Walker & Dunlop Expands Capital Markets Presence in Miami

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it is expanding its Capital Markets Institutional Advisory presence in South Florida with the addition of Michael Stepniewski, who is relocating to Miami from Manhattan. Stepniewski will advise clients on financing strategies across all asset classes with localized South Florida expertise while leveraging Walker & Dunlop’s national platform.

“Miami continues to demonstrate exceptional momentum as a premier institutional market, driven not just by rising transaction activity but by an increasingly robust financing landscape,” said Aaron Appel, senior managing director at Walker & Dunlop. “Even before establishing a formal presence here, we’ve been deeply engaged in the South Florida market, delivering tailored financing solutions across asset classes and building strong relationships with local investors and sponsors. With sustained investor demand and our expanded presence, Walker & Dunlop is exceptionally positioned to support the evolving capital needs of this dynamic region.”

In recent months, Capital Markets Institutional Advisory has arranged a series of marquee financings in the Miami metropolitan area, including a loan for the acquisition and predevelopment of 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, construction loans for Villa Miami and Cassi Miami, and a refinancing for Forma Miami. The group has also closed refinancings for The WELL Bay Harbor Islands and Soho Beach House, as well as other institutional assets across the region. Over the past several years, the team has completed more than 75 financings throughout South Florida.

“The persistent tailwinds for South Florida’s continued growth made it clear that a permanent institutional advisory presence in the region is paramount to catering to our client’s needs,” said Stepniewski, senior director at Walker & Dunlop. “Strong synergies across our company’s platform, deep institutional capital relationships from across the globe & now unparalleled regional connectivity positions us well to deliver the best results for our clients.”

Walker & Dunlop continues to strengthen its presence across key markets nationwide. This addition underlines the growth of the company’s South Florida team and an expansion that will enable a full suite of advisory expertise, from debt to equity to investment sales. Clients will experience an integrated platform that offers timely insight and seamless coordination that delivers even stronger results.

In 2024, Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets team sourced over $16 billion from non-Agency capital providers. This vast experience has made them a top advisor on all asset classes for many of the industry’s top developers, owners, and operators. To learn more about Walker & Dunlop’s broad financing options, visit our website.

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