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New American Funding - Jeff Pappenfus
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University of St. Thomas
I am a Licensed Loan Officer for New American Funding. I have been guiding current and future homeowners through the mortgage lending process and do my best to become a valued resource for all your home financing needs. I am happy to share ... Show More
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Jeff Pappenfus and his team are outstanding to work with! When my husband and I started looking for a home we had so many questions and uncertainties about the home buying process. Jeff sat down with us and went through EVERYTHING with great...
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This whole process was so easy with the expertise of Jeff and his team. They listened well, explained everything in great detail, and were available for any and all questions along the way.
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September 7th, 2026 11:36 PM
Thank you so much Ashley! I'm glad to hear that the process was easy for you and Tanner. It's great to know that my team and I could provide clarity and support throughout your experience. If you have any more questions in the future, feel...
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I recently closed on a property with Jeff as my loan officer, and he was great the whole time! Jeff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and he has been very easy to get a hold of whenever I had questions. My experience with him...
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September 1st, 2026 04:23 PM
Thank you, Jack, for sharing your positive experience. I'm glad to hear that my knowledge and accessibility were helpful throughout your homebuying process...from application to closing! Your recommendation means a lot to me, and as I mentioned,...
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I haven't had Jeff as my loan officer for long, but it has been very smooth so far. Jeff is honest and direct, two things that I said I appreciated when we first met. He's very reachable and has been very helpful and easy to work with. I highly...
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August 31st, 2026 04:04 PM
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jack. I'm glad to hear that you find my approach honest and direct, and that the process was extremely smooth and seamless. It’s great to know that my accessibility and assistance were helpful, from start...
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Jeff was great to work with. 10/10 recommend!
Reply from Owner
August 31st, 2026 04:06 PM
Thank you, Betsy, for your top notch recommendation! I'm glad to hear you had a great experience working with me and hope you enjoy your beautiful new home!
Jeff and his team were amazing. they had great communication and were very knowledgeable.
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August 30th, 2026 08:46 AM
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found our communication and knowledge helpful throughout the process. If you ever need assistance again, please feel free to reach out. I hope you and Jack enjoy your beautiful...
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New American Funding - Jeff Pappenfus has received a review with 5 star rating from Ryan L
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August 30th, 2026 08:48 AM
Thank you for the great review Ryan! I hope you, Autumn and your family enjoy your beautiful new home!
Jeff had a lot of great tips and helped us through the process. Everything went smoothly.
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August 25th, 2026 06:38 PM
Thank you Ryan. I'm glad to hear you felt that everything went smoothly. I'm pleased my tips were helpful to you and Autumn, during the process. Enjoy your new home and please reach out if I may help you in any way!
I barely did anything. NAF took the reigns on it all! And it went really quick. They correspond and communicate quickly and efficiently. Great team.
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August 20th, 2026 03:14 PM
Thank you Kim! I'm Happy to hear that you felt the process was quick and efficient for you :-)It's great to know that my team at New American Funding provided you with clear and fast communication throughout the process. If you have any other...
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Jeff was very attentive and informative throughout all the steps of the loan process. A well spoken professional with an eye for detail and the financial knowledge to service his clients in a quick and precise manner.
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August 5th, 2026 10:16 PM
Thank you Jake, for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you found my attention to detail and financial knowledge helpful throughout the loan process. If you ever need further assistance, I am a text or phone call away! Enjoy your beautiful...
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I am a Licensed Loan Officer for New American Funding. I have been guiding current and future homeowners through the mortgage lending process and do my best to become a valued resource for all your home financing needs. I am happy to share the different mortgage loan options with you and help you choose the best fit for your personal goals and unique situation. New American Funding was established by the husband and wife team of Rick and Patty Arvielo in 2003. As a one-stop shop, we are an all-inclusive direct mortgage lender and servicer offering a variety of home loans including Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo and many more.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
Mortgage Lending
Purchase
Refinance
Conventional Loan
VA Loan
FHA Loan
Reverse Mortgage
Construction Loan
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Education
- University of St. ThomasBusinessBachelor of Arts (BA)Sep 1986 -Sep 1990

Memberships
- Minnesota Mortgage Association
- Hiking For Hope Team Member - Supporting Venture Ministries
- Children's Ministry Teacher / Cedar Valley Church Member
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Year Started
1994
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
Licenses
- Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator / NMLS ID #230856
Achievements
- Presidents Club Member 2001-2022
Hobbies
- Family-time
- Church Ministry
- Camping & Cabin-Life
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NMLS Consumer Access © 2026 New American Funding, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
NMLS ID#6606.
Corporate Office: 1 MacArthur Place, Suite 800, Santa Ana, CA 92707. 800.450.2010
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NMLS ID#6606.
Corporate Office: 1 MacArthur Place, Suite 800, Santa Ana, CA 92707. 800.450.2010
Licensing