Defy Mortgage – The Industry Leading Non-QM Lender

Defy the Traditional

YOU do things differently and so do WE. Refinancing? Great. Purchasing? Awesome.

We rise above the mortgage maze with flexible non-QM loan options tailored to meet your needs. (however unique they are)

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Need a loan?
Of course you do.

That’s why you found us.

Let’s make it happen!

Simple Loan Process

Home loan options to meet your unique needs – this ain’t rocket science. No obligations, No hidden fees.

More Home Loan Options

Not a clock puncher? Maybe you’re a real estate investor? Perfect, we’ve got all the Non-QM loan options for you.

Get Certainty Faster

Stop fooling around – we’ve got you and fast. Reliable pre-approvals are kind of our thing.

Ask the Magic Defy Ball

Hello
If you know, you know

We’re just that good

Time to 
own some 
investment properties

Debt Service Coverage Ratio loan. This is a loan for you real estate investors. Jump on the train. Oh, and no tax returns needed.

uhh...

…you focus on the why, we’ll focus on the how.

A home loan with us 🙂

We got you. We’ll look at the whole picture – your financial situation, long-term goals, and risk tolerance – to determine the best loan option.

Ever heard of passive income?
😉

Absolutely!

Cheeseburger, without a doubt
(& get me one please!)

Judgment free zone here (and please get me one I’m absolutely starving)

Still here and haven’t connected? You can only lead a horse to water…

Home Affordability Calculator: Ready to see how much house you can realistically afford?

Let's do this...

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Note: Calculators display default values. Enter new figures to override.

Disclaimers:

The home affordability calculator is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Actual available rates and monthly payment amounts are subject to market fluctuations and other factors. What you can afford depends on many factors, including your total monthly payment, income, debt obligations, creditworthiness, down payment amount and other factors your lender may consider. Calculator results do not reflect all loan types and are subject to individual program loan limits.

Contact us today to understand your lending options and apply.

Want a quote ASAP? Give us a ring:

Chris J.

October 21, 2025

Defy Mortgage is the game-changer you need…

Defy was great to work with and helped us easily navigate through the mortgage process. Kim was awesome to work with! Will definitely work with them again. Highly recommed!
 
 
 

Josh G.

January 17, 2023

Defy gets it done!

Five stars!! Thank you to everyone at Defy who made this happen. Some seriously savage behavior to get this done in this timeline and I appreciate it. It’s a very strong start to winning more business! Thank you again to the Defy team!

Vanessa G.

September 2, 2025

There’s just so many good things to say

They did an outstanding job with our home loan! Professional, communicative, and always quick to respond to our emails. We even received our clear to close days in advance, which made the process stress-free. They truly work as a wonderful team, and we would absolutely recommend them!
 
 
 
The entire Defy team made my experience…

The entire Defy team made my experience seamless!! As a busy professional and single mom, I’m not sure how I would have gotten through the process without them. They achieved all of my goals and objectives and I am so so grateful.

Janelle S.

July 23, 2023

I had a great experience with Defy

I had a great experience with Defy for my home loan. From start to finish, their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction were outstanding. They were quick in making the entire process stress-free.

Sam

January 17, 2023

There's just so many good things to say

Todd and the team made the process seamless for us. They have creative options that allowed us to get into our dream home at a better rate than we found elsewhere. Can’t say enough good things about the Defy team.

Jordan B.

December 15, 2023

Defy Mortgage FAQs

(615) 622-1032. Feel free to give us a ring to chat about loan options, get a quote, discuss our rates, talk about your future plans, tell us about the trip you want to go on... all the things.

Let us make it easy for you. Just answer of a few of the questions by following THIS LINK on our Get a Quote page, and one of our expert Mortgage Consultants will get back to you approximately within 2 hours. 

You can schedule an appointment with a Mortgage Consultant at Defy Mortgage HERE. All you need to do is take a few moments to answer a few questions and one of our expert Mortgage Consultants will get back to you shortly to schedule an appointment! It's that easy.

