After more than a decade in banking, Yeme Tegegn found her calling in mortgage lending — a profession that allowed her to merge her financial expertise with her passion for helping families achieve homeownership. Her journey began in 2011 as a bank teller, but she later transitioned into a banker role that allowed her to build a reputation for dependable service. She has since embraced a lending career that enables her to balance family life with providing expert support to clients.
Known for her professionalism and warmth, Tegegn brings the same care to each transaction that she does to her community. Clients often describe her as caring, clear and deeply committed, praising her ability to make the mortgage process smooth and stress-free. She leads with education, ensuring borrowers understand every detail of their financing options and feel confident in their decisions.
Tegegn’s multilingual fluency in Amharic, Oromo, English and Arabic enables her to connect authentically with a diverse client base throughout the Atlanta area. She is also licensed in Florida, Texas, Virginia, Oregon, Washington and Maryland.
Tegegn’s extensive background — spanning retail management, banking and lending — gives her a unique edge in understanding credit and customer service. She has earned multiple Customer Service Excellence awards and continues to grow her network through referrals from clients, agents and community partners who value her integrity and reliability.
Outside of work, Tegegn volunteers her time teaching financial education. She supports families with budgeting and credit and mentors others in personal finance. She also enjoys traveling, learning about new cultures and playing weekly volleyball with local real estate professionals.
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