New American Funding Strengthens Southern California Footprint with the Addition of the Brandon Drew Group

SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 — New American Funding announces The Brandon Drew Group, a mortgage lending team based in Southern California, has joined the company.

The Brandon Drew Group is a family-run mortgage team whose name carries a deep personal meaning. Founded by husband and wife Robert and Colleen Olivas, the group honors the memory of their son Brandon Drew by helping clients achieve their dreams of homeownership in his name. Today, six of the couple's 10 children work alongside Robert and Colleen, including two daughters-in-law and Robert's mother, making the business a true family endeavor.

"Brandon's name means everything to us. We didn't get to experience his first steps or his first date, but we can help families achieve a very important first—purchasing their first home," said Colleen and Robert Olivas, co-founders of The Brandon Drew Group. "Moving to New American Funding has been the best decision of our career. Our experience here has surpassed our expectations and we're looking forward to helping many more families."

Robert and Colleen's family team cares 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 Brandon Drew Group has helped thousands of families buy homes.

"What makes Robert and Colleen Olivas so special isn't just what they've built. It's how they've built it, as a family, with genuine care for every homebuyer who walks through their door," said Patty Arvielo, New American Funding co-founder and CEO. "The Brandon Drew Group treats each family like their own, and that kind of personal, heart-led service is exactly what we believe in at New American Funding."

Recognized as a Top Originator by Scotsman Guide every year since 2019, and a Top Hero Lender by the California Housing Finance Agency, the Brandon Drew Group specializes in serving first-time homebuyers, veterans and active military, real estate professionals, and refinance clients.

"We really wanted a partner that could support us in helping first-time homebuyers. We feel at home here at New American Funding," said Colleen and Robert Olivas.

"Robert and Colleen have built an incredible legacy, and we are thrilled to welcome them to New American Funding," said Pat Bolan, New American Funding chief production officer. "We are aligning their local, relationship-driven approach with New American Funding's powerful platform to make homeownership faster, easier, and more accessible for families throughout the region."

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.

"Robert and Colleen are so much more than great mortgage professionals—they're amazing people and dear friends," said Tim Sorenson, New American Funding southwest division executive vice president. "I've had the privilege of working alongside them before, so I know firsthand the integrity, heart, and commitment they bring to their clients and their team."

Learn more about The Brandon Drew Group.

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