Southern Capital Funding Network’s presence across the Midwest Region gives business owners and commercial real estate investors a reliable, relationship‑driven partner with deep local insight and national lending reach. Working with SCFN in this region means gaining access to experienced Area Market Managers and Business Development Representatives who understand the nuances of Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio—markets that each carry their own economic rhythms, industry concentrations, and capital demands.
SCFN’s advisors are strategically positioned in major Midwestern hubs such as Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Milwaukee, ensuring clients receive hands‑on guidance from professionals who live and work in the communities they serve. This proximity allows SCFN to anticipate regional lending trends, identify emerging opportunities, and tailor financing strategies that align with each client’s growth objectives.
Clients benefit from SCFN’s ability to structure capital solutions for both small business owners and commercial real estate investors. Whether the need is working capital, acquisition financing, renovation funds, or long‑term investment capital, SCFN’s team brings a decade‑plus track record of navigating complex lending environments and matching borrowers with the right funding sources. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes clarity, speed, and strategic alignment—helping clients move confidently from concept to closing.
Doing business with SCFN in the Midwest means partnering with a team that values transparency, responsiveness, and long‑term relationships. The combination of local expertise and national lending partnerships positions SCFN as a trusted resource for entrepreneurs and investors seeking dependable capital solutions across the region.
Key Benefits of Working With SCFN in the Midwest Region
Local Expertise — Advisors located in Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Milwaukee provide market‑specific insight.
Regional Coverage — Serving Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio with on‑the‑ground representation.
Capital Solutions — Financing options for small business owners and commercial real estate investors across diverse asset classes.
Advisory‑Driven Approach — Personalized guidance from experienced Area Market Managers and Business Development Representatives.
Strategic Positioning — Deep understanding of major and middle markets throughout the Midwest.
Meet our Midwest Region Team below:
Chicago
PATRICK FANNING
Regional Vice President – (see bio)
Mr. Fanning serves as our Regional Vice President in the Midwest Region and is responsible for managing our Area Vice President/Market Managers in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio as well as leading all business development activities and client relationship support throughout the Midwestern market.
Patrick is a highly capable commercial lending executive and over his impressive 25-year career has held multiple senior executive positions with both large national and small regional banks in the Midwest.
Mr. Fanning’s experience as an executive, commercial lender, business banker, and commercial underwriter provides him with the necessary knowledge to maneuver through the highly competitive and challenging commercial lending market in the Midwest.
Patrick is a proud graduate of DePaul University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Patrick resides in the Chicago area and enjoys reading, sports, the outdoors, and his dog.
Please contact Patrick with any commercial real estate lending or business funding requests at patrick.fanning@southcapfunding.com.
