New American Funding Leaders Christy Bunce and Elly Cummings Honored as HousingWire Women of Influence 2026

New American Funding is proud to announce that Christy Bunce and Elly Cummings have been named to HousingWire's 2026 Women of Influence list, which honors 100 women whose leadership is shaping the future of housing.

Christy Bunce, President of New American Funding, is a transformative leader who drove exceptional growth during 2025’s challenging mortgage market. She championed game-changing technology innovation including the NAF Tech Ecosystem and the company’s internal AI platform, launched NAF Insurance, and expanded operations to more than 290 branches and 5,300 employees.

Elly Cummings, Divisional Executive Vice President for the Great Lakes and Florida, grew her division to 83 branches, added millions in new production volume, and helped more than 5,000 families achieve homeownership in 2025. With nearly three decades of mortgage expertise, she grew the number of President's Council qualifiers and Top 1% originators in her division.

HousingWire's editorial team selects honorees based on professional accomplishments, industry leadership, and community involvement.

For the full list of honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/womenofinfluence/