Patty Arvielo Honored with Inaugural Trailblazer Award by the Homeownership Council of America
February 17, 2026
The Homeownership Council of America (HCA) has honored Patty Arvielo, co-founder and CEO of New American Funding, with its inaugural HCA Trailblazer Award. The prestigious recognition celebrates Arvielo’s outstanding contributions to expanding access to homeownership, with a particular emphasis on serving first-time and first-generation homebuyers.
The HCA Trailblazer Award recognizes leaders who have made significant strides in breaking down barriers to homeownership and creating pathways for diverse communities. Arvielo’s decades-long commitment to helping people achieve the American Dream of homeownership aligns closely with HCA's mission to ensure that consumers have access to programs and products that overcome traditional barriers to credit, affordability, and sustainable homeownership opportunities.
The Homeownership Council of America is a national organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to homeownership through advocacy, education, and industry collaboration.