New American Funding Welcomes Top-Producing Mullinix Mortgage Group, Expanding Its Carolinas Presence

North Carolina's Top Originator Will Mullinix Brings $2 Billion Career Volume and Team to New American Funding

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding, a leading independent mortgage lender, is pleased to announce that the Mullinix Mortgage Group is joining the company.

This addition significantly expands the mortgage lender's footprint in North and South Carolina and brings one of the region's most distinguished mortgage professionals and his team to New American Funding.

The Mullinix Mortgage Group, founded by Will Mullinix, has originated over $2 billion in mortgages during Will's more than 20 years of industry experience. The group is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida and focuses on residential purchase and refinance lending.

Mullinix has been named the #1 Originator in North Carolina by loan volume by Scotsman Guide in 2025 and 2026. Most recently, he was ranked #33 nationwide.

"New American Funding has a mom-and-pop feel, but with a larger, expansive product platform and national reach," said Mullinix. "There's also a strong culture fit and it was just the right move for us and our clients."

The Mullinix Mortgage Group serves homebuyers from its offices in Charlotte and Wrightsville Beach, N.C. The group is known for its professionalism, customer service, smooth digital processes, and quick turnaround time.

The full support team and loan officers are also joining New American Funding, including Taylor Linde, Morgan Wise, Lenzi Moore, Don Walker, and Marty Pizzo.

Born and raised in Wilmington, N.C., Mullinix later moved to Charlotte, where he lives with his family of five. His deep roots in the region and extensive regional experience have made him a trusted resource for homebuyers across the Carolinas.

"Will Mullinix is the top-producing loan officer in North Carolina, and he got there by putting his clients first every single day," said Pat Bolan, chief production officer at New American Funding. "He came to New American Funding to build and scale the Mullinix Mortgage Group, and we have the platform, support, and technology, like our new AI-native LOS Vesta platform rolling out in 2027, to help him do exactly that."

To learn more about Mullinix Mortgage Group or to start your home loan application, visit mullinixmortgage.com.

About New American Funding

New American Funding is a national, independent mortgage lender based in Santa Ana, Calif. with about 5,000 employees across 300 locations. Founded in 2003 by Rick and Patty Arvielo, New American Funding 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. New American Funding offers state-of-the-art career training, innovative technologies, and diverse loan products to streamline the mortgage process and helps people achieve homeownership. Learn more at newamericanfunding.com

About Mullinix Mortgage Group

Mullinix Mortgage Group is a trusted local lender with more than 20 years in the industry. The group specializes in conventional, jumbo, physician programs, first-time homebuyers, bridge loan assistance, FHA, and VA loans. Mullinix also provides construction and home equity planning for primary, second home, and investment properties. Learn more at mullinixmortgage.com

Will Mullinix, NMLS #116279. Taylor Linde, NMLS #2097248. Morgan Wise, NMLS #540373. Lenzi Moore, NMLS #1659845. Don Walker, NMLS #183179. Marty Pizzo, NMLS #2038512.

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