kayne+Anderson+Real+Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kayne Anderson Real Estate<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=4199479918&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kkr.com%2F&amp;a=KKR\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">KKR<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=366849315&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pacificlife.com%2F&amp;a=Pacific+Life\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pacific Life<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3235209792&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.symetra.com%2F&amp;a=Symetra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Symetra<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=288100302&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manulife.ca%2Fpersonal.html&amp;a=Manulife+Investment+Management\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manulife Investment Management<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2270051589&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.urw.com%2F&amp;a=Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield<\/a>, the partnership covers all aspects of the industry, including lenders and private equity firms, institutional investors, and owners and operators of all asset classes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have seen good intentions in the industry to increase the participation of minority owners and operators, but real, sustainable change requires the industry to come together,&#8221; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=1162912100&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fwhat-makes-us-different%2Fbios%2Ftj-edwards%2F&amp;a=TJ+Edwards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TJ Edwards<\/a>, Managing Director of Walker &amp; Dunlop&#8217;s Proprietary Capital group. &#8220;CRE<i>United<\/i> brings together organizations from across the CRE industry \u2013 all under one common interest: knocking down barriers that have hindered minority owners and operators from thriving in this industry.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The collective power of this alliance will help us create real change for all players in the industry. This will create a domino effect resulting in growth of AUM for minority businesses,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Bo Okoroji<\/span>, CRE<i>United<\/i> Advisory Board Member and Vice President of Investments &amp; Divestments, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. &#8220;There is also an important element of accountability here \u2013 the entire industry is accountable for the change needed to improve diversity, and the corporate partners within this initiative are committed to doing their part to expand ownership and growing representation.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, the alliance hosted a listening session with executives from 11 leading minority-owned CRE firms to commence the initiative. Leaders from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=24411797&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bannekerventures.com%2F&amp;a=Banneker+Ventures\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Banneker Ventures<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3780349559&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dantespartners.com%2F&amp;a=Dantes+Partners\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dantes Partners<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2956007201&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flgallc.com%2F&amp;a=FLGA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">FLGA<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2110467268&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gatewaymb.co%2F&amp;a=Gateway+Merchant+Banking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gateway Merchant Banking<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3828150862&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mohannadevelopment.com%2F&amp;a=Mohanna+Development\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mohanna Development<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3307042119&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewfaze.com%2F&amp;a=New+Faze+Development\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">New Faze Development<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=206479587&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ossocapital.com%2F%23hero&amp;a=Osso+Capital\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Osso Capital<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=4218132070&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fruleenterprisesllc.com%2F&amp;a=Rule+Enterprises\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rule Enterprises<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3877498603&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.standardrei.com%2F&amp;a=Standard+Real+Estate+Investments\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Standard Real Estate Investments<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=856494319&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.labolden.com%2F&amp;a=LA+Bolden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LA Bolden<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2073679125&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.menkitigroup.com%2F&amp;a=The+Menkiti+Group\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Menkiti Group<\/a> shared their personal stories and perspectives to help further illustrate the challenges and obstacles ingrained in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Stemming from the discussion, CRE<i>United<\/i> identified five objectives and developed prospective solutions for each. Collectively, these provide a blueprint for measurable progress:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>\n          <b>Increase transparency through industry reporting and tracking<\/b>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Build new channels for minorities to access established professional networks <\/b>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Expand access to debt and remove barriers to equity capital<\/b>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Assist in expanding the portfolios of minority owners beyond affordable housing to market-rate multifamily and other asset classes, such as retail, office, industrial, and hospitality<\/b>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Implement best practices to ensure capital flows from institutional investors to minority owned firms<\/b>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Members of CRE<i>United&#8217;s<\/i> advisory board will oversee these five objectives and foster new partnerships to make tangible progress on these strategies and solutions. For more information about the formation of the alliance, view our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=1195021036&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fnews-and-events%2F2021-02-26-walker-dunlop-launches-innovative-diversity-initiative%2F&amp;a=previous+release\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">previous release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Walker &amp; Dunlop kickstarted this initiative because our team realized that taking a company-by-company approach to diversity is not enough,&#8221; said <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3801297893&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fwhat-makes-us-different%2Fbios%2Fwilly-walker%2F&amp;a=Willy+Walker\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Willy Walker<\/span><\/a>, Walker &amp; Dunlop Chairman and CEO. &#8220;Through the power of partnership, we will transform the industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Walker &amp; Dunlop<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=3738527881&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fwhat-makes-us-different%2F&amp;a=Walker+%26+Dunlop\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Walker &amp; Dunlop<\/a>\u00a0(NYSE: WD) is the largest provider of capital to the multifamily industry in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and the fourth largest lender on all commercial real estate including industrial, office, retail, and hospitality. Walker &amp; Dunlop enables real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities \u2014 where Americans live, work, shop and play \u2014 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\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2633765094&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fwhat-makes-us-different%2Foffices%2F&amp;a=across+every+major+U.S.+market\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">across every major U.S. market<\/a>, Walker &amp; Dunlop has\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=2179927638&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fwhat-makes-us-different%2Fawards-and-financial-rankings%2F&amp;a=consistently+been+named+one+of+Fortune%27s+Great+Places+to+Work\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">consistently been named one of Fortune&#8217;s Great Places to Work<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and is\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=24660787&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fpower-people%2Fdiversity%2F&amp;a=committed+to+making+the+commercial+real+estate+industry+more+inclusive+and+diverse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse<\/a>\u00a0while\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3230338-1&amp;h=542876786&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walkerdunlop.com%2Fwhat-makes-us-different%2Fesg%2F&amp;a=creating+meaningful+social%2C+environmental%2C+and+economic+change\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change<\/a>\u00a0in our communities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=PH45577&amp;sd=2021-07-16\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/new-alliance-creates-roadmap-to-equity-in-commercial-real-estate-301335526.html\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/new-alliance-creates-roadmap-to-equity-in-commercial-real-estate-301335526.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Walker &amp; Dunlop, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH45577&amp;Transmission_Id=202107160718PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH45577&amp;DateId=20210716\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CREUnited aims to increase minority participation in CRE, with the overarching goal of growing assets under management by minorities PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., July 16, 2021 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0The commercial real estate industry&#8217;s lack of diversity is glaring, and industry leaders agree that transformation is imperative. While minorities account for over 48 percent of the U.S. renter population, according to the U.S. Census, just four percent of real estate companies are owned by women or minorities. According to a study by Harvard University, minority-owned companies control only a little over 1.2 percent of all assets under management (AUM). 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