Pete Bender

Pete Bender is a seasoned loan officer with extensive experience in various lending roles, currently serving as a Loan Officer and Construction Loan Specialist at Arbor Financial Group since March 2024. Previously, Pete held positions including Mortgage Loan Officer - Construction Specialist at Kinecta Federal Credit Union and Loan Officer at California Bank & Trust, focusing on jumbo and construction lending. From June 2015 to December 2022, Pete worked as a Sales Manager at Umpqua Bank, specializing in residential purchase, refinance, and construction loans. Earlier in their career, Pete gained experience at Sandstone Financial and PrimeLending in residential, commercial, and apartment lending. Pete Bender earned a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Gonzaga University - School of Business Administration.