As Managing Director of Saxum West, Mr. Baum is dedicated to corporate growth within local and global markets with respect to sourcing capital and understanding market trends within the private capital markets. He oversees Saxum West’s financing arm and is responsible for managing investor relations.
A 37-year veteran of the real estate lending industry, Mr. Baum has experience in every facet of private lending as well as intuitive navigation through most market trends. As a private capital specialist, Mr. Baum has been involved in establishing and leading several successful subprime and private lending institutions. Mr. Baum’s hands-on approach with collateral analysis, pricing and underwriting are what give him a leading edge in his field.
Mr. Baum currently manages private mortgage funds recognized for providing investors with solid predictable returns on prime real estate in Southern and Northern California. Previously, as Managing Director for Fortis Capital Group, Mr. Baum contributed his talents in sourcing capital for an unprecedented amount of transactions, and created strategic alliances for the firm. Mr. Baum holds degrees in Business Communication and Psychology from Bridgewater State University as well as a license from the California Department of Real Estate.