Jim Schroeder is an executive vice president of debt operations at Walker & Dunlop, based in Needham, Massachusetts. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing underwriting, closing, and servicing & asset management operations, ensuring efficient execution and effective credit risk management throughout the lending lifecycle. Mr. Schroeder is a member of the company’s executive committee.

Before joining Walker & Dunlop, Mr. Schroeder served as senior vice president within the primary loan servicing department at CWCapital, where he was directly responsible for the day-to-day servicing of the company’s $13 billion portfolio. He also served as the company’s primary trader of Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae securities.

Mr. Schroeder earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley College. He is a current member of Freddie Mac’s Asset Management & Operations Advisory Council, has served as lender chair of Fannie Mae’s operations subcommittee, and holds the MBA’s CCMS designation.