Welcome to Connect, a podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with some of the top movers and shakers in the mortgage industry. This week we welcome Christy Bunce, President, New American Funding.
Topics of Discussion:
1:57 - I always like to get started with our journeys to the mortgage industry. Tell us how you got into this business.
3:29 - New American Funding has an incredible corporate culture, I believe its known as NAF360. How does that strong corporate culture set the company apart from competitors?
8:02 - New American Funding sets the bar when it comes to getting employees active on legislative issues! I know that NAF is always promoting the Mortgage Action Alliance to its employees, which is incredibly effective. Tell us about how NAF leadership is so successful in employee engagement on legislative issues.
10:36 - Our association has a very active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, designed to promote DEI policy in our members’ companies. Can you talk with us a little about NAF’s New American Dream Initiative?
14:31 - You were recently moved into the role of President at NAF. Being a leader during hot markets is much different than challenging markets, like we’re in today. What are some of the leadership values that can help companies navigate the tough times?
18:26 - You have received some incredible recognition for your leadership including a Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year for companies with more than 2,500 employees and you were also named a 2021 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine and a 2020 HW Vanguard by HousingWire. How did those awards impact you?
20:39 - New American Funding has always been a huge supporter of the California MBA, for which we are very grateful. Can you share with us why the company supports our organization?
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