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EXHIBIT 21

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

Company	State of Incorporation or Registration
Walker & Dunlop Multifamily, Inc.	Delaware
Walker & Dunlop, LLC	Delaware
Walker & Dunlop Interim Lender, LLC	Delaware
W&D Balanced Real Estate Fund I GP, LLC	Delaware
Walker & Dunlop Investment Advisory Services, LLC	Delaware
W&D Real Estate Opportunity Fund I Manager, LLC	Delaware

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EXHIBIT 21

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT