Patty Arvielo

Patty Arvielo is a self-made entrepreneur with over 40 years of mortgage industry experience and the co-founder and CEO of New American Funding, the nation’s largest Latina-owned mortgage company. She leads a nationwide team of 3,600+ employees across 190 locations, driving retail lending growth and championing initiatives to expand homeownership in underserved communities. A nationally recognized industry leader, Patty’s accolades include the Forbes 50 Over 50 list, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame, and Latina Executive of the Year by Latina Style. Beyond business, she serves on numerous boards, actively lobbies for minority housing rights, and made history in 2023 when Vanguard University named its School of Business and Management after her.