M&D Real Estate - Royse City Lenders

New American Funding

  • NameDaphne Griffith
  • License1551817
  • Phone972-322-4234
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Daphne Griffith has been helping families achieve homeownership for more than 10 years and is passionate about making the mortgage process simple, educational, and stress-free. As a Branch Manager with The Loan Star Team powered by New American Funding, she believes every client deserves a lending experience built on communication, strategy, and exceptional service.

An El Paso native, Daphne is especially proud of her military roots. Her father served in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss, giving her a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by our service members and their families. Helping veterans achieve the dream of homeownership is one of the most rewarding parts of her career, and she is honored to assist those who have served our country.

Daphne specializes in Down Payment Assistance programs and enjoys helping first-time homebuyers discover opportunities they didn't know were available. Whether it's a conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, renovation, or investment loan, she excels at structuring creative financing solutions for a wide variety of borrowers. With access to an extensive portfolio of loan programs through New American Funding, she works to find the right mortgage solution for each client's unique financial goals.

Her dedication to clients and referral partners has earned her recognition as a D Magazine Best Mortgage Professional for three consecutive years and a Five-Star Mortgage Professional for four consecutive years. These honors reflect her commitment to delivering outstanding service, expert guidance, and successful outcomes.

Daphne is known for being accessible, responsive, and proactive throughout the lending process. She believes informed clients make confident decisions and takes pride in educating buyers every step of the way. Whether you're purchasing your first home, upgrading, refinancing, or investing, Daphne is committed to making your financing experience smooth, seamless, and successful.

About Layla Belaunde

Layla Belaunde brings a unique blend of leadership, communication, and local expertise to every real estate transaction. With nearly a decade of real estate experience, she is passionate about helping clients navigate one of life's most important decisions with confidence, integrity, and personalized guidance.

Prior to real estate, Layla dedicated her career to education, first as a bilingual classroom teacher and later as an assistant principal. Throughout her leadership roles, she developed a reputation for creating effective systems, mentoring colleagues, and fostering strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Most recently, she served as an assistant principal in Royse City ISD, where her commitment to service and helping others continued to shape her professional approach.

Layla's passion for real estate stems from her genuine desire to help people find the perfect place to call home. She believes every client deserves an advocate who is hardworking, trustworthy, and fully invested in achieving their goals. Whether assisting first-time homebuyers, growing families, or those preparing for their next chapter, Layla is committed to making the buying and selling process as smooth and rewarding as possible.

Having lived in the community all her life, Layla offers clients valuable local knowledge and a deep understanding of the neighborhoods, schools, and lifestyle that make the area such a great place to live. She especially enjoys working with first-time homebuyers, finding great fulfillment in helping them achieve the dream of homeownership and guiding them through every step of the process.

Outside of real estate, Layla enjoys gardening and spending time cheering on little league baseball, reflecting her love for family, community, and the outdoors. Her servant's heart, leadership experience, and unwavering dedication to her clients make her a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy or sell a home throughout the greater Rockwall, Royse City, and surrounding North Texas communities.

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