#AskElla SHOW

#AskElla SHOW

Author: Ella Gurfinkel Language: English Episodes: 42

#AskElla SHOW is a practical, no-fluff podcast hosted by senior loan officer Ella Gurfinkel. In each episode, Ella cuts through industry jargon to help you understand real estate, mortgages, and financial planning in clear, everyday language. Whether you are buying your first home, refinancing, or just trying to make smarter money decisions, you will hear honest conversations with industry experts who explain what really matters. From homebuying basics and credit considerations to navigating rates and understanding complex options like reverse mortgages, Ella breaks it all down into simple, actionable steps. Listeners can expect timely insights, real stories from the field, and answers to the questions people are often afraid to ask. Tune in to #AskElla SHOW to listen episodes that empower you to make confident, informed financial choices in todays fast-changing market.
Episodes

Duration: 6:56
Can you still buy a home below asking price in 2026? Yes — if you know what signals to look for. Most buyers assume they must pay the list price (or more). Smart buyers know that the list price is just a starting point.I…

Duration: 51:42
Phoenix real estate is NOT one market — and that misunderstanding is costing buyers hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode of Ask Ella, I sit down with Halston Hood, a Phoenix real estate expert born and raise…

Duration: 7:30
Thinking about buying a house with friends or family? Pause — this could destroy both your relationships and your finances. In today’s market, co-buying is trending fast. But after 30 years in mortgages, I can tell you t…

Duration: 57:58
Think you can only use your VA loan once? That myth is costing veterans thousands — sometimes millions. In this episode, Marine Corps veteran Alex Rojas (2 deployments to Afghanistan, 1 to Yemen) joins me to expose the b…

Duration: 15:17
“You’re approved!” …until you’re not. Last-minute mortgage denials are very real — and they destroy thousands of home deals every year, often in the final 72 hours before closing.I’m Ella Gurfinkel, Senior Loan Officer w…

Duration: 9:14
Got pre-approved for way less than you expected? You’re not alone — and it’s NOT always your fault. I’ve seen this happen to buyers making six figures. You expect $500K… and the lender comes back with $260K. So what’s re…

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