New American Funding has been presented with the 2019 International Torch Award for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving the Pacific Southwest. The mortgage company is the first independent mortgage banker to win the Elite International Torch Award.
Matthew Fehling, President and CEO and Brad Smith, Board of Directors Treasurer of BBB, serving the Pacific Southwest, presented the accolade at an award ceremony that took place at New American Funding’s corporate headquarters in Tustin, Calif.
“We are extremely honored that Matthew Fehling from BBB presented us with the International Torch Award for Ethics accolade,” said Rick Arvielo, chief executive officer of New American Funding. “Receiving this award is a testament to the high regard we place on truth and honesty in all that we do. I want to thank the Better Business Bureau organization for providing a platform that recognizes our organization’s ongoing commitment to marketplace ethics.”
The Torch Award for Ethics is presented to companies who exemplify the following:
►Leadership Commitment to Ethical Practices
►Communications of Ethical Practices
►Leadership Practices to Unify the Organization
►Performance Management Practices
►Ethical Human Resource Practices
►Commitment to the Community
New American Funding qualified for entry in the Better Business Bureau International Torch Awards for Ethics by first winning the 2018 Torch Award for Ethics in the 500-plus employee category from its local BBB serving California’s San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties.