Shmuel Shayowitz (NMLS#19871) is President and Chief Lending Officer at Approved Funding, a privately held local mortgage banker and direct lender. Shmuel has over two decades of industry experience, including licenses and certifications as a certified mortgage underwriter, residential review appraiser, licensed real estate agent, and direct FHA specialized underwriter. Shmuel provides a uniquely holistic approach to comprehensive real estate and financial matters that goes well beyond any single transaction. Shmuel is an award-winning financier recognized for maximizing the short-term and long-term objectives of his client. As a contributing writer to many local and regional newspapers and publications, his insights have been featured in the media for many topics, including mortgages, personal finance, appraisals, and real estate trends.
The much anticipated ninth season of MGBL boys basketball kicks off this weekend with games in many of the local yeshivot. All participants will be getting MGBL signature slides and the updated MGBL kippot. MGBL would like to give a shout out and thank you to our corporate sponsor Shmuel Shayowitz, President and Chief Lending Officer at Approved Funding. Shmuel can be reached at Shmuel@approvedfunding.com or by phone (201) 833-0123 x 225.
Last year Approved Funding celebrated its 30th year anniversary, and has been renown throughout the tri-state area as a dependable community based mortgage lender. Approved Funding has sponsored many local teams and organizations, including many years of team sponsorship at MGBL. Shmuel Shayowitz has also coached for many years at MGBL. This year, Approved Funding wanted to do go beyond their typical support, and thought the corporate sponsorship of MGBL was a perfect opportunity. “The league has a stellar reputation with kids and parents alike, and is managed so well by Dov, Steve and Dave, that it’s truly a pleasure to partner with these guys and this successful organization”, says Shmuel Shayowitz. “We look forward to another amazing season, and all the goodwill that the league promotes.”
Third and Fourth Grade Boys Division
| DATE | TIME | TEAM | TEAM | GYM |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 9:00 AM | www.TenaflySmiles.com | Monstars | BPY Court 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 12:00 PM | Clifton Pediatric Dental Care | EJ’s Place | RYNJ 3 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 12:00 PM | Ken Goffstein – Fairway Mortgage | Design Statements LLC | RYNJ 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 1:30 PM | Camp Shalom | Center for Dermatology | RYNJ 3 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 1:30 PM | Meridian Capital Group, LLC | Jaguars | RYNJ 2 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 1:30 PM | Tree Point Play | Congregation Ahavath Torah | RYNJ 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 3:00 PM | Approved Funding | Three Pillars Recruiting | RYNJ 3 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 3:00 PM | The Jewce | Congregation Rinat Yisrael | RYNJ 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 3:00 PM | Shaarei Orah Bulls | KinderSmiles | RYNJ 2 |
Second Grade Boys Division
| DATE | TIME | TEAM | TEAM | GYM |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 10:00 AM | Redwood Funding | Project Ezrah | BPY Small |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 11:30 AM | Bergen Veterinary Hospital | Akari Therapeutics Plc | BPY Small |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 1:00 PM | The GOATS | Hey Boyzz | BPY Small |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 2:30 PM | Herzfeld Strong | Modell’s Sporting Goods | BPY Small |
Fifth and Sixth Grade Boys division
| DATE | TIME | TEAM | TEAM | GYM |
| Saturday January 6, 2018 | 7:30 PM | Goldman Orthodontics | Jawbreakers | BPY Court 1 |
| Saturday January 6, 2018 | 7:30 PM | Chopstix | Malka Abrahams Links Residential | BPY Court 2 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 9:00 AM | Palisade Partners | The Jewish Link of New Jersey | BPY Court 2 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 10:30 AM | Camp Mesorah | BSYD Corp. | BPY Court 2 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 10:30 AM | Nina Eizikovitz – Links Residential | Frankowitz Orthodontics | BPY Court 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM | Redwood Funding | Otis And Bringe GMYM, LLC | BPY Court 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 12:00 PM | Network Doctor | Tri Realty |
Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys Division – Columbia Cardiology Elmwood Park
| DATE | TIME | TEAM | TEAM | GYM |
| Saturday January 6, 2018 | 6:15 PM | Glatt Express & Lazy Bean Café | Knicks | BPY Court 2 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 12:00 PM | Sharsheret | NY Brat Factory | Yavneh 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 1:15 PM | Embroidme | Deb El Food Products | Yavneh 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 1:30 PM | Rothenberg Law Firm LLP |
Arnold Schoen MD | BPY Court 2 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 2:30 PM | Coolkippahs | Confie | Yavneh 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 3:45 PM | Knoll Orthodontics | Chosen Healthcare | Yavneh 1 |
| Sunday January 7, 2018 | 4:30 PM | #HustleHeartSports | EW Berger | RYNJ 1 |
To learn more about Shmuel Shayowitz, click here or complete this form to be connected with Shmuel:
