Arjun Lalwani is the Co-Founder & CEO of Ralo, the AI-native mortgage brokerage — started in 2025 as Approval AI and relaunched as a licensed brokerage in June 2026. Former Google product leader with expertise in marketplace systems. Recognized by the U.S. government for extraordinary ability in building and scaling marketplaces. Licensed mortgage professional bringing rigorous product execution to home financing.
Press featuring Arjun
- The Race To Reinvent Mortgage OriginationFeatured in · National Mortgage Professional · August 19, 2026 · in the archive
- America’s Enterprising Spirit Is Booming After Decades-Long SlumpFeatured in · The New York Times · July 17, 2026 · in the archive
- Zillow creates buyer hub; AI-forward mortgage brokerage launchesFeatured in · Real Estate News · June 29, 2026 · in the archive
- AI mortgage broker Ralo launches, raises $2.9M seed roundFeatured in · HousingWire · June 18, 2026 · in the archive
- One-Click Mortgages: How Approval AI Automates Home BuyingInterview · The AI Chopping Block · November 13, 2025 · in the archive
- The 10 most exciting AI agent startups at Y Combinator’s Demo DayFeatured in · Business Insider · June 11, 2025 · in the archive
- The Most Promising Startups From the First-Ever YC Spring BatchFeatured in · Forbes · June 9, 2025 · in the archive