
Paul Defngin
Senior Mortgage Advisor, NMLS #199791
“I look forward to helping you grow your personal wealth with a sound mortgage plan.”

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PDefngin@TheYiTeam.com | 240-447-2376
Hi! I’m Paul
Building wealth for his borrowers through expertly thought-out mortgage planning is the cornerstone of Paul’s business strategy at The Yi Team Mortgage. Specializing in home loans for travel nurses, Paul understands the unique challenges of variable income, frequent relocations, and nontraditional employment histories. He’s dedicated to helping travel nurses navigate the mortgage process with confidence, ensuring they achieve their dream of homeownership while building long-term financial security.
Borrowers buying their first home or their first investment property can trust in Paul’s years of experience and hundreds of glowing reviews that their transaction will close on time, without error, and with complete transparency throughout the process. Paul practices what he teaches, having grown his own wealth from modest beginnings to owning multiple investment properties.
When not originating loans, Paul believes in family, serves as a strong advocate for the firefighter community, and is proud to be the first civilian sponsor of several firefighter causes. Frequently quoted in local publications such as the Washington Times for his mortgage expertise, Paul is eager to share his knowledge to help you grow your personal wealth.
Travel nurses and all borrowers can count on Paul for expert guidance and unmatched service. Contact Paul today to get started on a sound mortgage plan!

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Meet Your Amazing Team!
You have a team of talented mortgage specialists who are in your corner. Take a look behind the scenes and see how your mortgage comes to life!

Paul Defngin
Senior Mortgage Advisor
You’ve probably already talked to Paul. He is the quarterback of his team. Once he has structured your loan to accomplish all your goals, your loan will be passed on to Jen.

Jennifer Hansel
Production Partner
Jen will be your new best friend. She gathers all the documents and information to make sure your loan goes through the underwriting process without a hitch.

Alicia Newberry
Senior Loan Processor
Alicia takes allllll the information that’s been collected and analyzes it so it can be presented in the best way possible to the underwriters. You probably won’t hear from Alicia directly, but just know you need her on your team. She’s gonna make you look good.

Find out what people are saying about Paul and the people who will be helping you with your home loan
We strive to give every borrower and referral partner a 5 star service. We have over 100 testimonials to back that up. Click below for our Zillow reviews to see what others are saying!

Make Your Home Loan Our Next Success Story
Did you know about the Do’s and Don’ts to follow while you’re in the process of getting a home loan? Talk with your mortgage advisor who will coach you through the process. Snag this easy tip list to keep your mortgage on track until you hear “Clear to Close”!