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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Delayed on closing time. I was told we would close by Friday the 6th but nope we didn't close until Monday 9th which made me loose a day at work to sign paperwork and to move when we had our friends ready to help us over the weekend
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
February 13th, 2026 09:41 PM
Stephanie, I understand the frustration that can come with unexpected delays, especially when plans are set around a specific timeline. I'm sorry that the delay in closing affected your schedule and arrangements. Ensuring a smooth process is...
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Ella Gurfinkel has received a review with 5 star rating from Brandy M
Reply from Owner
February 6th, 2026 08:06 PM
Thank you, Brandy, for the 5-star rating! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon.
I had alot of anxiety about buying my first home and was going through a divorce. Ella was understanding, funny, and there for me anytime I needed her. She explained things so I could understand and worked very hard to give me my dream.
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
February 13th, 2026 09:43 PM
Brandy, I'm grateful for your kind words and I'm glad I could support you during such a crazy time in your life. I understand how stressful buying a first home can be, especially with the added challenges you faced. It's important to me that...
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She has always been there for us.
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
February 13th, 2026 09:43 PM
Glenn, it's great to know that I've been able to support you whenever needed. Thank you for your trust and kind words. If there's anything further I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out.
everyone always communicated with us extremely well
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
February 13th, 2026 09:44 PM
Mason, I appreciate your feedback on communication. It's important to me that you felt well-informed throughout the process. If there's anything else I can assist you with, please feel free to reach out.
Ella and her team were wonderful and helped us with every question we threw at them.
Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
December 30th, 2025 08:37 PM
It's great to know that my team and I were able to assist you with all your questions. Providing thorough support is important to me, and I'm glad we could guide and help you through the process. And, we are always here to further support you...
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Ella and her team were amazing!!! They are very helpful and walk you through every step of the way! I would highly recommend them when it comes time to buy your new home! I would give them more than five stars if I could!
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January 9th, 2026 12:06 PM
Thank you, Ivan — we truly appreciate your kind words and five-star review. We're thrilled Ella and the team made the home buying process smooth and supportive for you. Congratulations on your new home, and thank you for recommending us so...
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I would like to sincerely thank Ella and her teams for making our home purchase smooth and stress-free. From start to finish, Ella and her teams were professional, experienced, hardworking and truly dedicated to helping us as first-time homebuyers...
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Reply from Owner
January 9th, 2026 12:06 PM
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Ella and the team made your home buying experience smooth and stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you trusting us with this important milestone....
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I want to sincerely thank you and your team for the outstanding job you did helping me refinancing my mortgage. Your professionalism, experience, and punctuality made the entire process smooth and stress-free. You were always available to answer...
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Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
December 30th, 2025 08:34 PM
It was my pleasure to assist you with refinancing your mortgage. I'm glad to know that my professionalism and experience contributed to a smooth and stress-free process for you. Being available to answer your questions and clearly explaining...
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Ella is like the family member your never met in person but is always willing to go above and beyond to help you. she is kind, selfless, takes the greatest care of her clients and genuinely wants you to succeed. Eternally grateful to the stars...
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Reply from Ella Gurfinkel
December 30th, 2025 08:33 PM
It's deeply rewarding to know that my efforts to support and guide you have made such an impact :) I can't thank you enough for your kind words and the feeling is mutual - you are part of my extended family! The trust you've placed in me is...
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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
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
- Travel
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