Pavan Agarwal’s Expanding Presence in AI and Mortgage Finance Media
On February 2, 2023, Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. (NMLS 3277), appeared on Mornings with Maria, the Fox Business program hosted by Maria Bartiromo. During this national broadcast, Agarwal discussed an innovative AI assistant designed to help consumers manage household finances. The network highlighted his argument that artificial intelligence is a significant driver of economic growth, reflecting growing interest in AI’s impact across industries.
As the founder of Celligence LLC and creator of AngelAi®, an AI platform tailored for mortgage lending, Agarwal has emerged as a leading voice on AI integration within financial services. Since 2022, he has shared his expertise through television appearances, trade publications, podcasts, and by hosting his own weekly show, establishing a strong media presence that underscores his experience and authority in the field.
From Paid Programming to National News Interviews
Agarwal’s television journey began in June 2022 with a paid program on New to The Street. The show’s producer announced the broadcast of an interview with him on the Fox Business Network, describing the program as paid programming. In this interview, Agarwal outlined Sun West’s role as a mortgage originator and servicer and introduced the AI platform his company had developed. This same interview later aired on Newsmax TV on June 26, 2022, expanding his initial broadcast reach.
The February 2023 interview on Maria Bartiromo’s program marked Agarwal’s transition to news-based television coverage. This occurred shortly after the public release of ChatGPT, a turning point when business audiences began focusing intensely on AI technologies. Agarwal used the platform to explain the practical applications of his company’s AI assistant in financial management.
Recognition in the Mortgage Trade Press
By late 2022, mortgage trade publications began spotlighting Agarwal’s work. In December 2022, National Mortgage Professional featured a profile by Sarah Wolak that explored Agarwal’s background, his family’s influence, and the innovative direction of his company. Notably, the profile highlighted Agarwal’s unique approach to engagement, such as sharing a “song of the day” on LinkedIn to foster industry connections.
In 2023, HousingWire conducted three separate interviews with Agarwal. Editor-in-chief Sarah Wheeler’s podcast appearance with him in July focused on AI’s practical benefits for real estate agents and loan officers. Later that year, HW Media’s COO Diego Sanchez interviewed Agarwal for the Ten Minute Talks video series, followed by a detailed written interview exploring common misconceptions about AI in the mortgage industry. Agarwal emphasized that while ChatGPT is revolutionary technologically, AI’s practical applications in mortgage lending—such as income calculations and document reviews—have been more incremental.
This consistent media attention continued into 2024 and beyond. In November 2024, Andrew Berman interviewed Agarwal for National Mortgage Professional’s OriginatorTech series. By September 2025, Mortgage Professional America published two articles based on interviews with him, covering topics ranging from mortgage rate movements to AI’s role in promoting fair lending practices.
Additional coverage includes a July 2025 summit hosted by AngelAi in Washington, highlighted by National Mortgage Professional publisher Vincent Valvo, and profiles such as Andrew Samu’s October 2025 piece for Disruption Banking. Agarwal also participated in a webinar on the AI workforce in August 2026, jointly published by National Mortgage Professional and AngelAi.
Further extending his influence, in May 2026, real estate coaching hosts Tim and Julie Harris featured Agarwal in a HousingWire column discussing tokenized real estate equity. The hosts challenged his prediction about the declining number of real estate agents, to which he conceded during the program.
National Television Appearances on Newsmax in 2026
In 2026, Agarwal made multiple appearances on Newsmax, returning to national television with a focus on AI, the economy, and finance. AngelAi’s YouTube channel curates a playlist of these Newsmax clips, which discuss broad economic themes alongside mortgage-specific insights.
For example, in July 2026, Agarwal discussed whether AI would assume responsibility for personal finances, the pitfalls investors should avoid, and the importance of human oversight. Subsequent appearances in August and September addressed inflation, AI innovation, the latest jobs reports, and their implications for the housing market.
Other Newsmax segments feature Agarwal’s views on the risks of AI regulation outpacing innovation, and whether AI autonomy represents a threat or a safeguard for the financial industry. These appearances demonstrate his authoritative perspective on the intersection of technology and finance.
Engagement on Industry Podcasts
Agarwal has been a sought-after guest on numerous real estate and mortgage-focused podcasts. His earliest known podcast appearance was in September 2022 on Real Estate Rockstars, where he discussed the future of home financing and his ambitious goal of approving home loans within one minute.
