Bill Wein, chief production officer at Walker & Dunlop
BOSTON—Walker & Dunlop, which is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, reports that Patrick Keefe, formerly of HFF, has joined the firm as a vice president. With the hiring of Keefe, Walker & Dunlop has expanded its debt brokerage team to Boston.
The hiring marks Walker & Dunlop's first dedicated capital markets hire in the robust New England market.
Bill Wein, chief production officer at Walker & Dunlop, says, "Patrick has an excellent reputation in the industry for sourcing, structuring, and closing real estate development and acquisition transactions, making him a perfect fit for establishing our debt brokerage team in New England. His experience on the lending side of the business provides a vivid perspective on the capital markets environment and will deliver immediate value to our client base."
Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Keefe served as director at HFF, where he focused on originating commercial real estate loans as well as structuring equity. He previously held several senior positions at national and regional banks and has been directly involved in more than $2 billion of transactions throughout his career.
"Walker & Dunlop has built a commanding presence in agency financing and multifamily property sales throughout New England," says Keefe. "I am excited to bring my capital markets expertise to the team and further contribute to the company's strategic growth."
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John Jordan
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