Rick Arvielo

Rick Arvielo, self-taught entrepreneur with a passion for marketing, founded his third business, New American Funding in 2003. Rick's proven formula of marrying marketing and proprietary technology to grow businesses from the ground up has led to the continuing success of his latest endeavor. The company is now an approved Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae Seller/Servicer, and has grown to include a Retail-Based Lending Division, a Builder Division, and a servicing portfolio of $34.7 Billion.

In 2018, the American Business Awards honored Rick with a Silver Stevie® Award for Executive of the Year in Financial Services, Mortgage Professional America recognized Rick as 2018 Hot 100, and Ernst & Young recognized Rick as 2016 EY Entrepreneur of The Year® Orange County.

Today, Rick leads 204 branches and about 3,800 employees with the goal of providing unparalleled service and mortgages at competitive rates, helping individuals fulfill the American dream of owning a home.