About Us

Founded in 1951, Owens Financial Group, Inc. is a direct commercial lender. We offer loans on flexible terms for most types of income property. Our specialty is funding loans QUICKLY. You can email us anytime. If you would like to speak with a loan officer during normal business hours (Pacific Time), please call us at (925) 935-3840 or toll free at (888) 298-3231.

In Southern California, please contact Brian Haines or Mark McLaren in our Southern California Regional Office at (858) 350-4001 or toll free at (866) 350-4001.

We will tell you within one workday if we are interested in your loan.

William C. Owens
President and CEO
(925) 280-5390
Bill has been President of Owens Financial Group since 1996. He joined Owens Financial Group in 1979 after working in construction and real estate development. He graduated from Westmont College in 1973. Bill has also been a managing member of numerous real estate ventures, which have developed and/or acquired property.
bowens@owensfinancial.com

William E. Dutra
Senior Vice President
(925) 280-5391
Bill is in charge of loan production. As the head underwriter of the loan production department, he is involved in nearly every deal. In addition to these duties, he has been involved in property management and development for the company. He joined Owens Financial in 1986 after graduating from California State University, Hayward. He has been a member of Owens Financial's Board of Directors since 1995.
wdutra@owensfinancial.com

Andrew Navone
Senior Vice President
(925) 280-5387
Andy has been with Owens Financial since 1985. He has been involved in all aspects of loan production and investor relations. He has been a partner since 1990 and a member of the loan committee and Board of Directors since 1996. Prior to joining Owens Financial he was employed with Home Federal Savings and Loan as an appraiser.
anavone@owensfinancial.com

Bryan Draper
Chief Financial Officer
(925) 280-5393
Bryan joined Owens Financial in December 1987. He is responsible for all accounting, finance and tax matters at Owens Financial. He graduated with a BS in Agricultural Economics from the University of California at Davis and earned an MBA from the University of Southern California. Bryan is also a Certified Public Accountant. He has been a member of Owens Financial's Board of Directors since 1995.
bdraper@owensfinancial.com

Peter Maclennan
Commercial Mortgage Lender 
(925) 280-5388
Peter joined Owens Financial Group in 2007 to develop new broker relationships and create new opportunities for existing clients from the Northern California office. Peter’s prior experience includes administration for an international non-profit organization and financial analysis for a wealth management firm. Peter completed undergraduate studies at The Master’s College earning a BS in Finance.
pmaclennan@owensfinancial.com

Mark McLaren
Regional Director, Southern California
(858) 350-4001
Mark joined Owens Financial in 2004 as Regional Manager of our San Diego office, serving San Diego, Orange, Riverside and Imperial Counties. His background includes over 30 years experience as a real estate developer, investor, and lender in Southern California and Texas. Mark graduated with a BA in Economics from San Diego State University, and is an avid tennis player.
markm@owensfinancial.com

Brian M. Haines
Commercial Mortgage Lender, Southern California
(858) 350-4003
Brian joined Owens Financial in 2007, assisting Mark McLaren in serving San Diego, Orange, Riverside and Imperial Counties.  Brian graduated with a BS in Economics and Business Law from The Pennsylvania State University.  Prior to joining Owens, Brian  co-owned and operated a private lending firm headquartered in Northern California.
brianh@owensfinancial.com

Milton N. Owens
(1911-2001)
Owens Financial Founder

Loans are made pursuant to a Department of Corporations California Finance Lender's License.