New American Funding Welcomes Chris Shelton as Divisional Executive Vice President for the Southeast

TUSTIN, Calif., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding (NAF), a leading independent mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Chris Shelton as divisional executive vice president of the southeast for its retail division. In this role, Shelton will be responsible for overseeing loan officers across the southeast division, including Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Drawing on his extensive 20-year career in the mortgage industry, Shelton will concentrate on cultivating a high-performance culture that drives growth and empowers loan officers to thrive. By attracting top talent and leveraging his extensive network of industry connections—including home builders and real estate agents—Shelton will unlock new business opportunities and strengthen referral networks. This strategic approach will fuel revenue growth and equip loan officers with the support and resources needed to excel in a competitive market.

"Chris is a highly respected leader in the mortgage industry. He had many choices on his next journey, and I'm honored that he chose to join myself and New American Funding," said Pat Bolan, NAF's chief production officer. "His core values, encompassing strong character and high integrity, fit well with NAF's culture and are evident in his impeccable reputation and the trust he has built with customers. He is passionate about building, growing, and recruiting, and his extensive mortgage knowledge has been a key factor in driving his team's success."

Prior to joining NAF, Shelton led the east coast sales team at Summit Funding, where he coached, mentored, and trained loan officers to meet both personal and professional goals while still fulfilling customer needs. He served as the southeast divisional leader at Movement Mortgage for nearly 12 years, overseeing more than 1,200 loan officers and originating approximately $12 billion in loans annually, including $4 billion+ which he built and recruited. Shelton holds a bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in business from East Carolina University.

"After spending significant time on the road and having countless conversations with outstanding leaders in our industry, it became clear that NAF was the perfect fit for me," said Shelton. "The company's unwavering commitment to championing the originator, combined with a strong culture of teamwork, deeply aligned with my own values."

Mortgage professionals across the southeast division can reach Shelton at (919) 538-8088.

About New American Funding
New American Funding is an independent mortgage lender with a servicing portfolio of more than 278,000 customers representing $72 billion in value and 282 locations nationwide. NAF was recently named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025. NAF was also named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek. The company offers state-of-the-art career training and provides its branch Loan Officers with innovative technologies to streamline the mortgage process.

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