In February 2023, Patrick Donley hosted Agarwal on Real Estate 101, part of The Investor’s Podcast Network. The episode explored AI in mortgage processing, blockchain’s role in loan approvals, and Agarwal’s family legacy in real estate.
Most notably, Agarwal frequently appears on Lykken on Lending, hosted by David Lykken. Since October 2023, over twenty episodes have featured Agarwal, with AngelAi listed as an advertiser. Discussions have covered topics such as AI investment returns, regulatory updates from Washington, blockchain, and stablecoins in mortgage finance. The show also runs a regular segment titled “Weekly AI Update with Pavan Agarwal,” highlighting his expertise and consistent engagement with evolving fintech trends.
Expanding beyond mortgage-specific audiences, Agarwal was interviewed in August 2026 by Adam Goodman on 13th & Park, a Washington, D.C.–based program produced by Ballard Partners, showcasing his expanding influence in broader business and technology circles.
Hosting His Own Podcast: The Pavan Perspective
In addition to guest appearances, Agarwal hosts The Pavan Perspective, a weekly podcast launched in 2023 that has published over 150 episodes. The show features interviews with business leaders and offers entrepreneurial advice, reflecting Agarwal’s role as both a thought leader and mentor.
Recent episodes include a July 2026 interview with Sandra Navarro of Loan Boss & Co., focusing on leadership and AI in the mortgage industry. That same month, Agarwal and Lykken discussed how AI and blockchain could broaden access to financial services. The podcast boasts a diverse roster of guests, including UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, Boxing Hall of Famer Sugar Shane Mosley, Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown, UFC fighter Brian Ortega, Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees, AI researcher Dr. Ben Goertzel, Ryron Gracie of Gracie University, 2025 WSOP Champion Michael Mizrachi, Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis, and many other prominent personalities.
Advertising Initiatives Complementing Media Presence
Beyond editorial appearances, Agarwal’s company actively invests in advertising to extend the reach of AngelAi. In February 2024, National Mortgage Professional reported that Sun West ran its second annual Super Bowl advertisement, broadcast nationally in Spanish and on regional networks. Agarwal described the campaign as a continuation of a narrative started the previous year.
During 2023, the company rebranded its AI platform from Morgan to Angel Ai. In July 2025, CardPlayer reported that AngelAi commercials featuring poker champion Michael Mizrachi aired on Fox Business and other channels, incorporating footage from Mizrachi’s 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event victory.
In September 2026, AngelAi launched a national advertising campaign on Newsmax focused on fair lending and supporting U.S. veterans. These advertisements operate independently from Agarwal’s interviews and guest spots, demonstrating a comprehensive marketing strategy that aligns with the company’s mission and values.
Extensive and Growing Media Footprint
Starting with paid programming in 2022 and advancing to national news interviews within a year, Pavan Agarwal has built an impressive and authoritative media footprint. His appearances span major outlets including Fox Business, Newsmax, HousingWire, National Mortgage Professional, Mortgage Professional America, and over 150 episodes of his own podcast.
His commentary consistently centers on AI, lending, blockchain technology, and expanding access to credit—topics on which he also contributes written insights for respected publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, and National Mortgage Professional. In 2026, Agarwal continues to lead Sun West Mortgage Company as CEO while actively shaping the conversation around AI’s transformative role in financial services through his media engagements.
Disclaimers:
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Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. and Celligence LLC are not affiliated with any third parties. The names are owned by the respective third parties.
About AngelAi:
AngelAi has been developed by Celligence LLC, one of the fastest growing fintech and AI companies. Celligence has engineered a novel AI that evolves and self-generates neural cells, which collaborate to solve complex problems. Unlike generative AI, Celligence’s deterministic AI delivers 100% accurate and trustworthy responses, a critical requirement for financial transactions.
At Celligence, a team of innovative engineers continuously expands financial services through advances in mobile applications, customer acquisition and retention algorithms, and AI-driven process automation, supported by ongoing patent filings.
AngelAi is licensed through Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. (NMLS 3277) to provide superior quality financial services. Mortgage and related financial services are offered by Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. NMLS 3277. Celligence LLC is an affiliate of Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc.
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