about Jeff Burns

Jeff Burns, Senior Managing Director, is responsible for new loan origination in California and the western United States. He specializes in multifamily financing for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other capital sources.

Mr. Burns joined Walker & Dunlop in February 2009 in conjunction with the firm's acquisition of certain assets of Column Guaranteed and had previously been with Column Guaranteed since October 2005.

Prior to this, Mr. Burns worked for Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage, Bank of the West, and Citibank. Throughout Mr. Burns career, he has completed over $12 billion in commercial real estate transactions.

Mr. Burns currently serves on the board of directors of the California Mortgage Bankers Association and formerly served on the Freddie Mac Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and the Bay Area Mortgage Association. Mr. Burns earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oregon State University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco.