Underwriters

“This is where the rubber meets the road.

Smart investment decisions come down to a variety of elements including skill, experience, discipline, debate and an unwavering commitment to capital preservation. The underwriters at SFG are second to none in the industry. They are a proven, hand selected ‘Best in Class’ group who have been with us for many years.

SFG Underwriters work closely with SFG Fund Managers to ensure only the finest loans become a part of the SFG portfolio.”

– John Odegard CEO, SFG Fund Manager

  • Kent Rowe
    Kent Rowe
    Vice President, Senior Underwriter | with SFG since 1998
  • Ronald Lorentsen
    Ronald Lorentsen
    Senior Underwriter | with SFG since 2000
  • Charles Salas
    Charles Salas
    Senior Underwriter - California | with SFG since 2007
  • Rodd Wagner
    Rodd Wagner
    Senior Underwriter - Arizona | with SFG since 2016
  • Reid Wagner
    Reid Wagner
    Loan Progression Manager | with SFG since 2015
Kent Rowe
Vice President, Senior Underwriter | with SFG since 1998
Kent Rowe
SFG 20+ years

E: KRowe@SFGFunds.com

SFG Corporate HQ
188 – 106th Ave NE
Suite 600
Bellevue, WA 98004

T: 425.455.1733
F: 425.454.7655

“Mr. Rowe is currently Vice President and Senior Underwriter for SFG LTD’s Commercial and Construction lending division. Kent has been with SFG since 1998 and has focused on identifying real estate lending opportunities that help clients achieve their financial goals while soundly protecting our invested capital. His responsibilities include the funding and structuring of commercial loans, construction lending for builders/developers, investment residential lending plus loans to foreign national investors. Kent’s market knowledge, in-depth financial analysis, and ability to formulate effective win-win solutions have helped contribute to our success in making SFG the leading direct portfolio lender in the western United States.”
Ronald Lorentsen
Senior Underwriter | with SFG since 2000
Ronald Lorentsen
SFG 15+ years

E: RLorentsen@SFGFunds.com

SFG Corporate HQ
188 – 106th Ave NE
Suite 600
Bellevue, WA 98004

T: 425.455.1733
F: 425.454.7655

“Mr. Lorentsen joined SFG in 2000 and is currently a Senior Underwriter for SFG LTD. Ron is responsible for assisting with risk assessment and capital protection analysis through underwriting various components of incoming loan requests. He also plays a large role in maintaining SFG LTD’s brand recognition by attending trade shows, conferences and industry gatherings across the west coast. Ron has also been SFG Income Fund’s Director of Investor Relations. In that role, Ron was responsible for managing SFG’s relationships with securities broker dealers, their registered representatives as well various RIA’s (Registered Investment Advisors). Ron received his Juris Doctor from Seattle University’s School of Law in 1992. He began his securities career with Shearson Lehman Bros and later as a Syndicate Manager with A.G. Edwards in Seattle. He regularly serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.”
Charles Salas
Senior Underwriter - California | with SFG since 2007
Charles Salas
SFG 10+ years

E: Chuck@sfgfunds.com

SFG California
512 Via de la Valle
Suite 200
Solana Beach, CA 92075

T: 858.751.0556

“Mr. Salas’ career in the private mortgage industry began in 1977. Since that time, he has been involved in the origination, underwriting, funding and/or portfolio management for hundreds of millions of dollars in short-term, hard money loans. His lending experience extends to a variety of property types in over twenty states. He is presently the Senior Underwriter for the SFG of CA office in San Diego. With 30 years of experience in hard money lending and an excellent working knowledge of the Southern California marketplace, Chuck’s transitional lending background makes him a perfect fit for SFG newest office.”
Rodd Wagner
Senior Underwriter - Arizona | with SFG since 2016
Rodd Wagner

E: rodd@sfgfunds.com

SFG Arizona
7272 E Indian School Road
Suite 540
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

T: 480.450.3980
F: 425.454.7655

“Mr. Wagner started his commercial real estate career in Seattle in 1980 with Ewing and Clark, Inc. where he was involved in commercial real estate sales, leasing and management. He co-founded Market Associates, LLC in 1990 where he added real estate acquisitions and consulting to his skill set. In 2014 he moved full time to Phoenix, AZ. and founded Insite Properties, LLC who provides consulting services for commercial real estate acquisitions. As a seasoned real estate investor, skillful communicator and longtime Seattle Funding Group (SFG) investor, Rodd will manage SFG’s re-entry and expansion into the Arizona marketplace. Speed and certainty are the primary drivers for any real estate investor/developer seeking the services of private money. Rodd’s business and real estate experience combined with Seattle Funding Group’s well established brand recognition as an industry leader, will bring the highest level private money product and service to the Arizona real estate community. Mr. Wagner enjoys most outdoor activities, including biking, swimming, snow skiing and hiking. He also is a principal owner of Branford Bike, LLC in Seattle, which performs custom build and repair of road/tri/cross bicycles. Rodd earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington; and graduate level paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego Law School.”

Reid Wagner
Loan Progression Manager | with SFG since 2015
Reid Wagner

E: reid@sfgfunds.com

SFG Corporate HQ
188 – 106th Ave NE
Suite 600
Bellevue, WA 98004

T: 425.455.1733
F: 425.454.7655

“Mr. Wagner joined Seattle Funding Group in 2015 as an Associate Underwriter. Reid strives to add value to the marketplace by helping builders and real estate entrepreneurs capture solid profits through quick close opportunities. As Loan Progression Manager, he is heavily involved in loan origination, underwriting and works hard to promote the SFG brand as one of the largest, most active private money lenders on the west coast. Reid earned a Bachelor of Accountancy and a BBA in Real Estate from the University of San Diego, California.”