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Call Today to Learn About Investing With Us 916-277-9311 or Email invest@socotracapital.com.

OUR TEAM

Chris Baumann

Chris Baumann

Sr. Vice President | Loans & Investments

Coming to Socotra Capital in 2012 after an extensive career in sales with Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, Chris rose to become the Business Development Team Leader at Socotra Capital, as the top Loan Originator in San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. An active member of his community, Chris guides others in professional development and is a member of numerous professional associations throughout California.

Bureau of Real Estate #01907957
Direct: 916-277-9304
chris@socotracapital.com

Kerati

Kerati Apilakvanichakit

Vice President | Loans & Investments

Kerati Apilakvanichakit joined Socotra Capital in 2014 while graduating from the University of California, Davis with degrees in political science and economics. Growing up in San Francisco and attending college in Davis, Kerati manages Loans and Investments in the Greater Bay Area, Central Valley, and Northern California. He is a top performer, providing solutions for fast closes on residential and commercial properties. Kerati spearheads the Colorado market, and has been a Denver Broncos fan for most of his life. During his downtime, Kerati enjoys reading, writing and meditating.

Bureau of Real Estate #01962226
Direct: 303-483-2860
Cell: 415-728-2554
kerati@socotracapital.com

Matthew Yu

Matthew Yu

Vice President | Loans & Investments

Graduating from the University of California, Davis with two degrees in economics and biochemistry, Matthew Yu is an excellent problem solver, cleverly crafting fixes for unique scenarios. A loan originator since 2013, Matt concentrates on the California Bay Area and Seattle, Washington markets. Matt grew up in San Francisco, enjoys fishing as often as possible and playing his drum set, and is happily married to his high school sweetheart.

Bureau of Real Estate #01948881
Direct: 415-264-9720
matthew@socotracapital.com

Sean McDonald

Sean McDonald

Business Development | Loans & Investments

Sean McDonald has been originating loans with Socotra Capital since 2013, with a primary focus in leading business development in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona markets. Prior to joining our team, was an appraiser for several years, specializing in the hospitality and gaming industries. He received his education from the University of California at Davis, and California State University at Chico. When he is not working, Sean is a full-time husband to his wife Ewa, and father to his 2-year-old baby boy named Jakob.

Bureau of Real Estate #01886733
NMLS #1119675
Direct: 775-420-4990
smcdonald@socotracapital.com

WE PROVIDE EQUITY-BASED LENDING

With over $200 million assets under management, real estate investors and businesses know they can count on Socotra Capital. Managing and servicing all of our loans in-house, we bring expertise and local roots to exciting real estate markets across the United States. With loans from $100,000 to $12,000,000, we can finance a vast variety of private money scenarios.

Call us today to address your hard money loan needs at (855) 889-7626

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At Socotra Capital, we understand these are trying times. We are all praying for a prompt, healthy resolution.

While recent world events were unforeseen, we at Socotra Capital have been through trying times before. Socotra Capital was born during the previous Great Recession and our team knows firsthand what persevering through difficult times really means.

We have been preparing to help when other lenders are backing away - and we remain available to you as we always have been. After all, Socotra means "peace of mind." We continue to be pioneers in the creative financing industry, and are committed to standing by our borrowers, investors, and strategic partners when it really matters.

Most of all, we wish you and your families wellness and peace of mind at this time. We believe there will be great opportunities to be found once the dust settles. 

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