New American Funding Leadership Recognized With Stevie Awards

New American Funding CEO and Co-Founder Rick Arvielo has been honored with two Stevie Awards, including Gold for Maverick of the Year-Consumer Services and Silver for Achievement in Management–Financial Services. New American President and Co-Founder Patty Arvielo was also honored with two Stevie Awards, including Gold for Woman of the Year-Consumer Services and Silver for Achievement in Management–Financial Services.

 

The Maverick of the Year Award, won by Rick, recognizes those who have affected the most positive change on their company and/or industry. Patty’s Woman of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of women in the workplace. Both Arvielos were recognized with Achievement in Management Awards, which recognizes the achievements of those at the VP level or higher.

 

Rick Arvielo is a self-taught entrepreneur who grew New American Funding into one of the nation’s largest independent mortgage lenders. Rick has served on the board of directors for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). As the 2017-2018 Chairman of MORPAC, the Political Action Committee for the MBA, he raised the most money of any cycle since the PAC started. In 2018, Rick was honored with a Silver Stevie Award for Executive of the Year–Financial Services. Ernst & Young recognized Rick as 2016 EY Entrepreneur of The Year Orange County.

 

Patty Arvielo has more than 39 years of mortgage industry experience, leading New American Funding’s sales and operations. Patty created the company’s Latino Focus and New American Dream initiatives to improve the home lending experiences of Latino and African American homebuyers. She serves on numerous committees, including the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and the Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee (HCFAC). Ernst & Young recognized Patty as 2016 EY Entrepreneur of The Year Orange County. Patty recently took part in nmp magazine’s April 30 edition of the Mortgage Leadership Outlook series, discussing the state of the industry as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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