\n| \n (in thousands)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nFannie Mae<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,225,633<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,692,405<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,533,228<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n91<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nFreddie Mac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,553,495<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,308,263<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n245,232<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nGinnie Mae – HUD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n116,437<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n316,960<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(200,523<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(63<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nBrokered (1)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,893,643<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,885,454<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,008,189<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n70<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nPrincipal Lending and Investing (2)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n207,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n218,750<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(11,750<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Debt financing volume<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 9,996,208<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 6,421,832<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 3,574,376<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 56<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nProperty sales volume<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,450,614<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,877,399<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n573,215<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total transaction volume<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 13,446,822<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 9,299,231<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 4,147,591<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 45<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n| \n \n(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nBrokered transactions for life insurance companies, commercial banks, and other capital sources.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nIncludes debt financing volumes from our interim loan program, our interim loan joint venture, and Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, Inc. (\u201cWDIP\u201d) separate accounts.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY RESULTS<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \nTotal transaction volumes increased 45% in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting the relative strength and continued demand throughout the multifamily market despite the continued volatility of interest rates during the fourth quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nTransaction volumes with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, (collectively, the \u201cGSE\u2019s), the largest providers of capital to the multifamily sector, increased 91% and 19%, respectively, year over year. Walker & Dunlop was ranked as the largest Fannie Mae lender for the sixth consecutive year and fourth largest Freddie Mac lender for 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nHUD financing volumes declined in the fourth quarter of 2024, against our strongest quarter of the year in 2023 amidst high interest rates and elongated processing times. Walker & Dunlop ranked was as the second largest HUD lender for HUD\u2019s fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, up from the fifth largest HUD lender in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe substantial increase in brokered volume was primarily the result of an expanding supply of capital from life insurance companies, banks, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other private capital providers as the broad commercial real estate market continues to rebound.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe increase in property sales volume was driven by additional liquidity supplied to the commercial real estate sector year over year, as higher interest rates and lower acquisition activity challenged the macroeconomic environment throughout 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n MANAGED PORTFOLIO<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (dollars in thousands, unless otherwise noted)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nFannie Mae<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n68,196,744<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n63,699,106<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,497,638<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nFreddie Mac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n39,185,091<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n39,330,545<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(145,454<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nGinnie Mae – HUD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n10,847,265<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n10,460,884<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n386,381<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nBrokered<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n17,057,912<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n16,940,850<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n117,062<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nPrincipal Lending and Investing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n–<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n40,139<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(40,139<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total Servicing Portfolio<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 135,287,012<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 130,471,524<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 4,815,488<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 4<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nAssets under management<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n18,423,463<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n17,321,452<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,102,011<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total Managed Portfolio<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 153,710,475<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 147,792,976<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 5,917,499<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 4<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nCustodial escrow account balance at period end (in billions)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nWeighted-average servicing fee rate (basis points)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n24.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n24.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nWeighted-average remaining servicing portfolio term (years)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n8.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY RESULTS<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \nOur servicing portfolio continues to expand as a result of additional Agency debt financing volumes over the past 12 months, partially offset by principal paydowns and loan payoffs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDuring the fourth quarter of 2024, we added $1.2 billion of net loans to our servicing portfolio, and over the past 12 months, we added $4.8 billion of net loans to our servicing portfolio, almost all of which were Agency loans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \n$9.9 billion of Agency loans in our servicing portfolio are scheduled to mature over the next two years. These loans, with a weighted-average servicing fee of 26.2 basis points, represent only 8% of the total Agency loans in our portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe mortgage servicing rights (\u201cMSRs\u201d) associated with our servicing portfolio had a fair value of $1.4 billion as of both December 31, 2024 and 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAssets under management as of December 31, 2024 consisted of $15.9 billion of low-income housing tax credit (\u201cLIHTC\u201d) funds, $1.5 billion of debt funds, and $1.0 billion of equity funds managed by WDIP. The 6% increase in assets under management was driven by increases in all three categories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (in thousands, except per share amounts)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nWalker & Dunlop net income<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n44,836<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n31,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n13,237<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n42<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAdjusted EBITDA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n94,577<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n87,582<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6,995<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Diluted EPS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 1.32<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0.93<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 0.39<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 42<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Adjusted core EPS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 1.34<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 1.42<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n (0.08<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n )<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n (6<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n )%<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nOperating margin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nReturn on equity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Key Expense Metrics (as a % of total revenues):<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nPersonnel expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n46<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther operating expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \nWalker & Dunlop net income and diluted EPS both increased 42% in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily as a result of higher origination fees and MSR income from a 48% increase in Agency debt financing volume year over year. The increase in net income also drove the increase in return on equity to 10% for the fourth quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAdjusted EBITDA increased 8%, primarily due to increases in (i) origination fees, (ii) servicing fees, (iii) property sale broker fees, and (iv) other revenues and a greater benefit from fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities. The increase in other revenues was driven by a gain on the sale of a portfolio of assets, a portion of which closed in the fourth quarter of 2024. These increases were partially offset by (i) decreases in investment management fees and investment banking revenues and (ii) an increase in variable compensation and (iii) an increase in other operating expenses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAdjusted core EPS, which excludes, among other items, the impacts of non-cash MSR income and amortization, the provision for credit losses, and acquisition-related costs, such as amortization of intangible assets, decreased to $1.34 in the fourth quarter of 2024 from $1.42 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was driven by increases in personnel and miscellaneous expenses and decreases in investment management fees and investment banking revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, partially offset by increases in origination fees, servicing fees, property sales broker fees, and other revenues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n KEY CREDIT METRICS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (in thousands)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nAt-risk servicing portfolio (1)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n63,365,672<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n58,801,055<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,564,617<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nMaximum exposure to at-risk portfolio (2)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n12,893,593<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11,949,041<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n944,552<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Defaulted loans<\/b>(3)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 41,737<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 27,214<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 14,523<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 53<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Key credit metrics (as a % of the at-risk portfolio):<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nDefaulted loans<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAllowance for risk-sharing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Key credit metrics (as a % of maximum exposure):<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAllowance for risk-sharing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \n\n| \n \n________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nAt-risk servicing portfolio is defined as the balance of Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (\u201cDUS\u201d) loans subject to the risk-sharing formula described below, as well as a small number of Freddie Mac loans on which we share in the risk of loss. Use of the at-risk portfolio provides for comparability of the full risk-sharing and modified risk-sharing loans because the provision and allowance for risk-sharing obligations are based on the at-risk balances of the associated loans. Accordingly, we have presented the key statistics as a percentage of the at-risk portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nFor example, a $15 million loan with 50% risk-sharing has the same potential risk exposure as a $7.5 million loan with full DUS risk sharing. Accordingly, if the $15 million loan with 50% risk-sharing were to default, we would view the overall loss as a percentage of the at-risk balance, or $7.5 million, to ensure comparability between all risk-sharing obligations. To date, substantially all of the risk-sharing obligations that we have settled have been from full risk-sharing loans.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nRepresents the maximum loss we would incur under our risk-sharing obligations if all of the loans we service, for which we retain some risk of loss, were to default and all of the collateral underlying these loans was determined to be without value at the time of settlement. The maximum exposure is not representative of the actual loss we would incur.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nDefaulted loans represent loans in our Fannie Mae at-risk portfolio that are probable of foreclosure or that have foreclosed and for which we have recorded a collateral-based reserve (i.e., loans where we have assessed a probable loss). Other loans that are delinquent but not foreclosed or that are not probable of foreclosure are not included here. Additionally, loans that have foreclosed or are probable of foreclosure but are not expected to result in a loss to us are not included here.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY KEY CREDIT METRICS<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \nOur at-risk servicing portfolio, which is comprised of loans subject to a defined risk-sharing formula, increased primarily due to the level of Fannie Mae loans added to the portfolio during the past 12 months. We take credit risk exclusively on loans backed by multifamily assets and have no credit exposure to losses in any other sector of the commercial real estate lending market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAs of December 31, 2024, six at-risk loans were in default with an aggregate unpaid principal balance (\u201cUPB\u201d) of $41.7 million compared to three at-risk loans in default with an aggregate UPB of $27.2 million as of December 31, 2023. The collateral-based reserves on defaulted loans were $4.0 million and $2.8 million as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The approximately 3,000 remaining loans in the at-risk servicing portfolio continue to exhibit strong credit quality, with low levels of delinquencies and strong operating performance of the underlying properties in the portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDuring 2024, we received five loan repurchase requests from the GSEs totaling $87.3 million. Two of the requests came in the fourth quarter of 2024, both of which were existing defaulted loans within our at-risk portfolio. We indemnified three of the loans and repurchased the other two. We recorded a provision for credit losses of $4.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily related to an increase in the estimated losses associated with these five repurchased and indemnified assets. As of December 31, 2024, the aggregate carrying value of these five repurchased and indemnified assets totaled $77.2 million, and we have collateral-based reserves of $13.4 million for those assets. Additionally, we incurred $8.5 million of repurchase-related costs, including critical repairs and maintenance, included in other expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/b>FINANCIAL RESULTS BY SEGMENT<\/b><\/p>\n \nInterest expense on corporate debt is determined at a consolidated corporate level and allocated to each segment proportionally based on each segment\u2019s use of that corporate debt. Income tax expense is determined at a consolidated corporate level and allocated to each segment proportionally based on each segment\u2019s income from operations, except for significant, one-time tax activities, which are allocated entirely to the segment impacted by the tax activity. The following details explain the changes in these expense items at a consolidated corporate level:<\/p>\n \n- \nInterest expense on corporate debt decreased 14% from the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily as a result of a decrease in interest rates on our term loan year over year, as our term loan was repriced lower in May 2024 and carries a floating interest rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nIncome tax expense increased 6% from the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily driven by the 32% increase in income from operations, partially offset by several one-time tax benefits and an approximately 130 bps decrease in our blended state income tax rate year over year. Blended state income tax rates vary year to year based on several elements including changes in the activity within the various states.