Ready to see what you actually qualify for or learn more about your lending options? CLICK HERE. Just answer a few quick questions and a Mortgage Consultant who knows their stuff will hit you back with real options. While you're waiting, dive into our non-QM page if traditional lending isn't your vibe, or check out our blog for even more insights.

100%. Drop us a line at (615) 622-1032 or feel free to send us a quick love note on our Contact Us page.

Absolutely. See why we get almost 5-stars on Google by visiting our Review Page.

Dedicated, reliable, patient, professional and trust-worthy. See for yourself:

  • "What stood out the most was how responsive and proactive they were. Anytime I needed clarification or guidance, the Defy Mortgage team was quick to provide solutions and kept me updated throughout. They genuinely cared about helping me achieve my financing goals."
  • "From start to finish, the team at Defy was professional, patient, and extremely knowledgeable."
  • "Defy Mortgage made the loan process completely stress-free. Total smooth home loan experience." 
  • "No matter the issue, Defy was there to make it all work together smoothly."
  • "Defy's dedication and support truly sets them apart."
  • "Professional, communicative, and always quick to respond to our emails."
  • "Extremely helpful and patient. They walked me through the process from beginning to end without a flaw."
  • "The process was super easy, the information and instructions were clear and accurate, they are great to work with and we closed on time."
  • "Defy Mortgage walked me through all the steps and everything required of me and even regularly called me just to ask if I had any questions and update me!"

If we had a middle name it would be non-QM. Real estate investors who strike while others hesitate. Self-employed grinders who built their own empire. High earners with income that doesn't fit in a box. If the banks turned you down for being "too complicated," you just found your people. We don't do cookie-cutter. We do deals others won't touch. Non-QM lending isn't just what we offer—it's how we dominate. Learn more about our non-QM loans.

The West Coast

  • California: All Non-QM loans
  • Colorado: All Non-QM loans
  • Montana: DSCR loans only
  • New Mexico: DSCR loans only
  • Washington: DSCR loans only
  • Hawaii: DSCR loans only
  • Wyoming: DSCR loans only

The South

  • Alabama: All Non-QM loans
  • Arkansas: DSCR loans only
  • Florida: All Non-QM loans
  • Georgia: All Non-QM loans
  • Kentucky: DSCR loans only
  • Louisiana: DSCR loans only
  • Mississippi: DSCR loans only
  • North Carolina: DSCR loans only
  • South Carolina: DSCR loans only
  • Oklahoma: DSCR loans only
  • Tennessee: All Non-QM loans
  • Texas: All Non-QM loans 

The Midwest

  • Illinois: DSCR loans only
  • Indiana: DSCR loans only
  • Iowa: DSCR loans only
  • Kansas: DSCR loans only
  • Missouri: DSCR loans only
  • Nebraska: DSCR loans only
  • Ohio: DSCR loans only
  • Wisconsin: DSCR loans only

The East

  • Connecticut: DSCR loans only
  • Delaware: DSCR loans only
  • Maine: DSCR loans only
  • Maryland: DSCR loans only
  • Massachusetts: DSCR loans only
  • New Hampshire: DSCR loans only
  • New York: DSCR loans only
  • Pennsylvania: DSCR loans only
  • Rhode Island: DSCR loans only

Mortgage rates vary depending upon loan type, LTV, FICO and a variety of other factors. For exact loan terms and interest rates, call us us at (615) 622-1032.

Yes! Check out our DSCR loan page for more information, or give us a ring at (615) 622-1032.

We do! If you’re a mortgage broker, Defy TPO gives you access to flexible loan products, including DSCR, bank statement, and equity programs. With Defy TPO, you can serve more investors, tap into the booming non-QM market, and bring your clients the creative financing solutions most lenders simply can’t offer. Want to know more about how you can dominate the market with Defy TPO? Send us the scenarios you’re having trouble with, and we’ll show you how we build solutions that work over the long term. 

This time next year you could be reading this from the comfort of your own home living room, adding a rave review, naming your first-born “Defy” - you know...

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