Andre Shmoldas at Griffin Funding
Producing Sales Manager
University of California, San Diego
With 22+ years in mortgage lending, Andre Shmoldas is a Producing Sales Manager at Griffin Funding and a specialist in non-QM financing. Since entering the industry in 2003 after graduating from UC San Diego, he has closed 700+ loans, inclu... Show More
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What made my experience great was the communication that Andre provided. He returned phone calls in a timely manner and was very thorough in his explanation. He was kind and courteous and knowledgeable.
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October 15th, 2026 06:46 PM
Sabrina, I'm glad to know that the communication and thorough explanations made your experience with me positive. I appreciate your kind words about my approach, and I'm pleased that I could assist you effectively with your cash out refinance...
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Great customer service with people that communicate well and are very helpful to get things done in a timely manner.
Reply from Andre Shmoldas
October 14th, 2026 07:54 PM
Dennis, I'm pleased to hear that you found the customer service and communication to be great during your cash out refinance process. It was a pleasure working with you to ensure everything was completed efficiently with Griffin Funding.
Anderson E
Annapolis, MD
Posted on October 8th, 2026 04:25 PM
Andre Shmoldas was fantastic from start to finish on the loan for my investment property. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and kept everything moving smoothly through closing. Highly recommend him to anyone buying a home or investment property!...
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October 12th, 2026 02:32 PM
Anderson, I'm grateful for your recommendation and kind words. It's great to hear that my knowledge and responsiveness helped make the process smooth for your investment property loan. At Griffin Funding, we're always here to support your real...
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Andre is a trusted advisor who always keeps me updated and informed and proactively helps me achieve my financing goals in diligent and professional manner.
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September 24th, 2026 05:57 PM
Thank you Gail, always a pleasure working with you!
Good commu
Reply from Andre Shmoldas at Griffin Funding
September 14th, 2026 08:30 PM
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Matthew! I really appreciate the kind words. It was a pleasure helping you with your home purchase, and I’m glad I could keep the communication clear and helpful throughout the process. Congratulations!...
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Andre was very professional from start to finish. He was very informative with what options were available in current markets. Him and his team were great, i will be using Griffin again.
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September 14th, 2026 08:31 PM
Thank you so much, Edelmira! I really appreciate the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and helping you explore your options. My team and I are grateful for your trust, and we look forward to helping you again in the future!
Thank you for stepping in and escalating the loan after a loan officer with your grouop that we were working with left unexpectedly. You saved the deal
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August 24th, 2026 02:26 PM
Hawaii, I appreciate your understanding and patience during the transition. I'm pleased that I could step in and help ensure your loan process continued smoothly.
Andre got the job done and he is someone I'd work with again truley this was such an easy process and I recommend working with him
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August 19th, 2026 08:37 PM
George, I appreciate your kind words and recommendation. I'm glad the process was easy for you, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future.
Andre and his team at Griffin Funding were exceptional. They helped me navigate a complex loan under pressure, and their communication, expertise, and advice on the best loan options were top-notch. I truly appreciated how responsive and knowledgeable...
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August 19th, 2026 04:58 PM
Joshua, I'm grateful for your kind words about my team and me at Griffin Funding. It's wonderful to know that our communication and expertise were helpful in navigating your complex loan. I'm happy to have been able to provide the support you...
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Andre was very comunicative and awsered any questions i had in a timly fashion.
Reply from Andre Shmoldas
August 19th, 2026 04:55 PM
Brett, I appreciate your feedback and am glad to hear that my communication was helpful to you. It's great to know I could assist you with your questions promptly.
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With 22+ years in mortgage lending, Andre Shmoldas is a Producing Sales Manager at Griffin Funding and a specialist in non-QM financing. Since entering the industry in 2003 after graduating from UC San Diego, he has closed 700+ loans, including 400+ FHA, conventional, and VA transactions. Since joining Griffin Funding in 2025, Andre has funded 57 loans totaling $27M, with expertise in DSCR ($7.7M), Bank Statement ($5.3M), and home equity loans ($3.9M). Known for his consultative approach, he helps real estate investors, self-employed borrowers, and homeowners navigate complex financing strategies. Andre is licensed in 14 states and lives in Encinitas with his wife and three children.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
Mortgage Refinance
Non-QM
DSCR Loans
Self-Employed Mortgages
Second Mortgages-Bank Statement
Bank Statement Mortgages
Interest-Only 40-Year Mortgage
Home Equity Loan
Profit & Loss Only Mortgage
1099 Income Loans
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Education
- University of California, San DiegoStructural EngineeringBachelor of Science (BS)
Positions
- Griffin Funding Inc - Producing Sales ManagerJul 7th, 2025 - Current
- Allied First Bank - Branch Manager, SalesApr 15th, 2013 - May 15th, 2024
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Year Started
2001
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 312335
Awards
2025 Leadership Ex...
Hobbies
- Surfing
- Golf
- Spending Time with Family
Disclaimer
Griffin Funding. NMLS 1120111. VA Approved Lender ID: 9088650000. State Licensing: https://griffinfunding.com/state-licensing/. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. All Rights Reserved. NMLS Consumer Access. Corporate Office 2445 Fifth Ave, Suite 401, San Diego, CA 92101.
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