Allan Edelson

Allan Edelson and his team at Walker & Dunlop have demonstrated exceptional expertise and innovation in the commercial real estate industry, particularly in multifamily real estate finance. With more than $23.5 billion in loan volume over the past 29 years, Edelson’s track record as a top loan-generating originator speaks for itself.

Notably, Edelson is one of a few originators in the country who have directly originated more than $5 billion for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Despite his industry-leading volume, the aggregate loan loss across Edelson’s $23.5 billion in loans has been less than one basis point per loan. This record of high volume coupled with extremely low loan loss equates to an exceptional track record in the agency origination industry.  

Edelson has proven to be an industry leader and innovator, as exemplified by many “firsts”: he was the first individual to execute a DMBS loan and a variable rate loan on a senior housing transaction; he pioneered the structuring of a non-crossed facility; he designed many features found in today’s large structured deals; he implemented the original the float-to-fix-to-float structure; and he restructured the first performing Freddie Mac loan from amortizing to interest only. He has also been successful at identifying arbitrage opportunities between the capital markets and the Agency loan programs in ways that consistently add value to his clients. These credentials and results have earned him a loyal client base.

In 2023, Edelson and his team executed 28 loans for $1.25 billion including several notable transactions that had significant impacts on their local real estate markets. Despite challenges posed in 2023 by a volatile and rising interest rate market, Edelson and his team navigated these conditions adeptly, providing advisory and underwriting services to prepare clients for potential rate fluctuations. This proactive approach enabled clients to capitalize on favorable rate dips, demonstrating Edelson’s strategic insight and negotiating skill in maximizing value for clients amidst market uncertainties.  

These are some of the reasons we selected Allan Edelson for inclusion in the 2024 Connect CRE Top Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Awards. These awards recognize industry professionals who have demonstrated the highest standards in commercial real estate finance.