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Jay Rodriguez

Jay joined New American Funding in 2013, where he has since distinguished himself as a top-producing Loan Consultant, ranked 44 among the nation’s Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators in 2017 by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).

“I worked for four, independent mortgage bankers early in my career, and each lender was good in some areas, but fell short in others, whether it was because of restrictions on guidelines, slow processing or outdated technology. I was able to see what was lacking and what should be done. I heard about New American Funding’s reputation for strong products and quick loan closings, and since I’ve come here, I’ve found it all to be true. We keep and service all our conforming agency and government loans, so we don’t have funding and servicing problems that other lenders experience. I have amazing back office support that allows me to do a high volume of loans while keeping all of the stakeholders in a transaction abreast of what is going on and consistently close on time. We can actually do a 14-day close, something that’s almost unheard of in the industry.”

With a personal production record of more than 600 loans funded totaling over $160 million, Jay has a large number of repeat and referral clients who won’t go anyplace else for a home loan. His gift for fostering relationships and deliv-ering outstanding personal service keeps clients coming back, and the tools provided by New American Funding enhance his ability to communicate effectively during and after the loan process. “From pre-approval through funding, we keep borrowers informed about the status and progress of their transaction. We’re getting big into video updates, too. After closing, we’re also able to keep my face and the face of my real estate partners in front of clients for years through our mortgage statement campaign. We want to be mortgage consultants for life, and we strive for that in every single connection.”

Jay has earned five-star reviews from more than 100 clients through SocialSurvey, an independent reputation management company. One client stated: “As repeated cli-ents of Jay Rodriguez , we are very pleased and thankful to have him taking care of our mortgage’s refinance again. He is very sharp, professional and caring, and his expertise of the trade will get you your desired results.”

Another reported: “Jay was an extreme pleasure to work with. From day one, he communicated with my Realtor® and I to ensure that the loan process would be completed in an efficient manner. We ended up closing earlier than we had expected, with the loan processing time taking less than 30 days! As a first-time homebuyer, Jay and his team worked fantastically for me and what my needs were. They were patient, worked with me every step of the way, and answered any and all questions I had, even during late hours.”

With his IT background and self-proclaimed inclina-tion to “nerd out,” Jay is a beta tester for New American Funding’s new technologies. “The company is huge about embracing and spearheading technology. I put direct feed-back into apps and tools, and it’s exciting to me to have a voice in the trenches. It also empowers me to help clients. I love that even though we are a large company, suggestions and changes are implemented quickly.”

When he is not at work, Jay and his wife, Lauren, enjoy spending time outdoors at the beach or in the mountains, and riding horses. Jay also recently took up mountain biking. “I absolutely love it!,” Jay says. “Going down ridiculous rock faces is exhilarating. I guess I’m kind of an adrenaline junky.”

As a lending professional, Jay has proven time and again that he not only delivers results, he also cares about doing the right thing for his clients. From the very first contact, he is there to educate and inform, so they can choose the best options for their goals and circumstances. He says, “I truly enjoy being a positive influence in the lives of my clients while forging connections that last a lifetime.”

Jay RodriguezNew American Funding14511 Myford Rd., Ste. 100Tustin, CA 92780Tel: 949.606.2410Email: jay.rodriguez@nafinc.comWeb: http://www.newamericanagent.com/jayrodriguezNMLS ID 902610

Jay Rodriguez grew up in Orange County with a passion to serve. Always active in his church, he par-ticipated in local service projects and foreign mission

trips. With his gregarious nature and desire to help others, it is no wonder that Jay found his professional calling in mortgage lending.

He was working as an IT consultant and attending school, when a family friend and mortgage broker hired him as her personal assistant. Jay quickly learned the business and discovered he had a gift for building rela-tionships and helping people through the arduous process of securing a home loan.

Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, NMLS #6606. Corporate Office 14511 Myford Road, Suite 100, Tustin CA 92780. Phone (800) 450-2010. 2/2018.

Written by Haley Freeman

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