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n FINANCIAL RESULTS – CAPITAL MARKETS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (in thousands)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nLoan origination and debt brokerage fees, net (“Origination fees”)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n91,732<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n64,946<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n26,786<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nFair value of expected net cash flows from servicing, net (“MSR income”)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n55,920<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n34,471<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n21,449<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n62<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nProperty sales broker fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n21,175<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n15,135<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6,040<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNet warehouse interest income (expense), loans held for sale (“LHFS”)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(2,458<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(2,491<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther revenues<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n14,693<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n17,020<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(2,327<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total revenues<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 181,062<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 129,081<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 51,981<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 40<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nPersonnel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n122,601<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n93,948<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n28,653<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAmortization and depreciation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,139<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,138<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nInterest expense on corporate debt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,451<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,909<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(458<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nGoodwill impairment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n33,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n48,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(15,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nFair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(38,125<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(48,500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n10,375<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther operating expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,913<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,957<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n956<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total expenses<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 128,979<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 104,452<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 24,527<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 23<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Income (loss) from operations<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n52,083<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n24,629<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n27,454<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n111<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nIncome tax expense (benefit)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11,586<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n6,362<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,224<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n82<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 40,497<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 18,267<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 22,230<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 122<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nLess: net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n748<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(748<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(100<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Walker & Dunlop net income (loss)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 40,497<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 17,519<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 22,978<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 131<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Key revenue metrics (as a % of debt financing volume):<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOrigination fee rate (1)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.94<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.05<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nMSR rate (2)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n0.56<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAgency MSR rate (3)<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/td>\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1.04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Key performance metrics:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOperating margin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAdjusted EBITDA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,173<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(1,608<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n5,781<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(360<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n \n\n| \n \n________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(1)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nOrigination fees as a percentage of debt financing volume. Excludes the income and debt financing volume from Principal Lending and Investing.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nMSR income as a percentage of debt financing volume. Excludes the income and debt financing volume from Principal Lending and Investing.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \n(3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nMSR income as a percentage of Agency debt financing volume.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n CAPITAL MARKETS \u2013 DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY RESULTS<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\nThe Capital Markets segment includes our Agency lending, debt brokerage, property sales, appraisal and valuation services, investment banking, and housing market research businesses.<\/i><\/p>\n\n- \nThe increase in origination fees during the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by the 56% increase in debt financing volume, partially offset by a decline in the origination fee margin resulting from the large increase in brokered debt financing volume. GSE debt financing volume increased 59%, while brokered debt financing grew 70% over the fourth quarter of last year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nMSR income grew year over year due to a 48% increase in Agency debt financing volume and an increase in the Agency MSR rate. The Agency MSR rate increased primarily due to an increase in Fannie Mae volume as a percentage of Agency volume from 51% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 66% in same quarter of 2024. Fannie Mae is our most-profitable debt financing product.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nProperty sales broker fees increased year over year as a result of the 20% increase in property sales volumes, coupled with an increase in the property sale fee margin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe decrease in other revenues was primarily related to a decrease in investment banking revenues year over year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nPersonnel expense increased in the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily due to an increase in commission expenses related to higher origination fees and property sales broker fees and an increase in subjective bonus expense tied to overall company performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe goodwill impairments in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2023 were related to macroeconomic and transaction market conditions driving lower projected transaction activity and related cash flows from the GeoPhy acquisition. The fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities were also impacted by further challenges in the forecasted macroeconomic conditions and transaction markets driving lower projected achievement of earnout hurdles tied to transaction activity and related revenues, resulting in a $38.1 million benefit in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to a $48.5 million benefit in the fourth quarter of 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily the result of the increases in origination fees, property sales broker fees, and the net benefit of goodwill impairment and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities, partially offset by the increase in personnel and the decrease in other revenues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n FINANCIAL RESULTS – SERVICING & ASSET MANAGEMENT<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (in thousands)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nOrigination fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n2,210<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n1,262<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n948<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n75<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nServicing fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n82,961<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n79,887<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,074<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nInvestment management fees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(3,110<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n537<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(3,647<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(679<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nNet warehouse interest income, loans held for investment (“LHFI”)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n272<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n414<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(142<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nPlacement fees and other interest income<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n40,278<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n40,738<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(460<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther revenues<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n34,687<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n16,829<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n17,858<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n106<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total revenues<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 157,298<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 139,667<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 17,631<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 13<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nPersonnel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n23,967<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n20,738<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,229<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAmortization and depreciation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n65,155<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n53,043<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n12,112<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nProvision (benefit) for credit losses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n4,529<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n636<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n3,893<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n612<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nInterest expense on corporate debt<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n9,986<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11,104<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(1,118<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nFair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(10,830<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(10,830<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \nN\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOther operating expenses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n24,602<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n12,117<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n12,485<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n103<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Total expenses<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 117,409<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 97,638<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 19,771<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 20<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Income (loss) from operations<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n39,889<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n42,029<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(2,140<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nIncome tax expense (benefit)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n7,007<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11,269<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(4,262<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 32,882<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 30,760<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2,122<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 7<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n \nLess: net income (loss) from noncontrolling interests<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(3,671<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(3,311<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n(360<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n Walker & Dunlop net income (loss)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 36,553<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 34,071<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n $<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2,482<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 7<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n %<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n Key performance metrics:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nOperating margin<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n \nAdjusted EBITDA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n123,768<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n110,543<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | | \n\n \n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n13,225<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n SERVICING & ASSET MANAGEMENT \u2013 DISCUSSION OF QUARTERLY RESULTS<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\nThe Servicing & Asset Management segment includes loan servicing, principal lending and investing, management of third-party capital invested in tax credit equity funds focused on the affordable housing sector and other commercial real estate, and real estate-related investment banking and advisory services.<\/i><\/p>\n\n- \nThe $4.8 billion net increase in the servicing portfolio over the past 12 months was the principal driver of the growth in servicing fees year over year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nInvestment management fees decreased primarily due to a reduction in the accrual for investment management fees from our LIHTC funds that are driven by asset dispositions within the funds. Continued slowdowns in the property sales market resulted in lower than anticipated disposition revenues during the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nOther revenues increased, primarily as a result of the gain on sale described below, partially offset by a decrease in syndication fees resulting from a lower volume of capital syndicated into our LIHTC funds. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we entered into a contract to sell a portfolio of Affordable assets, including interests held by a part of the business known as Walker & Dunlop Affordable Preservation (\u201cWDAP\u201d), which were acquired as part of the Alliant acquisition. The sale of one of the assets closed during the fourth quarter, generating a gain on sale of $26.5 million and $21.3 million of adjusted EBITDA. The remaining assets are expected to close in the first half of 2025, as various consents are received. This was a discrete decision to realize a healthy return on this portfolio and exit a part of the business that was not part of our long-term plans, and in no way a reflection of our dedication to the Affordable sector, or our broader Affordable business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nPersonnel expense increased primarily due to increased salaries and benefits resulting from an increase in average segment headcount year over year combined with an increase in subjective bonus expense tied to overall company performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAmortization and depreciation increased primarily due to the write-off of intangible assets associated with WDAP in connection with our agreement to sale interests in WDAP.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe provision for credit losses in 2024 was primarily attributable to the loan repurchase and indemnification agreements we have with the GSEs, as noted above in our Key Credit Metrics<\/i>, with no comparable activity in the prior year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nThe change in fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities was primarily due to an $10.8 million contingent consideration revaluation related to Walker & Dunlop Affordable Equity (\u201cWDAE\u201d) in the fourth quarter of 2024 with no comparable activity in the fourth quarter of 2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nOther operating expenses increased, primarily as a result of the repurchase-related expenses noted in the Key Credit Metrics<\/i> section above and costs to sell the portfolio of Affordable assets noted above, with no comparable activity in the prior year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n| \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| \n FINANCIAL RESULTS – CORPORATE<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| \n (in thousands)<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2024<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Q4 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n $ Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n \n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n % Variance<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |