Kevin Braude

Kevin Braude is a seasoned professional in the residential lending and mortgage banking sectors, currently serving as the Vice President of Residential Lending at New American Funding since February 2024. Prior to this role, Kevin held significant positions at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., including Senior Vice President and Vice President of Residential Lending, contributing over 14 years of experience in personalized client service and competitive financing solutions. Kevin's career in mortgage banking began with roles at Guaranteed Rate and mTeam Financial, following earlier experience as a Senior Loan Officer at RBC Mortgage. Before transitioning to the mortgage industry, Kevin was the Principal/Senior Vice President at Braude Jewelry Corp., where involvement included managing a network of jewelry retailers and overseeing a wholesale/manufacturing division. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Management from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business.