Shmuel Shayowitz

Shmuel Shayowitz, is a distinguished Real Estate & Finance Executive, Writer, Speaker, Coach, and Advisor. As the President and Chief Lending Officer of Approved Funding, a premier national mortgage banker and direct lender, Shmuel has facilitated over $3 billion in mortgages over the past two decades. His extensive market insights and experience make him a sought-after expert in real estate, finance, and coaching.

With over twenty years of advanced industry experience, Shmuel holds numerous licenses and accreditations, including Certified Mortgage Underwriter, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Residential Review Appraiser, and Accredited Real Estate Investor. His deep knowledge and expertise have earned him recognition as a Certified Mortgage Advisor, a distinction held by only the top 1% in the industry. He has been honored with awards such as Forbes and NJ Monthly Five-Star Mortgage Professional, JStandard’s “Mortgage Lender of The Year,” and runner-up for Most Connected Mortgage Professional.

Shmuel's passion for education is evident through his many roles. He is a featured Leadership Network Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine and a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council since 2019. He is a current board member of the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce. His insights have been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, USA Today, Realtor.com, TheStreet.com, and many other publications.