Avatar Financial Group LLC, a Seattle-based bridge lending company, has recently expanded its team with the addition of Alex Cruz and George Warf as directors of origination. In their new roles, they will be responsible for handling the origination and underwriting processes for commercial real estate loans nationwide. They will also focus on developing new business opportunities and expanding Avatar’s bridge lending platform. Both professionals bring over 50 years of combined experience to the table.
Cruz has been in the mortgage industry for more than 24 years and previously held positions at NuBridge Commercial Lending where he oversaw operations across seven states. He also served as regional manager at Cherrywood Mortgage Commercial Lending where he successfully increased volume over a decade.
Warf brings more than 25 years of sales executive experience to his role at Avatar. Prior to joining NuBridge, he co-founded CREdible Commercial Lending which provided access to various financing options in the real estate market.
According to T.R Hazelrigg IV, president of Avatar Financial Group LLC, both Cruz and Warf are highly skilled finance professionals who have proven themselves as top producers in their field by leveraging their business development skills effectively. Their reputation as deal closers makes them valuable assets that will contribute significantly towards furthering Avatar’s growth trajectory.
In conclusion,Alex Cruz (pictured above)and George Warf (pictured below)have joined Seattle-based bridge lenderAvatarFinancialGroupLLCas directorsoforigination.Theircombinedexperienceofover50yearsinthecommercialmortgageindustrywillbeinvaluabletothecompanyasitcontinuestogrowundertheirleadership.”
