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Paula Nirschl is a branch manager and senior loan officer who draws on ten years of experience as a collegiate basketball coach to lead clients through the loan process and secure homeownership financing. She believes her most important responsibility as a loan officer is to provide education and aggressively tackle problems that may prevent you from reaching your goals. “As a coach, I learned that hard work and preparation in the pre-season leads to success,” she said. “I begin with the end in mind and put together a playbook that helps you strengthen your home buying position.”

Paula has worked in the lending industry for 17 years. Since joining Guild Mortgage in 2011, she has opened four branches in Oregon and Washington, and has her license in California. For the past five years, Mortgage Executive Magazine named Paula one of the “Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in America.” The National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW) awarded Paula “National Leader of the Year” for her work with their local chapter in 2016.

 Paula was among the first in the mortgage industry to embrace more advanced digital methods during the COVID-19 pandemic, including web conferencing, portals for paperwork, online signing, and notarization. She says, “I strive to make the complicated lending process more comfortable and engage with vendors and clients in creative ways.”

 Paula is a NAPMW board member and partners with ninety-nine girlfriends, an organization that provides learning opportunities and grants for local women. She also helps loan officers reach their income potential as a coach with the Guild U- Elevate coaching program, and says, “Coaching is just in my blood— whether it's clients, co-workers, or teammates.”

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Patricia
Dec 02, 2024
Washougal, WA
Verified

Great customer service.
Mason W
Dec 03, 2024
Verified

I recently had the privilege of working with Paula as my mortgage lender for my first home purchase, and I cannot speak highly enough of her exceptional service and expertise. As a first-time homebuyer, I appreciated Paula's approach to explaining the mortgage process. She took the time to break down terms and requirements into clear, understandable concepts. Her guidance throughout the entire process was invaluable. Overall, she helped reduce the stress that comes with buying a home and has continued to check in on me even after the purchase. I can't thank you enough Paula!!
Mason
Nov 26, 2024
Seattle, WA
Verified

I recently had the privilege of working with Paula as my mortgage lender for my first home purchase, and I cannot speak highly enough of her exceptional service and expertise. As a first-time homebuyer, I appreciated Paula's thorough approach to explaining the mortgage process. She took the time to break down complex financial terms and requirements into clear, understandable concepts. Her guidance throughout the entire process was invaluable. Paula demonstrated remarkable efficiency in processing my application and securing favorable terms for my mortgage. Her extensive knowledge of various loan programs helped me select the option that best suited my financial situation. She was consistently proactive in communicating updates and deadlines, ensuring a smooth path to closing. What truly sets Paula apart is her dedication to client success. She was readily available to answer questions and address concerns, often responding promptly outside of regular business hours. Her attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines helped ensure a timely closing. For anyone seeking a knowledgeable, professional, and reliable mortgage lender, I wholeheartedly recommend Paula. Her expertise and dedication make her an outstanding choice, particularly for first-time homebuyers navigating this significant financial decision.
JOHN
Dec 02, 2024
Vancouver, WA
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Great communication from staff keeping all parties updated on the transaction.
Patty
Dec 02, 2024
Vancouver, WA
Verified

We hit some significant bumps in the road during this transaction. I was very pleased with results of elevating this client as a top priority in getting it closed on time.
Michael
Nov 26, 2024
Vancouver, WA
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Paula and her team were very responsive and provided regular updates on the process. When we had a last minute change up, they were quick to adapt and made sure that they were ready when we were. Great expierence!

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NMLS ID #383396
I am authorized to do business in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. AZ BK#0018883; AZ BKBR# 0116760; AZ LO Lic.# 1019875; Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; OR ML-176;