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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She was promomt with everything, helpful throughout the whole process and very kind
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
July 7th, 2026 11:20 PM
I'm very happy that you found the process prompt and helpful, Tessa. It was important to me to provide you with kind and efficient service. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to work with TeamElla at Fairway Home Mortgage. Your...
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Ella at Fairway was amazing to work with and her e tire team made the stress of home buying a breeze. Highly recommend.
Reply from Owner
June 24th, 2026 12:42 AM
Thank you, Taylor — we’re so glad Ella and the Fairway team could make your home-buying experience stress-free. Congratulations on your new home, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. If you ever need anything in the future, we’re here...
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Ella was very communicative. kept us informed of the happenings in the process. Ran our numbers a multitude of times. Made the home buying endeavor pleasant overall! Super knowledgeable. Her entire team was amazing
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Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:40 PM
Taylor, I'm pleased to hear that I was able to keep you well-informed and make your home-buying experience pleasant. Running the numbers multiple times to ensure everything was perfect is something I take seriously. It's also nice to know that...
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Smart, helpful, going right directions grom begins!
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:40 PM
Taylor, I'm pleased to hear that I was able to keep you well-informed and make your home-buying experience pleasant. Running the numbers multiple times to ensure everything was perfect is something I take seriously. It's also nice to know that...
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Ella Gurfinkel has received a review with 5 star rating from Jalato S
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May 29th, 2026 04:37 PM
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Jalato Sultessa! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Ella is an amazing person, she made sure we got all the help we need and was alsways there when we reach out to her for help
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:42 PM
I'm grateful for your kind words, Jalato. It's nice to know that I could provide the help you needed and be there for you whenever you reached out. Thank you for trusting me and my team again with your mortgage journey. I wish you many happy...
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Ella was efficient and listened to our needs. She made the process very smooth and quick. She's also very friendly.
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:43 PM
Vikashni, thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased to know that the process felt smooth and efficient for you. It was great working with you and addressing your needs.
Ella and her team followed through on every aspect of the loan. They provided clear instructions and set proper expectations. Amazing team to work with.
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:45 PM
LAWRENCE, I'm pleased to hear that you found my team and me helpful and reliable throughout the loan process. Setting clear expectations is important to us, and it's great to know it made a difference for you. Thank you for your kind words...
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We really appreciated Ella's honesty, compassion, and accessibilty throughout the entire process. She was always available and responsive to questions. She was always informative and simply tells it like it is instead of beating around the...
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Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:46 PM
Thank you, Todd, for your kind words about my approach and the team's support. I'm grateful that you found my honesty and accessibility to be an asset! It's important to me to provide clear and direct information, and could not be happier to...
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Professionalism and understanding my situation
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
June 28th, 2026 10:47 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Zori. I'm pleased to know that my professionalism and understanding made a positive impact on your experience. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, I'm here to help.
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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
Time Zone
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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