Steve Bateman

Steve Bateman possesses extensive experience in underwriting and risk management, currently serving as Underwriter III at First Western Trust since May 2020. Previously, Bateman held various leadership and management positions, including Jumbo Underwriting Team Lead at Redwood Trust, Inc., and Underwriting Manager at Catalyst Lending, Inc. Throughout a career that began in 2001 at Sebring Capital, Bateman has developed skills in credit risk management, training, and lending, contributing to roles at notable firms such as Wells Fargo and Aurora Loan Services.