Gary Darden Sr. Loabn Officer
- NMLS # 138909
- Direct:
  949-313-1878
- |
- Email:
  gary.darden@nafinc.com

About Gary Darden

I have been helping people find the best mortgage to fit their needs since 1998. Working to get my clients the best deal possible is what I do. Whether it’s a purchase, a refinance, a first-time buyer or seasoned homeowner, I strive to make sure I always have my client's best interest in mind. My goal is to provide superior customer service to make your experience as stress free as possible while at the same time educating my client to understand the process. I want everyone to understand the mortgage process and all the options available - An educated buyer or homeowner is going to make the best choices.

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NAF Cash Can Turn You into a Cash Buyer

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Purchase trends across the country

With NAF Cash, you can make a competitive, true cash offer that is not contingent on financing and close in little as seven days without having to sell your current home first.

Source: This dataset combines data from Public Records and MLS transactions. The data lists the number of all-cash purchases and the total number of home purchases nationwide including the most recent five quarters of data. (Cash purchase defined when a Property Sold record does not have a Mortgage Balance.) Data coverage is limited by available MLS coverage. Certain geographies like Georgia (especially Central GA), South Dakota and Vermont were impacted by this data availability. Land sales and manufactured (MFR) home sales are excluded from the dataset.

Company Culture

NAF360 is our commitment to 360 degrees of trust and respect

NAF360 is our strength of character. It starts with each of us and flows from one person to another. It’s the trust we build with our clients, an understanding we’re here to help. It’s our ongoing contributions to the local community, the assurance we extend a helping hand. NAF360 is felt in our offices, transmitted in every call, evident in every referral, and shines brightly in countless glowing reviews.

Pathway to HomeOwnership

Are you Ready?

At New American Funding, we believe that every person deserves a clear path to achieving their dream of homeownership. So, we created the Pathway to Homeownership initiative to alleviate some of your financial worries.

What is the Pathway to

Homeownership Initiative?

The Pathway to Homeownership offers qualified borrowers in select areas up to $8,000 in assistance. These funds are not a loan that needs to be repaid and are available to first-time homebuyers in designated areas.

This program can also potentially be combined with other down payment assistance programs to offer you even more support as you build the life of your dreams.

Loan Products

Every story of home buying is unique, we offer a variety of loans to meet our clients' needs.

Cash Out Refinance

Turn your home's equity into cash.

VA Loans

No down payment required. Special terms available to veterans and active duty military.

FHA

This mortgage loan allows for 3.5% down payment.

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Mission Statement: NAF Black Impact is committed to increasing Black homeownership and helping to build generational wealth. Established in 2016, our mission is to provide racial equity and build consumer confidence in the communities we mirror. We achieve this through homebuying education, accessibility to credit, and mortgage industry career opportunities. Because we understand the hurdles Black borrowers face, we are well-equipped to help them achieve home ownership.

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