Ella Gurfinkel
Loan Officer | NMLS# 188161
Ella, a Senior Loan Officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Portland, OR, has assisted thousands of families in the last 26 years, always ensuring their best interests.
She takes the time to find solutions for the most complex situations... Show More
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Ella Gurfinkel has received a review with 5 star rating from Colby F
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September 1st, 2026 01:04 AM
Thank you, Colby, for the 5-star rating! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again—please reach out if there’s anything we can do to help.
Ella was very insightful throughout the entire process, and answered all my questions very respectfully and thouroughly. As a first time home buyer, Ella helped me become knowledgable and explained the process very clearly to where I felt experienced....
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Ella's communication was absolutely top notch! This is the second time in my life I have purchased a home and I could not have asked for a better partner to help with the process. The time she took to research all viable options to get me the...
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Ella Gurfinkel has received a review with 5 star rating from Saada M
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July 20th, 2026 12:58 PM
Thank you, Saada, for the five-star rating! We’re delighted you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Clear Communication: Returning calls promptly and explaining complex financial terms simply.
Ella helped my fiancé and I get into a new home with Steve West. They were and are the best team to work with. Hands down the easier home buying experience for the short timeline we had. Ella will do everything in her power to make owning a...
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July 9th, 2026 01:21 PM
Thank you, Alex, for the wonderful review and for trusting Ella and Steve with your home purchase. We’re thrilled they made your buying experience smooth, especially on such a short timeline. Ella prides herself on advocating for clients with...
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The quick responses. The positive attitude. The direct and forward mindset. The flexibility and more
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
July 7th, 2026 11:21 PM
Thank you, Alex, for highlighting these aspects of my service. Music to my ears, lol :) If you ever need further assistance, please feel free to reach out - helping first time home buyers like you and Tessa is my jam and I will continue remaining...
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Ella Gurfinkel has received a review with 5 star rating from Mussie G
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July 8th, 2026 11:36 PM
Thank you for the 5-star rating, Mussie! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again and are here if you need anything.
she does her work really well and is really helpful
Thank you so much Ella
Ella is awesome! I would go through her for any other home we buy!
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July 3rd, 2026 05:11 AM
Thank you so much, Tessa! We’re thrilled Ella provided such a great experience and appreciate you trusting her for future home purchases. We’d be honored to help you with your next home whenever you’re ready. We’ll be sure to pass your kind...
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About
Ella, a Senior Loan Officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage in Portland, OR, has assisted thousands of families in the last 26 years, always ensuring their best interests.
She takes the time to find solutions for the most complex situations. Ella’s decades of experience, personalized approach, and ability to think outside the box, make her a one-of-a-kind mortgage professional you won’t find every day.
Ella has a Bachelor’s in Business Economics and is a Certified Mortgage Advisor. She was in the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in the country and a member of Fairway’s President’s Club in 2021. She services clients in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and California.
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Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Down Payment Assistance
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Construction Loan
Bridge Loans
Adjustable Rate Mortgages
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- CMA
- Forward Mastermind
- Mortgage Lender Branding Academy
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Year Started
1996
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Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 188161
Awards
Fairway Club 2025
Achievements
- Fairway Club 2025
- Fairway Club 2024
- Fairway Club 2023
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- German wine collector
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