Walker & Dunlop Inc. (NYSE: WD), the Bethesda, Maryland-headquartered commercial real estate finance and advisory services firm, announced that Frank Cassidy has rejoined the company as a senior managing director following his tenure as commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and assistant secretary for housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Cassidy, who joined HUD in April 2025, will advise clients on FHA and government-sponsored enterprise financing strategies and work across the firm’s platform to help owners, developers, lenders, and investors navigate a changing policy and capital markets environment.
“Frank returns to Walker & Dunlop at a defining moment in the housing industry,” said Sheri Thompson, executive vice president and head of affordable housing at Walker & Dunlop. “Our country continues to face a significant housing shortage, and collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to delivering more affordable and workforce housing. Frank’s leadership at HUD and deep understanding of FHA programs will be critical in helping clients navigate the evolving finance landscape.”
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