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New American Funding Welcomes Nathan Ballentine as Regional Vice President for South Carolina

New American Funding (NAF), a recognized leader in independent mortgage lending, has announced the appointment of Nathan Ballentine as the new Regional Vice President for South Carolina. This strategic move is set to enhance NAF's growth and development across the state, with Ballentine at the forefront of market expansion and sales initiatives.

With a career spanning over 25 years in the mortgage industry, Ballentine brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. His focus will be on attracting and onboarding top-tier loan officers, while also ensuring their long-term success through comprehensive coaching, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Under his leadership, teams will be encouraged to forge strategic partnerships with real estate agents and other crucial industry stakeholders. Additionally, he will champion NAF’s innovative technology and industry-leading platform, which aims to simplify the mortgage process and promote effective collaboration.

Ballentine's approach leverages NAF's competitive pricing and highly regarded Alliance and Partnership models, empowering loan officers to build their businesses while delivering exceptional value to homebuyers throughout South Carolina.

Andy Pettola, EVP of National Retail Sales – East, expressed confidence in Ballentine's ability to drive regional growth, noting, "Nathan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence that will undoubtedly drive our regional growth and success. His leadership skills, combined with his deep understanding of the mortgage industry, make him the perfect fit to lead our team to new heights."

Launching his career as a high-performing originator, Ballentine later took on leadership roles with prestigious institutions such as Wachovia/Wells Fargo and Movement Mortgage. He is known not only for his industry acumen but also for his ability to engage and motivate high-performing teams. Currently, he is serving his 11th term in the South Carolina House of Representatives and contributes to the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business as a member of the Dean's Advisory Council. His dedication extends to various community leadership roles, including presidencies of homeowners' associations, and he has been recognized by local and state Chambers of Commerce and Realtor associations for his contributions.

Expressing his commitment to making a significant impact, Ballentine remarked, "My career has always been about putting people first. I could not pass up the extraordinary opportunity to work with the leaders and loan officers at a Top 10 national lender who always put people first and want to pour into our state."

Mortgage professionals across South Carolina can connect with Ballentine directly at 803-206-4199. This new position underscores NAF's commitment to not only enhancing its operations but also supporting its employees and clients.

About New American Funding

New American Funding is an independent mortgage lender with an impressive servicing portfolio of over 281,000 customers, amounting to a total value of $73 billion. With 287 locations across the nation, NAF has been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025 and has also earned the title of one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025 by Newsweek. The company is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art career training, ensuring that its branch Loan Officers are equipped with innovative technologies to streamline the mortgage process, thereby enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.