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the story of
CHAMPIONS
Founded in 2021 as a Community Development Financial Institution, Champions Funding LLC is a nationwide wholesale lender that provides non-traditional access to mortgage financing. With unique Non-QM loan programs, Champions Funding LLC empowers Broker Partners to fulfill the dreams of their diverse homeowners as well as realize the mission of serving underserved communities.
our mission
TO SERVE
We live to serve the underserved. Our mission-based and community-directive aims to provide options for borrowers that aren’t possible with agency programs.
our
CORE VALUES
Service of Champions
Champions think Yes before NO. We act as catalyst in solving complicated challenges with simplified solutions.
Inspiring
Champions
As Champions, we listen to understand versus listening to respond. We strive for a better way through learning from the team and embracing new ideas.
Integrity of Champions
Champs "Do the right thing. Period." We are committed to honesty, trust, and full transparency within our internal and external team members, as well as our community.
MEET THE CHAMPS
Natalie Verrette
PRESIDENT & COO
Rob Bernabe
CFO
Maria Coh-Prospero
EVP OF PEOPLE
Christy Mindell
EVP OF MARKETING
Liz Lisk
EVP OF OPERATIONS
Annette Arevalo
SVP OF OPERATIONS
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Evan M. Stone
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Patty Arvielo
CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD & CO-FOUNDER
MEET THE CDFI ADVISORY BOARD
Marisa Calderon
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, INC & CHIEF OF COMMUNITY FINANCE & MOBILITY, NATIONAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION
Sean Salas
CEO & CO-FOUNDER, CAMINO FINANCIAL
Gabe del Rio
PRESIDENT & CEO, HOMEOWNERSHIP COUNCIL OF AMERICA
