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You're losing homes
you could have won.

The financing was wrong before you ever made an offer. One conversation and you'll know exactly where you stand.

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Of young homeowners have at least one regret about their mortgage. Here's what they all have in common.

It wasn't the house. It was the financing — wrong structure, wrong advice, an advisor who disappeared the day after closing. There are five things I cover with every client that most advisors never bring up. They're the difference between a mortgage that builds your wealth and one that just gets you to closing.

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Where I focus

The work most advisors won't do.

Where the right strategy turns a good mortgage into the one that builds your wealth, not just gets you to closing.

For buyers
Competitive Offer Strategy
Win the home with a stronger offer, not a higher price. Fully underwritten pre-approvals close in 15 days.
For homeowners
No-Cost Refinance
Refinance without closing costs. The bank covers them. You keep the savings.
After closing
Mortgage Under Management
I watch your file for life. PMI removal, refi windows, equity strategy. Most advisors disappear after closing. I don't.
For first-time buyers
PMI Strategy
PMI isn't permanent. The trick is knowing when you can remove it. I'll tell you the day, not the year.
For everyone
Rate vs. Cost
The lowest rate isn't always the lowest cost. Knowing the difference is the difference.
First-time buyers
First-Time Homebuyers
What first-time buyers wish someone had told them sooner. Plain language, real numbers, the patient advisor you deserve.
Self-employed buyers
Self-Employed Mortgages
Bank statement, P&L, DSCR, asset depletion, NINE loans. Built for buyers whose tax returns don't tell the whole story.
Military & Veterans
VA Loans Done Right
Zero down. No PMI. Sellers can pay all closing costs. The most powerful loan in housing — when the lender knows how to use it.
For move-up buyers
The Move-Up Method
Buy your next home before you sell the current one. The strategy most advisors won't even discuss.
For tech & aerospace employees
RSU Strategy
Your restricted stock is real income. I'll show you how to use it to qualify for the home you actually want, not the one your base salary fits.
For relocating buyers
Relocation Strategy
Moving to LA for work? Buying before you sell your old home, offer-letter loans, and corporate relo packages, structured right.
Free service · For homeowners

Don't watch rates. I'll watch them for you.

Tell me your current rate. When the market moves enough to matter for your situation, I'll text you with the exact math. You'll only hear from me when it's worth your time.

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Daryn Fillis — Certified Mortgage Advisor, Los Angeles
About Daryn · LA Mortgage Advisor · Bilingual Eng/Esp

You shouldn't have to be a finance expert
to make the right mortgage decision.

Most people don't lose homes because of price. They lose them because their financing wasn't set up to win, and nobody told them in time. The work I do is built around making sure that doesn't happen to you.

A client closed in 2022. By month 26, their equity had crossed 20%. I called them, walked them through PMI removal, saved them $280 a month. Six months later when rates dropped, I called again. We refinanced at no cost. Nobody else would have called them. I did.

I'm a Certified Mortgage Advisor and Branch Lead at NEO Home Loans. The designation means I'm trained to look at your full financial picture, not just close your loan. Most advisors' job ends at the signing table. Mine is designed to start there.

Before mortgages, I spent 18 years in Mexico City running businesses, including a toy company I led as CEO. If you're self-employed or run your own business, I've sat in your seat. I understand your tax structure and what makes lenders nervous. Most of that work gets done before your file is ever submitted.

Hablo español con fluidez. Si prefieres trabajar en español, lo hacemos.

📍 Los Angeles, CA 💼 Self-employed friendly 🇲🇽 🇺🇸 Eng · Esp
How I Work

Four steps. One standard.
No shortcuts.

Every client goes through the same process — built to make sure the mortgage you get today still makes sense five, ten, and twenty years from now.

01
Discovery
I learn your situation first.
Before I recommend anything, I need to understand where you are financially and where you're trying to go. Most lenders skip this step. I don't.
02
Strategy
We build the right approach.
I run a Total Cost Analysis — a clear breakdown of your options that shows the real cost of each path, not just the monthly payment. Then we decide together.
03
Execution
We move fast and clean.
In a competitive market like LA, execution is everything. My team keeps the process tight, communication clear, and you informed at every stage — no surprises.
04
Wealth Maximization
Closing is just the beginning.
I stay actively involved after you close — monitoring your mortgage, watching the market, and reaching out when there's a real opportunity to improve your position.

Find out what you qualify for
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Soft credit check that protects your score. You'll have a real number before you finish your coffee.

Soft pull only — zero impact on your credit score
A real qualifying number you can use today
A real number — not an estimate, not a range
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Get pre-qualified in minutes — not days.

Most people don't know what they can actually afford until they're already shopping. This changes that. Three minutes, no paperwork, real answers.

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Client Experience

People talk. Here's what they say.

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I can't say enough about working with Daryn. I was in a situation where I needed to find a home in a rather short period of time. Since this was my first time buying a home, there was a lot for me to learn and a lot of work for me to do in order to qualify for a loan. Daryn is a Godsend! There were many times I felt overwhelmed and defeated but Daryn has a magical way of turning those feelings around and after a few minutes of talking to him, at any time during the process, I was motivated to get it done! Daryn has a calm and soothing voice that put my nerves at ease; he never judged or made me feel foolish for some of the bad decisions I had made prior to us working together. Above all else Daryn made me, and everything I was doing, feel important! He motivated me to get things done and, before I knew it, I was signing papers and getting keys to my new home! But he didn't stop there! We have a plan to keep me on a path to remain a successful homeowner and he provides useful tools so there is no guessing on my part! I have no doubt that Daryn has my best interest at heart and I know I can reach out to him at any time if I have any questions.

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Theresa Fagan
First-Time Homebuyer · Los Angeles
★★★★★
JH
Jerry Hsieh
★★★★★

Daryn went above and beyond. Extremely communicative and proactively transparent throughout the process. Tasked with a 12 day loan contingency, he delivered contingency removal and closing as promised. Thank you Daryn for the smooth closing in 21 days.

Oct 2024 · Google Review
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Liz Reese
★★★★★

Daryn is a remarkable mortgage broker who will take good care of you. He has a passion for the data and understands how to use it to help you win. He educates and wants to be there for you long-term, not just for your single transaction.

Jan 2025 · Google Review
The Mortgage Strategy Digest

The mortgage strategy email I wish every LA homeowner got.

Once a month, I send a short email with what's actually moving in the LA mortgage market. Rate context, deal patterns I'm seeing, and the one or two strategies most relevant to where the market is right now. No fluff. No selling. Unsubscribe anytime.

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In 15 minutes or less, you'll know your number.

What you qualify for. What strategy fits your situation. What to do next. If we're a good fit, you'll know in 15 minutes. If we're not, I'll tell you that too.