2017 Women of Influence: Patty Arvielo 

As president and co-founder of New American Funding, Patty Arvielo leads more than 2,300 individuals operating 130 branches across the nation and funding more than $1 billion in home loans each month. As an activist for women and minorities, Arvielo is on MBA’s Diversity and Inclusion committee and frequently visits Washington, D.C. to rally on behalf of homeowners.