Sean Safholm

Sean Safholm has over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, currently serving as Director of Strategic Partnerships & Acquisitions at myhomeIQ and Chief Operating Officer at SOA Labs since April 2018. Safholm is also a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at SOA Labs. Previously, Safholm was the CEO of CalStateLender, Inc. from April 2014 to June 2024, and held various leadership positions, including Branch Manager at Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group and Land Home Financial Services, as well as Regional Vice President and Loan Officer at Vitek Mortgage Group. Safholm began a career at Countrywide Home Loans, where the role of Branch Manager included certifications as a CalPERS Home Loan Program Loan Officer and a CalSTRS Home Loan Program Loan Consultant. Safholm's educational background includes studies at American River College and Bella Vista High School.