Thrive and Lead ft. Patty Arvielo

In this powerful episode titled Thrive & Lead , we sit down with one of the mortgage industry’s most influential voices— Patty Arvielo , CEO and Co-Founder of New American Funding , and a beacon of leadership, resilience, and equity in financial services.

Patty’s story isn’t just about building a mortgage company—it’s about building a movement.

From humble beginnings cleaning real estate offices with her mother to becoming the first Hispanic woman to have a School of Business named after her , Patty’s rise to industry titan is rooted in tenacity, vision, and service. She founded New American Funding in 2003 with her husband Rick Arvielo, transforming it into one of the largest Latina-owned private mortgage banks in the U.S., with over 260,000 loans serviced and $70+ billion in volume.

In this episode, Patty opens up about:

• Launching and scaling a mortgage business from scratch

• How her Mexican-American upbringing shaped her leadership style

• The creation of game-changing initiatives like Latino Focus , NAF Black Impact , NAF Heroes , and NAF Pride

• What it really means to "thrive and lead" in a volatile housing market

• Mentorship, inclusion, and building a team where over 50% are women and 37% are from diverse backgrounds

• Her tireless work in Washington D.C. advocating for sustainable homeownership

We also dive into her work on the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Residential Board of Governors , her advocacy roles with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD, and what she sees as the future of lending.

Whether you’re an aspiring mortgage professional, a seasoned entrepreneur, or someone seeking to make a difference in your community, this episode will leave you inspired, educated, and ready to lead with purpose.

Patty’s motto? "With risk comes reward."
Her legacy? Empowering others to believe they can do it too.

Follow Patty on social platforms: @pattyarvielo
Learn more about New American Funding at: newamericanfunding.com

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