New American Funding Acquires Brandon Drew Group
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SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- New American Funding has expanded its presence in Southern California with the acquisition of The Brandon Drew Group, a mortgage lending team based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The Brandon Drew Group, a family-run mortgage firm named in memory of Robert and Colleen Olivas's son Brandon Drew, has joined the company. The group, founded by the couple, has a deep personal connection to its name, honoring the memory of their son by helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
The Brandon Drew Group is a family business, with six of the couple's ten children working alongside Robert and Colleen. This includes two daughters-in-law and Robert's mother, making the business a true family endeavor. The group has helped thousands of families purchase their first homes, and they are known for their exceptional customer service, clear communication, and successful closings, holding a 99% close-to-fund rate on submitted applications.
The Brandon Drew Group specializes in serving first-time homebuyers, veterans and active military, real estate professionals, and refinance clients. The team, which is now part of New American Funding, offers a full range of loan programs, including Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Veterans Affairs (VA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Conventional loans, as well as CalHFA and Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) down payment assistance programs for California buyers.
The Brandon Drew Group has been recognized as a Top Originator by Scotsman Guide every year since 2019, and a Top Hero Lender by the California Housing Finance Agency. The Olivas family team at The Brandon Drew Group cares deeply about every single client and is committed to providing personalized service and attention to each one. They do not measure success by production or volume, but by the number of families they help.
The acquisition of The Brandon Drew Group marks a significant expansion for New American Funding, which is a national, independent mortgage lender based in Santa Ana, California. Founded in 2003 by Rick and Patty Arvielo, the company is dedicated to making homeownership accessible. With a servicing portfolio of more than 283,000 customers, representing $73.4 billion in value, New American Funding combines the scale of a national lender with the personalized service of a trusted community partner. The company offers state-of-the-art career training, innovative technologies, and diverse loan products to streamline the mortgage process and helps people achieve homeownership.
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The Brandon Drew Group is known for exceptional customer service, clear communication, and successful closings, holding a 99% close-to-fund rate on submitted applications. The Olivas family works as a coordinated team providing experienced loan officers, a dedicated processor, a transaction coordinator, and an established relationship with underwriting partners on every loan.