Southeast

Southern Capital Funding Network (SCFN) offers a strong, regionally grounded experience for commercial real estate investors and small business owners operating across the Southeast.

Based in Atlanta and serving Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Kentucky, SCFN blends local market intelligence with national‑level lending access, giving clients a strategic advantage in competitive and fast‑moving environments. Since 2014, the firm has built a reputation for clarity, speed, and relationship‑driven execution—qualities that matter deeply in both commercial real estate and small‑business financing.

Working with SCFN in the Southeast means partnering with a team of highly experienced commercial lending consultants who understand the nuances of each state’s submarkets, lender appetite, and deal structures. Whether a client is acquiring multifamily assets in Atlanta, refinancing industrial properties in Nashville, or securing growth capital for a small business in Charlotte, SCFN provides tailored advisory support backed by a broad network of banks, private lenders, and specialty finance groups.

SCFN’s approach emphasizes transparent communication, efficient deal flow, and strategic positioning—ensuring borrowers present strong, complete packages that align with lender requirements. This reduces friction, accelerates underwriting, and increases the likelihood of approval. For investors and business owners navigating today’s lending landscape, SCFN serves as a trusted guide capable of structuring solutions that traditional lenders often cannot.

Benefits of Working with Southern Capital Funding Network in the Southeast Region

Local Expertise Across Five States — Consultants with deep knowledge of Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Kentucky markets.
Established Since 2014 — A decade of advisory experience supporting commercial investors and small business owners.
Broad Lending Network — Access to banks, private lenders, debt funds, SBA programs, and alternative capital sources.
Tailored Deal Structuring — Customized financing strategies aligned with each client’s goals and property type.
Efficient, Streamlined Process — Faster assessments, organized submissions, and clear communication from start to finish.
Support for Both CRE and Small Business — Multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality, and business‑capital solutions.
Relationship‑Driven Service — A consultative approach focused on long‑term client success.

Meet our Southeast Region Team

Atlanta

VINCE OTTONE – (see bio)

Regional Vice President

Vince serves as our Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region and is responsible for managing our Area Market Managers in the states of Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky, as well as leading all business development activities and client relationship support throughout the Southeast market.

With over 30 years of experience as a commercial banker, lender and underwriter, Vince has held positions with several of the region’s largest banks to include, Senior Vice President, Market Executive with Signature Bank in Peachtree City. Vince has a proven track record serving as a Vice President with Synovus Bank, South Trust Bank, Hamilton State Bank, Ameris Bank, Touchmark National Bank, BB&T, Wells Fargo, and Bank of Atlanta.

Vince is a graduate of Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Please contact Vince with any commercial real estate lending or business funding requests at 800-469-0488, ext. 702, or via email at vince.ottone@southcapfunding.com.

Savannah

KAREN BOOTH – (see bio)

Senior Vice President – Market Manager

Mrs. Booth serves as our Senior Vice President/Market Manager for the Savannah market and is responsible for new business development activities and client business support throughout the Georgia Coast.

With over 35 years of commercial banking experience, Karen has held various senior management positions that include Relationship & Portfolio Manager for both small and large businesses, Credit underwriter, Credit approval officer, and New Business Development Officer. Karen’s client base is very diverse, consisting of manufacturers, distributors, service businesses, retailers and real estate developers.

Prior to joining Southern Capital Funding, Karen was a Director and Commercial Banking Team Leader with a leading national bank in the Northeast market covering Connecticut and upstate New York. Additionally, she held several positions at Citizen’s Bank (formerly State Street Bank of Boston) and other regional banks in the Northeast, that ultimately merged into Fleet Bank/Bank of America.

Karen’s expertise is in building strong business relationships externally, with clients and business professionals and she takes a consultative approach to find financing solutions for her clients.

Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fairfield University and she earned her MBA from The University of New Haven.

Please contact Karen with any financing needs you may have (business or commercial real estate) at 203-402-9007 or via email at karen.booth@southcapfunding.com.